Programs and Services

Lydia’s Place, Inc.

710 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-391-1013

412-391-1082 (fax)

info@lydiasplace.org

Helping Women Rebuild Their Lives

Pre-Release Programs

· Women FIRST - An intensive pre-release program for women with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, with an emphasis on preparing participants to enter treatment upon release.

 

Post-Release Programs

· Intensive Case Management & Referral Services - Individualized case management for recently released women including counseling and referrals for housing, job placement, drug and alcohol rehab and mental health treatment. 

· Thursday Night Activity Group - For recently released women in recovery, offering various activities and peer support.

 

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Strengthening Mother-Child Relationships

· Parenting Classes - Lydia’s Place is creating a specialized curriculum for incarcerated parents.  Topics include supporting children with a history of trauma and attachment disorders, recognizing and affirming children’s emotions, and positive discipline. 

· Prenatal Classes - Weekly classes for pregnant inmates.  Includes information on nutrition, exercise, body changes, labor and delivery, and basic infant care. 

· Family Strengthening Counseling - Individualized support for families as they work to rebuild their relationships. 

· A Mother’s Voice - A special project that allows incarcerated mothers read and record stories for their children.  Each child receives a tape and a copy of the book to keep. 

2009 Outcomes

· 138  incarcerated mothers read 642 books to 187 children through our Mother’s Voice Program

Our Case Management Program worked with 111 clients.

· 100% of those who needed housing found it.

· 98% of those with substance abuse problems received treatment.

· 100% of those with mental illness received treatment

· 100% obtained stable income, 68% found a job.

· 75% of those we could track remained out of jail.