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About NIA's PLACE
A SAFE home to welcome formerly incarcerated women back into the community. Our housing will PROVIDE multi-dimensional holistic services; gender specific programming, personal agency, community based, power building and social transformation. The desired outcome is to achieve systemic change and structural barriers to reentry.
NIA'S PLACE SERVICES
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Mental health support and activities: Gardening, yoga, self esteem building
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Wellness: Nutrition classes, exercise
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Case Management Employment, Housing, Mental Health, Resources
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Participation in the Transformative Change Fellowship
THE HOUSE
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LOCATED IN NORTH TULSA
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3 BEDROOM / 1 BATH, HOUSING UP TO 6 WOMEN
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FULL KITCHEN / DINING AREA
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LIVING / COMMON ROOM
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OUTDOOR GARDENING AREA
LENGTH OF STAY
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3 Month Minimum - 12 month maximum (with possible 18 month maximum extension on a case-by-case basis)
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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
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Women who are justice involved
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Must have been released from a correctional facility within the last 3 years (you may be identified and referred to the pilot prior to release). These facilities include jails, prisons, and juvenile correctional facilities.
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Mental capacity to engage with services and understand.Must be willing to undergo a mental health assessment
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Have engaged in or willing to seek treatment or medication when required
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Must maintain in mental health and wellbeing
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Not currently engaged in illegal drug use or alcohol abuse that could threaten other residents’ or employees’ health and safety
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Evidence of participating in substance abuse support or rehabilitation program
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Willingness to participate in personal transformation activities and motivated to make a positive change in their life
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Willing to participate in intensive case management services for 6-12 months. Services will also be available to family members if they choose to participate