Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers, before you ask.
What Harborstone is, who it serves, and what residents and referral professionals can expect. If your question is not here, the Contact page is the fastest way to reach us.
About Harborstone
What is recovery housing?
Recovery housing is a substance-free residential environment designed to support people who are committed to recovery and would benefit from structure, accountability, healthy routines, and positive peer community.
Is Harborstone a treatment center?
No. Harborstone provides recovery housing and residential structure. Harborstone does not provide detoxification, therapy, medical treatment, mental health treatment, or clinical services.
Who does Harborstone serve?
Harborstone serves adults age 18 and older who are committed to recovery and need a safe, structured, substance-free environment while working toward greater stability and independence.
Is Harborstone currently open?
Not yet. First Metro Atlanta homes open soon, and inquiries are open now from prospective residents, families, referral professionals, and community partners.
Where are the homes located?
Harborstone serves Metro Atlanta. We do not publish home addresses, for resident privacy and safety.
Are the homes co-ed?
No. Men's homes and women's homes are always separate.
Inquiries and referrals
Is housing currently available?
Immediate housing availability is not guaranteed. Contact Harborstone to discuss anticipated availability and future housing needs.
How do I inquire about availability?
Call or text (404) 716-4064, email support@harbor-stone.com, or complete the form on the Contact page and select the option that best describes your inquiry.
Can a professional refer someone?
Yes. Referral professionals may submit a basic inquiry through the Contact page. The prospective resident must participate directly in the screening process.
Can I contact Harborstone for myself?
Yes. Select "I am inquiring for myself" on the Contact form.
Can a family member contact Harborstone?
Yes. Families may submit an inquiry, but the prospective resident must participate directly in screening and admission decisions.
Can Harborstone communicate with my case manager or referral professional?
With the resident's written consent, Harborstone may communicate with an authorized referral professional regarding admission status and appropriate participation updates while respecting resident privacy.
Is admission guaranteed?
No. Admission depends on readiness, safety, screening requirements, household fit, the ability to follow house expectations, payment planning, and anticipated availability.
Readiness and expectations
What is the minimum age?
Residents must be at least 18 years old.
Must residents be substance-free before entry?
Yes. Prospective residents must be substance-free before entering a Harborstone home.
Is detoxification or treatment completion required?
Completion of detoxification is required when clinically necessary. Individual circumstances and readiness are reviewed during the screening process.
What structure should residents expect?
Count on written house rules, curfews, testing, house meetings, peer-support participation, accountability check-ins, shared responsibilities, and expectations for employment, education, or another productive activity.
Are residents expected to work or attend school?
Residents are expected to pursue employment, education, or another approved productive activity unless an exception is approved based on individual circumstances.
Are peer-support meetings required?
Yes. Approved peer-support activities are part of the structured living environment.
Does Harborstone conduct drug and alcohol testing?
Yes. Drug and alcohol testing is part of the structure in every home.
Is there a curfew?
Yes. Curfews vary by home, and we explain the specifics during the inquiry and admission process.
Are visitors allowed?
Visitor policies vary by home, and we explain them during the admission process. Safety, privacy, and household stability guide every visitor rule.
Practical details
What is the minimum intended stay?
The minimum intended stay is 30 days. Recovery housing is generally most beneficial when residents have sufficient time to establish routines, strengthen stability, and work toward independent living.
How long may a resident remain?
Length of stay depends on continued fit, rule compliance, progress, payment arrangements, individual circumstances, and applicable house policies.
What does housing cost?
Contact Harborstone for current or anticipated rates, payment expectations, and availability.
Does Harborstone provide transportation?
Harborstone does not provide transportation at launch. Residents arrange their own reliable transportation.
What should a resident bring?
We send specific move-in requirements after approval. Do not make move-in arrangements until Harborstone confirms approval and availability.