In 2006, New Leaf, New Life began to find its own way by supporting a Community Forum on Recidivism and entering into an agreement with the Monroe County Correctional Center (MCCC) and Work One to implement a Transition Program, funded by a grant from the Sparkplug Foundation. Since that time, transition mentors and volunteers have helped people who have or are experienced the effects of the legal system. NLNL provides the various social service resources available in Monroe County and secure more support before and after release, offering a wide range of volunteer-driven programs and activities inside the MCCC.

Building from a Community Model and with support from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, in 2007 New Leaf began to focus on residential substance abuse treatment in one cell block, called a “Therapeutic Milieu”, or as the residents called it, the Addicts In Recovery (AIR) Block.

In October of 2011, the Perry Township Trustees donated office space to New Leaf, New Life at 1010 South Walnut St. At this location, NLNL has helped thousands of individuals secure clothing, hygiene products, bus tickets, obtain personal documentation and provided referrals to other social service agencies. The Transition Support Center serves as a positive environment where individuals know there’s someone available to support them.  We continue to expand services in response to the expressed needs of program participants and allies.