Rachel's
House
Supportive housing program serving female ex-offenders directly following incarceration
Program
Overview
Rachel's House offers supportive housing in a safe environment where women feel accepted. The program reduces the risk of recidivism by providing comprehensive services specific to the needs of women returning from prison.
promoting
economic
stability
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Finance mentoring
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Employment support
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Financial education
Encouraging
healthy
relationships
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Positive support networks
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Life coaching
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Spiritual mentoring
PROVIDING ADDICTION SUPPORT
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Individualized recovery plans
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Connections to resources
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Peer-to-peer accountability
did you know?
67%
of previously incarcerated individuals will return to prison within three years
program outcomes
have not returned to prison within 3 years, compared to the Ohio
average of 67%
of participants who were mothers reunited with
their children
remained connected to the LLM community after leaving
the program
interested in getting involved?
There are many opportunities to get involved with Rachel's House, including creating a Welcome Home Basket for our new residents (see below). For other ways to get involved see our volunteer page. Thank you!
testimonials
I had very low expectations for my life after prison. In many ways, I thought that my life had ended. Instead of an end, I found a new beginning at Rachel’s House.
Help a New resident feel welcome!
Could you, or a group of friends put together a Welcome Home Basket for a new Rachel's House resident? Here are some items you can include in a laundry basket:
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Personal care items such as: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush, feminine hygiene products, leave in conditioner, hair brush/hair pick, hair oil, loofah
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New 'Life Recovery' bible
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Devotional book
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Journal and pens
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Letter writing items such as envelopes, cards, and stamps
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Towels
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Home gifts e.g blanket, robe, slippers, photo frame
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Hair dryer/flat iron
Contact info@lowerlights.org to arrange the drop-off time and location. Thank you!
program staff
Director of Rachel's House
Bailey Phillips