Next Door Inc Chattanooga

PO Box 526
Chattanooga, TN - 37401
(423) 933-0112

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The Next Door Chattanooga offers a unique program in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Correction. Women served by The Next Door in the Chattanooga area are currently incarcerated, and receive short-term transitional services rooted in evidence-based practices to address the needs of the women. Within months of release from incarceration, women are transported from prison to The Next Door Chattanoogas Correctional Release Center. While at the Correctional Release Center, women work toward gaining job and life skills that will assist in a productive re-entry into society. This Correctional Release Center is the first of its kind for the State of Tennessee and Department of Correction, and is designed to equip these women for independent living, free from drug and alcohol abuse.

Services: Mix of mental health and substance abuse services, Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house, Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

Insurances: Self payment, Access to Recovery

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Next Door Inc Chattanooga, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?