activities · 39
what they do
direct service · 34
- Cognitive Behavioral and Anger Management Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Risk Intervention ProgramsDelivers Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) through 13 weekly group sessions, utilizing workbooks, face-to-face sessions, and virtual telehealth meetups. Also provides Thinking for a Change (T4C), a cognitive behavioral training program focusing on social skills, cognitive self-change, and problem-solving for teenagers and young adults, and offers anger management therapy to help individuals recognize and control anger responses and teach coping strategies.
- Community Building Activities Intergenerational and Social Connection EventsOrganizes community-building activities such as outings and social gatherings to strengthen supportive connections among members, and facilitates closet management activities that provide vocational experience and teamwork skills.
- Community Building Activities Intergenerational and Social Connection EventsOrganizes community-building activities such as outings and social gatherings to strengthen supportive connections among members.
- Community Re-entry and Housing Support Reentry Support ServicesProvides community re-entry planning and Whole Housing Kits for individuals returning from jail or prison in identified counties. This includes peer mentorship to incarcerated individuals through a Jail In-Reach program, offering guidance in accessing benefits, housing, treatment, education, and social engagement.
- Community Re-entry and Housing Support Reentry Support ServicesProvides community re-entry planning and Whole Housing Kits for individuals returning from jail or prison in identified counties, and offers peer mentorship to incarcerated individuals through a Jail In-Reach program.
- Community Resource Access and Service Centers Family Resource Center OperationsProvides access to trusted community resources for individuals seeking support and operates service centers providing direct support in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Kingman, AZ.
- Creative Expression and Community Building Therapeutic Arts ProgrammingOffers creative expression programs that include drawing, painting, music, and writing to enhance self-esteem and reduce stress. Also conducts theater arts workshops to enhance communication and self-expression skills and organizes community-building activities such as outings and social gatherings to strengthen supportive connections among members.
- Creative Expression and Self-Care Workshops Therapeutic Arts ProgrammingOffers creative expression programs including drawing, painting, music, writing, and theater arts workshops to enhance self-esteem and communication, along with hands-on jewelry making workshops to teach independent living skills, and self-care workshops.
- Direct Peer Support Services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides direct peer support services through Forensic Peer Support Specialists in various municipal and superior courts across Arizona, including behavioral health, mental health, recovery, and quality of life courts. This includes support for justice-involved individuals and those experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, as well as post-program access to employment, counseling, and individual peer support.
- Direct Peer Support Services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides direct peer support services through Forensic Peer Support Specialists in various municipal and superior courts across Arizona, including behavioral health, mental health, recovery, and quality of life courts, and offers specific forensic support services in Phoenix.
- Domestic Violence Program Youth Domestic Violence Prevention EducationOperates a Domestic Violence program that accepts court-ordered and non-court-ordered referrals, using structured curricula to increase self-awareness of abusive behaviors and promote positive changes.
- Educational Support Adult High School Equivalency & Digital LiteracyProvides GED preparation support through one-on-one and group sessions, study materials, and tutoring in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science.
- Employment and Job Placement Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides post-program access to employment and job placement services, including workshops to develop job success skills such as resume building, interview skills, and computer-based job-seeking techniques, and pre-vocational training.
- Employment and Job Placement Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides post-program access to employment and job placement services, counseling, and individual peer support for participants, and offers workshops to develop job success skills, including resume building, job application preparation, and interview skills.
- Family Support Services Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers Family Support Services, including Family Psycho-education sessions and Parenting Workshops like "Ninos Bien Educados" and a 12-session series, to help families build healthier relationships, improve communication, and develop coping skills.
- Family Support and Education Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers Family Support Services, including Family Psycho-education sessions and Parenting Workshops like "Ninos Bien Educados" and a 12-session series, to help families build healthier relationships, improve communication, and develop coping skills.
- Financial Coaching and Benefits Navigation Employment & Financial CoachingOffers benefits navigation and financial coaching to support long-term stability, including a financial independence program covering money management habits and personalized risk assessment sessions.
- Financial Coaching and Benefits Navigation Employment & Financial CoachingOffers benefits navigation and financial coaching to support long-term stability, including a financial independence program that covers money management habits and personalized risk assessment sessions.
- Financial Literacy and Benefits Navigation Employment & Financial CoachingOffers a financial independence program that covers money management habits, provides practical tools like worksheets for income, expenses, net worth, and financial priorities, and includes personalized risk assessment sessions. Also provides benefits navigation and financial coaching to support long-term stability.
- Food Distribution and Breakfast ProgramOperates food distribution programs every Tuesday and Friday to ensure members have access to healthy food options, and provides a morning breakfast program that includes emotional check-ins.
- Food Distribution and Wellness ProgramsOperates food distribution programs every Tuesday and Friday to ensure members have access to healthy food options, provides a morning breakfast program with emotional check-ins, and offers self-care workshops.
- Food Distribution and Wellness ProgramsOperates food distribution programs every Tuesday and Friday to ensure members have access to healthy food options. Also provides a morning breakfast program that includes emotional check-ins to support mental well-being and offers self-care workshops that teach members about nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical health.
- GED Preparation and Education Support Adult High School Equivalency & Digital LiteracyProvides GED preparation support through one-on-one and group sessions, study materials, and tutoring in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science.
- Life Skills and Employment Workshops Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers workshops to develop job success skills, including resume building, job application preparation, interview skills, computer-based job-seeking techniques, and addressing topics like re-entry, managing criminal history, professional appearance, and personal hygiene. Also provides pre-vocational training in areas such as clerical work, janitorial services, and jewelry design, and conducts hands-on jewelry making workshops to teach independent living skills.
- Life Skills and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Day Treatment & Psychosocial RehabilitationOffers programs focused on life skills, employment, psycho-education, and substance use recovery, including skill-building and psycho-social rehabilitation for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health and Substance Use (GMHSU).
- Life Skills and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Programs Day Treatment & Psychosocial RehabilitationOffers programs focused on life skills, employment, psycho-education, and substance use recovery, including skill-building and psycho-social rehabilitation for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health and Substance Use (GMHSU).
- Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Programs Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOffers skill-building and psycho-social rehabilitation for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health and Substance Use (GMHSU). Provides recovery support through community-based and in-house resources, including weekly meetings for programs like SMART Recovery and Narcotics Anonymous, and facilitates culturally-informed support groups such as suicide attempt survivor circles and Whole Health peer programs.
- Recovery Support Groups Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides recovery support through community-based and in-house resources, including weekly meetings for programs like SMART Recovery and Narcotics Anonymous, and facilitates culturally-informed support groups.
- Recovery Support Groups Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides recovery support through community-based and in-house resources, including weekly meetings for programs like SMART Recovery and Narcotics Anonymous, and facilitates culturally-informed support groups such as suicide attempt survivor circles and Whole Health peer programs.
- Service Center Operations Family Resource Center OperationsOperates service centers in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Kingman, AZ, providing direct support and access to trusted community resources.
- Service Center Operations Family Resource Center OperationsOperates service centers providing direct support in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Kingman, AZ, offering access to trusted community resources.
- Therapeutic and Behavioral Programs Cognitive Behavioral Risk Intervention ProgramsDelivers Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) through weekly group sessions, provides Thinking for a Change (T4C) for teenagers and young adults, and offers anger management therapy.
- Therapeutic and Behavioral Programs Cognitive Behavioral Risk Intervention ProgramsDelivers Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) through weekly group sessions, provides Thinking for a Change (T4C) for teenagers and young adults, offers anger management therapy, and operates a Domestic Violence program using structured curricula.
- Vocational Training and Creative WorkshopsProvides pre-vocational training in areas such as clerical work, janitorial services, and jewelry design, including hands-on jewelry making workshops to teach independent living skills, and offers creative expression programs and theater arts workshops.
capacity building · 5
- Forensic Peer Support Specialist Training Peer Support Certification TrainingOffers an AHCCCS-approved training program for Forensic Peer Recovery Support Specialists, preparing participants for certification through individual learning, group discussions, presentations, and role-playing. Graduates receive a certificate of completion qualifying them to work in the field.
- Forensic Peer Support Specialist Training Peer Support Certification TrainingOffers an AHCCCS-approved training program for Forensic Peer Recovery Support Specialists, preparing participants for certification through individual learning, group discussions, presentations, and role-playing, and providing a certificate of completion.
- Forensic Peer Support Specialist Training Peer Support Certification TrainingOffers an AHCCCS-approved training program for Forensic Peer Support Specialists, preparing participants for certification through individual learning, group discussions, presentations, and role-playing, and providing a certificate of completion.
- Suicide Prevention and Trauma-Informed Training Suicide Prevention Training ProgramsProvides suicide prevention education and trauma-informed workshops for schools, families, and organizations.
- Suicide Prevention and Trauma-Informed Workshops Suicide Prevention Training ProgramsProvides suicide prevention education and trauma-informed workshops for schools, families, and organizations.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Collaborative Reintegration and Advocacy reintegration_and_advocacyThe organization facilitates successful reintegration for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system by collaborating with law enforcement, managed care providers, and community organizations to address barriers. They also champion the rights and well-being of individuals impacted by the justice system, mental health challenges, and addiction through advocacy.
- Community Capacity Building through Training community_capacity_buildingHope Lives Vive La Esperanza strengthens community capacity by offering specialized training programs. These include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) to equip individuals with suicide intervention skills, cultural competency training to foster inclusive interactions, and intercultural communication training to improve understanding across diverse backgrounds.
- Empowerment and Holistic Individual Development empowermentHope Lives Vive La Esperanza designs programs and interactions to empower individuals to discover their strengths, make informed decisions, and take control of their journeys. This includes supporting financial independence, providing personalized forensic peer support, and offering training in communication skills, employment readiness, and evidence-based therapies like Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) for holistic personal growth and sustained recovery.
- Empowerment and Holistic Recovery Support empowermentThe organization empowers individuals to take control of their journeys by designing programs that help them discover strengths, make informed decisions, and achieve independence. This includes personalized forensic peer support, financial independence support, and holistic recovery support that addresses substance use challenges and coordinates care.
- Empowerment and Skill-Building for Independence empowermentThe organization designs programs and interactions to empower individuals to discover their strengths, make informed decisions, and take control of their journeys. This includes providing personalized support, education, and activities to foster independence, self-reliance, and financial stability, as well as training in communication and employment readiness.
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions evidence-based_therapyThe organization utilizes evidence-based programs such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which blends Self-Help Principles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help individuals change actions and thoughts for positive life transformation.
- Holistic and Integrated Recovery Support holistic_recovery_supportThe organization provides comprehensive and ongoing support for individuals from incarceration through reintegration, collaborating with clinical and integrated care teams to address substance use challenges, coordinate services, and advocate for appropriate care. This holistic approach includes incorporating spirituality and person-centered planning to support sustained recovery and whole health.
- Peer-Led Support and Workforce Development peer_support_with_lived_experienceThe organization leverages individuals with lived experience in the justice system and recovery to deliver empathetic, judgment-free support, fostering trust and a sense of belonging. This approach also includes training Forensic Peer Support Specialists using a curriculum that meets SAMHSA standards, thereby developing a peer-led workforce.
- Peer-Led Support and Workforce Development peer_support_with_lived_experienceHope Lives Vive La Esperanza leverages the lived experience of individuals in recovery and the justice system to provide empathetic, judgment-free support and build trust. This approach extends to training Forensic Peer Support Specialists using a curriculum that meets SAMHSA standards, fostering a peer-led workforce.
- Peer-Led Support with Lived Experience peer_support_with_lived_experienceThe organization utilizes staff and peers with lived experience in the justice system, recovery, and mental health challenges to build trust, provide empathetic, judgment-free care, and foster a sense of belonging and connection based on mutual respect and shared experiences. This approach is central to their recovery support services and culturally-rooted healing.
- Skills-Based Training and Education skills_trainingThe organization offers various training programs to equip individuals with essential life and professional skills, including suicide intervention, cultural competency, communication skills, employment readiness, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions like Moral Reconation Therapy, to foster personal growth and successful reintegration.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care trauma_informed_careThe organization provides support grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally relevant practices, ensuring services are respectful, inclusive, and tailored to the unique needs of individuals, particularly those impacted by the justice system, mental health challenges, and addiction.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care trauma_informed_careThe organization delivers support using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally relevant practices. This ensures services are respectful, inclusive, and tailored to the unique needs of diverse individuals, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for healing and recovery.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care trauma_informed_careThe organization delivers support using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally relevant practices, ensuring services are respectful, inclusive, and tailored to the unique needs of individuals, particularly those impacted by the justice system, mental health challenges, and addiction. They provide a safe space grounded in understanding and compassion.
- Workforce Development and Training workforce_developmentThe organization develops and delivers specialized training programs, including a curriculum for Forensic Peer Support Specialists that meets SAMHSA standards, suicide intervention skills training (ASIST), cultural competency training, and intercultural communication training, to equip individuals and professionals with essential skills for supporting diverse populations.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Creative Writing
Encourages members to express their feelings and thoughts through guided writing prompts to foster self-acceptance and emotional fluency.
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)
Helps individuals understand mental illnesses and develop effective treatment strategies to decrease symptoms and prevent relapses.
Nutrition Kitchen
Engages participants in cooking and nutrition workshops to promote healthy eating habits and overall wellness.
Robinson Ranch Program
Offers therapeutic experiences using horses to promote personal growth and healing for children and adults.
Vitality Club
Supports health improvement through various physical activities and health education opportunities.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- AHCCCS Government — Approves the organization's training program for Forensic Peer Recovery Support Specialists.
- AHCCCS Government — Training program is approved by AHCCCS.
- DES Vocational Rehabilitation Government — Training program is approved by DES Vocational Rehabilitation (VR/RSA).
- Jesse Yazzie Partner — Native American artist who created the mural for the Hope Lives-Vive la Esperanza building.
- LivingWorks Partner — Adheres to LivingWorks international standards for ASIST workshops.
- Narcotics Anonymous Partner — Offers weekly meetings for Narcotics Anonymous.
- National Institute for Corrections Partner — Designed the Thinking for a Change (T4C) cognitive behavioral training program.
- Robinson Ranch Partner — Offers therapeutic programs using horses to support personal growth and healing.
- SAMHSA Partner — Recognizes Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) as an effective program.
- SMART Recovery Partner — Offers weekly meetings for SMART Recovery.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Government — Curriculum meets or exceeds standards set by SAMHSA.
- trusted community resources Partner — Collaborates with trusted community resources to support individuals in need.