Sometimes the most important step is simply having a safe place to pause.
Umoja Dock provides temporary housing, guidance, and support for men who need time, stability, and resources to move forward. It offers an opportunity to step away from crisis, reconnect with support, and begin building a healthier future.
- Short-Term Housing (48 to 72 hours) - A calm, fully furnished and 24/7 staffed space to remove oneself from escalating relationship conflict.
- Trauma-Informed Peer Support/Evaluation/Assessment - Facilitated by trained navigators with lived experience and cultural alignment.
- Healing-Focused Resources - Group discussions, drug and mental health referrals, emotional regulation tools, and reentry planning, job assistance and goal setting with genuine support.
- Accountability Without Criminalization - Umoja Dock encourages reflection and responsibility—not punishment—while supporting long-term change.
The Ujima Men's Program helps participants strengthen communication, manage conflict, build accountability, and develop the skills needed to create lasting change. Through education, support, and practical tools, participants learn how everyday decisions can lead to healthier families and stronger communities
The program guides young men on their journey with help in:
- Understanding Relationship
- Emotional Regulation
- Accountability
- Family & Community
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