Dph detox

CW: Suicide, drug abuse, generally unpleasant behavior
Did you know that diphenhydramine - which you probably know as Benadryl - is possible to get addicted to? I mean literal addiction, not just psychological dependence. It's actually pretty easy to do, as long as you enjoy suffering.
I got hooked on it working in retail - unlimited access to OTC drugs plus a deep hatred for sobriety pulled me in really fast. A few months pass and I try to quit. Well, I make it about 3 agonizing days sober before I literally tried to kill myself because the psychological withdrawal is so intense. I spent 10 days in the hospital, and although I detoxed while I was there, it didn't take me very long to slip back into old habits. I'm still hooked on Benadryl.
At the beginning, I would take 4-6 pills (100-150mg) at a time. Nowadays, I need at least 20 pills (500mg) to feel anything, and I'm taking that dose multiple times a day.
It's the first thing I do when I wake up, and when I go on my lunch break at work... it's all-consuming. There's never a point in my day in which I'm actually sober. If somehow I manage to resist it, I am able to go around 24 hours before I start fantasizing about killing myself again. And the thoughts are agonizing. I'm mentally ill (au natural - that's not because of the pills) so I'm no stranger to suicidal ideation, but this goes above and beyond anything I've ever felt.
When you take that much Benadryl at a time, the high goes crazy. A small dose always made me feel floaty and fun, but the doses I take now aren't fun at all. They make me sick to my stomach, I can barely talk and listen, my knees buckle when I walk... but I can't stop. As miserable as these highs are, they make me happy. I feel so much more in tune with my emotions when I'm high on DPH. It's better than any antidepressant I've ever tried.
I know that if I keep going the way that I am, I am going to die. There's not a question about it. I will genuinely die because of this addiction, because it's getting worse faster and faster.
I'm going to check myself into rehab in January, and I'm not telling anyone my plan until the day before I leave. I have some personal matters I need to finalize, but once it's all said and done, I'm going to blow up my personal life - once I share the news of what I've been doing and where I'm going, everything will fall apart. My spouse will probably leave me; he's told me time and time again that any recreational drug use at all was a dealbreaker. I'll likely have to move back in with my mom, who still can't look me in the eyes after my suicide attempt. Oh, and I'll probably get fired.
I know it's worth it, and that I'M worth it, and I know that you have to give things up to get better, but I'm so, so scared. There's a part of me that would honestly prefer dying from this rather than anybody knowing how weak I am. Like, surprise, I got hooked on OTC allergy pills like a high schooler rummaging through the medicine cabinet. And by the way, I've been lying to you (my family) this whole time, so I know you'll never trust me again. Awesome stuff.
I am a lot of things. I'm an artist, I'm a writer, I'm a classically trained pianist and clarinetist. I have so much love for the people around me, and I've fought so hard to get to where I am today. But first and foremost, the thing that I am before anything else is an addict. I just hope I can turn this around before it's too late.

Welcome to Savannah! Visiting? Moving here? Have questions about the Hostess City? START HERE! Updated for Q1 - Q2 2022!
Welcome to /Savannah! Are you planning on visiting our city? Thinking about moving to the Hostess City? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
As always, a very special thank you to amidwinternightsdram for their original work on the first several megathreads and for assisting us with these newer ones. You may have moved away, but you are always here in our hearts (stomachs).
The thread is broken up into four main sections: "Best of" Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Things to Do, & Living Here
Best of /Savannah Food & Drink
All categories are ranked by Redditors on a bi-annual basis. Honorable Mentions are not ranked
Important Note: look at the Social Media/websites of these restaurants/bars before you go! Due to COVID-19 locations may close, change operating hours, and even menu options. We've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website when possible. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only.
/Savannah's Favorite Places to Eat Q1/Q2 2022
^{These are some of our favorite places to eat as written-in by your fellow Redditors. These are ranked by number of write-in votes only.}

1. Common Thread
2. Cotton and Rye
3. Green Truck Pub
4. The Vault

Honorable Mentions In un-ranked order

• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Big Bon Bodega
• Bar Julian (in Thompson Hotel)
• Chive Seabar & Lounge
• Elizabeth on 37th
• Fire Street Food
• Fleeting (Inside Thompson Hotel)
• Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
• Over Yonder
• Persepolis
• The Public Kitchen & Bar
• Six Pence Pub
• Tacos+Tequila
• The Grey
• Vic's On the River

The Top 20: Best "All Around"

1. Common Thread
2. Cotton and Rye
3. The Grey
4. Husk
5. The Public Kitchen & Bar
6. The Olde Pink House
7. The Wyld Dock Bar
8. Green Truck Pub
9. The Vault
10. St. Neo's Brasserie
11. Treylor Park/Hitch
12. Alligator Soul
13. Betty Bomber’s
14. Circa 1875
15. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
16. a.Lure
17. Local 11ten
18. 45 Bistro
19. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. Common Thread
2. Fleeting (Inside Thompson Hotel)
3. Husk
4. 17hundred90
5. Circa 1875
6. Elizabeth on 37th
7. The Olde Pink House
8. St. Neo's Brasserie
9. Vic's On the River
10. The Grey
11. Alligator Soul
12. Local 11ten
13. 45 Bistro
14. La Scala

Best Steak in Savannah New for 2022

1. Common Thread
2. Madame Butterfly
3. Circa 1875
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Alligator Soul
6. The Steakhouse on Whitmarsh
7. Toni's Steakhouse
8. Belford's Savannah
9. Stone & Webster Chophouse
10. 45 Bistro
11. Elizabeth on 37th
12. Pearl's Saltwater Grill

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Over Yonder
3. Husk
4. Cotton and Rye
5. The Grey Market
6. Crystal Beer Parlor
7. Ben's Neighborhood Grill
8. Churchill’s Pub
9. Repeal 33
10. Betty Bombers
11. Ardsley Station
12. Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Squirrels Pizza
5. Screamin Mimi's
6. Hop Atomica
7. Stoners

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy
3. The Olde Pink House Tied for third
4. The Grey Tied for third
5. Alligator Soul
6. Sisters of the New South
7. a.Lure

Best Italian

1. Frali Gourmet
2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
3. La Scala
4. Bella's Cafe

Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. The Collins Quarter
2. Husk
3. Fork and Dagger
4. The Grey Market
5. B. Matthews Eatery
6. Big Bon Bodega
7. The Ordinary Pub
8. Huey's on the River
9. Auspicious Bakery
10. Baker's Pride Bakery
11. J. Christopher's
12. Clary's Cafe
13. Mirabelle
14. The Blue Door

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Cuban Window Cafe (Cuban)
2. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
5. Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Honorable Mentions

• Bull Street Taco
• Jalapeños (a local chain with several locations)

Best Seafood See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

1. St. Neos Brasserie
2. The Wyld Dock Bar
3. Chive Seabar & Lounge
4. Driftaway Cafe
5. Tubby's Seafood
6. GB Lobster
7. a.Lure
8. Flying Fish
9. Despositos Thunderbolt
10. Juicy Seafood

Honorable Mentions:

• Chamacos Tacos & Surf

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Cuban Window Cafe
2. Sly's Sliders and Fries
3. The 5 Spot
4. Finches
5. Al Salaam Deli
6. Zunzibar formerly Zunzi's
7. Fork and Dagger

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. Kayak Kafé
3. Sentient Bean
4. Tequila's Town TIE For Second
5. Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)
6. Hungry Vegan

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Le Cafe Gourmet
4. Better Than Sex
5. Bella Napoli
6. Melting Pot [note: this is a small chain]

Best Asian

1. E-Tang
2. The Vault
3. Flock to the Wok
4. Madame Butterfly
5. Flying Monk
6. Wang's II
7. Star Kitchen
8. Egg Roll King
9. Hop Xing
10. Green Tea

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ TIE For First
2. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!)
3. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Parker's Smoked Meats

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. Cafe Troupial
2. Perc Coffee Roasters
3. Foxy Loxy
4. Savannah Coffee Roasters
5. Sentient Bean
6. Blends
7. The Coffee Fox
8. Gallery Espresso
9. Mirabelle
10. Cup to Cup Cafe
11. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
12. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. Bar Julian (in Thompson Hotel)
2. Cotton and Rye
3. Savoy Society
4. The Black Rabbit Savannah
5. Artillery
6. The Wayward
7. The Alley Cat Lounge
8. Peacock Lounge
9. Congress Street Up Speakeasy
10. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
11. 45 Bistro
12. a.Lure

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
3. BowTie BBQ
4. Circa 1875
5. Edgar's Proof and Provision

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Southbound Brewing
3. Hop Atomica
4. Service Brewing
5. Coastal Empire Beer Co
6. Moon River Brewing Co

Best Beer Bars

1. White Whale Craft Ales
2. Crystal Beer Parlor
3. Green Truck Pub
4. Moodright's
5. World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
3. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
4. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside
5. Top Deck Bar
6. Myrtle & Rose
7. Rocks on the Roof
8. The Grove

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. The Original Pinkie Masters
3. Abe's on Lincoln
4. The Wormhole
5. Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Coach's Corner
2. Savannah Tap House
3. Boomy's
4. PS Tavern
5. Dub's Pub

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Wayward
4. PS Tavern

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. The Rail Pub
2. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
3. Congress Street Social Club
4. Wet Willie's
5. Tree House Savannah

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. The Brothers Pizza & Grill
2. Bewon KBBQ
3. Naan Appetit
4. Pie Society
5. Flacos House
6. Los Bravos
7. Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
8. Splendid Shabu
9. MoBay Island Cuisine

Best of Tybee

1. Huc-A-Poos
2. Sundae Cafe
3. RAW Ingredients
4. Bubba Gumbo'
5. StingRay's on Tybee
6. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
7. North Beach Beach Grill
8. The Crab Shack
9. CoCo's Sunset Grille
10. Sea Wolf Tyebee
11. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Wiley's Championship BBQ
2. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
3. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
4. Cilantros Grill and Cantina
5. Basils Pizza & Deli
6. Corner Grille
7. Bogey's
8. Lili's Restaurant and Bar
9. Sundown Lodge
10. Creek House Seafood & Grill

Best of the Southside

1. The Shellhouse
2. Parker's Smoked Meats
3. Flacos House
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. Love's Seafood
6. Sea Bass

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Marker 107
2. Way Station Coffee Co
3. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
4. The Local On 17
5. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint
6. Fish Tales

Best of Effingham

1. Ms. Jeans Restaurant
2. South Fork Provisions
3. 108 Ale House
4. Paddles Coffee
5. The Tin Fin

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, crappy, it probably is. There is not a distinguishable or specific singular "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, for example, could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't, if they are on this list you should consider them safe to go to. Don't be stupid though, use common sense this is just like any other city in the USA. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Lodging
For lodging, you'll find Airbnbs throughout the Historic District or pick a hotel/B&B from our list below. Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be far better off staying in a hotel out near the airport or in Pooler.
Best Hotels to Stay

1. The Gastonian
2. River Street Inn
3. The Drayton
4. The Thompson Hotel
5. The Marshall House
6. The Alida TIE for First
7. Planters Inn
8. The Kehoe House TIE for First
9. Mansion on Forsyth Park
10. Perry Lane Hotel TIE for First
11. Kimpton Brice Hotel
12. Hamilton-Turner Inn
13. Eliza Thompson House
14. East Bay Inn
15. Olde Harbour Inn
16. Ballastone Inn

​Things to Do
Note: This list is not ranked
Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go!
Free Things to Do

• Forsyth Park
• River Street
• City Market
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Colonial Park Cemetery
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Starland Yard - Hosts various food trucks and events. Visit their website and social media to know what is currently there, entry is free, but you do have to pay for food/drink.

Pay-for Things to Do

• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises NOTE: skip the meal, the food is bland, but the river tour gives you unique views.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Ghost Tours (NOTE: we do not maintain a list of tours as they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• History/Movie/Art/Cultural/Architecture Tours (NOTE: Same as the Ghost Tours, they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House
• Graveface Museum

Interesting Shops & Boutiques

• Paris Market
• One Fish, Two Fish
• Hannah

This is just a list to get you started! There are tons more things to do in Savannah! Check out the sidebar for more resources.
Living Here
Barber Shops/Hair Cutting (not ranked)

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Information about neighborhoods and surrounding cities/towns.
Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District (HD) – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residental and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes it is an area of higher risk. All islands in this list are unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is an incorporated town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city a few years ago, but failed. Average price of a house here is $500k, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population.
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population.
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach the HD…worse if there is an accident. It is seen as a cheaper place to live due to the lower land cost, but that is changing rapidly. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – generally seen as a "terrible" school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the STEM charter schools…it is rough for middle and high school.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Pretty much the same as Bryan Co Schools. Growth leads to more problems.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers non-degree programs & certifications. Including, K-12 STEM enrichment programs, leadership training, coding boot camps, OSHA training, and applied research. As well as partners with Gulfstream and other logistics companies to educate and train employees.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative. The Port of Savannah is the largest port on the East Coast and by 2030 it will be the largest in the USA after their ambitious expansion plans are finished.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Is Savannah Dog Friendly?
Beaches
None of the beaches in the immediate vicinity of Savannah are "dog friendly". Tybee Island will fine you $450 for having your dog on the beach. And Fort Pulaski recently banned dogs from their beach. Your nearest options are:

• Hilton Head Island, SC - "From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.". (Which is a confusing way of of saying: Labor Day through Memorial Day, dogs are allowed all day long. During the summer, they are only allowed in the mornings & evenings).
• Jekyll Island, GA - dogs must remain leashed and are not allowed in the "South Dunes Picnic Area south to 2000' south of St. Andrews Picnic Area."

Restaurants & Bars
Almost any restaurant or bar that has an outdoor seating area is dog friendly, but not all are. Call ahead to see if their outdoor area is dog friendly. This can change frequently due to business volume, so we do not track it. No restaurant or bar in Georgia, can allow dogs indoors unless it is a service animal. Here's a FAQ from the Department of Public Health's Website:
Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants?
A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through any indoor dining areas or non-designated areas to access a dog-friendly dining patio. Only service animals that perform a task or service for their owners are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia. Pet dogs, comfort dogs or other animals are not allowed in any indoor dining areas of restaurants.
Q: How will I know if a restaurant is dog-friendly?
A: Restaurants are required to notify customers that their establishment is dog-friendly. This information will be available through signs, or from restaurant staff. The restaurant must have an outside entrance to the dog-friendly area that will allow the pet owner and their dog to access the patio without walking through the indoor dining room. Only service dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant.
Q: Can my dog sit at the table with me?
A: No. Dogs that accompany their owners to restaurants with dog-friendly dining patios are always required to be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Dogs are not allowed to be on tables, chairs or other furniture at the restaurant. The pet owner must ensure their dog does not come into contact with tableware or utensils at the restaurant.
Q: Is my dog allowed to eat with me on a dog-friendly dining patio?
A: No. To protect the public’s health and safety, dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly dining patio. Some dogs become aggressive around food and eating stimulates a dog’s digestive system increasing the likelihood that they will vomit or defecate immediately afterward.
Q: What if my dog has an accident while on the dog-friendly patio?
A: Restaurants with approved dog-friendly dining patios are required to have materials available for cleaning up after a dog, if an accident occurs.
Q: If it is hot outside, can a restaurant give my dog water?
A: If you visit a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, the restaurant can provide a single-use, disposable bowl of water that you can give your pet away from the dining area. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink in the dining area.
Q: Will restaurant employees be able to pet my dog?
A: Restaurant employees working with and around food are not allowed to touch or pet animals.
Other Resources
I need help paying the bills or have found myself homeless or in need of temporary shelter. What resources are available?
Thank you to u/grandmahobbies for putting this great list of resources together.
SHELTER
Old Savannah City Mission - Emergency shelter, transitional shelter.

• Lunch, 12:00-1:00, Monday through Friday
• Address: 2414 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1979

The Salvation Army - 24 hour, 365-day-a-year emergency shelter for men, women and children. Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing programs.

• Dinner, 6:00 – 7:00, Monday through Friday
• Substance recovery program
• Address: 3100 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-651-7420

FOOD/LAUNDRY/UTILITIES
Emmaus House

• Breakfast, 8:30a,
• Monday – Friday (lunch bags passed out on Fridays)
• Laundry: Monday – Thursday at 6:30am (One load per person, per week with next day pick-up)
• Showers: Monday – Thursday 6:30am
• Address: 18 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-249-8828

Savannah Baptist Center

• Description: Lunch, Monday
• Laundry & clothes closet
• Showers:
• Men – Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Women – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Address: 704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1033

Social Apostolate

• Lunch, 11:00-12:15,
• Tuesday through Friday Emergency prescription assistance, glasses
• Veteran’s Services: Assistance with transportation to VA medical facility or drug rehab (must show appointment evidence)
• Showers: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 12:15pm
• Address: 502 East Liberty Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-233-1877

MEDICAL
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center

• All patients must provide verification of homelessness
• Address: 120 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-495-8887

Recovery Place

• Detox, treatment, aftercare, residential services
• Address: 515 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-355-1440 Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010

Thank you to everyone who has participated through nominations, voting, feedback, and comments. Please feel free to ask questions about this list in the comments below.

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Welcome to /Savannah! Are you planning on visiting our city? Thinking about moving to the Hostess City? Not sure what to do/where to eat/where to live/just plain bored? Well, this is the megathread for you!
As always, a very special thank you to amidwinternightsdram for their original work on the first several megathreads and for assisting us with these newer ones.
The thread is broken up into four main sections: "Best of" Food/Drink, Places to Stay, Things to Do, & Living Here
Best of /Savannah Food & Drink
All categories are ranked by Redditors on a bi-annual basis. Honorable Mentions are not ranked
Important Note: look at the Social Media/websites of these restaurants/bars before you go! Due to COVID-19 locations may close, change operating hours, and even menu options. We've linked to their social media accounts and/or their website when possible. Please also be aware that many restaurants are to-go only.
/Savannah's Favorite Places to Eat Q3/Q4 2021
^{These are some of our favorite places to eat as written-in by your fellow Redditors. These are ranked by number of write-in votes only.}

1. Common Thread
2. Husk
3. The Grey

Honorable Mentions

• 17hundred90
• Cotton and Rye
• Treylor Park/Hitch
• Crystal Beer Parlor
• Geneva's Famous Chicken and Cornbread Co
• Le Cafe Gourmet
• Sly's Sliders and Fries
• The Blue Door
• Cafe Troupial

Note: Moon River qualified to be on the list of Honorable Mentions, but has been removed for ballot stuffing and attempted vote manipulation.
The Top 20: Best "All Around"

1. Cotton and Rye TIE for First
2. The Grey TIE for First
3. Treylor Park/Hitch
4. Green Truck Pub
5. Common Thread
6. The Wyld Dock Bar
7. Alligator Soul
8. Circa 1875
9. Husk
10. The Vault
11. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant
12. a.Lure
13. The Public Kitchen & Bar
14. Local 11ten
15. The Olde Pink House
16. Emporium Kitchen and Wine Bar
17. St. Neo's Brasserie
18. Betty Bomber’s
19. 45 Bistro

Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Savannah

1. The Grey
2. The Olde Pink House
3. Common Thread
4. Alligator Soul
5. St. Neo's Brasserie
6. La Scala
7. Husk
8. Elizabeth on 37th
9. Vic's On the River
10. 17hundred90
11. Local 11ten
12. Circa 1875
13. 45 Bistro

Best Burger in Savannah

1. Green Truck Pub
2. Crystal Beer Parlor
3. Husk
4. Cotton and Rye
5. Ben's Neighborhood Grill
6. Betty Bombers
7. Churchill’s Pub
8. The Grey Market

Honorable Mentions

• Repeal 33
• Rhett at the Alida Hotel

Best Pizza in Savannah

1. Pizzeria Vittoria
2. Vinnie Van Gogo's
3. Big Bon Pizza - Note: Food truck that does "pop-ups" and can sometimes be found in Starland Yard.
4. Screamin Mimi's
5. Squirrels Pizza
6. Stoners

Honorable Mentions

• Hop Atomica

Best Southern Food

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (They are only open on weekdays and open at 11 am, but be prepared to get in line at 10 am.)
2. Narobias Grits and Gravy
3. The Grey
4. Alligator Soul
5. Erica Davis Lowcountry (Thunderbolt)
6. The Olde Pink House
7. a.Lure

Honorable Mentions

• Sisters of the New South

Best Italian 1. Frali Gourmet 2. Bella Napoli Italian Bistro TIE for Second 3. La Scala TIE for Second 4. Bella's Cafe
Best Breakfast/Brunch

1. B. Matthews Eatery
2. Husk
3. Huey's on the River
4. The Collins Quarter
5. Fork and Dagger
6. J. Christopher's
7. Clary's Cafe
8. Auspicious Bakery
9. Big Bon Bodega
10. The Blue Door
11. Baker's Pride Bakery
12. The Ordinary Pub
13. Mirabelle

Best Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican Food

1. Cuban Window Cafe (Cuban)
2. Tequila's Town (American Mexican)
3. Panaderia La Canasta (Mexican)
4. Rancho Alegre (Cuban)
5. 787 by Chaztios (Puerto Rican)
6. Tacos+Tequila (owned by Tequila's Town)

Honorable Mentions

• Jalapeños (a local chain with several locations)

Best Seafood See Best of Tybee for other seafood options

1. The Wyld Dock Bar
2. Chive Seabar & Lounge
3. a.Lure
4. Driftaway Cafe
5. Juicy Seafood
6. Despositos Thunderbolt
7. Tubby's Seafood
8. St. Neos Brasserie
9. Erica Davis Lowcountry
10. GB Lobster

Honorable Mentions

• Flying Fish

Easy/Inexpensive

1. Sly's Sliders and Fries
2. Finches
3. Zunzibar formerly Zunzi's
4. The 5 Spot
5. Fork and Dagger
6. Totally Baked
7. Al Salaam Deli

Honorable Mentions

• The Diplomat
• Green Truck Pub

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

1. Fox and Fig
2. Tequila's Town TIE For Second
3. The Fat Radish TIE For Second
4. Sentient Bean
5. Kayak Kafé
6. Zoёs Kitchen (Technically a chain, but the vegitarian options in SAV are limited, so its allowed)

Best Dessert

1. Lulu's Chocolate Bar
2. Leopold's Ice Cream
3. Better Than Sex
4. Melting Pot [note: this is a small chain]
5. Le Cafe Gourmet
6. Bella Napoli

Best Asian

1. Flock to the Wok
2. Wang's II
3. Flying Monk
4. The Vault
5. Madame Butterfly
6. Star Kitchen
7. Egg Roll King
8. Green Tea
9. Hop Xing

​Best BBQ

1. Sandfly BBQ TIE For First
2. Randys Bar-BQ (hole-in-the-wall, get there early!) TIE For First
3. Savannah Smokehouse BBQ TIE For First
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Parker's Smoked Meats
6. Munchie's BBQ & Subs

Best Coffee/Cafe

1. The Coffee Fox
2. Foxy Loxy
3. Blends
4. Perc Coffee Roasters
5. Sentient Bean
6. Savannah Coffee Roasters
7. Cup to Cup Cafe
8. Cafe Troupial
9. Bitty and Beau's - Technically a chain, but it is a small company with a great mission.
10. Mirabelle
11. The Coffee Bar at the Drayton Hotel

Drinks
Some of these places also serve great food, so check out their food menus too.
Best Cocktails

1. The Alley Cat Lounge
2. The Perch - Located above Local 11Ten
3. Artillery
4. The Grey Diner Bar - Located in The Grey Restaurant
5. The Black Rabbit Savannah
6. Savoy Society
7. Peacock Lounge
8. a.Lure
9. Congress Street Up Speakeasy

Honorable Mentions

• Lone Wolf Lounge
• 45 Bistro

Best Whiskey Bars

1. Cotton and Rye
2. Edgar's Proof and Provision
3. The Trade Room (inside the Alida Hotel)
4. BowTie BBQ
5. Circa 1875

Honorable Mentions

• Husk

Best Breweries

1. Two Tides Brewing
2. Service Brewing
3. Moon River Brewing Co
4. Hop Atomica
5. Southbound Brewing
6. Coastal Empire Beer Co

Best Beer Bars

1. Crystal Beer Parlor
2. White Whale Craft Ales
3. Green Truck Pub
4. Moodright's
5. World of Beer - While a chain, it has a unique atmosphere and serves plenty of unique beers.

Best Rooftop Bars in Savannah

1. Peregrin Rooftop Lounge
2. Rocks on the Roof
3. Myrtle & Rose
4. Top Deck Bar
5. The Penthouse at Drayton Hotel
6. The Grove
7. The Lost Square Rooftop Bar
8. Electric Moon at Plant Riverside

Honorable Mention

• The Alita Hotel

Best Dive Bars in Savannah

1. Lone Wolf Lounge
2. Abe's on Lincoln
3. The Original Pinkie Masters
4. The Wormhole
5. Stafford's Public House

Bars to Watch Sports Ball

1. Savannah Tap House
2. Coach's Corner
3. PS Tavern
4. Boomy's
5. Dub's Pub

Bars with Stuff To Do/Game Bars

1. Moodright's
2. Whitaker's
3. The Wayward
4. PS Tavern

Best Place to Get Trashed

1. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
2. Congress Street Social Club
3. The Rail Pub
4. Wet Willie's
5. Tree House Savannah

These are the "Best Of" for the areas outside easy driving distance from the Historic District.
Best of Pooler

1. Flacos House
2. Naan Appetit
3. Pie Society
4. Splendid Shabu
5. MoBay Island Cuisine 6.Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
6. Los Bravos
7. Bewon KBBQ

Best of Tybee

1. Huc-A-Poos
2. Sundae Cafe
3. A-J's Dockside Restaurant
4. North Beach Beach Grill
5. CoCo's Sunset Grille
6. Bubba Gumbo'
7. RAW Ingredients
8. The Crab Shack
9. StingRay's on Tybee
10. Gerald's Pig & Shrimp
11. Sea Wolf Tyebee

Best of Wilmington Island

1. Basils Pizza & Deli
2. Current Kitchen & Cocktails
3. Sundown Lodge
4. The Flying Fish Bar and Grill
5. Corner Grille
6. Bogey's
7. Wiley's Championship BBQ
8. Lili's Restaurant and Bar

Honorable Mentions

• Creek House Seafood & Grill
• Cilantros Grill and Cantina

Best of the Southside

1. Flacos House TIE for First
2. Love's Seafood TIE for First
3. The Shellhouse
4. Riverboat Pizza Co.
5. Sea Bass
6. Parker's Smoked Meats

Best of Richmond Hill

1. Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub & Grill
2. Fish Tales
3. Way Station Coffee Co
4. Marker 107
5. Smokin' Pig BBQ Joint
6. The Local On 17

Best of Effingham

1. South Fork Provisions
2. 108 Ale House
3. Ms. Jeans Restaurant
4. Paddles Coffee
5. The Tin Fin

Some Don'ts

• Don't go to any nationwide chain restaurants while you are here.
• Don't walk alone through most areas after dark. Yes, Forsyth Park is beautiful at night, but please walk through it with some friends.
• If the area you are in looks run down, broken, crappy, it probably is. There is not a distinguishable or specific singular "rough area" of Savannah, there are pockets scattered throughout the city. Stay in the lighted tourist areas & you'll be fine. Some of the places mentioned above like Lone Wolf Lounge, for example, could be perceived by some to be a bad area. They aren't, if they are on this list you should consider them safe to go to. Don't be stupid though, use common sense this is just like any other city in the USA. You have a higher chance of getting your drink drugged or yourself assaulted at many downtown locations than in places like the Starland District.

Lodging
For lodging, you'll find Airbnbs throughout the Historic District or pick a hotel/B&B from our list below. Stay away from the midtown hotels near Hunter Army Airfield unless you're on a budget and have a car, and even then you'd be far better off staying in a hotel out near the airport or in Pooler.
Best Hotels to Stay

1. Perry Lane Hotel TIE for First
2. The Alida TIE for First
3. The Gastonian
4. Hamilton-Turner Inn
5. The Kehoe House TIE for First
6. Kimpton Brice Hotel
7. The Marshall House
8. The Drayton
9. Planters Inn
10. Mansion on Forsyth Park
11. Eliza Thompson House
12. East Bay Inn
13. Olde Harbour Inn
14. River Street Inn
15. Ballastone Inn

​Things to Do
Note: This list is not ranked
Because of COVID-19 some locations may be closed or require smaller groups or may be otherwise limited. Please check ahead before you go!
Free Things to Do

• Forsyth Park
• River Street
• City Market
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• Colonial Park Cemetery
• Tybee Island & Beach (pay for parking)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Starland Yard - Hosts various food trucks and events. Visit their website and social media to know what is currently there, entry is free, but you do have to pay for food/drink.

Pay-for Things to Do

• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge NOTE: A large part of the WR is closed for renovations until further notice
• Telfair Museum Collection
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Old Savannah Tours
• Savannah Riverboat Cruises NOTE: skip the meal, the food is bland, but the river tour gives you unique views.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
• Ghost Tours (NOTE: we do not maintain a list of tours as they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• History/Movie/Art/Cultural/Architecture Tours (NOTE: Same as the Ghost Tours, they are always changing, but Tripadvisor has a good list)
• Fort Pulaski NOTE: The Lighthouse Trail & some of the Fort's earthen works are closed for restoration projects, but the Fort and visitors center is open.
• Savannah Canoe & Kayak
• Owens-Thomas House
• Graveface Museum

Interesting Shops & Boutiques

• Paris Market
• One Fish, Two Fish
• Hannah

This is just a list to get you started! There are tons more things to do in Savannah! Check out the sidebar for more resources.
Living Here
Barber Shops/Hair Cutting (not ranked)

• Savannah Traditional Barbershop
• The Barber Pole
• Bell Barber Company
• Cutting Cave
• Boyz II Men Barbershop
• Latinos barbershop
• Murray’s

Information about neighborhoods and surrounding cities/towns.
Savannah
Savannah’s neighborhoods range from multi-million-dollar properties to nearly-abandoned homes…sometimes just one block over. There is a diverse mix of communities within the city limits. Here’s a rundown of some of the neighborhoods you’re likely to look at living in:

• Historic District (HD) – (downtown) the HD is mostly rental homes and hotels nowadays, but there are flats and apartments available to rent, the price tag will be premium, however.
  
• Starland / Thomas Square - (south HD/north-midtown) Up and coming part of town between the HD and Ardsley Park. More affordable than the HD, more walkable with shops/bars/restaurants than Ardsley Park.
  
• Ardsley Park – (midtown) AP is where most of the middle and upper-middle class live in the city. Its in the geographical heart of the city, but it is bordered by some rough areas of town.
  
• Gordonston – (eastside) is a lovely established neighborhood in Savannah. Named for Juliette Gordon Lowe, it has its own private park that the residents maintain. Only about 5-8 minutes to the HD and about 20-25 minutes to Tybee. Filled with old live oaks and azaleas, it’s a beautiful neighborhood with a mix of interesting homes.
  
• Georgetown – (southside) Gtown was the last “big” expansion of Savannah. Mostly middle & working class, but there are some upper-class areas too. Lots of apartment complexes in the area, with decent access to the HD and other areas of Savannah via major roadways and the Interstate.
  
• Whitebluff/Wilshire/Windsor - (southside) This part of Savannah is more established than Gtown, has a mix of class areas. It has some real hidden gems along the marsh.
  

The Islands
The Islands have a mix of residental and light commercial. Water access is pretty easy with a lot of public and private launches and docks for use.

• Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit-marsh), Oatland, Wilmington, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt – these islands have a mix of residential types and communities. Access to Savannah can be a challenge at peak travel times, and when a hurricane comes it is an area of higher risk. All islands in this list are unincorporated Chatham County, except for Thunderbolt which is an incorporated town.
  
• Skidaway Island – are you rich? Then this is the exclusive community for you! In unincorporated Chatham County. The island attempted to organize into a city a few years ago, but failed. Average price of a house here is $500k, there are exceptions to that, but generally this is where the wealthier folks live.
  
• Tybee Island – This small island city is about thirty-minutes from the HD. In peak times it can be even longer. Pretty affordable considering the location. You can’t live further East in Georgia than Tybee Island.
  

Bedroom Communities
Savannah isn't the only city with thousands of residents. Several area cities ring Savannah and are a great alternative to the "big city".

• Pooler – In West Chatham, this city is growing rapidly and is a mix of social classes. Low crime and lots of stores & restaurants. The city does have a (relative to size) traffic issue and is mostly commuters. Expect additional travel time, 30-45 minutes to the HD on most days. Population is estimated to be around 28k-30k.
  
• Richmond Hill – Located just to the south of Savannah in Bryan County. RH is like Pooler in the sense of its economic make-up, but less commercial building has gone on over here. The commute is almost exactly like Pooler’s. About 15k population.
  
• West-Side Cities - Garden City & Port Wentworth – these smaller cities are mostly working-class communities, but there are some upper-middle class neighborhoods. Much smaller populations, you'll need to leave the city limits to get all that you need. Both are around 8.5k population.
  
• Rincon/Effingham – Further west than Pooler, this area is building up rapidly, but the commute can be miserable for some upwards to 60-75 minutes to reach the HD…worse if there is an accident. It is seen as a cheaper place to live due to the lower land cost, but that is changing rapidly. About a 10k population in Rincon, and about 65k in all of Effingham.
  

Schools

• Savannah-Chatham Public School System – generally seen as a "terrible" school system, its “okay” for elementary (if you’re in the right areas), but unless you get into the lottery for the STEM charter schools…it is rough for middle and high school.
  
• Bryan County Schools – In Richmond Hill, these schools are considered pretty good. Particularly when contrasted against SCPSS, but with the growth of RH some of the same issues that plague the Savannah system are finding their way to BCS.
  
• Effingham County Schools – Pretty much the same as Bryan Co Schools. Growth leads to more problems.
  
• Private Schools – Lots of private schools to pick from. If you have specific feedback about one, share it here.
  

Higher Education

• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus – located on the southside of Savannah, this school offers under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Savannah State University – located on the east side of Savannah, a historically black university offering under-grad & grad degrees.
  
• SCAD – a private nonprofit art school that has buildings throughout Savannah. Under-grad and graduate programs available.
  
• Savannah Tech– a community/technical college. Associates and certifications offered.
  
• South University– a private university offering under-grad, grad, and doctoral programs.
  
• Georgia Tech- located near the airport, GT offers non-degree programs & certifications. Including, K-12 STEM enrichment programs, leadership training, coding boot camps, OSHA training, and applied research. As well as partners with Gulfstream and other logistics companies to educate and train employees.
  

Jobs

• Ports – The GA Port is expanding like mad. Work is hard but pay can be lucrative. The Port of Savannah is the largest port on the East Coast and by 2030 it will be the largest in the USA after their ambitious expansion plans are finished.
  
• Gulfstream – Recently they landed a major government contract, so even when they're laying off workers they're hiring more.
  
• Hospitality – Savannah is a tourist town, so there are a lot of jobs in the service and hotel industry here. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’ll be able to find work in a hurry.
  
• Healthcare – there are two large hospital systems, both almost are always hiring. Other large practices in the area are SouthCoast Health and Optim Orthopedics.
  
• Construction - there is a lot of construction happening in Chatham County. Between the building boom in Pooler and RH, there is a lot of work to be found. With the Port expansion project, there will be even more building work to have.
  

Is Savannah Dog Friendly?
Beaches
None of the beaches in the immediate vicinity of Savannah are "dog friendly". Tybee Island will fine you $450 for having your dog on the beach. And Fort Pulaski recently banned dogs from their beach. Your nearest options are:

• Hilton Head Island, SC - "From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.". (Which is a confusing way of of saying: Labor Day through Memorial Day, dogs are allowed all day long. During the summer, they are only allowed in the mornings & evenings).
• Jekyll Island, GA - dogs must remain leashed and are not allowed in the "South Dunes Picnic Area south to 2000' south of St. Andrews Picnic Area."

Restaurants & Bars
Almost any restaurant or bar that has an outdoor seating area is dog friendly, but not all are. Call ahead to see if their outdoor area is dog friendly. This can change frequently due to business volume, so we do not track it. No restaurant or bar in Georgia, can allow dogs indoors unless it is a service animal. Here's a FAQ from the Department of Public Health's Website:
Q: What are the Georgia rules about dogs in restaurants?
A: Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations require restaurants to obtain approval from the local health department before providing a dog-friendly dining space. This dining space must be outside and only accessible from the outside. Pet owners are not allowed to walk their dogs through any indoor dining areas or non-designated areas to access a dog-friendly dining patio. Only service animals that perform a task or service for their owners are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia. Pet dogs, comfort dogs or other animals are not allowed in any indoor dining areas of restaurants.
Q: How will I know if a restaurant is dog-friendly?
A: Restaurants are required to notify customers that their establishment is dog-friendly. This information will be available through signs, or from restaurant staff. The restaurant must have an outside entrance to the dog-friendly area that will allow the pet owner and their dog to access the patio without walking through the indoor dining room. Only service dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant.
Q: Can my dog sit at the table with me?
A: No. Dogs that accompany their owners to restaurants with dog-friendly dining patios are always required to be on a leash and under the owner’s control. Dogs are not allowed to be on tables, chairs or other furniture at the restaurant. The pet owner must ensure their dog does not come into contact with tableware or utensils at the restaurant.
Q: Is my dog allowed to eat with me on a dog-friendly dining patio?
A: No. To protect the public’s health and safety, dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly dining patio. Some dogs become aggressive around food and eating stimulates a dog’s digestive system increasing the likelihood that they will vomit or defecate immediately afterward.
Q: What if my dog has an accident while on the dog-friendly patio?
A: Restaurants with approved dog-friendly dining patios are required to have materials available for cleaning up after a dog, if an accident occurs.
Q: If it is hot outside, can a restaurant give my dog water?
A: If you visit a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, the restaurant can provide a single-use, disposable bowl of water that you can give your pet away from the dining area. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink in the dining area.
Q: Will restaurant employees be able to pet my dog?
A: Restaurant employees working with and around food are not allowed to touch or pet animals.
Other Resources
I need help paying the bills or have found myself homeless or in need of temporary shelter. What resources are available?
Thank you to u/grandmahobbies for putting this great list of resources together.
SHELTER
Old Savannah City Mission - Emergency shelter, transitional shelter.

• Lunch, 12:00-1:00, Monday through Friday
• Address: 2414 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1979

The Salvation Army - 24 hour, 365-day-a-year emergency shelter for men, women and children. Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing programs.

• Dinner, 6:00 – 7:00, Monday through Friday
• Substance recovery program
• Address: 3100 Montgomery Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-651-7420

FOOD/LAUNDRY/UTILITIES
Emmaus House

• Breakfast, 8:30a,
• Monday – Friday (lunch bags passed out on Fridays)
• Laundry: Monday – Thursday at 6:30am (One load per person, per week with next day pick-up)
• Showers: Monday – Thursday 6:30am
• Address: 18 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-249-8828

Savannah Baptist Center

• Description: Lunch, Monday
• Laundry & clothes closet
• Showers:
• Men – Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Women – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Address: 704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-232-1033

Social Apostolate

• Lunch, 11:00-12:15,
• Tuesday through Friday Emergency prescription assistance, glasses
• Veteran’s Services: Assistance with transportation to VA medical facility or drug rehab (must show appointment evidence)
• Showers: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 12:15pm
• Address: 502 East Liberty Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-233-1877

MEDICAL
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center

• All patients must provide verification of homelessness
• Address: 120 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
• Phone: 912-495-8887

Recovery Place

• Detox, treatment, aftercare, residential services
• Address: 515 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31405
• Phone: 912-355-1440 Toll Free: 1-800-627-4010

Thank you to everyone who has participated through nominations, voting, feedback, and comments. Please feel free to ask questions about this list in the comments below.

I work in acute inpatient detox. It's the dph building with limited resources, tough ratios (I'm usually alone with 22-27 patients, except for one non clinical staff person who ensures patients get to group on time, hands out shampoo, etc) but we do only accept patients who can do their own ADLs. The majority of the patients are homeless, unemployed, and have legal issues. Behaviors can be very challenging.
Anyway, it's obviously very stressful but there's a certain flow to it. I find it extremely satisfying. Once I get past the morning insanity of basically needing to see everyone at the same time the day settles in and flies by. I leave feeling good.
The problem is that the dread about the next shift starts almost immediately. This was my weekend off and i woke up this morning with a pit in my stomach about tomorrow. When you ask me if I like what I do I will say yes, and mean it. But I have SO much anxiety (something I struggle with anyway, in all fairness).
I've been there for a year, and the few couple months have been extra stressful. We've had codes, which primarily turn out to be seizures but are stressful and running across the building not knowing what I'm running to is very ... Hard. We've also had some violence, most recently last week a patient attacked a staff member. But this all started before that. The past 2-3 months I'd say.
Does anyone have any advice? Does this mean I should start looking elsewhere? Does anyone else experience this?
Thanks!

TL;DR - Polyaddict tries to describe his story.
Hey guys,so this is my first post on reddit, so please don't be too mean to me. I'm German and my keyboard is kinda broken, so please excuse any writing mistakes I might make.
I've been an addict for as long as I can remember. I got my first gameboy when I was 7 and I would skip school just to play "Finding Nemo". I wouldn't sleep either, I'd just play under my blankets up until way past midnight. I've developed many habits that would make me antisocial in very early ages. When I turned 12 and I was able to buy and play computer games, that turned into weeks of binge-playing several games, often for 12+ hours a day. That was always with me up until last year, though I still get game-cravings from time to time. I drank my first beer when I was 13 and even though I didn't like the taste or the initial effect, I still enjoyed it way more than "Status Quo". I didn't want to exist in this broken world and I realized that very, very early.
My drinking became excessive when I turned 14. I was sexually assaulted multiple times by my ex-girlfriend back then, even though she was younger than me. I surrounded myself with the wrong people all my life. The traumas I experienced always made me want to escape the real world. Here in Germany it's very easy to get alcohol as a 14 yo. Just ask a homeless person, give him 20 bucks to buy 2 bottles of Vodka and you're good for the week. On average, I'd drink about 300 ml of Vodka every day up until I discovered that weed is a thing and those two drugs don't always mix that well. I was a blackout drinker on those days, when it didn't matter if I had to seem sober or not. When I was around 17 I woke up in the middle of the night on a thursday morning around 3 AM in the early spring. The temperatures would fall under 0 °C and there I was, lying on the road with my bike, unable to move and only wearing a sweater. I easily could've died that night. The only thing I remember from that day is, that I ran through a neighbouring village half naked, asking people to hit me in the face. That day was also the first time I combined alcohol and pot. I'm unable to recall anything else from that day.
I skipped 2nd grade and had to repeat 11th grade. When I repeated 11th grade I met a person that would change my life forever, I'm going to name him "Kyle". Kyle and I, we would always go out in the school breaks and smoke a joint. He introduced my to cannabis and I went excessive with it. I'd steal money from my parents, just to be able to smoke. I have to say, that my childhood was perfect and I was born into a great family with great parents and great siblings. I didn't make anything from that though, except tripping.
After I finished school, I wanted to study IT-Engineering in a nearby town. I moved out and together with people, who were similar to me. Both of them had a lot of experience with drugs. Because of the household I lived in earlier, I always felt limited in what I could take and try, so moving out felt like a big relief. We three experienced a lot with psychedelics. We tried mushrooms, LSD, DXM and smoked tons and tons of weed. I wasn't able to continue studying as I was unable to both take drugs and study at the same time. I was programming robots at the university I was supposed to study at from age 12-18. I threw all that knowledge out of the window and replaced that with drugs.
LSD broke me. It split my personality into a thousand little pieces and I don't know where I have to look to find them again. Because of the sexuals traumas I experienced I was ,and kinda still am, unable to form any kind of "proper" relationship. I've locked my personality away for ages and I'm slowly trying to piece myself back together. I'm going to be 22 in July and I had sex only once in my life. I've been an addict for as long as I can remember and I'm not sure if I can or want to change that. I'm unsure about which kind of vent I could install in my brain to blow out all the BS I've collected since ever, as I tried mostly everything. I find great comfort in knowing, that there are people out there that have experienced worse and still got out. I want to thank you CG Kid for being here and doing your thing. You've helped more people than you probably realize.
I want to put my whole story in the internet, but I'm unsure about which way is the best or the most "efficient". I don't really know what else to write, so I'm quickly gonna write a list of drugs or medications I've used and abused.
Alcohol, Weed, DXM, Mushrooms/Truffles, Salvia, LSD, Codein, Doxylamine, DPH, Pseudo-/Ephedrine, Caffeine (and any medication containing the previous 5 drugs in combination), Crystal Meth, Speed, Cocaine, Ketamine, Sugar, Seroquel and DMT. I think that's all, if I remember anything else I let you know. Most of the time I didn't just use one drug, but several in combination to get rid of the unwanted side effects.
If anyone read so far, thank you for reading and I wish you a sober week, stay safe and you are loved <3
Edit: I've realized that I strafed away from what I wanted to talk about. This is my 5th day in detox and it's not easy. Seeing everybody getting their morning coffee makes me want to use caffeine again, but I know that that will escalate quickly. There were days on which I'd consume about 2 g of pure caffeine, that's about 15-25 large cups of coffee. There have been days on which I'd consume ~500-750 g of sugar, not running on anything else. I've lost most of my emotions. My father told me, that my mother cried several times because of my use and I didn't have and emotional reaction to that. Right now my doctor gives me 450mg of Valproate every day, just so I don't have to use all the time and 50 mg of Doxepine to sleep. I still have cravings all the time and I don't really know how to handle them.

Hi all, Currently conflicted with my Adderall usage. Some background. I have used marijuana, benzodiazepines, opiates, shrooms (only about a handful of times), cocaine, molly (twice) and other various substances like high dosages of DXM and DPH. I also within the past year have been using various supplements to help with certain things and trying to be overall a healthier person. I never took Adderall or any other stimulants until I got into college and needed it. I was then prescribed XR 10mg 1-2x daily as needed. After speaking with the doctor and him asking questions it finally made sense that this whole time from grade school and up I had a mild form of ADHD. I used Adderall as prescribed but not everyday, only when I needed it for school. I actually hated it and all stimulants but I made it through. I’m more of a downer guy. Long story short I stopped using when I graduated but still filled the prescriptions. I found myself in a job where I was getting well paid and life was good. All I did was smoke herb and take my prescribed Klonopin as needed. Then I fell back into the cycle of Opiates. I had the money to burn now so I became addicted taking anywhere from 60-100mg of anything but usually OCs and of course the usual hydrocodone and percocet daily. I detoxed myself after a 4 year daily heavy habit with Kratom and other supplements. However, all I did was replace my addiction with Kratom and that became a problem. I then ended up just dropping Kratom and going back to pills for another year after being clean 236 days. I decided to quit again 06/08/2017. So tomorrow marks Day 30. Adderall has helped me through the initial phase of withdrawal by giving me energy and motivation to do things again. It also lifted any feelings of depression that I had lingering. I also have used a significantly less daily dose of Kratom. Although I won’t consider myself officially opiate free until I am done with Kratom (I know it’s a better option but it can still be addicting for some) I don’t know what to do about my Adderall usage. I don’t want to rely on meds to keep me going. I’m pretty sure if I just get over the hump of not using it I can make it through to the other side and hopefully not use them again. I am prescribed 20mg IR 2x daily but sometimes I abuse my script because I have so many of them from days of not using it so I can. I would rather not be on an amphetamine medication but as you all know it helps so much! It has helped me end my usage of all other substances. I now only take Adderall, some Kratom, my prescribed Klonopin, as needed, and cannabis. Adderall has helped me regain social confidence, complete tasks instead of starting something and then moving on to another, focus on the needs of others and myself, not nap or feel tired all day plus another whole host of problems that it has helped with.
We are all different when reacting to meds but I was just curious if anyone had a similar story with Adderall and successfully switched to a non-stimulant med and had the same benefits as Adderall without the stimulant effects and side effects. I don’t want to discontinue my Adderall use to only go on autopilot and wind up using Opiates again or abusing other stimulants. I don’t suffer from ADHD severely like some so I know I can lead a life away from medication but after using one its hard to see a functioning world where they don’t exist. I would like to have a non-stimulant option on hand in the event I do feel symptoms coming on then I know its at least a little safer of any option. Any suggestions? Rant over