Description

Residential work release program for men being discharged from the correctional system.































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Program helps clients achieve self-esteem with positive results by providing them the resources to obtain employment, healthcare, and engage in continued education.































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Located in New Haven and named after the first Mayor of New Haven, Founding Father of the United States and U.S. Senator from Connecticut, Roger Sherman House provides clients being released from prison with employment opportunities as well as educational opportunities. The 61-bed facility focuses on life skills and helps clients regain their independence in the community with a strong emphasis on responsibility. All referrals for this program come from the State of Connecticut Department of Correction.































































































































































































































































Program services include:































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































    Individual, group and family counseling































































































































































































































































    Substance use education































































































































































































































































    Financial management assistance































































































































































































































































    Employment skills































































































































































































































































    Educational opportunities































































































































































































































































    Community outreach activities































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Eligibility Requirements: Ex-offenders; Ages 18+
































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Mission Statement: Building safe, healthy, caring communities and inspiring people to reach their full potential as productive and valued citizens