Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Halfway Houses - Toledo Volunteers of America

Locations

1201 Champlain Street
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 241-7191

Program/Contacts

Cathy Houston – Intake Coordinator
Kim Richards – Executive Director

Admission/Rejection Criteria Admissions:

• Male adult felony offenders; Male Transitional Control offenders
• Physically and mentally able to work or attend school

Rejections:

• Long or serious history of violent offenses; Felony sex offense; Arson
• Psychological/physical disorder which program is not designed to treat
• Past record/arrest offense indicating potential threat to the community
• History of poor institution or halfway house adjustment

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Program Overview

• 3 to 6 month program
• Substance abuse treatment – three level program that includes aftercare, group and individual sessions. Treatment is available in the afternoon and evening to accommodate resident work schedules.
• Education – GED tutoring and instruction.
• Computer lab training skills (beginner through intermediate levels).
• Employment – assist residents in securing employment, referrals to employers, resumes faxed, daily job search forms audited, job site visits and verifications.
• Parenting program – 8 week course utilizing “Positive Parenting” curriculum produced by the Child Welfare League of America.
• Medical education – 8–10 hours per week education on medication concerns and health conditions.
• Recreation.
• Devotional time.
• Community resources utilized for medical, dental and mental health needs.