activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Case Management and Peer Support Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides individualized support and guidance through case managers, assisting individuals with resource gathering, communication skills, and technology coaching. The organization also offers peer support as a service to foster community and shared experience, and as a vocational training option, including "Navigator Services" for program graduates living in the community.
- Counseling and Therapy Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingOffers individual counseling with licensed therapists for mental and behavioral health concerns, including trauma, substance use, and general mental health conditions. The organization also provides group counseling that utilizes peer support and feedback, specializing in relapse prevention, reduction of criminal behaviors, and issues related to working in behavioral health.
- DUI ServicesProvides comprehensive services for individuals with past DUI convictions, including MVD-ordered DUI screenings, at least 16 hours of DUI education in a classroom setting, and individualized DUI treatment based on screening results or court referrals. The organization also assists with navigating requirements for license reinstatement and completing revocation investigation packets.
- In-Reach and Peer Mentorship for Incarcerated Individuals One-to-One Mentoring & Pen Pal ProgramsProvides in-reach programs and a peer mentorship program to incarcerated individuals, offering consistent support and guidance from incarceration until release to prepare them for successful re-entry. This includes a letter-writing program where mentors communicate with inmates, having written over 120,000 letters to more than 7,000 incarcerated mentees.
- Residential Re-entry ProgramOperates a 248-room behavioral health retreat that provides safe housing and comprehensive support services for justice-involved and previously incarcerated individuals transitioning from prison to society. The program serves 370-400 men and women at a time, offering a 90-day core program with daily activities focused on physical and mental health, including group activities, counseling, and nutritious meals.
- Specialized Re-entry Program for Long-Term Incarcerated Individuals Reentry Support ServicesOperates "Freedom Beyond Felonies," a specialized program for individuals incarcerated for 15 or more years, offering group and individual counseling focused on personal identity, emotional regulation, and community reconnection to facilitate re-entry.
- Transition Program for Early Release Individuals Reentry Support ServicesProvides a Transition Program offering community-based, peer-focused services to offenders released early from incarceration under Senate Bill 1067. This includes telehealth or in-person group and individual counseling, and connections to certified peer navigators/mentors, focusing on re-entry skills.
- Vocational Training and Employment Support Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers vocational training programs, including Business Administration, and facilitates resource and job fairs to connect individuals with employers and community partners to support re-entry and rehabilitation.
- Wellness and Essential Support Services Transportation for SUD Treatment and ReentryOffers essential services including transportation for individuals upon release from incarceration, wellness programs, and healthcare navigation support. This includes coordinating doctor's appointments, navigating insurance, managing medication, and providing wellness and nutrition classes. The organization also hosts voluntary 12-step groups such as AA, CoDA, NA, and CMA.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Comprehensive Recovery and Re-entry Model recovery-oriented retreat modelThe organization provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented programs designed to support long-term lifestyle change and successful re-entry into society. This includes addressing personal identity, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and community reconnection, with a focus on affirming individual self-worth.
- Gender-Specific and Trauma-Informed Programming gender-specific programmingThe organization delivers programs and services tailored to the unique challenges faced by men and women re-entering society, including dedicated trauma-informed facilities for women. This specialized approach aims to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, build self-sufficiency, and achieve their full potential.
- In-Reach and Mentorship for Pre-Release Preparation in-reach and mentorshipThe organization conducts "in-reach" programs to connect with and mentor incarcerated individuals while they are still in prison. This proactive approach prepares them for success upon release by fostering positive change and providing guidance before re-entry.
- Peer-Driven Support and Lived Experience peer_driven_supportThe organization leverages the lived experience of its leadership team, staff, and Peer Support Specialists to provide compassionate, introspective, and non-judgmental support. This approach empowers individuals by offering guidance from those who have navigated similar challenges, fostering positive change, and aiding in recovery and re-entry.
- Restorative and Tenacious Support restorative_approachThe organization is committed to creating positive change at personal, societal, and economic levels through restorative practices. They provide tenacious, perseverance-driven support, guiding members through every step of their recovery journey with compassion, humility, and empathy, without judgment.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
12-Step Groups
Voluntary groups including AA, CoDA, NA, and CMA to provide a supportive community for recovery.
Case Management
Provides goal-oriented and individualized support for housing and work placement, budget management, legal advocacy, and other life skills.
Core Re-Entry Program
A 90-day residential program focusing on physical and mental health, including safe housing, meals, group therapy, peer support, and individual counseling.
In-Reach Programs
Provides support and mentorship to incarcerated individuals through letter writing and peer mentorship to prepare them for release.
Navigator Services
Outpatient services including case management and peer support extended to graduates living in the community.
Peer Support
Integrates Peer Support Specialists into all programming to encourage engagement, self-management, and provide support beyond clinical settings.
Resource/Job Fairs
Facilitates events connecting members with employers, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders for job placement, skill-building, and social integration.
Social Activities
Offers unstructured opportunities for members to connect through off-site or on-site activities like hikes, sports, and park visits.
Transition Bill Programming
Provides services to individuals releasing from incarceration early under Senate Bill 1067 to help them transition successfully.
Transition Program
Offers community-based services for offenders under early release conditions who do not require supported housing, including telehealth/in-person counseling and connections to peer navigators.
Transportation
Provides transportation for members upon release from incarceration to the New Freedom facility.
Wellness
Guides members through medical care coordination, insurance navigation, medication management, and offers wellness and nutrition classes.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- AZ Indian Health Plan Partner — Accepts this AHCCCS health plan.
- Banner-University Family Care Partner — Accepts this AHCCCS health plan.
- Denise McDonald Partner — Helped redefine the organization's purpose to reach people inside prison and prepare them for success, inspiring a culture of mentorship.
- Health Choice Arizona Partner — Accepts this AHCCCS health plan.
- Joe McDonald Partner — Long-time leader in the recovery community who helped form the Transition Coalition.
- Mercy Care Partner — Accepts this AHCCCS health plan.
- New Freedom Project Partner — Donations to New Freedom Project directly provide essential resources to support the members of New Freedom.
- Transition Coalition Partner — Collaboration devoted to providing services that help justice-involved individuals re-enter society and thrive.