REfire Culinary

*Educates and trains those with felony convictions on basic skills, job experience, and job placement support in the culinary/restaurant industry *Opportunity to re-enter the workforce and become skilled and productive members of their community *Curriculum is developed by professional chefs and culinary educators and will prepare graduates to fill a significant talent gap in Tallahassee’s retail food sector, operating a community-focused catering company that provides quality food products at a reduced cost to schools, housing facilities, and elderly meal programs.

Services: Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Tallahassee Men's Center, Teen Challenge

*Adult men's (18+) licensed counseling services and faith-based year-long residential programs for recovery from substance abuse and other life controlling addictions which accepts referrals from court system including men from outside of the Big Bend area *Program requires biblical study, regular church attendance, one-on-one mentoring, job training and active work in micro-business run by the program; GED study available when needed *Paperwork required includes a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID), a social security card (or letter from SS office stating you have applied), medical paperwork/tests (Physical, TB, HIV, HEP-C tests results), Medical Insurance Card (if covered, for incidental medical needs); Green Card (if a non-citizen permanent resident) *No private insurance accepted, not-for-profit is a low cost program $200 a month or $1800 a year (non-refundable) that turns no one away; those without funds work to pay for their treatment; clients on disabilty may be offered an alternative option

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Faith Based Counseling, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Telemental Health

TownsendARC

*Townsend Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) offers substance abuse screening, comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment through regular one-on-one counseling and intensive outpatient group settings, DUI program, and mental health counseling for a variety of issues and concerns (not just substance abuse related)

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, DUI Offender Programs, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Woodlands New Life Center, Transition Houses

*PROGRAM IS NOT A HOMELESS SHELTER *Faith based program with two transitional houses in Tallahassee for men 18+ coming out of incarceration, rehabilitation, homeless shelter or other institution *Primary focus is on gaining employment and other needed skills to achieve and maintain independent living; program assists with finding employment; in some cases men may receive education at Lively, TCC, or other program in order to qualify for a particular job *No drugs or alcohol allowed and all applicants must be drug and alcohol free for three days before entering the program; applicants may not have special medical needs *Intake will include questions about occupation and work history, marital status and dependents, court charges, criminal history and probation information; applicant will be asked to provide his social security card and a picture ID during intake *Transitional housing cost is $130 a week and participants are able to work; some partial scholarships for those that lack funds; transitional housing cost is $130 a week and participants are able to work *Facility in Tallahassee also offers a community center so those in the program can socialize safely and take classes offered.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter