Robin now serves others struggling with recovery.”
Catholic Charities is expanding its Community Re-Entry
program in the Northern Arizona communities of
Cottonwood, Page and Kingman. The Re-Entry program
provides safe, affordable housing to individuals who have
had recent justice involvement, allowing them to successfully reintegrate into the community, which reduces the rate
of recidivism.
The new Cottonwood, Page and Kingman homes join existing residences in Williams, Prescott, and Flagstaff. Each home is designated for either men or women, serving anywhere from four to eight individuals.
The Community Re-Entry program helps individuals who have had recent jail time or are on probation or parole and are without a safe and stable place to go or are facing housing insecurity. The housing-first model allows residents to first address the need for stable housing, which enables them to effectively focus on barriers to long-term housing success and self-sustainability. Residents are empowered to address their whole health, promoting independence and self-sufficiency as they re-integrate into society, while getting support from others facing similar situations.
According to Camie Rasband, Catholic Charities Homeless Services Program Director, “Wraparound services are an integral component of the success of the housing-first model. Providing residents with resources, as well as a safe place to live, gives them an opportunity to create a positive, fulfilling life.”
Catholic Charities case managers help residents forge a successful path, connecting them to resources for substance use recovery, as well as aid in finding gainful employment. A peer-supported environment, residents contribute to household chores and attend regular group meetings with fellow residents and case managers, where they share common challenges and solutions.
All resident referrals come through community coordinated-entry systems. Catholic Charities partners with Pathways to the Community, a program of the Coconino County Jail; Yavapai County Justice Center; and Mohave County.