Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where people can rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. Through structured reentry services and compassionate recovery support, we empower our participants to reclaim their futures and thrive in freedom.

HIGO Ministries, Inc. is a faith-based, charitable, and educational nonprofit organization committed to helping formerly incarcerated men and women successfully transition back into society. We also support those who are struggling to stay on the right path, including individuals overcoming drug and alcohol addiction.

WHAT WE OFFER

At H.I.G.O MINISTRIES, INC, we are rooted in spiritual healing. We don't just help people reenter society—we help them rediscover their identity in Christ.

Explore our services and how we contribute to your well-being.

Community and Peer Mentorship

Peer Mentorship — one‑on‑one peer coaches who provide accountability, encouragement, and lived‑experience guidance.
Support Groups — regular AA and NA meetings and peer‑led recovery circles.
Life Skills Coaching — workshops on job readiness, budgeting, communication, and healthy relationships.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings are peer-led support groups designed to help individuals recover from addiction through shared experience, accountability, and spiritual growth

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Support

On‑site and Partnered Counseling — individual and group counseling through in‑house staff and clinical partners.
Referrals for Detox and Medical Treatment — coordinated referrals and warm handoffs to detox centers and medical providers.
Relapse Prevention Workshops — evidence‑based relapse planning, coping strategies, and sober‑living education.

Safe Housing and Ongoing Wellness

Substance‑Free Transitional Housing — structured, sober residences with rules, curfews, and community expectations.
Wellness Check‑Ins — regular case management, mental‑health screening, and connection to social services.
Aftercare and Community Reintegration — follow‑up support, housing placement assistance, and connections to employment and education.

Our Ministries and how we contribute to your spiritual growth

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

Connection & Relationship Building

Meeting people in neighborhoods, shelters, transitional housing, or community spaces.
Listening to their stories and building trust.
Offering prayer, encouragement, and emotional support.

Practical Support & Resources

Food, hygiene kits, clothing, emergency supplies.
Information about programs, housing, recovery support, or mentorship.
Helping people navigate services they may not understand or feel comfortable accessing.

Pathway to Transformation

Connecting individuals to transitional housing, mentorship, counseling, or recovery programs.
Providing follow‑up support so people don’t fall through the cracks.
Encouraging spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture, and community.

Youth Mentorship

Speaking engagements at schools, churches, youth groups and community events are powerful opportunities to share our message, inspire transformation, and build meaningful connections.
A mentorship initiative for youth with incarcerated parents, blending spiritual guidance with life skills.

Prayer

Circle Prayer
Everyone gathers in a circle and takes turns praying aloud. This builds trust and encourages participation.
Popcorn Prayer
Anyone prays aloud when they feel led—no set order. Spontaneous and Spirit-led.
Intercessory Prayer
Pray on behalf of others—especially those in transition, incarcerated, or hurting.
Scripture-Based Prayer
Read a passage together and pray through each verse. Example: Psalm 91 for protection, Isaiah 61 for healing.
Worship & Prayer Blend
Alternate between worship songs and short prayers. Music softens hearts and invites the Spirit.
Written Prayer Exchange
Each person writes a prayer and swaps with someone else to read aloud. Encourages empathy and deeper connection.
Guided Prayer
One leader guides the group through a themed prayer (e.g., forgiveness, restoration). Great for newcomers or structured gatherings.
Silent Prayer Time
Everyone prays silently for a few minutes, then shares reflections or scriptures. Creates space for listening and discernment.
Prayer Walk
Walk together through a neighborhood, or ministry space while praying. Physically covers the area in intercession.

Enterprise

Prayer

Circle Prayer

Everyone gathers in a circle and takes turns praying aloud. This builds trust and encourages participation.

Popcorn Prayer

Anyone prays aloud when they feel led—no set order. Spontaneous and Spirit-led.

Intercessory Prayer

Pray on behalf of others—especially those in transition, incarcerated, or hurting.

Scripture-Based Prayer

Read a passage together and pray through each verse. Example: Psalm 91 for protection, Isaiah 61 for healing.

Worship & Prayer Blend

Alternate between worship songs and short prayers. Music softens hearts and invites the Spirit.

Written Prayer Exchange

Each person writes a prayer and swaps with someone else to read aloud. Encourages empathy and deeper connection.

Guided Prayer

One leader guides the group through a themed prayer (e.g., forgiveness, restoration). Great for newcomers or structured gatherings.

Silent Prayer Time

Everyone prays silently for a few minutes, then shares reflections or scriptures. Creates space for listening and discernment.

Prayer Walk

Walk together through a neighborhood, or ministry space while praying. Physically covers the area in intercession.

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20

Bible Study

Leadership rooted in prayer

A committed team—often led by a “Prayer Coordinator”—who models a deep prayer life.

Prayer partners or teams

Pairing individuals to pray together regularly for personal and ministry needs.

Walls of Grace

A prayer wall where community members post requests and praises—symbolizing restoration and hope.

Intercessors for Reentry

A team dedicated to praying over individuals transitioning from incarceration, lifting up their journey and needs.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention involves identifying risk, offering support, and creating protective environments to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

24-hour Suicide Hot Line- Under the guidance of Spiritual Counselors and Licensed Psychologist

From Chains to Change

A study on freedom, redemption, and purpose.

Bible study is the intentional exploration of Scripture to understand God’s Word, apply it to your life, and grow in faith. Bible study it's not just reading—it’s being engaged, reflections and responding.

We use different approaches to teach the word.

SOAP

Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Inductive

Observe the bible text, interpret the scriptures meaning, and apply the scriptures to our daily life.

Verse-by-Verse

Break down scriptures with commentary and cross-references

Character Study

Explore the life and lessons of biblical figures in the bible

Worship

Essence of Worship

Worship is the response of the heart to the knowledge of the mind when both rightly understand and value God. Worship is "giving God the best that HE has given to you" (Oswald Chambers). Worship is presenting your body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. (Romans 12:1)

Worship is more than music or ceremony—it’s a lifestyle of adoration, submission, and sacrifice to God.

Worship can take many forms, including:

Praise and Singing – Celebrating God’s goodness (Psalm 100, Colossians 3:16)
Prayer and Intercession – Communing with God and uplifting others
Sacrificial Living – Offering your time, talents, and heart (Romans 12:1)
Acts of Love and Service – Worship through compassion and outreach