Reentry Resources in Utah (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Utah’s reentry system is coordinated through the Utah Department of Corrections, community supervision offices, and a growing network of nonprofit reentry providers. Transitional housing options include DOC-approved reentry residences, mission-based housing, sober-living programs, and county-level recovery support homes. Workforce assistance flows through Utah Department of Workforce Services offices, trade-focused reentry projects, and employer partnerships in construction, logistics, and energy. Behavioral health and substance-use treatment programs are tightly integrated, with peer-support specialists widely used across the state. Utah offers limited record-expungement and Clean Slate relief, with eligibility screening required and fees/steps varying by case. Rural reentry relies heavily on transportation help and community resource centers for basic needs, documentation, and employment readiness.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The Other Side Academy (Salt Lake City) | Long-term residential reentry program offering housing, employment training, and life-skills support for individuals rebuilding after incarceration. | Visit |
| The Road Home – Transitional Housing & Case Management (Salt Lake City region) | Transitional housing and case management services supporting individuals exiting homelessness and the justice system with stable placement and resources. | Visit |
| House of Hope (Salt Lake City) – Women & Family Reentry Housing | Residential reentry and recovery housing for women, offering treatment, case management, family support, and pathways to independent living. | Visit |
Note: Utah has limited dedicated reentry-only housing programs. Most transitional housing operates through treatment-based providers. Individuals without substance-use needs can access referrals and placement support through state reentry services.
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) | State workforce system offering job centers, apprenticeships, training, and employer bonding/WOTC support for justice-impacted job seekers. | Visit |
| Southwest Technical College (St. George & region) – Professional Truck Driving & Welding | Certificate programs in professional truck driving, welding and industrial trades with job placement components in southern Utah. | Visit |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTech) | Career/trade certificate programs preparing adults for jobs in construction, welding, and manufacturing with employer pipelines. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Courts – Expungement & Records Clearing | Official expungement eligibility, forms, and instructions for clearing Utah criminal records. | Visit |
| Utah Legal Services | Free civil legal help including record-clearing assistance, housing & employment rights, and reentry legal support. | Visit |
| Utah State Bar – Modest Means & Pro Bono Referral | Reentry civil issues: ID, housing, employment. This program is currently paused and not accepting new applications; reopening expected Fall 2025. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Utah) | Safe, no-overdraft bank accounts and help opening accounts for people rebuilding financial stability. | Visit |
| Salt Lake Financial Empowerment Center (via Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund) | Free one-on-one financial coaching for credit rebuilding, budgeting, debt reduction hosted by the Salt Lake City FEC in partnership with the CFE Fund. | Visit |
| AAA Fair Credit Foundation (now | Nonprofit financial counseling, budgeting help, and debt-management plans for Utah residents. | Visit |