Reentry Resources in Arizona (2026 Directory)
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Last updated: March 2026. Programs and contacts are verified periodically — confirm directly before visiting.
Overview
Arizona has a growing reentry network focused on housing stabilization, workforce readiness, and justice-system navigation. The Arizona Department of Corrections Reentry Office supports pre-release planning, IDs, and referrals, while county-level reentry coalitions and nonprofit hubs help returning residents secure housing, treatment, and employment support. Transitional housing options exist through local shelters, reentry-focused recovery programs, and supportive housing providers. Job help is available through ARIZONA@WORK centers, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships aimed at second-chance hiring. For record-clearing, Arizona offers expungement for qualifying marijuana charges plus petitions for set-aside and rights restoration. Phoenix, Tucson, and Maricopa County have active reentry collaboratives that connect residents to legal help, workforce pipelines, and stability services.
Key Reentry Organizations
The organizations below are the primary contacts for wraparound reentry support in Arizona — covering case management, advocacy, and coordination across housing, employment, and legal needs.
| Organization | What They Do | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona DOC — Reentry Unit | Statewide coordination of reentry planning and supervision transitions through the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. Pre-release case planning and community referrals. | Visit |
| Chrysalis — Employment Services | Phoenix-based nonprofit providing job placement, employment training, and career coaching specifically for individuals with criminal records and other barriers to employment. | Visit |
| Community Legal Services (Arizona) | Free civil legal aid serving the Phoenix metro and central Arizona — housing rights, public benefits, and civil barriers related to criminal records. Income eligibility required. | Visit |
| Friendly House | Phoenix-based wraparound services including housing navigation, workforce development, and reentry case management for individuals and families navigating the criminal justice system. | Visit |
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Community Services Arizona | Catholic Charities’ Community Re-Entry housing program provides safe, affordable housing to individuals in Northern Arizona who have had recent justice involvement. | Visit |
| Step One Halfway House | Community-based transitional housing for men returning from incarceration; provides structured living, peer support, and reentry guidance to foster stability and long-term independence. | Visit |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS – Phoenix) | Case management, shelter access, rental navigation, and housing support for individuals transitioning from incarceration and homelessness; focuses on stability and long-term housing placement. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA@WORK (State Workforce Centers) | Job centers, apprenticeships, hiring fairs, bonding + WOTC support for employers, resume and training assistance statewide. | Visit |
| Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona | Paid transitional work pathways, job training, employer connections, digital skills support; serves individuals with justice involvement. | Visit |
| Arizona Department of Economic Security | State-registered apprenticeships in trades, manufacturing, logistics, IT, and skilled careers; employer pipelines statewide. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Courts – Record Sealing & Expungement Info | Official eligibility, forms, and instructions to clear or seal criminal records in Arizona. | Visit |
| Community Legal Services (CLS) Arizona | Free civil legal assistance: record sealing, housing, employment barriers, benefit claims for lower-income and justice-impacted individuals. | Visit |
| Arizona Justice Project (AJP) | Legal support & advocacy for justice-involved individuals including post-conviction, reentry civil barriers, expungement referral network. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Arizona) | Safe checking (no overdraft), second-chance accounts, account opening help. | Visit |
| Take Charge America (Nonprofit) | Budgeting help, debt management plans (DMP), secured card guidance. | Visit |
| Local Financial Empowerment Center (Phoenix) | Free 1-on-1 financial coaching: debt, credit rebuild, banking support. | Visit |
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