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A Hand Up Not A Hand Out
A Hand Up Not A Hand Out is a community organization founded by Beatrice Settles-Banks to help disadvantaged individuals develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become dedicated individuals and productive professionals. We offer life skills training, housing referral, transportation assistance, financial planning & job placement, and/or referral to multiple felony offenders, welfare participants and disabled individuals. This organization is driven by people who want to ensure that disadvantaged citizens receive the opportunity to reconstruct their economic status by rejoining the working class.
We believe that a person – any person - can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon. All they need is access to the fundamental resources to make those dreams realities. A Hand Up Not A Hand Out requires the individuals to make a commitment to better their status by furthering their education, skills, and career. We do this by only pursuing and securing employment for these individuals in industries they have foreseen or can foresee a future in.
2300 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
901-598-7062
http://www.ahandupnotout.webs.com
Fee: $10.00
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A Hand Up of TN
A Christian ministry. We seek to provide accountability and support for ex-offenders and to help them live one step at a time as successful re-entrants. We are continually developing resources for educational and vocational opportunities, as well as seeking to provide transitional housing options by January 2012
P. O. Box 195
Soddy Daisy, TN 37384
423-521-5436
Fee: Varies
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Alpha House, Inc.
Alpha House is a minimum 6-month, faith based women's transitional home. Residents do not work while in the program however they are connected with felon-friendly businesses to aid in transition back into the workforce. Church attendance and Bible study are part of the program as are weekly evaluations and random drug testing.
Mailing address is:
PO BOX 5641
Oak Ridge
TN, 37831
212 West Spring Street
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
865-435-3399
http://www.alphahouseinc.net
Fee: None
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Aphesis House, Inc.
Aphesis House is a Christian home geared to help men coming out of incarceration. The word “aphesis” comes from the Greek language and translates as “forgiveness.” The Aphesis program provides shelter, counseling, job acquisition, 24 hour spiritual support, life skills management and training, addictive behavior counseling, family reinforcement counseling, business and career guidance and personal support.
1522 Compton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
615-742-3463
http://www.aphesishouse.org
Bilingual
Fee: Yes
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Citizens Assistance Corporation
Social assistance offering services to the needy and parolees and all U.S. citizens. Faith-based, for-profit corporation, although we offer free services for volunteer work, we are here to help citizens regain stability in their daily lives during this economic crisis. We are not a halfway house, we are a private owned corporation and housing program.
We also assist with SSA/SSI and other benefits you may qualify for.
We are in need of volunteers and will provide help with only 20 hours per month working with our corporation as a Volunteer; if you cannot pay for the services needed, you can volunteer to help others and we will still help you.
Matthew 25:40 is our Corporate Motto.
8803 Corryton Road #33
Corryton, TN 37721
Fee: Based on Ability to Pay
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Dismas, Inc.
The mission of Dismas is to facilitate the reconciliation of former prisoners to society and society to former prisoners through development of a supportive community characterized by: Students and former prisoners living together in a family setting; the active involvement of volunteers from the broader community; and a spirit of open and participative decision making and sharing across the Dismas network, with an emphasis on the common good.
1513 16th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
615-297-9287
http://www.dismas.org
http://givingmatters.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=1586
Fee: Program fees
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Evolutions Recovery House
Evolutions Recovery House is a non-profit organization serving men and women with a history of mental illness, substance abuse, as well as those who may have been previously incarcerated. We believe that recovery and maintaining success is a multi-faceted goal. It takes the support of many to assist in not only success, but the maintenance of that success, which is why we provide supportive programs to our clients. It is our mission to provide transitional housing for these individuals while empowering them, by building self-esteem and self-confidence as well as by providing them with the opportunity for advanced training programs to stop the caustic cycle of drug addiction and relapse.
1261 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
615-593-4387
http://www.evolutionsrecoveryhouse.vpweb.com
http://givingmatters.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=1064594&DonateNow=1
Fee: $25 application fee $100 depoist to hold bed upon admission $100 weekly rate to include utilities
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FOCUS Christian Academy
Faith-based family environment where previously incarcerated FCA students live and learn together - includes vocational, spiritual, A&D, and Relational Counseling support. FOCUS is an acronym for Following Our Choices Unto Success. We minister in all the East TN Prisons where our greatest presence is at Morgan County on a weekly basis. Focus Christian Academy in Knoxville where we concentrate our transitional serices. We minister in the four East TN Prisons on a weekly basis, offer transitional housing for students (ex-offenders) who qualify for our christian academy school. transitional and A&D counseling. Weekly support group for all ex-offenders in the Knoxville area.
PO Box 27274
Knoxville, TN 37927
865-661-2236
http://www.focusprisonministries.com
Fee: $200.00 Administrative Fee
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Freedom House
Transitional Housing and Social Services
241 West Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
423-434-2278
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HELP House
Male only. Program length 6-months. Earlier completion considered on an individual basis. HELP House is devoted to changing the way a criminal thinks through focusing on the whole person. Emphasis is placed on both the outward and inward person and provides the opportunity for a new way of thinking and living outside of crime. One on one counseling, group meetings, AA participation, relapse prevention, encouragement and support is given to all. Must attend church of choice each Sunday. Curfew 6:30 P.M.
4531 Old Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37918
865-689-5833
http://www.jesusinprison.com
Fee: $230 non-refundable deposit
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Healthy Living Development Group, Inc.
Healthy Living Development group, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency founded to render a helping hand in alleviating some of the social-economic cumulative cultural problems that seem to be permeating the fabric of society. We strongly believe everyone must have a second, and if need be, many opportunities to eventually discover their lost identity and purpose for their existence. We will strive alongside with other bodies to make our society a better place for all to live and ultimately live out their dreams.
2925 Baby Ruth Lane, # 115
Antioch, TN 37013
615-569-8907
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Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Lighthouse is nonprofit, non-denominational church offering faith-based recovery support services, transitional housing and employment preparation and placement to adults 18 years of age and older who are either addicted or homeless or both. We accept ex-offenders with the exception of sex offenders; violent offenders are considered on a case by case basis. A violent offender must be considered low risk by the agency granting parole; consideration is also given to the length of time that has passed since the offense. Participants must not object to participation in a Christian-based program and are required to perform work to offset the cost of their care. The Nehemiah Program for men is offered in Memphis, Nashville, and Clarksville; the Fresh Start Program for Women is located in Memphis.
P.O. Box 22573
Memphis, TN 38122
888-382-8107
http://www.lhmm.org
Fee: If employed.
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Living Development Concepts, Inc.
Provides affordable housing and life skills for reentry from incarceration (housing assistance, job training and placement, counseling and support services).
823 West McKennie Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
615-262-5556
Fee: Free
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Mending Hearts, Inc.
It is the mission of Mending Hearts to provide shelter, hope and healing to women who are homeless due to addiction, co-occurring disorders, mental or emotional disorders.
Some Resources Our Ladies Receive;
Participation in 12-Step recovery
Work force development,Relapse Prevention
Encourage personal/spiritual growth
Education (GED, Tutoring, College referrals)
Case Management,Financial Planning, Life coaches
Counseling,Treatment
Transportation
Referrals
Housing/Shelter
Clothing
P.O. Box 280236
Nashville, TN 37228
615-385-1696
http://www.mendingheartsinc.org
Bilingual
Fee: sliding fee
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New Life Transitional
1317 Love Joy Court
Nashville, TN 37216
615-870-1126
http://www.tnprisonministry.org
Bilingual
Fee: yes
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Phases, Inc.
A recovering community where women on the journey back from drug and alcohol addiction can start a new life.
211 Morton Avenue
Nashville, TN 37211
615-832-9330
http://www.phasesinc.com
Fee: $140.00 per week.
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Project Return, Inc.
Founded in 1979, Project Return, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of Middle Tennessee’s prison population for the good of the community as a whole. Nearly three decades of experience have resulted in a holistic case management approach designed to provide services that ensure quality, cost-effective assistance and support for former offenders and their families. The agency provides training and assistance designed to increase employability, improve life skills and coping skills, all in the hope of reducing the likelihood of recidivism.
1200 Division Street, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203-4000
615-327-9654
http://www.projectreturninc.org
http://givingmatters.guidestar.org/NonprofitProfile.aspx?OrgId=1967
Fee: None
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Reconciliation
Our vision is reconciling husband to wife, parent to child, sister to brother, offender to community. Reconciliation recognizes that the families of the incarcerated are forgotten victims of crime. Innocent of any wrong-doing, they often are blamed and ostracized by friends and the community. Through individual and family support, assistance and advocacy, Reconciliation creates an environment where families can support one another in order to meet their basic physical, emotional, and spiritual needs; strengthen and maintain family bonds throughout the crisis of incarceration; and aid in readjustment upon release of loved ones, thereby reducing recidivism and making a safer community for everyone.
702 51st Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
615-554-5075
http://reconciliationinc.com/
Fee: None
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Recovery Community, Inc.
We are a client centered, recovery community building healthy realtionships in an alcohol and drug free environment. We focus on honesty, accountability, spirituality, productivity and integrity. For additional information please call or go to our website.
P.O. Box 777
Madison, TN 37115
615-569-3174
http://www.recoverycommunity.net
Fee: $110 Weekly Rent
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Recovery Consultants of Nashville
RCN is a Recovery Community of Men who are seeking Recovery from the disease of addiction, and or mental challenges. We offer a structured environment, which offers, Relapse Prevention, GED preparation, and Life skills. The Program is 120 days up to two years.
1812 Morena St
Nashville, TN 37218
615-340-0825
Fee: $100 deposit + $120.00 / week
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Renewal House
Preserving families affected by addiction.
PO Box 280356
Nashville, TN 37228
615-255-5222
http://renewalhouse.org
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Square One Ranch (jail ministry)
To be a catalyst in the lives of young violent teens that will cause them to forever transform themselves and return to the community as virtuous, wise and dynamic young men.
PO Box 40
College Grove, TN 37046
615-395-4267
http://squareoneranch.org
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Steps House, Inc.
"The Home of Unconditional Love": Offering group-based housing, our mission is to offer a holistic approach to break the cycle of addiction and homelessness by addressing the legal, physical, vocational, addictive and life skill issues that our clients present. This is done while helping them rebuild their lives after years of devastation brought on by these types of problems. With founding principles based on compassion for our fellow man, love, integrity and patience, Steps House carries a message of hope and concern to all who come in contact with us.
Currently we have 46 beds for our Veterans Services Program and 75 beds in our Residential Recovery Support Program for Addicts and Alcoholics.
712 Boggs Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-573-7152
http://www.stepshouse.net
Fee: Residential Program Self Pay-$115.00 Weekly, Veteran's Services Program-Grant/Co-Pay $70.00 Weekly
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TN Board of Probation and Parole Approved Transitional Housing List
The Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) is an independent agency of the State of Tennessee. It is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Governor. By statute, the Board has the authority to parole eligible offenders who have served a certain percentage of their sentences. It also has the authority to revoke parole privileges if offenders do not comply with supervision rules and standards set forth for them upon their release.
The Board maintains a list of transitional houses approved for consideration as a residence by those under BOPP supervision. While the Board does not license or regulate the transitional houses, before inclusion on the list, BOPP requires submission of information such as costs, programming and other services, through completion of the Survey of Offender Residential Programs. Additionally, the transitional houses on the approved list agree to maintain open communication between the house staff and BOPP parole and probation officers.
404 James Robertson Parkway, Ste. 1300
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2107
http://www.tn.gov/bopp/Docs/ApprovedListReport.pdf
Fee: Varies by individual Transistional House
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Tenn Prison Ministry
Prison Ministry Services, male halfway house
P.O. Box 419
Madison, TN 37116
615-870-1126
http://www.tnprisonministry.org
Bilingual
Fee: no
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The Grace House of Tennessee
Two-year transitional house for women coming out of jail, public assistance or off the street. The goal is to give these women a chance to completely rehabilitate themselves so they become productive members of society. Women students will be accepted after applying to The Grace House of Tennessee and a successful interview.
P.O. Box 2314
Morristown, TN 37816-2314
800-819-5205
http://www.thegracehousetn.com
Fee: None
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The Next Door, Inc.
The Next Door, Inc. is a faith-based organization, dedicated to helping women in crisis, equipping them to develop lives of wholeness and hope. The agency currently has two locations, a residential transitional center and a permanent housing complex. In each location, women receive recovery support services, counseling, workforce development services, and spiritual support to help them move from lives of poor choices and a sense of helplessness to productive, independent living.
P. O. Box 23336
Nashville, TN 37202
615-251-8805
http://www.thenextdoor.org
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Transitions Halfway Ministries
Forgiveness House is a non-denominational, spiritually-centered transitional living and learning center focusing on the rehabilitation of men leaving incarceration. We provide a clean, stable home, meals, job placement and transportation to nine men for a minimum of 90 up to 150 days. During this time, they receive all of the assistance they need to leave as stable, working, and productive citizens.
3515 Summer Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
901-414-9267
http://www.forgivenesshouse.org
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Transitions Housing
Our Mission is to assist recovering addicts as they become productive members of society. We strive to provide a safe and supportive living environment conducive to recovery. We have two (2) female houses in East Nashville and an apartment complex for males in the West Nashville area. Guidelines are: 90 day suggested commitment, four (4) outside meeting per week, attendance of our weekly Recovery Skills Group, randon drug screens on site, 11:00 pm curfew Sun- Thurs and 12:00 am on Fri and Sat, chores done daily, and maintain current on rent of $115.00 weekly. Clients are required to maintain fulltime employment. If disabled, client must attend IOP or be involved in community service.
P.O. Box 90383
Nashville, TN 37209
615-227-6865
Fee: $115.00 Weekly
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Trinity Community Coalition Outreach, Inc
Trinity Community Coalition Outreach, Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit agency since January 8, 20007. Our organization has been on the probation/parole approved list since 501C3 status. We have a housing facility for men, women and children. We have four different location where we offer holistic services to our clients. We have a drop-in service center where we offer free internet services to our clients andd the community. We offer services to the homeless community as well. We house, feed and cloth them and offer holistic services to them so that they are able to regain entry back into society successfully. We offer a program to women of domestic abuse, those with alcohol and /or drug abuse, those who are developmentally delayed and we offer services to our children who are at risk of juvenile delinquency and academic failure. We have a neighborhood watch with the Memphis Police Department as well. We give over 500 food baskets to our community on a monthly basics. We served over a thousand individuals during Christmas time with groceries, hot measls, toys, clothes and shoes for those in need. Many of those in our transitional house participated in the event.
Categories of service: We offer various of services to our clients in transitional housing. We offer case management services, anger mangement, domestic violence, alcohol and/or drugs, basic education, employment skills, family support, spiritual support, relapse prevention, recovery skills, individual and group counseling, transportation, medication assistance, basic needs assistance and all other services relating to their recovery and re-entry back into society.
425 West Peebles rd
Memphis, TN 38816
901-786-1220
http://www.trinitycommunitycoalitionoutreach.blogspot.com
Fee: $300 to $500 monthly based on income
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Urban Family Ministries, CDC
Urban Family Ministries, CDC. is a non-profit, faith-based and Tennessee Certified Recovery Support and Treatment agency which addresses the problems and barriers that people encounter on the road to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. UFM offers services impacting spiritual, emotional and physical demands of recovery.
2174 Lamar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38114
901-323-8400
Fee: Most services are offered free. There is a fee associated with the DUI school. Call for details.
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Urban Housing Solutions
Affordable Housing, Housing reentry, Case Management, transportation
411 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
615-726-2696
http://www.urbanhousingsolutions.org
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WesTCORE
WesTCORE: West TN Coalition for Offender Re-Entry is a consortium of 8 halfway houses, male and female, and several suporting service agencies whose primary focus is supporting men and women leaving incarceration. Most members are non profits and faith-based agencies serving memphis and West Tennessee.
111 South Highland #174
Memphis, TN 38111
901-218-5423
http://www.westcore.org
Fee: Nominal membership.
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