The Lighthouse is a discipleship home in Janesville, WI, created by local Christians who are united by the vision of offering women being released from prison a supportive Christian environment and the assistance needed to successfully reintegrate.
The Lighthouse is a ministry of Tecate Mission International, which is a non-profit, non-denominational faith organization. The goal of The Lighthouse is to help restore women to God, to their family, and to the community.
Structure
The Lighthouse is a four-bed home where length of stay is determined individually. Personal responsibility, accountability, and commitment to Christ are stressed.
The Lighthouse uniquely features a tailor-made
“Circle of Support” for each resident, built around:
· Assessing needs of the individual
· Providing programs to meet those needs
· Connecting women with mentors and counselors to enhance growth
Program Services
Services provided to the women through their
“Circle of Support” network include:
· Spiritual--Bible study, discipleship and accountability partners
· Vocational--Job search skills, resumes and interviews
· Educational--Tutoring, exploring school opportunities
· Financial--Budgeting and money management
· Emotional--Healing from the past, developing healthy relationships
· Physical--Health and leisure activities
· Practical--Food, clothing, and transportation
The Lighthouse is designed to help women grow and apply what they learn. Through a personal relationship with Christ, they can experience freedom from past negativity and power to make responsible life choices.
Women's Issues
Specialized areas addressed include:
· Self-esteem
· Physical and sexual abuse
· Abusive and addictive relationships
· Alcohol and drug recovery
· Eating disorders
· Sexuality
· Women’s health
· Nutrition
· Exercise
· Parenting skills
· Family relationships
· Priorities and decision-making
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