Healing & Recovery Services

At Innocence Freed, we walk with survivors through every step of their healing journey; restoring mind, body, and spirit through trauma-informed, Christ-centered care. Our programs serve both minors and adult women and now include expanded community services, equine-assisted programming, and specialized support for youth in the Douglas County Youth Center.

 

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Support

We help survivors build lasting freedom from addiction through compassionate, professional support:

• Case Management with experienced recovery professionals
• One-on-One Counseling with licensed addiction specialists
• Mentoring from trained, lived-experience leaders
• Group Therapy for peer support and shared healing
• Relapse Prevention to identify triggers and strengthen coping skills
• Aftercare Planning for long-term sobriety
• Alcoholics Anonymous and Biblical 12-Step Recovery Program
• Direct Care Assistance for immediate stabilization, essentials, and transportation

 

Core Life Skills for Survivors

We equip survivors with the practical skills needed for stability, independence, and long-term success:

• Financial literacy, budgeting, and managing daily expenses
• Employment readiness and workplace professionalism
• Time management, organization, and routine building
• Healthy relationships, safety planning, and boundaries
• Communication skills, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
• Decision-making, critical thinking, and confidence building
• Self-care, nutrition, wellness, and emotional regulation
• Parenting and family strengthening
• Household skills: cleaning, cooking, grocery planning
• Technology education & online safety
• Transportation assistance, including rides and navigation training
• Stress management, biblical mindfulness, and resilience
• Civic engagement and accessing community resources
• Public speaking training for those who desire to share their story

 

Mental Health Support

We partner with licensed therapists and professionals who provide trauma-informed mental health services that foster deep emotional restoration:

• Individual Therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and CPTSD
• Support Groups for compassion, connection, and shared healing
• Crisis Intervention for urgent emotional needs
• Creative Therapies, such as art and music
• Mental Health Education to strengthen understanding and resilience

 

Youth Center – Teen Girls’ Group and Classes

Innocence Freed provides weekly trauma-informed classes to detained teen girls at the Douglas County Youth Center. Topics include:

• Self-worth and identity
• Online safety and recognizing exploitation
• Healthy relationships and boundaries
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Prevention, empowerment, and leadership

These sessions serve as intervention, education, and hope for youth at high risk for future exploitation.

 

Equine-Assisted Programs

Our equine programs provide powerful experiential healing for both minors and adults:

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP)

A trauma-focused treatment model using horse interaction to promote emotional healing, trust, regulation, and connection, especially for youth survivors.

Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)

Hands-on, guided activities that strengthen life skills, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and emotional control.

FBEAP – Faith-Based Equine-Assisted Philosophy

Grounded in biblical truth, this model guides survivors to:

• Expose unhealthy thought patterns (Romans 12:2 – renewing the mind)
• Replace them with God’s truth (John 8:32 – freedom through truth)

This spirit-led process helps survivors step into the peace, purpose, and identity God has called them to live.

Innocence Freed remains the only program in Nebraska offering Christ-centered Equine-Assisted Learning at no cost specifically for survivors of trafficking. All sessions are facilitated on private property to ensure confidentiality, safety, and deep emotional care.

 

Youth & Adult Aftercare Programs

Our aftercare services provide long-term support for both minors and adults through:

• Therapy and counseling\
• Evidence-based curriculum used in the programs
• Educational support and tutoring online and in-person
• Recreation and wellness activities
• Life-skills development
• Mentorship and spiritual guidance
• Trauma-informed support groups
• Placement and referral services

 

Residential Healing for Child Survivors

We are actively working to establish a residential recovery home for minor girls and adult women who have been trafficked or exploited. This trauma-informed program will provide:

• Stable, 24/7 care
• On-site therapy and mental health support
• Education and academic coordination
• Medical care and case management
• Life-skills, recreation, equine therapy, and spiritual care
• A secure, nurturing home environment where girls can heal and thrive

Our program aims to create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where individuals can receive the care they need to achieve lasting recovery and mental wellness.

We offer flexible support for students and working survivors by:

• Extending hours & drop-in availability
• Offering childcare during groups
• Meal planning, errands, and wellness activities
• Social engagement and peer connection