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Coping with Anxiety |
Provides treatment on implementing coping strategies and managing symptoms of anxiety while increasing the individual's ability to function despite those issues.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment that helps participants develop mindfulness-based coping skills to decrease suicidal and self-harming behaviors.
Needs Addressed: Mental Health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program (IOP) |
Drug and alcohol treatment that is on the treatment continuum beneath residential.
Needs addressed: Substance abuse
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Clinical Treatment |
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Mental Health Outpatient Services |
Provides general, individual therapy.
Need addressed: Mental Health.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Path to Fulfillment |
Provides support as group members identify goals related to altering the behaviors and habits that have prevented them from maintaining healthy boundaries, language and self-concepts.
Needs addressed: Mental Health, Attitudes, Behavior
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Clinical Treatment |
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Residential Substance Use -90 |
Residential substance use program with a focus on cognitive restructureing, relapse prevention and reentry into the community.
Need addressed: Alcohol/drug addiction.
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Clinical Treatment |
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START Now |
Mental Health programming re-enforcing personal responsibility for behavior; teaching about the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; identifying strengths to build on.
Needs addressed: Mental Health, Attitudes, Behavior
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Clinical Treatment |
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7 Habits on the Inside |
Developed by FranklinCovey in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Corrections, 7 Habits on the Inside uses the principles of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tailored for the incarcerated individual. The program seeks to empower individuals to manage their own lives in such a way as to be successful in prison and in the community and using the principles of integrity, proactivity, and other key skills. (12 weeks)
Needs Addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Family; Employment; Life Skills
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Beyond Trauma |
Beyond Trauma is a gender-specific, trauma-informed program for women.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Common Sense Parenting |
Provides parents with a menu of techniques that will aid them in building positive family relationships; preventing and correcting misbehavior; using consequences to improve behavior. Teaches self-control and how to stay calm.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Courage to Change |
A series of cognitive-behavioral interactive journals in which participants in Longer Term Restrictive Housing can address their individual problem areas based on a criminogenic risk and needs assessment.
Attitudes/Behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Domesti-PUPS |
Participants in Domesti-PUPS train dogs to become service animals for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs and education programs.
Needs addressed: Pro-social, attitude, behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Hustle 2.0 |
A trauma informed mail based correspondence program which explores entrepreneurship, healthy relationships, leadership, criminal thinking, employment, purposeful living, reentry, anger management, character development, victim awareness, persevering, and becoming the solution.
Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) |
MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Non-Clinical Anger Management |
A cognitive behavioral journals in which participants develop healthy coping mechanisms and responses for anger management.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Parenting 0-5 |
Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication, and appropriate discipline.
Need addressed: Family.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Parenting 10 Greatest Gifts |
Focuses on assisting the participant create a family vision and plan to fulfill that vision.
Need addressed: Family.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Parenting 5-12 |
Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication and appropriate discipline.
Need addressed: Family.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Parenting Teen |
Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication and appropriate discipline.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Remodeling My House |
Restrictive Housing journaling that offers a creative way to examine one's personal story. Uses the exercises to express yourself, identify challenges and opportunities, and consider change.
Need addressed: Attitudes/behavior, family, outside interest
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Restorative Justice Intervention Program |
This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS (SISTA) |
Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS (SISTA) provides women the opportunity to discuss female health issues and learn lessons about healthy lifestyles.
Needs addressed: Health and life skills.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Sixpence |
Parenting program with inmates with child visits.
Need addressed: Family
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Stopping Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) |
A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants work through past trauma and address situations of abuse and breaking the cycle of abuse.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Thinking for a Change |
Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders.
Needs addressed: Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Women's Relationships |
A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants develop positive relationships and develop and preserve current positive relationships.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Adult Basic Education |
Builds basic skills for GED testing, college readiness and/or skill development.
Need Addressed: Education
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Education Programs |
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Adult Secondary Education (ASE) |
Assists students prepare for taking the high school equivalency test (GED).
Addresses Need Area: Education
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Education Programs |
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College correspondence |
Opportunity to pursue college coursework through individual and family support.
Need addressed: Education, employment.
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Education Programs |
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College Courses |
College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense.
Needs Addressed: Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.
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Education Programs |
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ESL/ELL |
English as a second language (ESL) provides individuals with literacy support before Adult Basic Education
Needs addressed: Education; life skills
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Education Programs |
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High School Diploma |
NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process.
Need addressed: Education.
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Education Programs |
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Metro Community College Exploratory Studies |
General education credit course.
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Education Programs |
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York University (Credit) |
AA Degree in General Education Requirements
Need addressed: Education, employment.
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Education Programs |
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AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization which encourages members to read, and listen at meetings using the program as an opportunity to face the truth and become accountable for their addiction to alcohol.
Need Addressed: Support for addiction and prosocial activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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My Recovery Song Journal |
A Restrictive Housing program exploring substance abuse recovery with music by expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Addressed need: drug/alcohol, outside interest
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
Narcotics Anonymous encourages its members to attend meetings, read and listen to speakers to face the truth and be accountable for their addictions.
Need addressed: Drug addiction support; pro-social/outside interest.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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On the Inside |
Provides weekly newsletters with creative thinking prompts that allow for inmates to respond and then receive feedback.
Need addressed: Prosocial activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Prison Fellowship |
Provides faith based speakers and mentoring to incarcerated individuals.
Needs addressed: Prosocial/Outside Interest, support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Reading Selections and Thoughtful Responses |
Reading selections which explore topics of self-betterment and pro-social growth; accompanied by a series of thought provoking questions aimed at assisting in reading comprehension, retention and practical application of learned skills.
Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Released and Restored EMPOWERED |
Provides tools and support to live a productive, moral, ethical and legal life after release.
Need addressed: Attitude/Behavior, reentry
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Religious Classses and activities |
Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development.
Needs addressed: Pro-social, support.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Sports/Recreation Activities |
A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.
Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; health.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Survivors Club |
A community service club that provides an opportunity for involvement in activities that positively impact the facility.
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Need addressed: Pro-social activity
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Waterwalks |
This is a spiritually based, inmate facilitated group discussion.
Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; support
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Assistance for Social Security Application |
Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole.
Need addressed: Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.
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Reentry Services |
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Discharge Planning |
Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed.
Need addressed: Re-entry
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Reentry Services |
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Reentry planning |
Clients develop comprehensive reentry plans that include housing/transitional living, employment/education, transportation, ID credentials, medical/mental and behavioral health treatment.
Need addressed: Reentry.
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Reentry Services |
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Clinical Treatment Programs |
See clinical programs list for more details.
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Crisis Intervention |
Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Needs Addressed: Mental health.
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Grief and Loss |
A behavioral health program designed to help address issues of grief and loss.
Needs Addressed: attitudes/behavior
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Individual/Group Psychotherapy |
Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed.
Need addressed: mental health
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Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations |
Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.
Need addressed: Mental Health; education.
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Skilled Nursing Facility |
On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches.
Needs addressed: Health and mental health.
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Transition Services |
Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Trauma Informed Peer Support |
Integrative group process for women who are trauma survivors involved in mental health or substance abuse services.
Need addressed: Support
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Community Coordination |
Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations.
Needs Addressed: Housing, medical, mental health, basic needs, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Living Needs |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs.
Needs addressed: Social work services.
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Social Work Services |
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Medical Services Coordination |
Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release:
Needs addressed: Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.
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Social Work Services |
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Specialized Housing Services |
Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed.
Needs addressed: Re-entry
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Social Work Services |
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Specialized Population Served |
Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs.
Needs addressed: Health; mental health
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Social Work Services |
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ABC Virtual Electric |
Introduces concepts of basic electrical wiring, presented by classroom instruction, along with hands-on experience by working with virtual electrical panels.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC Applied Construction Math |
This program provides learning in the area of construction math such as division, decimals/percentages, reading measurements, calculating area, linear measures, angles, volume, solving for the unknown.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC Construction Technology |
Introduces masonry, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC Construction: OSHA Construction |
This program provides an overview of safety applications on a construction site as well as training on governmental regulations.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC OSHA General Industries |
This course provides entry-level information about employee rights; employer responsibilities; how to file a complaint; how to identify and prevent job related hazards.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Career Readiness |
Helps individuals identify a specific career path; learn professional and personal skills to assist them in getting a job.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Computer based Education and Training |
Certificate program utilizing tablets for improvement in academics and job training.
Need addressed: Education. employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Department of Labor Workforce Development |
Helps participants develop a resume, prepare for interviews and work on job skills.
Need area addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Financial Empowerment |
Educates participants of investing, credit and money management.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Foundations and Change Plan |
A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants develop a healthy path during incarceration and through reentry.
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Need addressed: Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Health Course |
This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides workshops on preventative health education and nutrition, such as Men's Birth Control; Date Abuse; Bullying; Gender Boxes; and Hygiene.
Need addressed: Health.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Materials Coordinator Apprenticeship |
Instruction and training in material handling including shipping and receiving.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Mental Health Association (MHA) HOPE supported employment |
Helps people find competitive jobs that are based on the person's preferences and abilities, developing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews.
Need addressed: employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Mental Health Association (MHA) Inmate Support |
Inmate support is provided inside NDCS facilities by Mental Health Association peers trained in Intentional Peer Support.
Needs addressed: Support
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Mental Health Association (MHA) REAL Peer Outreach |
Provides ongoing community based support services to participants including advocating and supporting participants who want to find housing; referral and assistance obtaining other community services.
Needs addressed: support and life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Mental Health Association Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) |
Discusses deescalation; decision making and consequences; how trauma impacts; and how to overcome negative ways of dealing with stressful situations and crises. Need addressed: Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Metro Community College-Vocational Certificate |
PROT 1000 Series Diversified Manufacturing Intro to Process and Power Operations; safety topics in PROT; intro to process in manufacturing and quality.
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Need addressed: vocational and life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Mindfulness Yoga |
Learning and practicing meditation through body movements.
Need addressed": Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Nutrition |
Educates participants on healthy eating, thinking and exercise.
Need addressed: Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Persevere |
Trains individuals to become computer coders.
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Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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RISE |
This program targets entrepreneurial-minded individuals and offers intensive leadership development, business plan competitions, executive mentoring, financial investment, and startup incubation.
Needs addressed: Life skills; employment, reentry
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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RISE Continuing Education Program |
Continuing education for all RISE graduates.
Need Addressed: Employment and Reentry
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Serve Safe |
Food safety certification course which covers food borne illness, how to prevent it; purchasing and receiving guidelines; food prep, holding and serving guidelines; food safety management, systems and sanitation guidelines.
Needs addressed: Employment; life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Shop Tailor Apprenticeship |
Instruction and apprenticeship learning in design, creating, altering and repair of garments.
Need addressed: Lifeskills and employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Understanding Birth |
Teaches participants about healthy pregnancy and postpartum habits.
Need addressed: Family, lifeskills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Within My Reach |
a skills based program addressing critical tools to help participants interact with those in their lives. Subjects are knowing yourself first, smart love and making your own decisions.
Need addressed: Life skills
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
