Programs & Services
Structure, Mentorship & Workforce Readiness
NPIS brings stable housing, daily accountability, individualized mentorship, life skills development, and employee readiness in one supportive environment helping men build stability, strengthen personal responsibility, and move confidently toward independent living.
Our Approach
More Than a Bed. A Structured Path Forward.
Men transitioning from incarceration, military service, or unstable living situations often face multiple barriers at once. Housing, employment, stability, and positive support. NPIS brings these needs together through one structured approach.
Our home-style sober living environment provides live in management, individualized mentorship, life-skills development, employment readiness, accountability, and connections to community resources giving each participant the structure and support needed to move toward greater independence and long-term stability.
What We Provide
Integrated Support Under One Roof
Structured Sober Transitional Housing
A professional, home-style residence in Bakersfield with live-in house management, clear expectations, and a safe, respectful environment.
- Shared sober living with clear house rules and curfew
- Live-in house management and daily accountability
- Household chores and shared responsibilities
- Safety procedures and a respectful living environment
Faith-Based Mentorship
Direct, values-centered mentorship focused on purpose, character, discipline, and personal responsibility.
- Regular one-on-one check-ins with program leadership
- Goal setting and personal progress planning
- Faith-based encouragement opportunities
- Evening accountability meetings
Life Skills Development
Practical workshops and guidance that prepare residents to manage the responsibilities of independent living.
- Budgeting and financial literacy
- Structured weekly calendars and healthy routines
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Savings and long-term planning
Employment Readiness
Job development built directly into the housing experience so residents are prepared for stable, lasting work.
- Help obtaining identification and key documents
- Résumé building and interview preparation
- Scheduled job-search blocks
- Connections to local workforce and training programs
Transportation Coordination
Planning support that helps residents get to work, appointments, and required obligations reliably.
- Transportation planning for work and interviews
- Scheduling for probation, parole, and court appointments
- Access to public transit and community services
Resource Navigation & Referrals
Connection to trusted outside providers for needs that fall beyond our nonclinical scope.
- Veteran benefits navigation and VA-connected referrals
- Referrals for medical, mental health, and treatment services
- Connections to community, faith, and family support
A Week at NPIS
Structure That Builds Discipline
Every resident follows a weekly program calendar designed to reduce idle time, create consistency, and build the habits needed for long-term independence.
Morning
Check-In & House Responsibilities
Morning check-ins, chores, and preparation for the day ahead.
Daytime
Work, Job Search & Appointments
Employment schedules, job-search blocks, and required appointments with supervising agencies or providers.
Weekly
Workshops & Mentorship
Life-skills workshops, recovery meetings, mentorship sessions, community service, and faith-based encouragement opportunities.
Evening
Accountability Meeting
Evening accountability meetings, curfew, and review of progress toward personal goals.
Personal Support
One-on-One Support That Adjusts as You Grow
New residents begin with one-on-one meetings every other day. As residents demonstrate stability and consistency, meetings gradually move to a weekly rhythm. Additional check-ins are always available whenever a resident needs more support.
- 1
Arrival
Every-other-day one-on-one meetings to set goals and establish routine.
- 2
Stabilizing
Check-ins reduce as residents show consistency and progress.
- 3
Preparing to Transition
Weekly meetings focused on employment, savings, and next-step housing plans.
A Nonclinical Program
NPIS provides structured transitional housing and practical support. We do not provide detox, medical care, psychotherapy, licensed substance-use treatment, or licensed mental-health counseling. Residents who need these services are referred to qualified outside professionals.
Know Someone Who Could Benefit?
We work with probation and parole officers, veteran-serving agencies, case managers, churches, and families to identify men who are ready for structure and a fresh start.