Clothes, Cupcakes, & Conversations is a reoccurring mobile initiative that services women in transition (i.e. returning from incarceration, job search, residential placements). Through a generous donation from Torrid, we are able to provide clothing and accessories. Each participant will need to sign up for this service. If you are an organization needing to sign up multiple individuals, please email info@recoverysolutionsnj.org to request a sign-up sheet.
"My name is Tameka Perez. I am the child of a prisoner. My parents married while my father was in prison. My father is an alcoholic and drug addict and has been in and out of prison my entire life. He is currently in prison today. I have watched my father get out of jail multiple times just to fail multiple times. I have watched my father live in drug filled halfway houses and be homeless. After 12 years in prison he got let out......... just like that., and had to try to survive. The programs for these people are garbage and many people end up back in prison. Especially since no one wants to hire felons. Its a terrible cycle. I have watched my father go through over and over again. On top of that children with a parent in prison have a 70% chance of ending up in jail themselves. Half the time these kids don't know any better. I didn't. As a kid I didn't have anything or anyone to talk to growing up. I was alone, I was made fun of, treated differently, and there was no support system I could turn to so I turned to the streets as a very young teen and was living on my own by 16. I got lucky and got away before it was too late."
"This is actually the first time I have publicy spoken about my personal situation"
"That's ok." "You just inspired 100s of others to speak up and me to work harder"
11/27/2017
Our experience enables us to offer effective individualized support and care. We provide a neutral ground for people reentering the community from incarceration/treatment to improve their self-efficacy, support system, and access to mental health and recovery support services.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan.
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Community Education
Annual Recovery Month Summit
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. We take this into consideration while helping you connect to resources that can guide you through the process of grief and healing in a supportive group atmosphere.
Finding treatment services to address your specific needs can be challenging and confusing during recovery and reentry. We can help you understand what services are available and how to access them.
Please contact us with questions
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