Atlanta Step Up Society

Atlanta Step Up Society is a nonprofit recovery organization in Atlanta, Georgia, offering substance use recovery support and transitional housing for men rebuilding stability after addiction and homelessness.

Located on Cheshire Bridge Road, the program emphasizes sober living, aftercare and 12-step immersion, with a special focus on veterans.

Founded and largely run by people with lived experience of recovery and homelessness, the organization combines peer support with practical reentry services.

Peer Supportive Recovery Programs and Levels of Care

Recovery typically begins with transitional housing for men who have been alcohol and drug-free for at least one month.

Stays generally range from about six months to one year, providing structure and stability for sustained recovery.

Within the program, clients can expect substance abuse support groups, behavioral counseling and aftercare support, along with co-occurring disorders support.

The organization also offers nutrition education, self-help education, job searching and training, and workforce readjustment to support long-term independence.

Quick Facts About Atlanta Step Up Society

• Location: Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta, Georgia
• Levels of care: Transitional sober living, aftercare support and co-occurring disorders support
• Who they treat: Men in recovery, including homeless men and veterans
• Approach: 12-step immersion, peer support and workforce reentry
• Payment options: Medicaid and self-pay, with services supported by a nonprofit thrift store model
• Features: Residential, private lodgings in a supportive recovery setting