Mentoring for young men · Los Angeles and the South Bay
Helping young men build a life of their own.
LifeChange Mentoring pairs a young man who is stuck, drifting or starting over with one mentor who meets him in person every week, visits his home and keeps his parents informed while he builds a stable, independent life.
- 6 to 12 months
- $1,000 per month
- In person, every week
- Weekly parent updates
Families at New Life House know us as Graduate Guides.
A typical week with his mentor
- One-on-one meetingGoals, work or school, recovery and money
- Home visitHis living space, routines and follow-through
- Parent updateProgress, concerns and next steps
Drug testing happens only when needed, in person.
What we do
Mentoring for the real work of growing up.
LifeChange Mentoring is a 6 to 12 month life coaching and accountability program for young men who are ready for more independence but have not found their footing. Some are living at home and stuck. Some are struggling in school or cannot keep a job. Some are rebuilding after treatment. His mentor helps him hold a job or finish school, manage money, keep a routine, repair relationships and stay accountable, so he can stand on his own.
This is slow, steady work. The first month is about trust. After that, the goals are his, and so is the effort. His mentor makes sure someone is paying attention every week.
What his mentor works on
The parts of life that decide whether progress lasts.
Recovery
Meetings, sponsorship and honest accountability, when recovery is part of his life.
Work and school
Finding work, showing up consistently, class schedules, trade and career plans.
Money
A real budget, an emergency fund, then saving and investing basics.
Routines and health
Sleep, exercise, food, medication and appointment follow-through.
Relationships
Family, friendships and dating, handled with maturity.
Home and life skills
A clean, safe place to live and the everyday skills to keep it that way.
Intro call
We learn where he is and what he wants, and explain the program, cost and expectations up front.
First month: trust and a plan
His mentor gets to know him, finds the gaps and builds a plan around his own goals.
Weekly mentoring and home visits
One in-person meeting and one home visit each week, with drug testing only when needed.
Weekly parent updates
A clear summary of progress, concerns and next steps.
A planned finish
We set the end date months ahead and leave him with a one-year plan to keep growing.
For parents
You stay informed. He keeps his mentor's trust.
Every week you hear from his mentor: what they worked on, what he committed to, anything that concerns us and the plan for next week. Updates stay general enough that he can be honest with his mentor. Serious safety concerns are always shared.
We met Tuesday and did the home visit Thursday. His apartment was in good shape. He picked up two extra shifts and stayed on budget. He made three meetings and called his sponsor, and we talked about adding a fourth. Next week we'll finish his community college enrollment. No concerns right now.
| Length | 6 to 12 months, based on his needs and progress |
|---|---|
| Cost | $1,000 per month, billed at the start of each month |
| Each week | One mentoring meeting, one home visit, one parent update |
| Format | In person; virtual meetings when appropriate |
| Drug testing | When needed, in person |
| Area | Los Angeles and the South Bay |
Mentoring, not treatment
LifeChange Mentoring is life coaching and accountability. It is not psychotherapy or substance use treatment. It works alongside his therapist, psychiatrist and recovery program, and never replaces them.
- He is living at home and not moving forward.
- He is struggling to finish school, find work or keep a job.
- He is rebuilding after treatment and needs accountability without a house.
- He wants more independence and could use a steady adult in his corner.
- His family wants to stay informed without hovering.
If he needs detox, crisis care or clinical treatment right now, start with his treatment team. Mentoring fits best once that care is in place.
Next step
Talk it through with us.
An intro call is the easiest way to see whether mentoring fits your son right now.