New Hampshire’s reentry system relies on coordination between the Department of Corrections (NH DOC), Community Corrections programs, and local nonprofits. Housing support can be limited, so individuals often start with probation and parole offices for referrals to transitional housing, sober-living programs, and community shelters. Workforce assistance flows through NH Works career centers and regional training partners, including options for CDL, construction trades, and vocational pathways. Expungement and annulment processes are available for eligible offenses, but eligibility rules and court procedures vary by county and may require legal support. With fewer large metro hubs, New Hampshire’s reentry services are more community-based and often involve case management, peer support, and strong local recovery and reintegration networks.
Housing Assistance
Program / Organization
Description
Website
Dismas Home of New Hampshire (Manchester)
Residential housing & support services for justice-involved individuals (women in particular) who were incarcerated in NH within the past year.
A county-run transitional housing program for people leaving the House of Corrections in Strafford County: case-managed, curfews, groups, support aimed at reducing recidivism.
Hands-on training programs in high-demand fields like construction, manufacturing, and IT. Learn skills while earning pay; connects participants to hiring employers across the state.
Goodwill Northern New England – Workforce Services
Employment support for individuals facing barriers to work, including those reentering the community after incarceration. Offers job readiness training, career planning, and placement support.
New Hampshire Employment Security – Program “Reentry” & “WorkNowNH”
Statewide employment program for people preparing for reentry. Provides job search help, resume support, job fairs, and employer connections. WorkNowNH offers on-the-job training and incentives that encourage employers to hire.
