Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Program Structure & Services
Program Structure & Service
Phase 1: Outreach, Recruitment & Participant Selection
Outreach & Recruitment Strategy
- Informational sessions are conducted at shelters, recovery centers, faith-based organizations and community hubs to raise awareness about the program.
- Community canvassing and marketing materials, such as brochures and social media campaigns, are used to reach men in need.
- Referrals are accepted from substance use recovery programs, mental health services, and vocational training centers.
Faith Based Approach
- Men aged 18 or older, referred by state-approved recovery or mental health services.
- Participant must demonstrate a willingness to engage in personal growth and align with the program's faith-based goals.
- Needs assessments are conducted to confirm compatibility with the program's services.
Program Delivery & Support Services
Participant Selection Criteria
- Men aged 18 or older, referred by state-approved recovery or mental health services.
- Participant must demonstrate a willingness to engage in personal growth and align with the program's faith-based goals.
- Needs assessments are conducted to confirm compatibility with the program's services.
Program Delivery & Support Services
Participant Selection Criteria
- Stable housing is provided
- Case Managers work closely with each participant
Housing Assistance
- Licensed counselors provide individual counseling focused on mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery.
- Group counseling sessions foster a sense of community and provide peer support for participants
Individual and Group Counseling
- Spiritual Counseling is offered to help explore spiritual belief and find peace.
- Mindfulness retreats and help quarterly to provide an immersive experience for spiritual growth, self-reflection, and personal healing
Spiritual Guidance and Personal Reflection
- Job readiness training includes resume building, interview coaching, and skill assessments.
- Residents are connected to vocational programs and job placement services
Job Readiness and Vocational Support
- Weekly fitness activities
- Nutritional workshops and individualized health screenings
Health and Wellness Program
- Heling participants rebuild relationships with their families, particularly their children.
- Workshops provide tools for positive parenting and foster stronger family connections.
The Fatherhood initiative
Phase 2: Ancillary Programs
Let us Make Man Academy (LUMMA)
- 12-week intensive program led by a licensed psychotherapist
- Designed to help men in underserved communities process trauma, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate a meaningful vision for their future.
- Integrating Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness pratices, the program provides participants with essential tools to master their mental and emotional well-being.
- LUMMA offers a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach that meets men where they are and equips them to overcome internal challenges. With the expertise of a licensed psychotherapist, participants transform personal struggles into strengths, fostering healthier lives for themselves and their communities.
Phase 2: Ancillary Programs
The Winning Circle
- Curriculum empowers men using the S.H.I.F.T framework to confront the emptiness and dissatisfaction that often accompany traditional success in finances, careers, status, and material possessions.
- This transformational program acknowledges that despite external achievements, many men face deep internal struggles, feeling unfulfilled and discontent.
- The curriculum helps men break through these barriers by focusing on key areas like spirituality, health, integrity, family, and tribe, providing the tools to rebuild their lives from the inside out and fostering meaningful success and fulfillment.
Phase 2: Ancillary Programs
Vision Clarity (Build your Extraordinary life)
- 9 Week Program
- Each session is crafted to guide participants progressively through foundational insights, vision creation, confidence building, accountability practices, and resilience techniques, culmination in a holistic approach to personal development.
Bi-Weekly Check In
During the first 6 months post-program, bi-weekly check-ins help monitor participants' housing stability, employment status, and overall well-being.
Alumni Network
Monthly meetings and workshops foster peer support and community engagement. Alumni are encouraged to take on leadership roles, participate in advocacy training, and mentor new participants
Resources
Alumni have access to ongoing legal aid, healthcare, and employment services, ensuring that they remain stable and connected to support networks
Sustainability Plan
- To ensure the long-term viability of Regeneration One, a multi-faceted sustainability plan is in place.
- This includes securing grants from federal, state, and private foundations, as well as engaging individual donors through targeted outreach campaigns.
- Partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits will help reduce operational costs while expanding services.
- Additionally, tenant contributions will be adjusted based on income, promoting a sense of ownership and financial responsibility among participants.
Program Delivery & Support Services
Participant Selection Criteria
- Staff training and program setup.
- Outreach and recruitment through information sessions.
Months 1-2 program Lunch and Recruitment
- Participants begin housing, counseling, and vocational support services.
- Spiritual counseling and "Journey to Wholeness" sessions commence
Months 3-6: Service Delivery and Participant Support
- Mid-program evaluations and updates to participants' recovery plans.
- Leadership and community engagement workshops begin.
Months 7-9: Midpoint Evaluation and Leadership Development
- Participants graduate, transitioning to alumni status
- Alumni network and follow-up services are implemented