Recovery Center

Welcome to Genesis Ministries, a Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center located at 262 Hawkins Store Road in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Genesis provides a safe atmosphere conducive to recovery and spiritual growth. Our faith-based program helps people overcome drug and alcohol addiction.

We offer family recovery that restores strained relationships from the negative effects of addiction. Addiction not only affects the addict, but the family as well. There is hope.

Help is a phone call away.

Call us now at 770-926-0177 or email us at welcome@genesisministries.org

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Founders

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Eli Velasquez

Eli Velasquez founded Genesis in 1996 with a mission to help men struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Eli has been involved in ministry since the age of 12, where he was in many Christian Gospel bands that traveled around the globe. After his music career, he wanted to continue his work in ministry and founded Genesis with his wife Susan Velasquez. Eli and Susan have helped hundreds of men and their families overcome addiction. They have two sons named Jonny and David, and two grand dogs named Bella and Jaws. In his free time, Eli loves to play guitar, sing, and spend time with his wife and children.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Susan Velasquez

Susan came to Georgia from New Jersey in 1979. She worked as an Eastern Airlines flight attendant for twelve years. After her job with Eastern, she opened up a gift and antique sho. She knew God was calling her and her husband to ministry.
In 1996, they founded Genesis Ministries. For over 20 years, she has been an administrator and teacher at Genesis. Susan has helped create the Genesis environment, which fosters the structure necessary for those struggling with addiction.

More About Us

A Leap of Faith

Genesis Ministries is working to raise awareness about addiction and provide solutions for recovery. The organization invites community leaders, professionals, and individuals who have recovered from addiction to share their stories. Genesis Ministries provides a Christ-centered approach to addressing the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of those struggling with addiction. Our program includes a highly structured, multi-disciplinary, and residential program, as well as outpatient solutions and classes. The ministry is dedicated to fulfilling their mission of helping those in need in a Christ-centered way.

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CHURCH/FELLOWSHIP CENTER

Our church and fellowship center is available for devotional time, one-on-one counseling, and an area for worship. We have our Wednesday Recovery Meeting from 7:00PM-8:30PM, and Sunday Church Service from 11:00AM-12:30PM. Everyone is welcome at Genesis for our weekly meetings and Church Service.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Over the years, we’ve discovered what matters the most for our residents’ quick recovery. Community is crucial, as well as providing specially designed services at the right moment. Read below to learn more about what we offer.

MISSION & VISION

With proven techniques and latest advances in neuroscience, we approach recovery with education, Bible studies, group counseling, and vocational therapy.

RECOVERY

Through love, care, and education Genesis provides for the emotional and spiritual needs of those with substance abuse disorders. Our goal is to restore our community one life at a time.

OUR PROGRAM

Leveraging texts, manuals, films, and other materials, we are able to facilitate the healing process. Every client receives individual attention to provide an opportunity to overcome destructive behavior.

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