The After Chapter Inc. was built from the ashes of struggle, resilience, and redemption. Founded by individuals who have personally experienced addiction, incarceration, and the broken systems that too often fail those seeking a second chance, our organization stands as a voice for recovery, reconnection, and community empowerment.
We are not just another distant agency; we represent the next chapter of the story. We serve as a bridge for individuals working to rebuild their lives after substance use, incarceration, or separation from their families. Our mission is to restore hope and expand access where systems have created barriers, particularly in rural communities where recovery resources are scarce and stigma runs deep.
Through recovery coaching, peer support, reentry and reunification services, harm reduction outreach, and community education, The After Chapter Inc. empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives and reclaim their place in society. We believe recovery is not a privilege, it is a right.
Mission Statement
The After Chapter Inc. exists to break cycles, rebuild lives, and restore hope by providing recovery support, reentry guidance, and family reunification services for individuals impacted by addiction and incarceration.
We stand for those who have been written off and pushed aside, walking beside them, not above them, to create real change, lasting healing, and meaningful opportunities for recovery in every corner of our community, including those that have too often been forgotten.
Vision Statement
We envision a world where recovery is accessible, respected, and rooted in community. A world where no one is defined by their past, where every person returning home has the support they need to thrive, and where rural communities have the same access to care, compassion, and connection as any city block.
Beyond stigma and struggle lies a new beginning, and we are here to help people reach their after chapter.
WHAT WE DO!
Peer Recovery Coaching
Certified Recovery Specialists provide:
recovery goal planning
relapse prevention support
treatment navigation
accountability and mentoring
These services are Medicaid billable and evidence-based.
Reentry Support Services
Individuals returning from incarceration receive:
reentry transition planning
identification and documentation assistance
employment readiness support
housing navigation
community reintegration coaching
These services reduce recidivism and improve long-term stability.
Family Reunification Support
We help rebuild family connections through:
recovery education for families
communication mediation
parenting support
reunification guidance after incarceration
Harm Reduction Outreach
Services include:
overdose prevention education
community outreach
connection to treatment resources
recovery engagement
MEET OUR TEAM
Erin Perry, CRS
Founder & Executive Director
Erin Perry is the Founder and Executive Director of The After Chapter Inc. Drawing from lived experience in recovery and system navigation, Erin established the organization to provide meaningful peer support for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction and incarceration. Erin is committed to expanding recovery coaching, reentry services, and family reunification support throughout Erie County and surrounding rural communities.
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Board of Directors
Mishol Randolph, CRS
President
Mishol Randolph serves as President of the Board of Directors and is a Certified Recovery Specialist. As a person in recovery, Mishol brings both lived experience and professional peer support training to the organization. She also has experience assisting individuals with family reunification and navigating the family court system, helping parents rebuild relationships with their children and families following addiction or incarceration.
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John Swabb, CRS
Vice President
John Swabb serves as Vice President of the Board and is a Certified Recovery Specialist. John brings both lived experience in recovery and peer support training to help expand recovery resources and strengthen support networks for individuals navigating early recovery.
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Ronda Nicholes
Treasurer
Ronda Nicholes serves as Treasurer of The After Chapter Inc., providing financial oversight and guidance for the organization. Ronda previously worked as a bookkeeper at the Girard Library and currently works as a real estate agent. She also served for over ten years on the Girard Library Board of Directors as Treasurer, bringing extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and nonprofit governance.
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Breann Stoddard
Secretary
Breann Stoddard serves as Board Secretary and contributes valuable lived experience in recovery. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and supports the organization through board coordination, record keeping, and organizational governance.