Services we Offer

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Technical assistance (TA) is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with a development need or problem. It is commonly referred to as consulting. TA may be delivered in many different ways, such as one-on-one consultation, small group facilitation, or through a web-based clearinghouse.

TA is one of the most effective methods for building the capacity of an organization. By including TA in a capacity building project, you make the capacity building much more likely to create change. According to some, 10 percent of what gets learned in training is applied on the job, while 95 percent of what is coached gets applied on the job.2 Technical assistance is this coaching.   

Some of our areas of expertise:

• Person-centered services and supports
• Outreach and engagement
• Forensic Peer Support 
• Reentry Services 
• Supporting families of people in or seeking recovery
• Re-citizenship Support Groups
• Community Conversations 

Microaggression Training: Identifying and Addressing Harmful Behaviors in the Workplace

Objective:

• To provide an understanding of what microaggressions are and how they can impact individuals and the workplace
• To raise awareness of common microaggressions in the workplace
• To equip employees with tools to recognize and address microaggressions in a productive way

Recognizing microaggressions:

• Provide tools for recognizing microaggressions in the workplace, including paying attention to body language, tone of voice, and language used.
• Discuss the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own biases.

Training trainers to facilitate conversations about race is essential in creating a more inclusive and just society. Here's an outline for a train-the-trainer program that could be used to develop these skills:

1. Introduction and Goals: Start by introducing the program and setting clear goals for what the trainers should expect to learn and accomplish. Explain the importance of facilitating conversations about race and how it can help create more equitable and inclusive environments.
2. Understanding Race and Racism: Provide a comprehensive overview of race and racism, including historical context, different types of racism, and the impact of systemic racism on society. This will help trainers better understand the issues they will address.

By completing this train-the-trainer program, facilitators will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to create safe, inclusive spaces where meaningful racial conversations can occur.

We specialize in training people with lived experience to be coaches for those individuals in need of this level of services. 

Recovery coaching is a form of strengths-based support for people with addictions or in recovery from alcohol, other drugs, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. They work with people who have active addictions, as well as those already in recovery.

*Life coaching can help with virtually any aspect of someone’s life, whether it is in their personal or professional life. We have trained and skilled coaches ready to help you get your life back on track. We have taken a great deal of time to train the right individuals to be coaches for those  who are experiencing a difficult time in life. 

Our Founder Daryl McGraw, is skilled in areas of policy development, contract management and project coordination, as well as collaborating with grassroots peer-advocacy agencies and the CT Department of Corrections. 

Mr. McGraw holds state certifications as an Addictions Counselor, a Recovery Support Specialist, and a Criminal Justice Professional. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership, both from Springfield College. 

Prior to entering the human service field, Mr. McGraw held several leadership positions in the hospitality field working with Fortune 500 companies.
His work on behalf of battling addiction and overcoming obstacles facing ex-offenders upon their release from prison is truly inspiring. He is in high demand to speak in a variety of settings including university campuses, correctional facilities, behavioral health organizations and national conferences. He is a gifted leadership consultant and an expert group facilitator and panelist.

We have  great knowledge and understanding that it does not take a lot of effort to find your life off track and caught up in the grips of the criminal justice system.  

Pre/Post Incarceration and Reentry Services

• Celebrity Preparation for State/Federal Prison
• Reentry Services
• Half-Way House Placement
• Community Service
• Home Confinement
• Parole and Probation Issues

                (This service is fully confidential )