As you read this, at least 6,000 women in Dawson, Forsyth, Houston, Peach and Bibb counties are struggling with addiction. Abba House is a safe place where women with life-controlling problems can find God's love, forgiveness, peace and a new life. God brings healing for the deep wounds of sexual and physical abuse, abandonment, rejection and other tragic life experiences stemming from broken and dysfunctional families.  

Many of the women that come to Abba House lack the skills necessary to hold a steady job, as well as how to manage a household. The instability of their past holds them in bondage from being able to move forward and be successful. At Abba House, the women gain many skills that help them to lead a successful life as they graduate and move on. They offer them the opportunity to gain Microsoft Office certification and other important computer skills to aid in job placement. As they progress through the program, they are put into leadership positions where they learn to have confidence in their ability to lead and in their value. They learn to work as a team, to be consistent, and to maintain accountability.  

Along with job skills, the women who graduate Abba House learn to be part of a healthy family. They take classes and learn from example of how to properly raise their children in a healthy environment. They also learn cooking and cleaning skills. Every part of their lives is revolutionized, helping them to start a new life with something to offer.  

Not only does Abba House provide help for these women (and their children!) with deep wounds of sexual and physical abuse, abandonment, rejection and other tragic life experiences, but they also serve free food distributions each week, as well as provide clothing and furniture each month for families in need.

Abba House needs partners like you to help them to continue providing help to women and their children. Contributions from the community make a difference in the day-to-day lives of the Abba House residents.

What is Abba House?  

Abba House is a 12-month minimum residential ministry with a three-month minimum transition period for women with emotional wounding.  

Abba House is a safe place for women to come and receive God’s love and forgiveness. ​At Abba House women WILL be loved and will heal and grow!  

The ministry at Abba House is Christian in nature and content. However, non-Christians are welcome to participate.  

An initial period, where the mother is making personal progress in growth and healing, is required before children can join their mother in the program.  

Getting help at Abba House cannot be undertaken lightly. Residents must be free from drugs, medication or alcohol at the time of arrival. Residents are required to assist with daily tasks at Abba House and to work at the Abba House Thrift Store.

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Abba House Teaches Women Life Skills

While addiction and mental health issues are serious and often life threatening, they are not the only impediments to a successful life that women graduating from Abba House face.      

Abba House is a therapeutic community and seeks to ensure that every resident is made completely functional in every area of her life.      

The Life Skills Program at Abba House presently consists of:   ​  

  • Financial: Personal Financial training is received through Financial Peace University.      
  • Leadership: Each student will have a variety of leadership positions like Housemom, Thrift Store Assistant Manager, and Thrift Store Department Leader.      
  • Mental & Sexual Health: Abba House program, anger management, sexual abuse ministry      
  • Physical Fitness: Exercise twice a day      
  • Recreational/Play: Weekly game night as well as participation in special community events      
  • Relational: Marriage preparation and enrichment, peer and staff accountability for parenting application, family recovery, peer to peer interpersonal development      
  • Spirituality: Daily devotional time and church attendance on Sundays and Wednesdays      
  • Vocational: Typing classes, Microsoft Certification Program      
  • Home Management: Instruction in nutrition, cooking, maintaining home & yard, time management      
  • Educational: GED, literacy
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The Abba House Thrift Store

The Abba House Thrift Store provides vocational opportunities for program participants and supplements the local recovery location's operating budget.   ​  

There are regular and ongoing sale days to bring customers even greater value for their money.  

Wednesdays are always “Senior Day” at Abba House Thrift Store, allowing those who are 55 and older to receive 15% off of their total purchases (excluding furniture and items from the greenhouse).  

Each month, Abba House Thrift Store also discounts different colored clothing “tags” 50% off the regular price.  

Additional sales happen throughout the month! Call (478) 218-0043 for more info.

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How You Can Help

Make a Monetary Donation
A gift toward General Operations supports the day-to-day work at Abba House. Their estimated operating budget is $1.5 million. The majority of this figure represents the direct cost of providing a home and the basic needs of the women and children in the program, as well as ministry and counseling for them as we seek to restore their family.   

Volunteer Your Time
AHMG has both permanent/ long-term volunteer opportunities, as well as opportunities to volunteer for one day or one project. They would love to find the perfect opportunity for you.

Donate to the Thrift Store
AHMG is grateful to accept the donation of gently used items.  They are unable to accept items that have an odor, or are stained or torn. Please ensure that items are donated with all of their working parts and/or hardware.   Appliances and electronics need to be in good working condition. 

Contact Abba House Middle GA

Call Abba House Middle GA

(478) 218-0043

Call Abba House Thrift Store

For pick ups: (478) 218-0043