Töömaja

Töömaja is a facility in Ahekõnnu, a village in northwestern Estonia. The facility offers a year-long work-based rehabilitation program to help individuals overcome addiction. Through various work opportunities, it aims to rebuild self-esteem, enhance communication skills, and foster a sense of belonging. The facility was founded in 2019 and is managed by MTÜ Töömaja (NGO Workhouse), which also oversees other facilities, including Jätkumaja, a hostel that rents out rooms. Those who successfully complete the program at Töömaja have the option to live at Jätkumaja as they continue their reintegration into society.

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SMALL-SCALE

Töömaja is a small-scale facility with a maximum capacity of ten people. The entire Töömaja site covers a large area and consists of several small houses. It is surrounded by a thick forest with many trees and bushes, providing a peaceful and natural setting. The residents have private bedrooms, but share common areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and toilet.

SMALL-scale

Töömaja is a small-scale facility with a maximum capacity of ten people. The entire Töömaja site covers a large area and consists of several small houses. It is surrounded by a thick forest with many trees and bushes, providing a peaceful and natural setting. The residents have private bedrooms, but share common areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and toilet.

Töömaja is a:

Transition house (during the sentence), Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Töömaja is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Töömaja is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Töömaja is a facility for men aged 18 and older who are struggling with addiction and seeking to break free from the cycle of substance abuse. Incarcerated individuals can also be placed in Töömaja, offering an alternative to imprisonment. Some serve part of their sentence here, while others transition after early release. In 2024, a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Justice provided counseling, housing, and psychological support, with continued collaboration expected with local authorities and probation services.

In the first four months, residents face more restrictions. After four months, some of these restrictions are lifted. By the ninth month, depending on behavior, residents are allowed to go into town alone for activities like driving lessons or counseling.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

A lot of interaction takes place between the residents and the community, as Töömaja is linked to several social enterprises that offer services to the local area. Residents contribute to these businesses, participating in job services within the community. Notably, local enterprises such as the O-I Glass factory and Artlink, a picture frame factory, provide job opportunities for the residents. Integration into the community is further supported through participation in local events. Residents join in activities like marathons, open days, open farm days, and fairs. Additionally, local residents are invited to the Workhouse for workshops, open days, and other events.

Differentiation

Töömaja is a facility for men aged 18 and older who are struggling with addiction and seeking to break free from the cycle of substance abuse. Incarcerated individuals can also be placed in Töömaja, offering an alternative to imprisonment. Some serve part of their sentence here, while others transition after early release. In 2024, a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Justice provided counseling, housing, and psychological support, with continued collaboration expected with local authorities and probation services.

In the first four months, residents face more restrictions. After four months, some of these restrictions are lifted. By the ninth month, depending on behavior, residents are allowed to go into town alone for activities like driving lessons or counseling.

Community-integration

A lot of interaction takes place between the residents and the community, as Töömaja is linked to several social enterprises that offer services to the local area. Residents contribute to these businesses, participating in job services within the community. Notably, local enterprises such as the O-I Glass factory and Artlink, a picture frame factory, provide job opportunities for the residents. Integration into the community is further supported through participation in local events. Residents join in activities like marathons, open days, open farm days, and fairs. Additionally, local residents are invited to the Workhouse for workshops, open days, and other events.

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