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Desert Oasis. Reentry & Wraparound Program

“From prisoner to purpose, the old me was never wasted.

For grace made beauty from the broken, and her journey begins”.

Lidia Vega Chavira- LMSW, LADAC, CCSS, CPSW-CHS

A Person with Lived Experience, Commitment & Passion

Inmate # 37210-051 Not in BOP Custody as of: 04/20/2021

Graduated with a Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in 2025

Her commitment to this work is deeply rooted in lived experience—a journey of incarceration, recovery, rebuilding, and discovering purpose. That experience is not simply part of her past; it continues to shape the passion, understanding, and determination she brings to creating opportunities for others.

Her story is still being written. Every chapter—both the difficult ones and the beautiful ones—has helped shape the person, leader, and advocate she continues to become.

Reentry and Support Services

We are committed to empowering individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration, treatment, and other significant life transitions by providing structured recovery support, peer mentorship, housing stability, and connections to employment and community resources.

Think of Desert O.A.S.I.S. as a place to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward. We provide trauma-informed recovery residence and wraparound services for adults in recovery and individuals with justice-involved backgrounds in Luna County, New Mexico.

Desert O.A.S.I.S. is not a diversion program, prison-release facility, or direct parole-placement program. Our focus is helping eligible individuals build Opportunity, Accountability, Support, Independence, and Stability as they work toward long-term recovery and successful community integration.

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"IN EVERY DESERT OF CALAMITY, THERE IS AN OASIS OF COMFORT."

We live here. We know here. We grow here.

Desert oases are vital sanctuaries within arid environments, sustaining life where resources are scarce. In a similar vein, Desert O.A.S.I.S. Reentry and Wraparound Program serves as a refuge for individuals navigating recovery, reentry, and housing insecurity in rural communities like Luna County, New Mexico.

Just as natural oases foster diverse ecosystems and promote equilibrium, our program provides safe housing, peer support, and opportunities for personal development, empowering individuals to regain stability and thrive. We cultivate an environment that encourages healing, growth, and independence, even in the face of significant challenges. Desert O.A.S.I.S. will stand as a beacon of hope, offering a pathway to a brighter future.

Our Core Services include

Development

Personal Development & Professional Growth

Desert O.A.S.I.S. helps individuals recognize their strengths, rebuild confidence, and develop the practical skills needed for long-term independence and success. Communication & self-advocacy

Budgeting & financial literacy
Employment & career readiness
Résumé development
Interview preparation & skills
Workplace expectations & professionalism
Education & vocational planning
Time management & organization
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Leadership development
Personal & professional goal setting

Individuals are supported in identifying where they want to go, developing realistic steps to get there, and building the skills and confidence needed to move forward independently.

Our approach focuses on helping each person grow personally and professionally, creating pathways toward meaningful employment, economic stability, self-sufficiency, and lasting success.

Purpose

Recovery Residence & Housing Stability

Desert O.A.S.I.S. provides a structured, recovery-focused living environment designed to support eligible adults as they build stability, strengthen their recovery, and work toward greater independence.

Our recovery residence combines peer support, accountability, recovery planning, employment and educational goals, and connections to community resources within a safe and supportive environment.

The purpose is not simply to provide housing—it is to create a foundation where individuals can focus on recovery, personal development, professional growth, independence, and long-term stability while remaining connected to their community.

Desert O.A.S.I.S. is a RECOVERY RESIDENCE and is not a transitional house, diversion program, prison-release facility, or direct parole-placement program.

Empowerment

Recovery & Peer Support

Recovery is a personalized and ongoing journey of growth, healing, and positive change that supports individuals in improving their health, wellness, stability, and overall quality of life.

At Desert O.A.S.I.S., we recognize that recovery looks different for everyone and that each person brings their own strengths, experiences, and goals.

Peer support uses the power of shared lived experience to provide non-clinical, strengths-based encouragement, mentorship, accountability, and connection. Through meaningful relationships and community support, individuals are empowered to build confidence, strengthen recovery, develop a sense of belonging, reduce stigma, and create their own path toward long-term wellness and independence.

Where the in-between turns into purpose

Proven Impact

The initial step is often the most challenging; however, you are not alone in this journey. We are here to support you in achieving success.

Stay actively involved in recovery support

80%

Completed individualized service plans

65%

Measurable Outcomes

Accountability
Sustainability
Real-world change

100 +

Where the in-between matters

Recovery Focus Goals

The first step is the hardest but you are not alone.

"LIKE A PALM TREE RISING FROM THE SAND, AN OASIS IS A SANCTUARY OF RESILIENCE, OFFERING WATER TO THE THIRSTY SOUL AND A PLACE FOR RENEWAL IN THE MIDST OF BARREN LANDS".

Individualized Assessment

INTAKE, ASSESSMENT & INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING

Each participant begins with a comprehensive, individualized intake process that includes an ASAM and biopsychosocial assessment to identify strengths, immediate needs, recovery goals, barriers, and appropriate supports.

We look at the whole person, including recovery and behavioral health needs, housing stability, physical health, personal development, employment, professional goals, education, social supports, and other factors that may impact long-term success.

Together, we develop a person-centered individualized plan based on each participant’s personal, professional, educational, and recovery goals while addressing immediate needs and building a pathway toward greater stability and independence.

Focus:

ASAM & biopsychosocial assessment • Immediate needs such as food, identification, and medical care • Housing stability • Behavioral health & healthcare connections • Recovery goals • Personal development • Employment & professional goals • Education • Community resources • Individualized service planning

Behavioral Health Management

RECOVERY & WELLNESS

Recovery & Wellness is a personalized, ongoing process of change that supports individuals in improving their health, strengthening their well-being, and building a meaningful, self-directed life while addressing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Recovery is more than abstinence. It is an individualized journey toward improved health, stability, purpose, and a self-directed life.

Support includes:

Recovery Planning – strengths, needs, goals & next steps
Peer Support – connection, encouragement & accountability
Behavioral Health – counseling, treatment & care coordination
Physical Wellness – nutrition, exercise, sleep & healthy routines
Coping Skills – managing stress, emotions, triggers & cravings
Relapse Prevention – recognizing risks & developing strategies
Healthy Relationships – communication, boundaries & support systems
Purpose & Growth – identity, strengths, values & personal development
Self-Advocacy – making informed decisions & building independence

Recovery is personal. We help individuals build the tools and support to make it sustainable.

Economic Impact

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Education and employment are important pathways to independence, stability, and long-term opportunity. Desert O.A.S.I.S. helps individuals identify their strengths, interests, experience, and career goals while developing a realistic plan for moving forward.
Support is individualized and may include:
Career Exploration – identifying strengths, interests & employment goals
Job Readiness – résumés, applications, interviews & workplace expectations
Education – GED completion, college enrollment & academic planning
Vocational Training – certifications, trades & skill-building opportunities
Workforce Connections – connecting with employers, training programs & community partners
Professional Development – communication, reliability, teamwork & workplace confidence
Career Advancement – developing skills and experience that support long-term employment and growth
The goal is not simply finding a job—it is helping individuals build the education, skills, experience, and confidence needed to create a sustainable future.

Personalized Growth

Transition to Independence

Transition to Independence prepares residents to move forward with greater stability, confidence, and connection. Planning begins before discharge so each person has the housing, community supports, relationships, and resources needed to continue building on their progress.