ABOUT US

Clean Living Athens provides a second chance for women with drug/alcohol problems needing affordable, alcohol & drug-free housing. This sober living house provides a hand up, not a handout. The residents learn how to pay a small amount of rent weekly, stay gainfully employed, attend 12-Step recovery meetings and re-enter society. We partner with Watts Bar Church, other churches, non-profit organizations, donors and ministries to provide meals and donations that help with costs. Any revenue generated by this house goes into a prudent reserve to cover any empty beds, repairs, and any emergency needs that may arise. 

The residents are women with the desire to live in a safe environment with accountability and be willing to follow Clean Living’s Rules & Regulations. These women are referred by probation officers, treatment centers, TN Department of Children's Services, and the other women in recovery. We hand out brochures and network with court officials, outpatient treatment centers and counselors, as well as any other treatment centers that may have referrals. These women are required to get sponsors, attend 12-Step Recovery meetings and acquire employment. 

Our unique value proposition is that women and the community, as a whole will benefit from safe, affordable housing, and we solve women's needs by providing emergency food, transportation to recovery meetings and resources. We are unique by helping teach these women life skills and how to use resources and recovery support groups to maintain sobriety long-term and enjoy a happy, useful life. This is the only place like this in the community. Women that stay at our sober living house have the freedom to go to work and meetings and to have visits with their children. They make connections in the community that will be sources of support for the rest of their lives. They are surrounded by other sober women and women in the church that have a heart for serving. 

Melody McNeill — President, Registered Agent, Marketing & Outreach

Connie Moran — Vice-President & Treasurer,  Community Outreach

Rhonda Murphy — Community Outreach

Erica Stewart - Intake Coordinator

Jessica Beal - Secretary

Samantha Kelley - House Manager

Trudy Shelton - Junior House Manager

Becca Pearsall

Jessaca Young

Christy Goldman

Clean Living is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization ran by unpaid volunteers who have a passion to see miracles in the community.