The Story Behind the Name
She came to the Well
In the Gospel of John Chapter Four, a woman walks to a well in the heat of the day. Alone. She goes at noon - not in the cool of the morning when everyone else draws water - because she is ashamed. She has a past she cannot outrun, a life that has not gone the way she had hoped, and a thirst she does not know how to name.
Jesus is waiting at the well. He does not look past her. He does not lower his voice. He sees her - fully, truly and offers her something she has never had: Living Water. Water that satisfies. A New Beginning. A New Identity.
That is the story that names us. And that is exactly who we serve.
The women who find their way to Women of the Well often arrive the same way -mid-day, alone, weighed down by addiction, trauma, and shame. WE believe Jesus is still waiting at the well. And we intend to be there too.
Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To empower women overcoming addiction, abuse, and trauma by providing a safe, structured, Christ-centered environment for spiritual healing, personal growth, and lasting transformation. We guide each resident on a journey to rediscover her self-worth, rebuild her identity in Christ, and gain the life skills necessary to lead a healthy, purposeful, and independent life.
Our Vision
To become a leading pillar of restoration in Georgia's recovery community - serving 50 or more Women each year, reducing relapse, supporting family reunification, and advocating for Christ-centered recovery across North Georgia and beyond.
Who We Serve
Women of the Well serves women 18 years and older who are navigating the hardest season of their lives. We specifically focus on:
- Women struggling with substance use disorder and addiction
- Women who have experienced abuse, domestic violence, or complex trauma
- Women transitioning out of incarceration and rebuilding their lives
- Women in rural and underserved areas of North Georgia who have nowhere else to turn
We give priority to low-income women and those facing the greatest barriers to accessing care. A comprehensive scholarship program ensures that finances are never the reason a woman cannot begin her recovery.
These are not women who have failed. They are women who deserve a fighting chance - and a community that will stand with them while they take it.
Leadership and Governance
Women of the Well Recovery Center is governed by a Board of Directors of 7 to 13 members serving three-year terms. Our board is not just organizational - it is personal.
A minimum of 51% of our board members must have lived recovery experience. We are led by people who understand what it means to walk through the darkness and come out on the other side. That is not a requirement we meet reluctantly - it is a source of deep strength and credibility for everything we do.
Our board includes representation from key referral and community partners, ensuring that we stay grounded in the real needs of the women and communities we serve.
We adhere strictly to a Conflict of Interest Policy reviewed annually and we maintain full compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 (confidentiality of patient records) and UPMIFA (management of institutional funds). We are actively pursuing certification from GARR and THOR - the leading recovery residence standard bodies in Georgia.