Serving the criminal justice population through prevention, intervention and rehabilitation treatment, thereby assisting the community in our fight against crime.
The Ridge House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, substance abuse treatment and re-entry organization located in Reno, Nevada. Our therapeutic programs are designed to change the behavior of offenders, prevent future offending and contribute toward the overall safety of our community.
Since 1981 The Ridge House has been helping the former offender become restored socially, spiritually and emotionally. We exist to help those serious about changing their lives.
H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program
A program of felons mentoring felons
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Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else. (http://cmcismentorprogram.wordpress.com)
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”
John C. Crosby
The probability of the ex-offender returning to jail or prison is directly related to his or her ability to secure meaningful employment within the first 30 days of their release. (http://www.faithbasedmentoring.org/why-bother.aspx)
The Workforce development professionals at the Ridge House work to develop employment opportunities for job seekers with a felony and misdemeanor conviction, while acting as a liaison to employers. They often work with other outside agencies in order to establish and foster relationships that will tie into alternative and additional wrap around services for the job seekers. They assist the ex-offender job seekers with resume development, job search techniques and interviewing skills. Workforce development case managers also establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, non profits, area employers and educational institutions.
