HELPING WOMEN IN TRANSITION
Rivera House
The Theotherapy Project currently has two transition homes for women in the Nashville area. Built in 1920 and located in historic East Nashville, the Rivera House Transition Home for Women offers continued ”theo-therapeutic” based programming for former female offenders along with practical help in learning job skills, finding gainful employment, accessibility to recovery support groups and a structured environment in which to transition safely. The Rivera House is named in honor of Dr. Mario Rivera Mendez, founder of the Theotherapy model of ministry.
The Rivera House is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Probation and Parole and meets the necessary requirements for approved home plans.
Rivera House from the back
The Theotherapy Project believes strongly in the concept of continuing support for those individuals who have participated in the program while incarcerated and have subsequently been released back into society. Aftercare is vitally important to the overall success of those seeking re-entry into the community. Often former offenders need transition housing to help them get back on their feet and to acclimate to life on the outside.
The challenges facing former offenders concerning job placement, overcoming societal stigmas and economic difficulties can be overwhelming and discouraging. Having an effective support system in place can offer significant help to those who desire to truly change the course of their lives by becoming productive members of society.
Rivera House Residents and Missions Team Members from LJBC
The Theotherapy Project strongly advocates networking with other organizations like Good Samaritan Network, Project Return, Leaving the Cocoon and many others to bring a well-rounded program to residents of the Rivera House.
In the photo on the left: Rivera House Residents share a moment with Ralph Shore, Chris McCloud and Missions Pastor Jimmy Woodall from Lone Jack Baptist Church in Lone Jack, Missouri. LJBC is a supporter and partner of The Theotherapy Project and Rivera House Transition Home for Women and recently provided new furniture, clothing, bunkbeds and other things needed for the opening of the second Rivera House for Women which opened in February of this year.
The Riveras in front of the Rivera House
Riveras Visit Rivera House!
In this photo: Pastor Ernie Rivera (son of Theotherapy Founder Dr. Mario Rivera Mendez), his wife Delsy and Marcos Rivera, Jr. (grandson of Dr. Mario Rivera Mendez) standing in front of the Rivera House. The Riveras came for a visit to the Rivera House to meet the ladies and to share their vision for further Theotherapy outreaches around the world!
For more information on the Rivera House please contact us at 615-525-3841.
Second Rivera House Opens!
Rivera House
Built in the 1950’s, our newest Rivera House location offers the same quality service and support for safe and successful transition back into society. Located in historic Inglewood, the Rivera House provides a safe and quiet place to work on becoming stronger as individuals and more responsible as members of the community. Residents at both homes participate in weekly Theotherapy based support group meetings, twelve step recovery meetings and attend the church of their choice.
Rivera House
