Michael Smith – Executive Director
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Mike has been serving at 24/7 House since November 2013. Mike is in recovery and entered a faith/evidence based long-term recovery residential program in July 2008 and completed in 2010. He had a desire to help those who suffer from the disease of addiction and worked as an intern counselor two years before becoming a GACA Certified Addictions Counselor. In 2016 he became a National Certified Addiction Counselor. Since Mike has traveled the road of addiction he understands the pain of bondage. His passion is to help men and women, with addiction, to escape the chains of slavery and, to teach them how to live without drugs or alcohol. Mike believes no man or woman comes through the doors of 24/7 House by mistake. He believes in God’s miracles because he is one.
Jimmy Kerr
Program Director
Jimmy was deep in addiction, hopeless, and near death before entering the 24/7 House program of recovery in March of 2016.After 14 months, he completed the program here at th 24/7 House. Jimmy had plans to return to Atlanta, where he was from and begin a different life. God had other plans for Jimmy. He remained here at the 24/7 House in order to give back to others what was freely given to him. He was working in the office here 2 days a week and also maintaining a part time job in Baxley. Jimmy was dedicated in helping others in addiction find recovery, and then the door opened for him to begin a full time staff position here at the 24/7 House. Today Jimmy strives to do God’s will and work. He is a blessing to the 24/7 House and its residents. Today, Jimmy has found his purpose
Heather Mann
Counselor in Training
Heather first came into recovery in 2013. At that time, she was lost, sick, and broken like most addicts. Through her recovery, she was able to strengthen her relationship with God. It was in the beginning of her recovery that she felt she was called to help other women that struggled like she had. She first became affiliated with the 24/7 House in 2018. She started volunteering in 2019. In 2023 she was blessed to start walking in her calling and become a part of the team. She is now a Counselor in Training and has plans to pursue her certification as an addiction counselor.
Pete Wright
CEO/Founder
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Pete entered a long term recovery residence program in October of 1989. Having a passion to help suffering addicts and alcoholics he served on the Board of Directors for the program where he found recovery for 20 years. God gave Pete the vision for the 24/7 House, Inc. in 2008. Today he shares his experience, strength, and hope with the residents of the 24/7 House, Inc. His greatest joy today is watching God restore life with hope to residents who are seeking freedom.