H.U.G.G.S. *Helping Ex-Offendors Become Productive Citizens

http://www.huggstn.org/index.html
H.U.G.G.S INC.
811 Dickerson Pike
Suite G
Nashville,TN 37207(615) 727-6030 office
(615) 770-3054 fax

OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS: 1] Employment Program: We provide 3 classes to help our clients become ready to look to work: interview skills; How to write a resume; Basic computer skills. Once a client has shown readiness to look for work, we provide a list of employers who are open to hiring ex-offenders and bus passes to help get to interview and to the first 2 weeks of work. We continue to work with clients to help deal with the stresses of employment. 2] Counseling Program: Ex-Offenders often need the support of peers and counselors to adjust to their new lives. We provide weekly support group meetings and individual peer counseling to help them make the adjustment. 3] Life Skills: These basics include Health Care, Food, Clothing, Housing, Utilities, Drivers License, and Voting Rights. We offer both information and financial assistance in these areas. 4] Education: HUGGS has partnered with Nashville OIC and other agencies that will help clients receive their GED. HUGGS has also partnered with several colleges and universities in the Nashville area to assist our clients in receiving degrees. 5] Housing Assistance HUGGS has two types of housing program design to help clients and their families from being homeless. Family Housing: families would share a house with another families temporary.