WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center - Reentry Support Services
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| Group | Community And Other Support Services |
| Category | Reentry Support Services |
| Name | WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center |
| Provider | WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center, Inc |
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Description
WomenFirst’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment so women can rebuild their lives and self-worth by building their leadership and life skills.
WomenFirst Reintegration Peer Mentor program begins serving women six months prior to their release out of Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF). This first phase is to build relationships, make connections, develop trust and get to know more about the women they will be serving for the next year beyond release. WomenFirst is there on the day of their release to be of support, if needed, to celebrate and acknowledge their first day of their journey reentering the community.
WomenFirst’s Clean and Sober Long-Term Recovery Continuum Care Program provides a place for women to stay after completing transitional housing and/or treatment for up to two tears at an affordable cost until they receive permanent housing.
The program bridges the gap and meets the housing needs for women by providing them with a safe and stable home at an affordable rate so women then can continue to thrive, strive, rebuild their lives, reunite with their children, and participate within the wrap-around support service & programs that will prepare them to become responsible accountable tenants.
Other WomenFirst programs and services include:
“I Love Me” Women Empowerment Groups deliver innovative trainings and skill building for women in their most vulnerable populations. The curriculum focuses on identity formation, value clarification, healthy lifestyles, and leadership development. They also promote healthy behaviors to increase social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Their focus is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where women can share their experiences and learn from others.
Peer Mentorship/Reintegration provides 1:1 mentorship for additional support such as: life skills, employment, housing, stability and work to create a plan for direction. This program is based at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility beginning six months prior to a woman’s release date, and is built around an individual action plan and follow-ups. Program launched April 2018 partnership with African American Program (AAP) through Multnomah County.
Navigate Back Home is a trauma informed pilot program that provides 10-20 women opportunities to continue to work on their journey of recovery, reunite with their children, and rebuild their lives. Their Housing Referral Coordinator ensures each woman receives support and guidance to obtain stability for long-term continuum care until they receive permanent housing. Further, the Housing Navigator will continue to connect with housing agencies, such as second chance landlords, homes for single women, and women with children to identify what housing opportunities are available.
Life Skills Development delivers the skills necessary or desirable for full participation associated with managing and living a better quality of life. This curriculum focuses on conflict resolution, effective communication, financial literacy, interpersonal relationships, self-awareness, creative thinking, and how to be assertive.
Other services WomenFirst provides include: Interview and work clothes to help women “dress for success” and other emergency clothing as needed. Job search assistance. Food and healthcare assistance. Meditation, healing and self-care practice training. Washer and dryer access. Breastfeeding room. Recovery room and community resource lab.
https://www.rebuildwomenfirst.org/programs-and-services
Contact WomenFirst online: https://www.rebuildwomenfirst.org/contact-us
Facilities
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center Office