What We Do

Residences

Journey House and Peace House

The JTNL residential program offers a safe, caring, and inclusive living environment to support individuals as they reintegrate into the community. Our two residences, with a combined capacity of 36 beds, foster a peer-led, non-judgmental recovery atmosphere. During the initial 4 to 6-month phase, facilitated by house managers and reentry case managers, individuals receive essential daily living support and access to community resources. Additionally, our employment services specialist assists with job searches. As individuals secure income and savings, our Case Managers help them transition to independent housing within the community. Our team continues providing them with support after they graduate from the program.

First Stop Services

When an individual is released from prison, they literally walk out with the clothes they are wearing and a small box containing all of their personal belongings.

After being released from custody, people often find themselves with nothing more than the clothes on their back and a small box containing their personal belongings. For those not residing in one our houses, their initial point of contact is with one of our reentry specialists during First Stop walk-in hours. The reentry specialists connect with each person, evaluate their immediate needs, and offer assistance with everything from clothing to obtaining vital documents.

Case Management

When an individual returns from prison and lacks family support, they are often in need of a strong advocate – A Case manager who can assist them in navigating the hurdles of life.

Our Case Management Program meets each individual where they’re at, offering wraparound support, advocacy, and resources as people work towards their personal goals. Our holistic, strengths-based program is designed to assist people in establishing lives of stability and self-determination; this includes safe, affordable housing, living wages, physical and mental wellbeing, and any other objectives as determined by the individual.

Employment Services

When an individual does not have a reliable and well-paying job, the future looks even more uncertain.

We provide comprehensive employment services aimed at helping clients transition from short-term or low-paying positions to more sustainable career paths. We actively build partnerships with employers who are inclusive of individuals with criminal backgrounds and are committed to offering fair wages.

Peer Support Groups

Many of our clients lose their support system while they are incarcerated.

Our peer support groups and sober social events are designed to help them make positive connections with other people who are rebuilding their lives. Together they share resources, help each other overcome barriers, and provide support when the challenges feel overwhelming.