Do you feel trapped?
• Do you believe nobody understands you?
• Do you believe you are in a no-win situation?
• Are you tired of re-entry programs that fail to address your re-entry issues and concerns?
• Are you ready for a reentry program offered by an individual who has been there and
done that, who can identify with your re-entry issues, a program that works?
• It's not rehab; not treatment; it’s the HARD TRUTH;
• Do you believe you are in a no-win situation?
• Are you tired of re-entry programs that fail to address your re-entry issues and concerns?
• Are you ready for a reentry program offered by an individual who has been there and
done that, who can identify with your re-entry issues, a program that works?
• It's not rehab; not treatment; it’s the HARD TRUTH;
Your TALK SESSIONS THERAPY
“We’re finally here”
Presenting
The topics for the weekly Talk Sessions are, but not limited to:
* Educational Re-Inventing
* Productive Time Management
* Dealing with Difficult People
* Redeveloping Social Skills
* Family Relationships
* Overcoming Stereotyping
* Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
* Money Management & Basic Financial Skills
* Maintaining Focus
* Communication Skills
* Employment Readiness
* Challenging Criminal Thinking
Weekly Talk Sessions (Men's and Women's)
The Men's Program is 12 weeks long and meets on Saturdays from 12 - 2 p.m.
The Women's Program is 12 weeks long and meets Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesdays 4 - 6 p.m.
One-on-One Mentoring (Men's and Women's)
T.O.U.C.H. offers one-on-one mentoring to its participants due to the reality that no one can do it alone. The One-on-One Mentoring service helps our participants work out day-to-day struggles and make a connection with his/her mentor. If requested, a spiritual component can be added to this part of the program.
Wednesday Workshops
Established professionals visit T.O.U.C.H every Wednesday to deliver empowering and skill-building presentations concerning:
The Computer Literacy Workshop is held weekly. Participants learn basic typing skills and how to use the internet. Participants are given an email address to help him or her get started with mainstream technology. DeVry University donated 12 fully functional computers and will be providing workshop graduates a computer to take home with them.
T.O.U.C.H. Giving Back Project
The most recent addition to our curriculum is the T.O.U.C.H. Giving Back Project in which one of the weekly Talk Sessions is dedicated to a Community Service Project. One of the topics we teach is Overcoming the Stereotype of the ex-offender. We feel this project is one way to break society of the stereotype it holds for this population. Check out the Photo Gallery for pictures of our MAP Furniture Bank Giving Back Project.
T.O.U.C.H. Clothing Program
Another recent addition to the T.O.U.C.H. Program is our Clothing Bank. One of the first struggles recently released individuals suffer, is insufficient clothing. Some returnees only have the clothes on their back. That is no way to begin successful reentry. For those who attend our Talk Sessions, we offer the chance to walk through our clothing bank and find themselves and possibly their families, some clothing. We appreciate men's, women's, and children's clothing donations.
The Men's Program is 12 weeks long and meets on Saturdays from 12 - 2 p.m.
The Women's Program is 12 weeks long and meets Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesdays 4 - 6 p.m.
Criminal Thinking Component
This component is separate from our Talk Sessions. It is in a Talk Session format that is 3 weeks long with its own set of retention and testing materials. The goal of this component is to identify and change criminal thinking errors.
One-on-One Mentoring (Men's and Women's)
T.O.U.C.H. offers one-on-one mentoring to its participants due to the reality that no one can do it alone. The One-on-One Mentoring service helps our participants work out day-to-day struggles and make a connection with his/her mentor. If requested, a spiritual component can be added to this part of the program.
Wednesday Workshops
Established professionals visit T.O.U.C.H every Wednesday to deliver empowering and skill-building presentations concerning:
- Employment Readiness
- Legal Matters & Issues
- Re-Inventing Through Education
- Money Management & Financial Literacy
The Computer Literacy Workshop is held weekly. Participants learn basic typing skills and how to use the internet. Participants are given an email address to help him or her get started with mainstream technology. DeVry University donated 12 fully functional computers and will be providing workshop graduates a computer to take home with them.
T.O.U.C.H. Giving Back Project
The most recent addition to our curriculum is the T.O.U.C.H. Giving Back Project in which one of the weekly Talk Sessions is dedicated to a Community Service Project. One of the topics we teach is Overcoming the Stereotype of the ex-offender. We feel this project is one way to break society of the stereotype it holds for this population. Check out the Photo Gallery for pictures of our MAP Furniture Bank Giving Back Project.
T.O.U.C.H. Clothing Program
Another recent addition to the T.O.U.C.H. Program is our Clothing Bank. One of the first struggles recently released individuals suffer, is insufficient clothing. Some returnees only have the clothes on their back. That is no way to begin successful reentry. For those who attend our Talk Sessions, we offer the chance to walk through our clothing bank and find themselves and possibly their families, some clothing. We appreciate men's, women's, and children's clothing donations.