The mission of the Department of Program Services is to develop and maintain a humane environment in which the needs of homeless women and families are met by encouraging positive life changes through the provision of structured programs with focus on education, recovery from mental health disorders and substance abuse, personal development, self-sufficiency, and spiritual growth.
Empower participants in our New Hope-Substance Use Recovery Program, Personal Development Program, and GED/ABE Program with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to work in an evolving environment.
The New Hope Program:
Provides an individualized comprehensive evidence-based treatment program that identifies and addresses multiple aspects of a person’s addiction, other co-occurring disorders, and their consequences through our State-Licensed 90-day Intensive, Residential Substance-Use Treatment Program. Services include:
Admission Criteria
The Personal Development Program:
Provides for the needs of the “whole” person, including mental health, social, legal, educational, and vocational needs by providing the Personal Development Program, a 6-week structured life skills program, and a 10-month ABE/GED program designed to address common life’s challenges that prevent people from reaching their goals. Services include:
General Education Development (GED) Program:
Provides educational opportunities for adults 18 years or older who have not completed high school or who would like assistance with basic education skills. This includes skills and education they need to function in society, on a job, and in the family.
Duration: 10 months or less depending on residents demonstrated commitment and progress.
Components: Educational testing and assessment; classes in math, social studies, reading, writing, comprehension, composition, test preparation, computer education and spiritual development.
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