Your loved one is on
their way home.

New Freedom is a peer-driven behavioral health and re-entry nonprofit in Phoenix, AZ. We provide a full 90-day program — safe housing, therapy, peer mentorship, and employment support — at no cost to members. This page is here to help you understand what that journey looks like, and how you fit into it.

Plan a Visit Family Reunification
92.5%

Graduates stay out of incarceration

99%

Graduate employment rate

90

Day core program

400+

Men & women served at a time

Day 1 — Release
Coming Home

You can pick your loved one up at the gates yourself, or one of our peer mentors can pick them up and bring them to New Freedom. Either way, the journey home starts here.

Days 1–14
Decompression

Members settle into daily programming, peer mentorship, therapy, meals, wellness, and events on campus.

Day 14+
Earned Passes

By attending all required group sessions, members earn 2 extra off-site hours per week – equaling a 12-hour pass per month or an 8-hour pass every weekend.

Day 90 — Graduation
Job & Home

The vast majority of New Freedom graduates leave with employment and housing secured and are prepared for a new chapter.

What Your Loved One Receives

Everything they need
to rebuild is here.

New Freedom's 90-day program is designed as a complete environment for recovery and re-entry. Here's what your loved one will have access to from day one.

Safe, Structured Housing

New Freedom operates two residential campuses included in the program. Men are served at the Peoria facility.Women are served at the Deer Valley facility Both campuses provide a safe, structured place to sleep, nutritious meals, clothing, and hygiene essentials at no cost to members.

Employment & Vocational Training

Case management includes work placement support, resume building, vocational training, and connections to employers who believe in second chances. New Freedom's approach to employment is comprehensive — 99% of graduates gain employment, with an average wage increase of 46.3% two years after completing the program.

Support Through Hard Moments

Peer Support Specialists — people who have lived this journey themselves — are embedded in every part of the program. If your loved one struggles, therapist-led group sessions and an around-the-clock peer community are there. New Freedom takes a compassionate approach: struggle is expected, supported, and worked through — not penalized.

What Success Looks Like

Success at New Freedom means graduating with a community behind you — people who saw you at your lowest and believed in what you could become. It means leaving with a job, a place to call home, and the tools to build something real. Most of all, it means your family gets you back — not just physically, but present, grounded, and ready for what's next.

Staying Connected

How to stay in your
loved one's life

Connection to family is one of the strongest predictors of successful re-entry. New Freedom builds your involvement into the program, from weekly open nights you can attend together, to off-site passes that start at day 14.

The first two weeks are focused on helping your loved one settle into the structured program, build peer relationships, and get grounded. After that, family time grows consistently throughout the 90 days.

Have questions? Reach out to our team →

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Saturday Night — Recovery Church

A weekly service open to family and the community — a meaningful way to share in the journey.

Every Saturday · 7PM · Doors open 6:15PM
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Off-Site Weekend Passes

After day 14, members are eligible for weekend passes, giving you quality time together outside the facility.

Available after Day 14 · Weekends
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Community Events & Job Fairs

New Freedom hosts resource fairs, social events, and community gatherings — great opportunities to see your loved one thriving.

Family Reunification

Recovery works better
together.

Family reunification is one of the most powerful factors in successful re-entry. New Freedom structures your loved one's path to include you more and more as they build stability — each milestone earned is a milestone shared.

Watch how New Freedom approaches family reunification, then see the roadmap below for exactly how the 90 days unfold for you and your loved one.

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Success Story

A Family Reunited

Hear firsthand how New Freedom's reunification program helped one family rebuild trust, restore connection, and move forward together.

New Freedom Family Reunification Program
Watch on YouTube
Common Questions

What families ask most

Straight answers to the questions we hear from family members every day.

How do I help get my loved one into the program?

If your loved one is still incarcerated, they can get connected to New Freedom right away. New Freedom’s mentorship lessons are available on the Edovo app on the Facility Tablets and do not require a New Freedom mentor to start the lessons. Once your loved one begins working through the lessons, a New Freedom mentor will reach out to them directly. They can also write to: New Freedom, PO Box 84107, Phoenix AZ 85071 to connect with a mentor directly. If they're already out, call (602) 622-1178 or request more info online. Family members can also reach out on their behalf.

How do I support them without enabling?

This is one of the most important questions families ask and there's no single answer. New Freedom's structured environment handles the guardrails around accountability. Your role is connection, encouragement, and showing up. Our team can help you find the right balance. Talk to us →

What if they struggle or relapse?

Struggle is an expected part of recovery — not a disqualifier. Peer Support Specialists, therapists, and case managers are embedded in the program daily to support members through hard moments. New Freedom takes a compassionate, non-punitive approach focused on getting back on track, not giving up.

Are there separate programs for men and women?

Yes. New Freedom provides comprehensive services for both men and women, delivered in gender-specific cohorts. Male members reside and receive services at the Peoria Facilitywhile female members reside at the dedicated Deer Valley Facility a fully equipped, trauma-informed campus designed specifically for women's needs. Women may also participate in vocational programs offered at the Peoria facility.

What happens after the 90 days?

Gainful employment and secured housing placement are elements of our program’s graduation requirements. All successful grads have a place to go and a paycheck on the way. We also extend additional outpatient services like case management and peer support to our graduates who are now living in the community.

Support the Mission

There are more ways to be part of this

Family involvement doesn't stop at visits. Here are three ways you can actively support New Freedom and the people it serves.

Donate to New Freedom Project

Donations directly fund housing, meals, clothing, GED materials, and vocational training for members — the essentials that make re-entry possible.

Donate now →

Hire a New Freedom Graduate

Hiring a New Freedom graduate means bringing on someone motivated, vetted, and supported in their success. It is also a direct investment in your community.

Learn about hiring →

Join the Cause

New Freedom’s work depends on people who believe in second changes, and there’s a place for you in that mission.

Get involved →