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Selph Builders Program

30-Day Residential Workforce Development & Transitional Housing

Duration: 30 Days Capacity: 25-32 Beds Who: Adults 18+

Program Overview

Mission: Rebuild body, mind, and Selph

Selph Builders is an intensive 30-day residential program providing workforce development, life skills training, and comprehensive support for formerly incarcerated individuals and those experiencing homelessness. Our four-track system individualizes support based on your needs while ensuring everyone graduates with employment and a pathway to stable housing.

One Program, Four Pathways

We meet you where you are with the right level of support. All tracks lead to the same destination: graduation, employment, and housing stability.

Track 1

Ready Track

"I need accountability, not intensive support"

Who This Is For:

  • Minimal substance use or stable recovery
  • Recent employment history
  • Strong life skills
  • High motivation and clear goals

Support Level:

Low intensity, high accountability

  • Weekly case management
  • Minimum 2 workshops/week (you choose)
  • Self-directed schedule with check-ins

Employment:

Week 3: Begin part-time work (4-6 hours/day)

Housing Transition:

Rapid: Move to apartments within 0-7 days after graduation

Track 2

Building Track

"I need guidance and structure to succeed"

Who This Is For:

  • Some substance use history, working toward stability
  • Gaps in employment but can work with support
  • Manageable mental health needs
  • Motivated but needs structure

Support Level:

Moderate intensity, structured support

  • Bi-weekly case management
  • 3 required workshops/week (you choose which)
  • Required morning meetings

Employment:

Week 3: Begin part-time work or intensive job search

Housing Transition:

Standard: Move to apartments within 14-30 days after graduation

Track 3

Strengthening Track

"I need intensive daily support and structure"

Who This Is For:

  • Active recovery from substance use
  • Significant mental health needs
  • Limited employment history
  • Chronic homelessness (6+ months)

Support Level:

High intensity, therapeutic focus

  • Weekly case management (may increase)
  • ALL daily programming required
  • Highly structured schedule

Employment:

Week 3: May begin work OR continue preparation (when ready)

Housing Transition:

Supported: Move to apartments within 30-60 days with wraparound support

Track 4

Restoring Track

"I need clinical support and stabilization"

Who This Is For:

  • Severe substance use disorder or early recovery
  • Active mental health symptoms needing oversight
  • Just released from incarceration (within 1 week)
  • Long-term homelessness (2+ years)

Support Level:

Intensive clinical, full structure

  • DAILY case management check-ins
  • ALL programming required with clinical staff
  • Every hour structured
  • Clinical team coordination

Employment:

Week 3: Assessment (employment may start post-graduation)

Housing Transition:

Intensive: Move to apartments within 60-90+ days with clinical support

Note: Stabilization IS success—employment and housing follow when you're ready

Track Philosophy

  • Tracks are based on support needs, not capability or worth
  • All tracks lead to the same outcomes: graduation, employment, housing
  • You can move between tracks as your needs change
  • Track assignment happens during intake through objective screening

What We Provide (All Tracks)

🏠 Basic Needs

Housing, three meals daily, clothing, hygiene products, laundry, transportation assistance

📋 Case Management

Individualized service plans, goal tracking, resource coordination, advocacy support

⚕️ Medical & Mental Health

Healthcare coordination, mental health counseling, medication management, substance abuse support

💼 Workforce Development

Job training, certifications, resume building, interview prep, employer partnerships

📚 Life Skills Training

Financial literacy, budgeting, cooking, household management, communication skills

💭 Therapeutic Programming

Group therapy, trauma healing, anger management, conflict resolution, mindfulness

What Happens After 30 Days?

85%

Complete the 30-day program

90%

Job placement within 30 days

75%

Housing stability at 6-month follow-up

60%

Advance to apartment phase within 90 days

Your Pathway Continues

After graduating Selph Builders, you transition to Save Our Selphs Continued Care Apartments—affordable housing with wraparound support where you continue building toward independence and homeownership.

Ready to Transform Your Life?

Selph Builders provides the intensive support, workforce development, and pathway to stability you need.

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