A network of agencies offers re-entry services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into society. These agencies play a vital role in facilitating successful reintegration and reducing recidivism rates. Among the prominent entities providing such services are:
Government-run Agencies
Government-run agencies like the Department of Corrections oversee the re-entry process, offering resources like counseling, job training, and housing assistance.
Nonprofit Organizations
Numerous nonprofits provide essential support, including employment programs, mental health services, and mentoring.
Workforce Development Centers
Government-sponsored centers as well as other independent agencies aid in job searches, skill development, and resume building.
Legal Aid Services
Organizations offer legal assistance to address issues like expungement, housing, and family reunification.
Substance Abuse Programs
Many rehab centers and support groups focus on addiction recovery, a crucial aspect of re-entry.
Housing Authorities
Public housing agencies help formerly incarcerated individuals secure stable housing.
Community and Faith-Based Groups
Local churches and community centers often provide emotional support, counseling, and community reintegration programs.
Mental Health Services
Agencies offer mental health support to address trauma and mental health challenges.
These agencies can collaborate to provide a holistic approach to re-entry, promoting a smoother transition and reducing the likelihood of re-offending.
Partakers
- 617-795-2725
- https://www.partakers.org/
- contactus@partakers.org
- 230 Central Street Auburndale, MA 02466
Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts
- 617-482-4124
- https://plsma.org
- 50 Federal Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Reentry Campus Program
- 401-254-3574
- info@reentrycampusprogram.org
- 1 Empire Plaza, Suite 219 Providence, RI 02903
Reentry Resources Counseling
- 603-623-5052
- https://reentryresourcescounseling.com/
- reentryresourcescounseling@gmail.com
- 25, Bay Street, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03104, United States
Restorative Reentry Programs
- 802-522-5566
- https://www.montpelier-vt.org/453/Restorative-Reentry-Services
- cplante@montpelier-vt.org
- Montpelier City Hall, 39, Main Street, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, 05602, United States
Roca Holyoke
- 413-437-7714
- https://rocainc.org/who-we-work-with/locations/roca-massachusetts-locations/
- holyoke@rocainc.com
- 384 High Street Holyoke, MA 01040
Roca Lynn
- 617-529-9097
- https://rocainc.org/
- lynn@rocainc.com
- 330 Lynnway, Suite 110 Lynn, MA 01901
Roca Springfield
- 413- 846-4301
- https://rocainc.org/
- springfield@rocainc.com
- 29 School Street Springfield, MA 01105
Safe Home and PFLAG – Open Sky
- (508) 755-0333
- https://www.safehomesma.org/
- 4 Mann Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Straight Ahead Ministries (MA)
- (508)753-8700
- https://www.straightahead.org/
- Grove Street, 100, Grove Street, Lincoln Square, Belmont Hill, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
Straight Ahead Ministries (NH)
- 978.808.4054
- https://www.straightahead.org/reentryprograms
- jludwig@straightahead.org
- Daily Mirror Office Building, 66, Hanover Street, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03101, United States
The Center for Teen Empowerment
- 617-536-4266 x 312
- info@teenempowerment.org
- 130 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119
The RI Reentry Collaborative
- https://healthandjustice.org/the-re-entry-collaborative/
- info@healthandjustice.org
- 167, Point Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Turning Point Center
- 802.861.3150
- https://turningpointcentervt.org/
- support@turningpointcentervt.org
- 179, South Winooski Avenue, Downtown, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States
Uncornered
- 617-944-1086
- https://uncornered.org/
- info@uncornered.org
- 222 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester MA 02122
UTEC
- 978-856-3902
- https://utecinc.org/
- info@utecinc.org
- 35 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office – Regional Reentry Center
- https://worcestercountysheriff.com/services/community-justice-support-center/
- 365, Main Street, Central Business District, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01608, United States