The Extension, Inc.

What The Extension, Inc. does

The Extension, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment organization headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. Founded in 1987 as the Marietta-Cobb Winter Shelter, it currently operates two gender-specific campuses serving homeless adults experiencing drug and alcohol addiction in Cobb County: a Men's Campus at 1507 Church Street Ext NW (80 beds, expanded from 48 in August 2023 with the new $7M facility) and a Women's Campus at 130 Holiday Street, the Barbara J. Crafton Center (20 beds). The organization employs approximately 35 staff, led by Executive Director Tyler M. Driver (in role since 1995).

The Extension delivers a structured, evidence-based 12-month residential program — far longer than the industry-standard 30-, 60-, or 90-day model — built on a three-phase approach combining group psychotherapy, individual counseling, and case management. Residents are required to secure employment after 30 days. Credentialed clinical leadership includes a Medical Director (MD, NYU/Bellevue-trained), Director of Nursing, Clinical Director (LCSW), and a roster of licensed therapists and certified addiction counselors (CADC-I/II, MATS, CAMS-II, LCSW, LPC, LMSW). The Extension is accredited by CARF (Gold Seal), licensed as ASAM Level 3.1 by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and is a member of NAATP; it holds a Charity Navigator 100/100 score and GuideStar Platinum status.

The business model is community-supported philanthropy rather than fee-for-service. The Extension provides treatment at no cost to eligible clients and generates operating support from individual and corporate donors, foundation grants (including a two-year $180,000 Amerigroup Foundation grant for the Reconnecting Families program in September 2023), and state support from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). A dense ecosystem of 75 partner churches, 12 civic organizations, 124 supporting businesses (22 of which actively hire residents), and 1,600+ volunteers underpins both service delivery and fundraising. Go-to-market for residents is community-led: referrals from the court system, healthcare providers, other nonprofits, and self-referral. Adjacent programs include the Reconnecting Families program (family therapy), an Alumni Association, and The Extension Inside (post-incarceration reentry). The organization is currently establishing a separate Public Foundation for long-term endowment support and engaging with the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust for settlement-funded state contracts.

Name

The Extension, Inc.

Legal name

The Extension, Inc.

Website

https://theextension.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Extension, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Marietta, Georgia operating 12-month residential substance abuse treatment programs for homeless adults, serving approximately 100 residents across separate men's and women's campuses through evidence-based therapy, life-skills training, and supported employment reintegration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Substance abuse recovery
• Homeless services nonprofit
• Long-term recovery program
• Family therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors, corporate donors, and community supporters provide charitable contributions. The organization conducts capital campaigns and receives ongoing donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.
2. Foundation Grants: The Extension receives grants from foundations such as the Amerigroup Foundation ($180,000 two-year grant for Reconnecting Families program). Also receives support from Georgia DBHDD.
3. Government Contracts and Support: Licensed by Georgia Department of Community Health and receives support from Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Extension, Inc. provides free, long-term (12-month) residential substance abuse treatment for homeless adults in Cobb County, Georgia, through separate men's and women's campuses. Treatment follows a structured three-phase model that combines group psychotherapy, individual counseling, and case management, with additional family therapy, alumni support, and a re-entry program for justice-involved individuals. All services are delivered at no cost to clients and funded through donations, foundation grants, and state government support.

Product overview

The Extension operates as a unified service-delivery organization offering long-term residential addiction treatment programs for homeless adults. The core offerings consist of gender-specific residential programs (Men's and Women's) that follow a three-phase treatment model combining group psychotherapy, individual counseling, and case management. Additional support services include the Reconnecting Families program for family education and therapy, an Alumni Association for ongoing peer support, and The Extension Inside for justice-involved individuals. All programs are accredited by CARF and licensed by Georgia Department of Community Health as ASAM Level 3.1 treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Residential Treatment Program A 12-month long-term residential treatment program for men experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders in Cobb County, featuring a three-phase model combining group psychotherapy, individual counseling, and case management tailored to each client's phase of recovery; residents are required to obtain employment after the first 30 days.
• Women's Residential Treatment Program A 12-month residential treatment program for women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders at the Barbara J. Crafton Center, offering the same evidence-based three-phase treatment model as the men's program with gender-specific support services.
• Reconnecting Families Program An evidence-based family education and therapy program for residents and their family members, offering case management support, direct family education classes, one-on-one sessions, and family engagement experiences to improve family relationships and support recovery.
• Alumni Association An ongoing support network for program graduates that provides peer support, mentorship opportunities, alumni meetings, and community engagement to maintain long-term recovery after residents leave the residential program.
• The Extension Inside A program component focused on serving individuals coming out of incarceration with substance use and mental health challenges, providing transition support and recovery resources led by a Program Director with CADC II, Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist, and Sex Addiction Specialist certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Formerly homeless and addicted individuals become employed, regain custody of children, start businesses, maintain long-term sobriety
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CorkHoward ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding partner for the $7 million Building Solutions capital campaign. CEO Gene Cork serves on the Board of Directors. Company built the new men's campus facility opened August 2023.
• Community Churches (75)coreOthers75 churches have supported The Extension in various capacities including volunteering, meal provision, and spiritual support for residents.
• Civic Organizations (12)minorOthers12 civic organizations have supported The Extension through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community advocacy.
• Business Supporters (124)coreOthers124 businesses have supported The Extension. 22 businesses are dedicated to employing residents, helping them gain employment after 30 days in the program.
• Coweta ForceminorOthersPeer-run recovery community organization. Founder Hank Arnold has referred individuals to The Extension and works closely with the organization. First staff member is an alumna of The Extension.
• Dogwood Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the annual Crawfish Cup fundraising event - a 9-hole golf scramble and crawfish boil.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Large nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and family programs nationally. Comparable residential treatment model with deeper clinical specialization and broader geographic reach.
• Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: National network of residential substance abuse rehabilitation programs operating a similar multi-month residential work-therapy model. Comparable program structure at much larger national scale.
• Oxford House: National nonprofit network of democratically run sober living homes. Comparable peer-supported recovery housing model but without The Extension's clinical/treatment component.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation:

Direct peers

• Atlanta Mission: Metro Atlanta nonprofit providing emergency shelter, recovery, and workforce programs for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Comparable crisis-to-stability residential model serving substance-affected populations in the same Georgia market.
• MUST Ministries: Cobb County-based nonprofit serving homeless and poverty-affected populations with shelter, recovery, and social services. Same geographic catchment and overlapping client population; comparable community-supported model.
• TANGU Recovery: Georgia-based nonprofit providing recovery housing and supportive services for men and women with substance use disorders. Directly comparable residential recovery model serving similar populations in the same region.
• Ascensa Health (formerly St. Jude's Recovery Center): Atlanta-based nonprofit providing residential and outpatient substance use treatment, recovery housing, and family services. Directly comparable multi-modality addiction treatment model; cited in The Extension's leadership bios as a prior employer of clinical staff.

Regional players

• Bridges of Hope (Georgia): Georgia-based nonprofit offering transitional housing and recovery support for men and women. Comparable residential recovery housing model in the same state region with smaller scale.

Emerging players

• Fatherhood Beyond Bars: Georgia-focused nonprofit serving justice-involved fathers with reentry and recovery support. Comparable focus on The Extension Inside's justice-involved population segment with specialized fatherhood programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theextension

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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