Complete the application
Fill out the Discipleship Home application, read the covenant, complete “Tell Us Your Story,” and sign the release authorization.
Get Help
Your past does not
have to write your future.
If you are incarcerated, preparing for release, recently released, or trying to build stability after treatment, Next Chapter can help you identify the next right step.
Start here
Talk with someone who understands reentry.
Next Chapter provides personal guidance and helps men build a customized reentry plan. Support may begin while someone is incarcerated or after release.
- Reentry planning and personal guidance
- Connections to treatment and recovery resources
- Housing and employment navigation
- Family and community support
- Discipleship Home application and interview process
The process
What happens after you apply?
Submit it
The current application instructs applicants to email completed documents to dean.c@nextchapterlacrosse.org or mail them to Next Chapter.
Application review
Next Chapter reviews the application and may contact the applicant, caseworker, or counselor.
Interview
An interview is part of determining whether the Discipleship Home is the right fit.
Our Values
How we choose to live, serve, and lead.
Our values shape the way we build relationships, make decisions, resolve conflict, and serve the men, families, volunteers, and community around us.
Relationships Matter
We believe lasting change happens through genuine, consistent relationships.
Scripture Guides Us
The truth of Scripture will guide all our decisions.
Prayer Underlines Everything
Prayer will underlie everything we do and remain central to our work.
Honor Others
We will view and treat others better than ourselves.
Live Justly
We will live in a way that reflects God’s standards of justice.
Words and Actions Agree
Our actions will always synchronize with our words.
Pursue Unity
We will pursue unity and resolve conflict immediately.
Help People Grow
We will encourage and support employee and volunteer growth.