Next Step Cottage – Women’s Residential Program
215 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

- Employment Assistance
- Comprehensive Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Programming
- Housing Assistance
Next Step Cottage is a residential work-release program for women impacted by the criminal justice system.
Next Step Cottage is a 28-bed program that provides a safe, stable environment for women transitioning back into the community. Women at Next Step Cottage are provided with trauma and gender-informed care that assists them in building skills for successful community reintegration. Residents of Next Step Cottage are supported in finding employment and the creation of an after-care plan, including housing assistance and connection to community resources.



