Free at Last was founded in 1993 by a group of community leaders who wanted to make a difference in the community.  Our mission is to rebuild the community from within, reclaiming addicts and giving people who failed in the past the chance to succeed in the future.

 

...OVERVIEW OF SERVICES...

 

Prevention and Street Outreach:
HIV and STD Education and intervention, referrals to different services such as shelters, emergency assistance, detox, residential programs, testing, mental health, medical services, etc

 

Drop in Center:
Provides a safe place to hang out, watch TV, have some snacks, coffee or just wait for a 12 step meeting.  Houses English and Spanish 12 step meeting every day of the year.

 

Intensive Outpatient program:
Our program is 6 to 8 months in duration and entails group process, individual sessions, 12 step meetings, case management and educational sessions.  English program is provided in the morning and evening.  Spanish program is provided at night.

 

DUI First Offender Program:
Driving under the influence program for first offenders provided in English and Spanish.

 

Residential Treatment Program for Women and Women with Children:
Provides 7-9 month residential treatment for women and women with children.  To graduate, clients must complete treatment goals, secure housing and have a job or be enrolled in job training.

 

Residential Treatment Program for Men:
Provides 7-9 month residential treatment for men. To graduate, clients must complete treatment goals, secure housing and have a job or be enrolled in job training.

 

Transitional Clean and Sober Living:
Shared supportive hosing for men, women and women with children to establish stable employment, credit and tenancy.

Free At Last's outpatient and residential treatment programs are designed on a social immersion model and are provided in a community-based and culturally appropriate environment. The goals for all clients are to establish a clean and sober support system; address legal & medical issues; learn basic life skills such as communication, anger management, and conflict resolution; re-unify family & build parenting skills; enter into training and/or employment and establish stable housing. In addition to these core goals, all clients set personal goals for their progress through treatment.

 

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January 20, 2011
This is FREE AT LAST's 17th anniversary! Thank you to all of our friends who have supported our work over the past 17 years. We wouldn't be here without you!

 

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