Ridge House
Provider Description
Ridge House is the only statewide organization providing comprehensive re-entry services to former offenders.
The Ridge House offers a wide range of services, all with one goal in mind: to empower our clients to become independent, contributing community members.
We work with every client to:
??? Establish stable living.
??? We have 6 facilities that provide homes to 42 people, including a home for women and one for veterans.
??? Provide a steady job.
??? Becoming independent is an important part of the transition process, and that starts with a job. We provide all clients with job placement in local businesses or in our own work program.
??? Aid in recovery.
??? Many clients require assistance with substance abuse and mental illness. Our staff is trained on both and have a success rate that beats national standards.
??? Develop skills for independent living.
??? Financial education, counseling and communication skills are fundamental to lifelong success. We provide all of our clients with the skills needed to be successful at Ridge House and for years to come.
We provide:
??? Mental health counseling
??? Behavioral health counseling
??? Substance abuse counseling
??? Life skills counseling
??? Resume and job skills development courses
??? One-on-one counseling
??? Group counseling
??? Case management
??? Credit restoration
??? Budgeting
??? Voter registration
??? Job placement services
??? Career training
??? Self-help support groups
??? Mentoring and peer services