Our Staff
Passionate About Inspiring Others
My name is Jeff Baucom and I am person who has found a new way of life, freedom, joy, peace, and happiness through diligent introspection, 12-step participation, spiritual application, and giving back to others what others have given to me. My passion in life is to help others find inner peace and a sense of self worth and dignity. I believe every person has the capacity to attain and enjoy these precious gifts.
We believe that the only lasting way to help others gain genuine, long term freedom from their substance abuse and addictive thinking is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Addicts are like icebergs in the sense that their addictive behaviors, addictions, and general loss of direction/life purpose is the small portion (symptom) of the iceberg that you can see. The other 75% of the iceberg that you cannot see (underlying long term deeper issues) are the areas that need to be addressed and worked on slowly, methodically, and with great care.
Our program utilizes a wide spectrum of resources from the community to help the individual reconnect to others in meaningful and purposeful ways. Connection is the opposite of addiction. The main components of our program are 12-step participation, spiritual development, life skills training, health/wellness, drug screening, community events, and personal recovery coaching and planning. We provide the tools: structure, accountability and community. It is up to the individual to provide the willingness to put in the work and the perseverance to see it through. The adage, “You get out what you put in.” is and always will be true.
Certifications
Qualifications
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CARES, Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists GCSA (Georgia Counsel on Substance Abuse)
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CFT, Certified Fitness Trainer - ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
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CACI, Certified Addiction Counselor Level I
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Valuable personal lived experience.
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Over seven years sober from opiate addiction.
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Compassionate, dedicated, and servant-leader.
Tanya Lapham
Women's Program Director
Tanya’s recovery journey of personal recovery began on January 6, 2020, marking a pivotal moment when she chose to reclaim her life from addiction. For a decade, she wrestled with substance abuse, stemming from unresolved trauma and abuse from her childhood. Tanya's journey reached its peak when she hit rock bottom, and it was in that moment that she found through accepting help from others, accountability, and God that she began her journey of healing. Tanya served in the military forces for twenty years developing an appreciation for structure and discipline that carries over into her leadership role at Agape. She has worked in the treatment field for over three years and is currently taking courses to become a certified addiction counselor. Her personality and straightforward demeanor mixed with kindness and compassion make her a great leader for our women. Tanya continues to stay involved in her own personal recovery and spiritual growth plan, allowing her to be a great living example. Tanya is known to also have an incredible sense of humor and generous heart putting others at ease around her. Her famous saying that is repeated around the women is, “Make good decisions!”. We are proud to have her leading our women’s program and creating a safe, comfortable, and enviting environment for our women to be heard, seen, and held accountable.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
CADC-T ADACBG/NAADC
Recovery Coach Professional, CCAR