An HSA-funded initiative in Washoe County, operated in partnership with RISE. CrossRoads Men’s offers a recovery-focused, peer-led program for men facing complex challenges, including substance use, houselessness, criminal justice involvement, and mental health crises.

Through peer-led, structured, substance-free housing and holistic support services, residents build stability together. Grounded in shared responsibility, peer accountability, and a daily rhythm of community life that supports meaningful, lasting change.

CrossRoads Men’s Program: Where peers lead and community heals

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Logo of Washoe County and CrossRoads Program with a hexagonal background, stylized text, and a slogan 'Where lives move forward.'

How We Support Our Residents

What the Men are Saying

  • "At CrossRoads, I learned how to be my true self wihtout fear of judgment. I started my journey of change by challenging the value system I had developed and the moral code I had lived by."

    - CrossRoads Men’s Graduate & RISE Staff

  • "Being a part of CrossRoads made me feel like I was part of somethig bigger, like a family. Leading on committees taught me I was never alone because I was responsible for others. It helped me find my voice again, guie myself through the hard times, and feel like the sun was shining on me, even when the waters got rough."

    - CrossRoads Men’s Program Participant

  • "CrossRoads provided me with the essential tools to rediscover my true self. I learned how to transform my thought processess and how to cultivate a positive mindset. It was through that journey of discovering that my recovery truly began."

    - CrossRoads Men’s Graduate

CrossRoads Men’s Community Involvement

  • A person petting a brown horse at an outdoor ranch, with trees and mountains in the background and cars parked nearby.

    Equine Therapy

    This program pairs hands-on work, like grooming and barn care, with therapeutic interaction to help members build connection and self-awareness. By observing how horses mirror their body language and demeanor, members gain meaningful insight into how they show up and relate to others.

  • Two men are sitting on a green velvet couch outside in front of a building with large windows. One man is sitting on the couch with arms outstretched, and the other is standing behind, smiling and gesturing toward the camera.

    We Got U Reno & Lil’ Red Truck

    CrossRoads Men’s members volunteer regularly with both We Got U and Lil’ Red Truck, organizations that provide furniture, housewares, electronics, and much more to families and individuals entering housing after experiencing homelessness.

  • Children's toys placed under a decorated Christmas tree, including a toy car, a house-shaped toy, and storage containers with gold bows, with wrapped presents and a candle in the background.

    Toys for Tots

    Each winter, our men give back by volunteering with Toys for Tots, helping sort, organize, and distribute gifts to local families and children. It’s a meaningful opportunity to practice service, build community connections, and be part of bringing joy to children during the holidays.

  • People wearing masks packing food and supplies into boxes for a community service or food drive.

    Peer-Led Outreach

    Our peer-led outreach engages community members at weekly mutual aid distribution and other events to provide connection, resource navigation, and support. By leveraging lived experience, we foster trust and help individuals take meaningful steps toward stability and recovery.

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