Reentry Resources in Georgia (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Georgia’s reentry system mixes state-run programs with strong nonprofit support, especially in metro areas like Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah. Housing options often run through the THOR directory and supervision referrals, with eligibility screening and required documentation. Reentry support includes job readiness training, transitional employment, and employer partnerships in trades and manufacturing.
Many services are tied to supervision status, so connecting early with parole/probation officers or reentry specialists helps. Record restriction (Georgia’s version of expungement) eligibility depends on the offense and county; legal aid nonprofits and local courts can guide the process. Expect variation by region, but statewide reentry networks and community coalitions make navigation easier in populated counties.
Housing Assistance
Regional housing note: Georgia skews mixed-model: a state-run directory (THOR) plus nonprofit/recovery options. Verify supervision status, sobriety rules, program fees, and any resident cost-share before applying.
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| THOR – Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry | State-approved directory of structured transitional housing programs in Georgia for people leaving prison or on supervision. Filters out unverified and informal residences; includes recovery-supportive options. | Visit |
| GA Department of Community Supervision – Reentry Housing | State reentry housing guidance with link to the active provider list used by probation and parole. Helps returning citizens, families, and case managers locate verified transitional housing options across Georgia. | Visit |
| Faith Project ATL – Metro entry | Community-based reentry housing with a structured, sober environment, mentoring, and support for securing work and rebuilding stability. Focus on long-term incarcerated individuals transitioning back into the community. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) – Atlanta | Paid transitional work crews plus coaching and job placement for people returning from incarceration; immediate income and pathway to full-time work. | Visit |
| Goodwill of North Georgia – Career Centers | Job search support, skills training, and employer connections; assists jobseekers with past convictions on a case-by-case basis. | Visit |
| The Urban League of Greater Atlanta | Workforce training and reentry support focused on justice-impacted individuals; includes job readiness, employer referrals, and wraparound assistance. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Justice Project – Record Restriction | Expungement and record-restriction support including legal guides, FAQs, and monthly information sessions. Offers statewide updates on criminal-record policy and eligibility. | Visit |
| Georgia.gov – Request Record Restriction | Official state process explaining what charges qualify, step-by-step filing instructions by county, and related forms and fees. | Visit |
| Department of Community Supervision – Reentry Services | State reentry coordination hub connecting returning citizens to identification, employment, housing, and verified local service partners. | Visit |
Tip: For legal listings, verify eligibility, conviction type, and any fees — requirements differ by county and by relief type (record restriction vs. sealing).
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On Atlanta | City-backed coalition helping residents open safe, low-fee bank accounts and access financial education through trusted partner banks and nonprofits. | Visit |
| Operation HOPE – Credit & Money Management | Free one-on-one financial coaching, budgeting support, and credit improvement services offered at multiple “HOPE Inside” locations across metro Atlanta. | Visit |
| Financial Empowerment and Emergency Relief Center (FEERC) | Free financial counseling, budgeting help, and emergency support services for Atlanta residents facing income, housing, or credit instability. | Visit |
Note: A dedicated statewide credit-repair program exclusively for individuals with criminal records was not located. The organizations above provide the best available substitute options for financial education and rebuilding credit after incarceration.