Classes, Group Activities, Workshops

THI offers an array of opportunities for growth and learning. All participants must complete a series of 12 Life Management Classes during their first three months at THI.

During these crucial educational months, women establish Economic Self-Sufficiency and Independent Living goals.

The Supplemental Classes address a variety of areas. THI volunteers and staff also offer special opportunities such as the Performing and Graphic Arts Program, a Book Club, morning meditation, tutoring, and family programs for women and their children who often visit on weekends.

Life Management Classes

Life Management classes are the foundation of each participant's Personal Development Plan. They encourage participants to assess their situations realistically in order to make decisions and to set goals for making future-oriented changes in their lives. The Life Management Classes are single session classes and must be completed within the first thirty to sixty days at THI.

Economic Self-Sufficiency Classes

Participants work toward economic self-sufficiency by working with their Program Advisor to explore and pursue one or more of the following:

Supplemental Classes

These classes are required by some participants, but open to anyone who would like to attend:

Substance Abuse Prevention Supplement

(Required by the following participants)

• Homeless due to substance abuse
• Recovering for less than one year
• Violated THI's Substance Abuse Policy
• Voluntarily seeking help for substance abuse

Parenting Supplement

(Required by the following participants)

• Reunification plan in place or being developed
• Child visitation while at THI

Health Supplement

(Required by the following participants

• Medical condition
• Mental Health condition

Volunteer Supplement

(Required by the following participants)

• Participant who are not yet actively in an education program or employed
• Participants who would benefit from pre-employment skill development