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Who We Help

**While we can help residents manage their mental health while at the Dream Center, we are not equipped to care for residents dealing with schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, and psychosis.

What We Do

At the Dream Center, we help women overcome socioeconomic issues, substance dependence, and other issues in their lives. We transform and change their lives and help them transition back into society.

The Dream Center of Jackson uniquely houses women and mothers with children (boys must be 17 and under). We offer GED classes, job readiness, transportation, addiction-recovery programs, financial self-sufficiency classes, parenting, chapel, and other classes to serve our residents. We are blessed each and every day to see our residents and their children grow and learn what the love of Christ truly is.

Our residents are provided a solid foundation of financial freedom and stability, but even more importantly, they receive the spiritual coaching needed to let God guide their life. Residents attend on-site daily chapel in the morning and evenings and attend a church on Sunday morning. We provide an addiction recovery program with a Christ-centered system aimed at addressing the root cause of life-controlling issues. It is our goal and purpose to see the broken and lost women who have nowhere to turn to come to the Dream Center and end up finding an unexpected blessing in being introduced to Jesus’ love.

Apply Now

Are you ready to make a change in your life? If you are a woman or a
mother with children who is homeless or overcoming adversity, apply to be a
resident of the Dream Center today.

Rules

This is an overview of rules for residents of the Dream Center.

  • Upon move in, a 30-day cell phone/electronic device restriction period.
  • 100% smoke free facility (no cigarettes or vaping of any kind on or off property).
  • Dream Center chapels, meetings, and classes must be attended by residents.
  • Sunday church service must be attended by residents at an affiliated Dream Center church.
  • No Schedule IV medications are allowed at the Dream Center.
  • No pets.
  • No alcoholic beverages of any kind.
  • No drugs of any kind (prescription medication will be dispensed by authorized personnel only).
  • Curfew for the building is 10:00 PM (unless otherwise pre-approved by the Dream Center staff).
  • Residents must sign in and sign out of the facility.
  • Residents must keep their rooms clean and complete designated chores.
  • All staff, volunteers, and visitors are to be treated respectfully.

*** Full rules and guidelines are listed in the Dream Center Application

Community FAQ

What school will my child be attending while we are at the Dream Center?

The Dream Center is zoned for schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System.
K-5: Thelma Barker Elementary School
6-8: Northeast Middle School
9-12: Northside High School

Can my child ride the bus to his or her school from the Dream Center?

Yes! Your child will take the bus to and from school from the Dream Center.

How will I get to or from my job?

The Dream Center has a JTA bus stop at the entrance to the Dream Center.

How old can my child be if I am a resident at the Dream Center?

We accept residents with children under 18. (Boys must be 17 or under).

Is there childcare provided for my non-school aged child?

Dream Center staff and volunteers provide childcare while moms are in classes, chapel, or at Dream Center events. For non-school aged children, we help moms sign up for programs that pay for childcare and moms can complete a childcare contract for another resident to watch their child/ren while they're gone.