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

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

Second Judicial Circuit, Early Childhood Court

*Problem-solving court for families with an open juvenile dependency case involving a child 0 to 3 *Parent must request that their case enter Early Childhood Court (ECC) and voluntarily participate in the model which requires: willing to work a case plan and want to reunify with their child; and able to engage in a monthly meeting, monthly court hearing, and services, including child-parent psychotherapy to build, heal, or maintain their attachment with their 0-3 year old *ECC does not guarantee reunification for the parent and child; however, the parent will be supported by a team of professionals to overcome barriers they encounter as they work towards reunification

Services: Alternative Sentencing/Supervision, Juvenile Courts

Second Judicial Circuit Court, Teen Court

*Sentencing hearing for first time juvenile misdemeanor and felony offenders where everyone involved in courtroom proceeding is a teenager except judge; volunteers and past defendants fulfilling sentences come to sit on jury duty; non-judicial proceeding conducted by trained teen attorneys, bailiffs, and jurors *Jury of only teenage peers decides a just verdict for defendant and case; defendant, upon successful completion, charges dropped *Can be used for community service hours for many different scholarship programs *Teens from counties surrounding Leon may use the program if desired

Services: Alternative Sentencing/Supervision, Juvenile Courts

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

Redeemed, Inc

*Reentry services for inmates and ex-offenders returning to their communities *Pre-trial services: Senior Pre-trial Release Specialist attends all First Appearances, cooperates with Judge in release decision, and assists when requested in specific conditions of release; responsible for administering court-ordered alcohol, drug testing and monitoring other imposed conditions: anger management, counseling, employment *Oversees electronic monitoring for parolees and probationers and day reporting *Outpatient substance abuse groups

Services: Ex-Offender Counseling, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Family Preservation Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Project Angel Tree

*Faith based network providing Christmas gifts, help with children attending summer camp, encouraging church attendance and lifestyle, and facilitating mentorship and other assistance to children of incarcerated persons *Incarcerated parent must initiate the request for each child through the prison chaplain by early September each year

Services: Holiday Programs, Inmate Support Services, Volunteer Opportunities

Living Harvest Sharing Center and Thrift Store, The

*Faith-based residential Christian substance abuse recovery program for men re-entering society from prison with a history of substance abuse; should apply 4-6 months before release *Residential program includes Christian spiritual counseling, 12 step recovery, case management, mental health counseling, anger management, life management, employment assistance, transportation assistance *Two thrift store locations open to the public, 10AM-5PM, M-Sa; Donations only accepted until 4PM 1.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Thrift Shops

Leon County Ofc/Intervention & Detention Alternatives

*Probation, supervised pre-trial release, and drug and alcohol testing *Various conditions may be imposed, one of which is often community service *Coordinates with State Attorney, Public Defender, law enforcement, and court *Reports to court regarding compliance or non-compliance of individual participants

Services: Diversion Programs, Parole, Probation

Leon County Felony Court, Drug Court

*Leon County Court has contract with an area treatment provider and offers first offense assessments for drug treatment that may include counseling, drug testing, plus individual and group treatment and residential treatment *Evaluations presented to drug court judge who can augment treatment gaps and needs for a client by using various criminal justice sanctions available to coerce, if needed, drug abusing participants into recommended treatment *All treatment modalities are ADA certified *Intensive supervision given to deferred prosecution cases for a period of not less than twelve months; deferred prosecution ordered in lieu of six months incarceration in Leon County jail *Upon satisfactory completion of program, charges are dropped; if statutorily eligible, case may be expunged by State Attorney's Office; Felony Drug Court is record keeper for such cases, rather than provider of services

Services: Diversion Programs, Substance Use Disorder Counseling