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NWGA INDEPENDANT SHARED LIVING - AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WHERE BARRIERS ARE BROKEN, STABILITY IS BUILT.

WELCOME TO OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

NWGA Independent Living offers safe, affordable, and supportive housing for veterans, seniors, and men working to rebuild their lives after incarceration or homelessness. Our community-focused approach is designed to promote stability, independence, and personal growth through structured co-living and access to trusted reentry and local support resources.

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Everyone deserves a fresh start and a place to feel secure. If you or a loved one are seeking housing support, we invite you to reach out today. Based on current bed availability, same-day call backs may be available.

Our

MISSION

Our mission is to reduce housing barriers for adults who are ready to reestablish stability, structure, and sobriety, but are unable to secure traditional housing.

NWGA Independent Shared Living provides affordable, structured shared housing for individuals facing homelessness or housing instability due to prior evictions, criminal history, lack of rental history, or recovery-related barriers. We offer housing without deposits, background checks, or eviction screening—focusing instead on personal responsibility, employment, and readiness for change.

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A core part of our mission is supporting sober and recovery-focused living. Our homes are designed for individuals who are committed to maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free environment and who understand the importance of accountability, structure, and respectful shared living. While we are not a treatment or medical facility, we recognize that stable housing is critical to sustained recovery.

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We serve adults who are:
    •    Transitioning from homelessness
    •    Returning from incarceration without stable housing
    •    Veterans facing housing barriers
    •    Individuals in recovery who are stable and committed to sobriety
    •    Individuals managing mental health conditions, provided they are compliant with prescribed              treatment

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All residents must be able to live independently. NWGA Independent Shared Living does not provide medical care, counseling, or assisted living services. Residents are responsible for their own daily routines, employment, and personal recovery efforts.

Our mission is simple: when someone is ready to take responsibility, live sober, and move forward with purpose, we work to ensure that housing is no longer the barrier standing in their way.
 

MEET

TONY JOHNSTON

Tony Johnston is the founder of Northwest Georgia Independent Shared Living. Through firsthand experience with incarceration, addiction, and reentry, he came to understand how difficult it is to secure stable housing without traditional rental qualifications.

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WHY WE STAND OUT

Structure With Accountability in a Home-Like Setting

NWGA offers a structured, sober, and drug-free shared living environment that promotes responsibility, respect, and independence—without being institutional. Clear rules, accountability, and peer support create stability while allowing residents to live independently and rebuild their lives.

Built From Lived Experience, Not Theory

NWGA Independent Shared Living was created by someone who has personally navigated incarceration, recovery, and reentry. The program is designed around real-world barriers—like lack of credit or rental history—and focuses on what people actually need to stabilize and move forward.

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OUR COMMUNITIES

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NWGA INTAKE FORM

SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION

Current Housing Status:

SECTION 2: EMERGENCY CONTACT

SECTION 3: HOUSING & LEGAL BACKGROUND

Are You Currently On Probation Or Parole?
Who Is The Application For?
Do You Have Any Active Warrants?
Are You Required To Register As A Sex Offender?

SECTION 4: EMPLOYMENT & INCOME

Current Employment Status:

SECTION 5: MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH (DISCLOSURE ONLY)

NWGA Independent Shared Living does not provide medical or mental health treatment. Information is collected solely for safety and emergency planning.

Do You Have Any Medical Conditions NWGAISL Should Be Aware Of In Case Of Emergency?
Do You Currently Take Prescribed Medications?

Participants are fully responsible for managing and securely storing their own medications.

SECTION 6: SUBSTANCE USE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Do You Understand This Is A Drug- And Alcohol-Free Program?
Are You Willing To Comply With Random Drug And/Or Alcohol Testing?
Do You Agree That Refusal To Test Is Considered A Positive Result?

SECTION 7: PEER SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY

CURRENT STATUS:
Do You Agree To Attend A Minimum Of Two (2) Peer-Support Or Accountability Meetings Per Week As A Condition Of Participation?
Preferred Type Of Meetings (Check All That Apply):

SECTION 8: HOUSING FIT & AVAILABILITY

WOULD YOU BE COMFORTABLE LIVING IN THE HOUSING OPTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE?
Based On The Program Structure And Shared Living Environment, Do You Believe This Housing Would Meet Your Needs Comfortably?
Housing Type Preference (subject to availability):

SECTION 9: PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please Initial Each Statement:

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SECTION 10: PROGRAM FEES & PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Participation in NWGA Independent Shared Living (NWGAISL) requires payment of program fees. These fees support program operations and shared living costs. Program fees are not rent and do not create a landlord-tenant relationship.

Program Fee Structure

  • $200 one-time program entry fee, due prior to move-in

  • $200 weekly program fee per participant, due thereafter

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash

  • Money Order

  • Electronic Payment (approved platforms only)

I Understand The $200 Program Entry Fee Is Required Prior To Admission And Is Non-Refundable.
I Understand A $200 Weekly Program Fee Is Required To Remain In The Program.
I Understand Failure To Pay Program Fees As Agreed May Result In Corrective Action Or Removal.

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