BRIGHTER, BEHAVIOR, CHOICES
Brighter, Behavior, Choices Inc., NFP
Call Today: (773) 434-5526

Shelia Rickman
Ms. Shelia Rickman is the CEO and Founder of
Brighter, Behavior, Choices Inc, NFP. Her education includes:
RN, BSN, S.A.N.E, NCRS, CADC

La Shaun Rickman - Dillon
Mrs. La Shaun Rickman - Dillon is the
Executive Director of Brighter, Behavior, Choices Inc., NFP and the Founder of The 1st RECOVERY CAFE CHICAGO. Her education includes:
an Associates in Business Management, NCRS, CPRS, and RCS
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MISSION
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To recognize potential problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement positive solutions
for individuals that may be traumatized by homelessness, suffer from alcoholism,
substance use / misuse, mental/ behavioral health co-occurring disorders and MAT / MAR
Participants.
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VISION
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Brighter, Behavior, Choices, INC., NFP is committed to obtaining a multi-housing unit to better accommodate the diverse needs of the community, including men, women, and families. With the addition of more housing, a dedicated staff, and enhanced support services, we aim to bridge existing gaps and foster the development of healthier, more connected communities. This expansion will also provide valuable opportunities for life enrichment, empowering residents with the tools they need to thrive. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment that supports individuals and families in achieving long-term stability and success.
GOALS
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​To restore, rebuild and rescue souls toward a healthy new lifestyle change of recovery
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To decrease the Incidence of homelessness
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Provide tools to support long term sobriety
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Reduce the population of recidivism
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Educate individuals to be self sufficient
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Recreational development
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Permanent housing
Our History
Brighter, Behavior, Choices Inc., NFP was inspired by a tragedy that changed many lives dramatically. This tragedy caused Founder Shelia Rickman and Executive Director La Shaun Rickman-Dillon to reflect on the violence and drug use that plunge families into cycles. They attended several workshops and seminars that described the difficulties women experienced to become productive individuals in society and the need for Recovery Supportive Service Programs, Employment, Domestic Violence Intervention, Prevention, and Awareness, Affordable Housing. They saw how these personal barriers stagnated one's growth and opportunities for a "Second Chance" as a productive member in our society. Upon receiving numerous telephone calls from the Illinois Department of Women's Justice Services in 2006 concerning the desperately needed assistance for female ex-offenders and personal experiences, they felt compelled to redefine Brighter, Behavior, Choices Inc., which was founded in May of 2006.
