A Better Road is Still Possible.
Restoration Hall Inc. helps at-risk young men ages 13–18 find structure, mentoring, life skills, and a safe place to land before the streets, the courts, or detention define their future.
Youth in need in Jackson, AL? Contact us.
This Ain't What You Want.
Giving youth a safe place to land.
Meet the Founder
Ted Watkins
Ted Watkins is a business owner, a pastor, a former Marine, and a man who has been clean from crack cocaine and alcohol for more than twenty-two years.
He knows what it takes to rebuild a life because he's done it.
From rock bottom to leading a congregation, running a lawn care business, and founding a nonprofit that serves at-risk young men across Clarke County.
He started the juvenile intervention program 'This Ain't What You Want' because he's seen where that road leads.
Restoration Hall exists so the next young man in crisis has options and someone standing beside him who's been there.
“I started the juvenile intervention program “This Ain’t What You Want” because it only leads to hell, jail, or the grave. There’s nothing else that drugs and alcohol can do for a person. ”
This bus carries a message before it carries a single passenger. Every young man who steps on board hears it: This Ain't What You Want. It's the first lesson and it's just the beginning.
Stand With Us
We're building a group home in Clarke County where young men in crisis have somewhere to go instead of detention. Your support helps us finish the house and open the door. The goal is to open within 2-3 months.
The programs are in operation now to help young men in crisis. If you know a young man who needs support now, you can help.
Will you support our mission to help young men in need?
Life skills, mentoring, counseling, financial literacy, and structure…building futures, one young man at a time.
Our Programs
A house in Jackson is becoming a home for young men instead of juvenile detention.
The Group Home
Get Involved
Donate, volunteer, or work with us. The doors we open start with someone who said yes. Will you be one to say yes?
Contact Us
Complete the form to initiate a conversation about helping a young man currently in need, ways you can volunteer, and to support our financial goals.