Safe & Structured Living
Consistent routines, supervision, clear expectations, and a welcoming residential setting.
Support • Stability • Growth
Every girl deserves a safe place to begin her next chapter.
Her Next Chapter is a supportive residential program for girls ages 12–17, created to provide structure, encouragement, life skills, and a caring environment where young women can grow with confidence.
A safe place to grow.
Who We Are
A home built around dignity, consistency, and opportunity.
Her Next Chapter is designed to support adolescent girls who benefit from a structured, supervised living environment. Our goal is to help each resident strengthen daily living skills, build healthy routines, improve confidence, and prepare for greater independence.
We work to create a home-like environment where residents are treated with respect and connected to education, family or guardian supports, and appropriate community resources.
What We Provide
Support for the whole young woman.
Life Skills
Healthy routines, communication, self-advocacy, organization, and independent-living skills.
Education Coordination
Collaboration with schools and caregivers to keep residents connected to educational goals.
Individualized Support
Resident-centered planning that recognizes each girl’s strengths, needs, and goals.
Family & Guardian Communication
Appropriate communication with families, guardians, and referral partners throughout placement.
Community Connection
Positive recreation, skill-building opportunities, and age-appropriate community involvement.
Admissions
Who may be a good fit?
Placement decisions are made individually based on program fit, safety, available space, and referral information.
AgeGirls ages 12–17
SettingNeeds a supervised, structured residential environment
SafetyAble to live safely in a community-based home with appropriate supports
EducationSchool enrollment or an educational plan can be coordinated
ReferralParent, guardian, agency, caseworker, or other appropriate referral source
Meet the Team
Experienced adults committed to helping girls move forward.
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Carlisha Mullins
Co-Owner / Leadership
Brings more than 15 years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities and behavioral-health needs.
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Brandy Wilson
Co-Owner / CPR & First Aid Instructor
Supports organizational leadership, staff readiness, and safety-focused training.
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Terry Jackson
Co-Owner
Supports organizational leadership, operations, and long-term program development.
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Monique
Administrator
Bachelor’s-prepared administrator supporting program oversight and daily operations.
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Crystal Murdaugh, BSW
Social Service Professional
Ten years of social-service and mental-health experience, including crisis intervention, SEL, strengths-based support, case management, CPI, and CPR/First Aid.
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Laressa Anderson, BBA, QMHS
House Manager
Supports daily residential operations, structure, resident routines, and staff coordination.
Staff roles and credentials may be updated as hiring, licensing, certification, and program development continue.
Waiting List
Start the placement inquiry.
If you are a parent, guardian, caseworker, or referral professional interested in future placement, complete the form. This is an inquiry only and does not guarantee admission or an available bed.
Please protect the young person’s privacy.
Do not include diagnoses, medications, trauma history, court records, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive records here. Our team can request appropriate documentation later through a secure process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What families and referral partners may want to know.
What ages do you serve?
Her Next Chapter is being developed to serve girls ages 12–17.
Does joining the waiting list guarantee placement?
No. The waiting list records interest only. Admission depends on program readiness, available space, required referral information, safety, and fit.
Who can make a referral?
Parents, legal guardians, caseworkers, agencies, behavioral-health providers, schools, and other appropriate referral professionals may contact the program.
Can I send medical or court records through the website?
Please do not send sensitive records through the public website forms. If documents are needed, Her Next Chapter will provide instructions for a more appropriate submission process.
Are you open and accepting residents now?
Availability can change. Joining the waiting list or submitting a referral is the best way to express interest and receive follow-up as program capacity becomes available.
Contact
Questions before joining the list?
Her Next Chapter
Columbus, Ohio
hernextchapterohio@gmail.com
614-622-1195
Her Next Chapter is not an emergency or crisis service. If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.