Our Changes Program seeks to help individuals create a substantial change in their lives. Changes helps individuals overcome barriers of being a person who possesses a criminal background, or substance abuse disorder in order to obtain stability. Individuals are deemed as difficult to employ or unemployable due to their criminal background or suffering from substance abuse. These barriers often hinder them from successfully reentering into the community and becoming self-sufficient.
Through our Changes Program, we provide participants an individualized service plan based on their individual needs. The services provided include job readiness training, job placement assistance, mental health services, mentor ship and referrals to services not provided directly by the organization such as GED programs, drug/alcohol inpatient and outpatient treatment, transitional housing, childcare, parenting classes, etc. |
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Food For Thought
"Imagine for a moment, the worst thing you've ever done. The thing that causes you the most guilt and shame. Now imagine that this thing or event precedes you in all aspects of your life. Its printed on your business cards, its on your social media pages, and its available for anyone to find on the internet with very little effort..." Nicholas Crapser
TEDx Talk Three 'E's of Re-Entry |
Opening Doors
Staff and volunteers host events and programs across San Antonio. Sharing hope, education and planning for incarcerated men,women and persons in recovery from substance abuse.
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Supporting children and FamiliesStaff and volunteers engage with children on behalf of the incarcerated parent. This year round support is during all major holidays. Also, includes mentoring, camps, clinics and youth group.
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Advocating for JusticeSupporting restorative justice programs. Encouraging safer communities, and creating second - chance opportunities.
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Ready for Change
The program essentially allows individuals with a criminal background or substance abuse disorder to make meaningful contributions to their livelihood and communities despite the barriers due to their circumstances.
The Changes Program is a holistic approach to dealing with effects of crime and drug use on our communities. Through ex-offender re-entry work programs and criminal justice reform advocacy, we provide the necessary resources to individuals and communities who suffer from high crime rates and incarceration. In addition, working towards improving the high rates of drug use and abuse in vulnerable populations as both often lead to high rates of unemployment and homelessness. |
Outreach Center Address
Helen's Project 3939 S Polk Ste. 212 Dallas TX 75224 |
Outreach Center Schedule
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for Lunch 12p -1p |