Fresh Wind Recovery ministry is a residential recovery ministry in Athens  serving those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. With an emphasis on prayer, healing of soul/spirit hurts and renewing of the mind, Fresh Wind believes in a Biblical approach to recovery. Fresh Wind is a 12-month program in which residents progress through phases during their stay. The first 90 days are spent in house and in the classroom receiving teaching 4 hours a day in addition to meetings, prayer, bible studies and church. After the first 90 days the residents “phase up,” regain employment and invest in their recovery by paying program fees. Under the direction of founder Reverend Jerry Kiser, Fresh Wind has been helping men in the Athens area find freedom from addiction for 5 years.