Second Chance Guide — Organization Directory
Transitional housing, sober living, and stabilization programs for returning citizens across the US. Listings are manually verified. For a full guide on navigating reentry housing, see our Housing Guide. Updated March 2026.
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Alabama
3 programs listed. Housing access is limited outside Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile — faith-based and recovery-linked transitional programs are the primary pathway in this state.
Aletheia House — Reentry Housing Program
Transitional Housing · Birmingham, AL
Provides transitional housing, case management, and recovery support for justice-involved individuals. Services include employment assistance, substance use treatment, and stabilization. Intake available year-round — referrals accepted from courts, probation officers, and self-referral. Average stay is 90–180 days depending on individual need and housing availability.
The Foundry Ministries — Reentry Program
Transitional Housing · Bessemer, AL
Faith-based transitional housing with integrated workforce development and case management. Services include job placement support, recovery programming, and life skills training. One of Alabama’s larger reentry residential programs with structured daily programming and on-site staff.
Shepherd’s Fold Alabama
Transitional Housing · Birmingham, AL
Six-month residential reentry program for men recently released from incarceration. Services include housing, counseling, employment guidance, and spiritual support. Requires active parole or probation and demonstrated commitment to change. Sexual offense convictions are not accepted. Recidivism rate among full program graduates is under 2%.
Alaska
3 programs listed. Housing options are limited statewide — Anchorage and Fairbanks have the most accessible reentry housing infrastructure. Confirm supervision officer approval before arrival at any program.
Partners for Progress — Reentry Center
Reentry Housing & Wraparound Services · Anchorage, AK
Walk-in reentry center providing same-day assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals. Services include transitional housing, transportation, employment support, case management, and community connections. Housing assistance is funded through collaboration with the Alaska Department of Corrections and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Participant-based program with accountability built into the model.
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
Transitional Housing · Anchorage, AK
Men’s shelter providing transitional beds, meals, and recovery support. Commonly used as a reentry housing placement in Anchorage. Accepts individuals on supervision — confirm bed availability and supervision officer approval before arrival.
Fairbanks Rescue Mission
Transitional Housing · Fairbanks, AK
Provides men’s and women’s shelter, transitional housing, and case management in Fairbanks. One of the most commonly used reentry housing placements in Interior Alaska. Services include meals, stabilization support, and referrals to employment and recovery programs.
Arizona
3 programs listed. Phoenix and Tucson have the strongest reentry housing networks. Northern Arizona is served primarily through Catholic Charities. Intake requirements vary significantly — confirm referral process before applying.
Catholic Charities Arizona — Community Re-Entry Program
Transitional Housing · Northern Arizona
Provides safe, affordable housing for individuals exiting jail or prison in Northern Arizona. Residents receive weekly case management, substance use recovery support, and employment assistance. Average stay is nine months — residents may remain longer if following program rules and paying rent. Intake through referral only via Pathways to Community in Coconino County or the Connection Center in Yavapai County.
A New Leaf — Second Chance Program
Transitional Housing · Phoenix (Maricopa County), AZ
Provides housing subsidies and wraparound support for individuals releasing from prison into Maricopa County. Participants must enroll prior to release and complete a Roadmap to Housing class while still incarcerated. Post-release support includes guidance on fingerprint clearance cards, employment disclosure, and housing navigation. Weekly housing payments require ongoing contact with staff.
Old Pueblo Community Services
Transitional Housing · Tucson, AZ
Provides transitional living for individuals reentering society after incarceration in the Tucson area. Programs operate as structured community environments with supportive services rather than traditional halfway house supervision. Also offers a home ownership pathway program for longer-term stabilization and independence.
Arkansas
3 programs listed. Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas have the most developed reentry housing infrastructure. The Arkansas Department of Corrections references several of these programs directly as approved community reentry partners.
Our House
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Little Rock, AR
Helps individuals with criminal histories overcome barriers to reentry through transitional housing, education, employment training, financial empowerment, and health and wellness programming. One of the most established reentry resources in central Arkansas, referenced directly by the Arkansas Department of Corrections as a key community partner.
Returning Home Reentry Center
Transitional Housing · Springdale, AR
Faith-based nonprofit serving returning citizens in Northwest Arkansas since 2008. Provides transitional housing for men directly from prison, job placement support, life skills training, mental health counseling, clothing, food assistance, and substance abuse support groups. Also operates a Community Alternative Program (CAP) — a male transitional living sentencing alternative for nonviolent, nonsexual offenses in Washington County.
Training Your Mind Inc.
Transitional Housing · Saint Francis County, AR
Provides six-month structured transitional housing for individuals nearing the end of prison sentences in Arkansas. Program covers mental health and substance abuse counseling, financial and digital literacy, job placement support, therapeutic gardening, and stable housing. Focuses on disrupting the cycle of recidivism through comprehensive reintegration across five structured program pillars.
California
3 programs listed. Los Angeles has the most developed reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Programs range from women-specific housing to youth-focused transitional facilities and broader wraparound residential programs.
Anti-Recidivism Coalition — Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing · Los Angeles, CA
Operates multiple transitional housing sites across Los Angeles including a 36-bed adult facility in Boyle Heights and a 22-bed program for transitional-aged youth aged 18–25 in Koreatown. Each resident is paired with an on-site case manager to develop a personalized reentry plan. Residents are required to be enrolled in school or employed, attend weekly counseling, and participate in workshops. All case managers are formerly incarcerated individuals with lived reentry experience.
A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Transitional Housing (Women Only) · Los Angeles, CA
Provides housing, case management, pro-bono legal services, advocacy, and leadership development for women rebuilding their lives after prison. Based in South Central Los Angeles. One of California’s most established reentry housing programs specifically for women — also conducts statewide policy advocacy on behalf of formerly incarcerated women and families.
Starting Over Inc.
Transitional Housing · Riverside, CA
Serves Riverside and Los Angeles counties through transitional housing, reentry services, advocacy, and civic engagement. Has supported over 1,400 individuals and families over more than a decade. Staff and volunteers include people with lived experience of incarceration. Programs include supportive housing, harm reduction, and employment development for formerly incarcerated individuals and families.
Colorado
3 programs listed. Denver and Boulder County have the strongest reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Programs range from comprehensive wraparound residential services to community-based stabilization support for individuals on parole and probation.
Second Chance Center
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Denver, CO
Nonprofit providing free transformational services to formerly incarcerated individuals across Colorado. Services include transitional and permanent supportive housing, care management, peer mentoring, behavioral health support, substance misuse recovery, and career pathways programming. Trauma-informed and client-centered approach. Widely referenced as a model for effective reentry support in Colorado.
Focus Reentry
Transitional Housing · Boulder County, CO
Founded in 2005, provides reentry housing and stabilization support for individuals releasing from Boulder County Jail and state facilities. Programs include street outreach, Focus on Housing, and Building Home — helping clients work toward self-sufficiency from the ground up. Services span both inside and outside the jail across Boulder County, supporting clients through the critical reentry period.
The Reentry Initiative (TRI)
Transitional Housing & Case Management · Longmont, CO
Evidence-based reentry program combining mental health and substance abuse treatment with comprehensive wraparound services for individuals on probation and parole in Boulder County’s St. Vrain Valley region. Services include clinical case management, document assistance, housing and employment navigation, and life skills classes. Also operates the Longmont Welcome Back Center for individuals referred by Longmont Parole.
Connecticut
3 programs listed. Hartford, Waterbury, and New Haven have the most developed reentry housing networks. Connecticut operates ten regional Reentry Councils statewide — the organizations listed here are among the most established in the system.
Community Partners in Action (CPA)
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Hartford & Waterbury, CT
One of Connecticut’s largest reentry organizations. Operates Reentry Welcome Centers in Hartford and Waterbury serving as centralized hubs connecting returning citizens to housing, employment, substance use treatment, legal aid, and benefits navigation. Also provides direct transitional housing and residential treatment programs for youth and adults. Chairs both the Greater Hartford and Greater Waterbury Reentry Councils. Has supported over 4,000 returning citizens since opening.
Project M.O.R.E.
Transitional Housing · New Haven, CT
Operates multiple residential reentry programs in New Haven including the Walter Brooks House (67-bed male work release program), the Virginia Wells House (21-bed female transitional program), and the Roger Everson House (supportive housing for parolees working toward independent living). Also runs a Reentry Welcome Center providing peer support, ID assistance, housing navigation, employment connections, and computer access. Under contract with the US District Office of Federal Probation.
Family ReEntry
Transitional Housing & Family Services · Bridgeport, CT
Provides transitional housing alongside youth mentoring, mental health and substance abuse support, and fatherhood engagement programs for returning citizens in Connecticut. Works closely with the CT Department of Correction through work-release and reentry programs in the Bridgeport area. Part of the statewide CT Reentry Collaborative network serving returning citizens across multiple counties.
Delaware
3 programs listed. Wilmington has the most accessible reentry housing options in the state. Delaware is a small state with limited standalone transitional housing — the Delaware Center for Justice coordinates statewide mobile support as the primary entry point.
Delaware Center for Justice — Transitional Reentry Services
Transitional Reentry Services · Statewide, DE
Provides mobile peer support services statewide for adults exiting Delaware DOC Level 4 and 5 facilities. Five peer specialists pick individuals up upon release and provide transportation and support for the first 90 days post-release. Case managers connect participants to housing, supportive benefits, mental health and substance use support, and employment. Eligibility requires meeting criteria for the DOC’s Behavioral Health Provider — contact program director to confirm eligibility.
Friendship House
Transitional Housing · Wilmington, DE
Provides transitional housing, Code Purple emergency shelter, and reentry-friendly support services in Wilmington. One of the more accessible housing options for returning citizens in New Castle County. Confirm bed availability and supervision officer approval before arrival.
House of Joseph II — Ministry of Caring
Transitional Housing · Wilmington, DE
Transitional housing for men with justice involvement in Wilmington. Accepts individuals on supervision — court approval recommended before intake. Part of the Ministry of Caring network of supportive services across Delaware. Maximum stay up to two years. Must have income unless entering through the state Reentry Partnership Housing program.
District of Columbia
3 programs listed. DC has a dense network of reentry housing providers relative to its size. Housing costs are extremely high — transitional programs are often the only viable option for returning citizens in the immediate post-release period.
Jubilee Housing — Reentry Housing Program
Transitional Housing · Washington, DC
Operates two reentry homes housing up to 20 individuals in Washington DC. One-year program supporting residents as they gain employment, continue recovery, build savings, and transition to permanent stable housing. Residents must commit to living drug and alcohol free and most are expected to be employed. Case management includes weekly communication, resource management, and advocacy. Connected to Jubilee Jobs placement agency which places over 400 returning citizens into employment annually.
Voices for a Second Chance
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Washington, DC
Connects justice-involved individuals in DC to housing, employment, family support, and community resources. Provides emergency hotel stays for individuals without a DC address upon release, followed by placement in transitional housing. Services include transportation assistance, document acquisition, employment and resume support, and ongoing case management. Led by formerly incarcerated individuals with lived reentry experience.
Community Family Life Services (CFLS)
Transitional Housing (Women) · Washington, DC
Operates multiple housing programs for women returning from incarceration in DC. The Reentry Emergency Housing Program provides 90-day short-term housing for women at risk of homelessness post-release. Trinity Arms offers apartment-style housing for reentry women and survivors of domestic violence, paired with intensive case management, employment training, financial literacy, and parenting support. Provides a full continuum from incarceration directly into transitional and longer-term housing.
Florida
3 programs listed. Florida releases more individuals from prison than most states annually. Jacksonville, Tampa, and Palm Beach County have the strongest reentry housing networks. Operation New Hope operates statewide and is the primary large-scale provider.
Operation New Hope
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Statewide, FL
One of Florida’s largest reentry organizations, delivering pre-release services across over 40 facilities statewide. Provides transitional housing, job training, career development, case management, mental health services, and transportation assistance. Has supported over 16,000 justice-impacted individuals over 25 years. Operates offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, and the Space Coast with an expanding statewide network.
Abe Brown Ministries — Transitional Living
Transitional Housing · Tampa, FL
Faith-based nonprofit operating six transitional living homes in the Tampa area housing 24 returning citizens. Founded in 1976, the 12-month program includes six weeks of workforce training, employment assistance, and transportation support. Works with individuals incarcerated within 120 miles of Tampa. Focuses on preventing release to homelessness and restoring stability for returning citizens. Endorsed by the City of Tampa as a trusted reentry partner.
The Lord’s Place — Reentry Program
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Palm Beach County, FL
Provides evidence-based reentry programs for returning citizens in Palm Beach County. Uses individualized transition plans with targeted interventions covering housing, employment skills training, supervised transitional work experience, and job placement assistance. Multiple programs serve specific populations of returning citizens. Also offers comprehensive employment services and financial stability programming post-release.
Georgia
2 programs listed. Atlanta has the strongest reentry housing infrastructure in the state. DOC-contracted facilities handle pre-release placements; nonprofits handle voluntary post-release stabilization.
Atlanta Transitional Center
State Reentry Facility · Atlanta, GA
State-contracted residential reentry facility operating under the Georgia Department of Corrections. Provides structured transitional housing for individuals within 18 months of release. Programming includes cognitive behavioral therapy, employment readiness, and community integration. Referrals processed through the DOC only — no self-referral intake.
The Faith Project ATL
Transitional Housing · Atlanta, GA
Provides free transitional housing for men returning from incarceration, including meals, mentorship, drug treatment, counseling, and employment readiness programming. Serves long-term offenders and lifers seeking support after years of incarceration. Must be on parole or probation, aged 21–60, and demonstrate commitment to change. Also operates a Second Chance Diversion Program as an alternative to incarceration for eligible first-time offenders.
Vision 21 Concepts — Living for Success
Transitional Housing · Atlanta, GA
Structured transitional housing program for low-income and under-employed men, including returning citizens. Focuses on building credit history, securing employment, and transitioning to independent renting. Approved RPH (Reentry Partnership Housing) provider under Georgia’s Department of Community Supervision — eligible parolees without a valid home plan may qualify for state-funded placement. Must have income unless entering through RPH.
Hawaii
3 programs listed. Honolulu has the most accessible reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Inter-island relocation must be authorized by probation or parole in advance — confirm with your supervising officer before moving to another island.
Institute for Human Services (IHS) — Reentry Program
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Honolulu, HI
Major Honolulu shelter and reentry housing system providing transitional housing, case management, and workforce support for formerly incarcerated individuals. One of Hawaii’s largest housing-insecure service providers with nearly 200 staff serving the full spectrum of Oahu’s reentry population. Ask specifically about reentry case coordination at intake.
Women In Need Hawaii (WIN)
Transitional Housing (Women) · Honolulu, HI
Provides immediate transitional housing for women recently released from incarceration, including reentry classes and recovery support. One of the few programs in Hawaii that allows children to reside with their mother. Pre-release planning begins inside the prison. Services cover housing, substance use treatment, employment guidance, and case management through to independent living.
Salvation Army ATS — Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing & Recovery · Honolulu, HI
Reentry-friendly sober living and transitional housing campus in Honolulu. Commonly used as a supervised housing placement for individuals on parole or probation in Hawaii. Program enrollment typically required. Confirm current bed availability and supervision officer approval before applying.
Idaho
3 programs listed. The Treasure Valley (Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian) has the most accessible reentry housing in the state. Idaho’s transitional housing network is primarily private and faith-based — confirm DOC approval with your parole officer before placement.
Joe’s House
Transitional Housing · Boise & Meridian, ID
Operates eight transitional housing locations on the Boise Bench and in Meridian providing private single rooms for formerly incarcerated men. Founded by a formerly incarcerated individual, the model prioritizes personal space and dignity over the shared-room halfway house approach. Utilities included. Founder Joe Howell also works with residents on credit building and home ownership as longer-term goals. Consistently full — apply early.
Rising Sun Sober Living
Transitional Housing · Statewide, ID
Operates gender-specific sober living homes across Idaho with over 500 beds statewide — one of the largest transitional housing networks in the state. Locations include Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Lewiston, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Accepts returning citizens on supervision. Structured environment with peer support, employment networking, and accountability programs built in.
Chrysalis Women’s Transitional Living
Transitional Housing (Women) · Boise, ID
Faith-based transitional living program for women in Boise providing a safe, structured environment for women whose lives have become unmanageable due to incarceration, addiction, or other challenges. Focuses on building purpose and vision, developing right relationships, and supporting a stable transition to independent living.
Illinois
3 programs listed. Chicago has one of the most developed reentry housing networks in the Midwest. Illinois releases approximately 26,000 individuals from prison annually — demand consistently exceeds available transitional housing capacity across the state.
Safer Foundation
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Chicago, IL
One of Illinois’s largest and most established reentry organizations providing employment, education, housing support, and advocacy to people directly impacted by the criminal legal system. Key partner in the Cook County Road Home Program and the Illinois Reentry Housing Demonstration Program. Widely referenced by the Illinois Department of Corrections as a primary community reentry partner.
A Safe Haven
Transitional Housing · Chicago, IL
Comprehensive transitional housing and reentry services organization serving formerly incarcerated individuals and others experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Provides housing, substance use recovery, employment training, mental health services, and case management. Operates as a full social enterprise model with on-site services supporting long-term stability and independence for returning citizens.
Saint Leonard’s Ministries — Grace House
Transitional Housing · Chicago, IL
Provides interim housing and supportive services for formerly incarcerated men and women returning to Chicago from Illinois prisons. Grace House has served women exiting the Illinois prison system since 1994, offering housing, emotional and spiritual support, and professional counseling. The broader Saint Leonard’s Ministries network provides a safe environment for residents to develop skills and reshape their futures post-incarceration.
Indiana
3 programs listed. Indianapolis and South Bend have the most accessible reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Confirm supervision officer approval before entering any program — eligibility requirements vary significantly between providers.
Dismas House of Indiana
Transitional Housing · South Bend, IN
Family-style transitional home providing housing, employment assistance, and a strong community network for returning citizens. Case managers support residents in meeting personal goals and accessing resources for successful reentry. Sex offense and arson charges are not accepted. One of Indiana’s most established community-based reentry housing programs.
Wheeler Mission
Transitional Housing · Indianapolis, IN
Indiana’s largest shelter system providing transitional housing, case management, and workforce support for returning citizens. Approved by probation and community corrections for supervised individuals. Multiple programs serve men and women across Indianapolis. Confirm current bed availability and supervision terms before arrival.
Salvation Army Indianapolis Harbor Light — Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing · Indianapolis, IN
Five-phase transitional housing program for adult men and women 18+ providing semi-private and dorm-style rooms. Program includes structured accountability, substance use treatment, medical screening, case management, 12-step meetings, and computer lab access. Residents receive three meals daily. Goal is community reintegration through employment and stable independent housing.
Iowa
3 programs listed. Des Moines and Iowa City have the strongest reentry housing networks in the state. Approximately 95% of Iowa’s incarcerated population will reenter society — demand consistently exceeds available transitional housing capacity.
Inside Out Reentry Community
Reentry Housing Navigation · Iowa City, IA
Drop-in resource center providing housing search assistance, credit report access, referrals to housing programs, case management, employment readiness, and life skills support for returning citizens in Johnson County. Also provides bus passes, hygiene backpacks, and access to clothing donations at release. Open five days per week with both drop-in and appointment-based services.
Beacon of Life
Transitional Housing (Women) · Des Moines, IA
34-bed transitional housing facility exclusively for women in Central Iowa. The only shelter in Central Iowa providing transitional housing with supportive services in a structured environment specifically for women. Mission focuses on empowering women in crisis to achieve positive, long-term change through structured programming and case management.
MercyOne House of Mercy
Transitional Housing · Des Moines, IA
Provides transitional and permanent housing alongside a comprehensive range of services including meals, transportation, licensed childcare, individual and group therapy, addiction counseling, relapse prevention, primary medical care, trauma counseling, education, and employment assistance. One of Des Moines’s most full-service transitional housing programs serving formerly incarcerated individuals and others in crisis.
Kansas
3 programs listed. Topeka, Wichita, and the Kansas City area have the most developed reentry housing networks. Kansas operates several federally contracted residential reentry centers alongside nonprofit and community-based transitional housing providers.
Mirror Inc.
Residential Reentry Center · Topeka, KS
Nearly 50-year-old residential reentry organization operating under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Federal District Courts in Kansas. Provides structured residential housing, evidence-based programming, cognitive skills development, mentoring, and home confinement management. Partners with US Probation and Pre-Trial Services statewide. One of Kansas’s most established federally contracted reentry housing providers.
The Village Initiative
Transitional Housing · Kansas City, KS
Sober living transitional housing program for men and women returning from incarceration with an average program length of 18 months. Provides wraparound services including addiction and mental health counseling, mentoring, case management, employment assistance, document support, and personal development skills. Pre-release mentoring begins six months to one year before release through correctional facility partnerships.
Artists Helping the Homeless — Reentry Housing
Transitional Housing · Kansas City area, KS
Operates multiple transitional housing properties across the Kansas City area for individuals returning from incarceration including Kairos House and Meraki House in Douglas County and Concord House in Johnson County. Residents are required to be employed, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and attend weekly recovery meetings. Also connects returning citizens to employment, scholarship, and vehicle assistance programs.
Kentucky
3 programs listed. Louisville and Lexington have the most developed reentry housing networks in the state. Kentucky releases thousands of individuals from its correctional system annually — faith-based and nonprofit programs are the primary transitional housing pathway across most of the state.
New Legacy Reentry Corporation
Transitional Housing · Louisville, KY
Provides 12 to 24-month transitional housing for male returning citizens convicted of nonviolent, nonsexual crimes in Jefferson County. Holistic approach includes peer support, job skills training, employment assistance, mental health services, and family reunification support. Focuses on breaking cycles of joblessness, homelessness, and hopelessness for returning citizens in the Louisville area.
Lexington Rescue Mission — Life Transformation Program
Transitional Housing · Lexington, KY
Transitional housing program for men and women seeking restoration from the effects of addiction, incarceration, domestic violence, and homelessness. Provides a structured residential environment with programming focused on recovery and community reintegration. One of Lexington’s most accessible faith-based transitional housing options for returning citizens.
Shepherd’s House Inc.
Transitional Housing · Lexington, KY
Provides transitional housing and recovery support for returning citizens in the Lexington area. Long-standing faith-based program offering structured residential housing alongside programming for individuals recovering from incarceration and addiction. Accepts referrals from courts, probation officers, and self-referral — confirm current eligibility and availability before applying.
Louisiana
3 programs listed. Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration rates in the US — transitional housing demand consistently exceeds available capacity statewide. Baton Rouge and New Orleans have the most developed reentry housing networks. The state contracts with nonprofit providers across 36 housing sites in 17 parishes.
Louisiana Parole Project
Transitional Housing · Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana’s largest reentry nonprofit, owning 11 transitional housing properties for individuals on residential supervision and 33 additional post-transitional residences. Provides housing immediately upon release, daily case manager visits, educational programming, banking and financial literacy, employment support, and healthcare enrollment. Clients are paired with reentry specialists who are former clients with lived experience. All properties consistently at or near maximum capacity — apply early.
A New Way of Life — New Orleans
Transitional Housing · New Orleans, LA
Operates a 16-bed transitional home in the Hollygrove neighborhood for women exiting prison. Provides housing, case management, pro-bono legal services, advocacy, and leadership development. Part of a nationally recognized network operating in 12 states. Has been at or near capacity since opening — contact early to inquire about availability.
Capital Area Reentry Coalition (CAPARC)
Reentry Housing & Services · Baton Rouge, LA
Partnership of businesses, nonprofits, government, and faith-based organizations working to increase success rates for returning citizens in the Baton Rouge area. Connects returning citizens to mentors, job referrals, industry training, housing options, and rehabilitation services. Serves as a central coordination hub for reentry resources across the Capital Area region of Louisiana.
Maine
3 programs listed. Maine has very limited dedicated transitional housing for returning citizens — demand far exceeds available beds statewide. Portland, Belfast, and the Lewiston-Auburn area have the most accessible options. Always call ahead to confirm bed availability and supervision officer approval before arriving.
Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center
Residential Reentry Center · Belfast, ME
Residential reentry center operated by Volunteers of America Northern New England in Belfast. Provides incarcerated men with over 40 hours weekly of treatment, education, and vocational programming as they transition into their home communities. Evidence-based programming focused on reducing recidivism and building the practical living skills needed for long-term success post-release.
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition — Paco’s Place
Transitional Housing · Auburn, ME
Nonprofit rehabilitating a 12-bed reentry home in Auburn — Paco’s Place — offering housing and resources for individuals exiting Maine’s prisons and jails. Works alongside community partners including Reentry Sisters for women’s reentry support. Also conducts statewide advocacy and policy work to advance second chances and expand transitional housing options across Maine.
Milestone Recovery
Transitional Housing & Recovery · Portland, ME
Provides sober living housing, emergency shelter, and stabilization services in Portland. Reentry-friendly program commonly used by individuals on supervision returning to the greater Portland area. Services include substance use recovery support, housing stabilization, and referrals to employment and community resources. Confirm bed availability and supervision officer approval before applying.
Maryland
3 programs listed. Baltimore has the most developed reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Maryland releases thousands of individuals from its correctional system annually — the state’s Reentry and Transition Services unit coordinates pre-release planning with community-based providers across all facilities.
VOA Chesapeake — Residential Reentry Center
Residential Reentry Center · Baltimore, MD
The only federally contracted residential reentry center in Maryland, operating since 1976 at 5000 E. Monument Street in Baltimore. Serves over 600 men and women annually referred by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and US Pretrial Services. Provides temporary housing, person-centered case management, and community partnerships designed to reduce recidivism and support successful reintegration into the Baltimore community.
FACE Organization — Baltimore
Transitional Housing · Baltimore, MD
Freedom Advocates Celebrating Ex-Offenders has provided transitional housing in Baltimore since 2011. Offers structured housing alongside life skills training, spiritual support, case management, and employment connections. Run by formerly incarcerated individuals who use lived experience to guide and support returning citizens through the reentry process.
Druid Heights CDC — ReEntry Program
Transitional Housing · Baltimore, MD
Provides a reentry program with case management, biweekly men’s and women’s group sessions, and transitional housing to help formerly incarcerated individuals adjust to community life in Baltimore. Long-standing community development organization embedded in the Druid Heights neighborhood offering wraparound support and other programs to help returning citizens become productive members of the community.
Massachusetts
3 programs listed. Boston has the strongest reentry housing network in the state. Transitional housing capacity is severely limited relative to demand — Massachusetts releases thousands from state facilities annually with very few transitional beds available. Apply or request referral as early as possible before release.
Justice 4 Housing
Transitional Housing · Boston (Dorchester), MA
Operates two residential reentry programs in Boston — Brie’s House, a 12-bed transitional home in Dorchester, and Redefining Reentry, a second residential facility serving formerly incarcerated individuals. Programs run 6–12 months with a housing-first model. Services include individual stabilization plans, case management, financial literacy, employment placement, trauma-informed care, substance use support, and permanent housing placement. Partner of the City of Boston’s Office of Returning Citizens and recipient of Boston’s Returning Citizen Housing Support Grant.
Community Resources for Justice — Brooke House
Residential Reentry Center (Men) · Boston, MA
CRJ’s longest-running reentry program — a 65-bed community-based residential reentry center in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Provides evidence-based case management and in-house clinical services for men transitioning from Massachusetts jails and prisons back into Boston neighborhoods. Referral only — accepted through the Suffolk and Norfolk County Sheriffs’ Departments, the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the Massachusetts Parole Board, or the Massachusetts Probation Service. No self-referral intake.
Dismas House of Massachusetts
Transitional Housing · Worcester, MA
Operates multiple transitional homes serving greater Worcester including Dismas House, Father John Brooks SJ House, and the Dismas Family Farm — a unique 12-bed working farm in Oakham where residents develop vocational skills alongside housing stability. Family-style community model with staff, volunteers, and college interns living alongside returning citizens. Weekly fee of $75 covers room and board. Minimum 90-day commitment. No sex offense or arson history accepted. Must be sober at intake.
Michigan
3 programs listed. Detroit and Grand Rapids have the strongest reentry housing networks in the state. Michigan’s Offender Success program coordinates DOC-funded transitional housing placements statewide — confirm referral eligibility with your parole agent before applying to any program.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Transitional Housing · Detroit, MI
Provides transitional and permanent housing for men recovering from addiction, women, and women with children across multiple Detroit-area facilities. Accepts referrals from the Michigan Department of Corrections, substance abuse agencies, and self-referral. Programs include substance use disorder treatment, withdrawal management, case management, and employment assistance. One of Detroit’s largest and most established nonprofit housing and recovery providers with over a century of operation.
A Brighter Way
Transitional Housing · Ypsilanti, MI
Peer-led reentry organization founded in 2016 providing mentoring, case management, and transitional housing for formerly incarcerated individuals in Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Staff are returning citizens with lived experience. Added long-term transitional housing in 2025 through a community foundation grant — one of the few long-term housing options in the area, addressing the gap left by programs capped at 90–180 days. Focuses on building stable foundations through sustained relationships rather than short-term placement.
Mel Trotter Ministries — Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing · Grand Rapids, MI
Operates multiple transitional homes throughout Grand Rapids along bus lines, with private bedrooms, full kitchens, and utilities included. Programs serve men navigating homelessness, addiction recovery, and reentry from incarceration. Structured tracks include case management, substance use recovery, workforce development through Next Step of West Michigan, and permanent housing placement support. One of West Michigan’s most established nonprofit housing providers, operating since 1900.
Mississippi
3 programs listed. Jackson has the most developed reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Mississippi has one of the highest incarceration rates in the US and spends very little on reentry programming — transitional housing options are severely limited statewide relative to need.
RECH Foundation — Wendy Hatcher Transitional Home
Transitional Housing (Women) · Jackson, MS
Founded in 1987 by two formerly incarcerated individuals, RECH operates a 27-acre reentry campus in south Jackson including the Wendy Hatcher Transitional Home for women exiting prison. Also runs MORE — Mississippi Offender Reentry Establishment — providing workforce development, life skills training, and mentorship for men and women statewide. Member of the national SAFE Housing Network. Reports zero recidivism among full program graduates over more than 30 years of operation.
New Way Mississippi
Transitional Housing · Clinton, MS
Nonprofit providing transitional and permanent housing, alcohol and drug support services, and transitional employment for individuals returning from incarceration. Operating since 1998 and listed as a contracted transitional housing provider by the Mississippi Department of Corrections Community Corrections Division. Serves individuals and families in the Jackson metro area and surrounding region.
Gateway Rescue Mission — New Life Program
Transitional Housing · Jackson, MS
Provides men’s emergency shelter and transitional housing in downtown Jackson through the New Life addiction and recovery program. Services include mental health counseling, substance use treatment, day services, and case management. One of the most consistently referenced transitional housing options for men in the Jackson metro area and listed directly in the MDOC reentry resource guide. Confirm bed availability and program enrollment requirements before arrival.
Minnesota
3 programs listed. The Twin Cities metro has the most developed reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Minnesota’s DOC funds approximately 500 transitional housing placements annually — demand consistently exceeds available beds statewide.
Volunteers of America MN & WI — Residential Reentry Centers
Residential Reentry Centers · Roseville & St. Paul, MN
Operates two residential reentry centers in the Twin Cities metro — a 58-bed men’s facility in Roseville and a 74-bed all-gender facility in St. Paul. Residents remain under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Corrections or Federal Bureau of Prisons but live in the community, work jobs, and access support groups and programming. Placements coordinated through MN DOC and BOP — no self-referral intake. Community groups and volunteers are welcomed on-site to provide classes and workshops.
Central Minnesota Reentry Project (CMNRP)
Transitional Housing · Stearns, Benton & Sherburne Counties, MN
Provides individual rooms in shared transitional housing for formerly incarcerated individuals under supervision in the Tri-County area of Central Minnesota. Works directly with MN DOC and Community Corrections — referral through supervising officer required. Minimum 90-day commitment. Program emphasizes personal accountability within a structured support environment, with close relationships maintained between staff and supervising officers throughout the reentry process.
Welcome Homes — YouHaveThePower.org
Transitional Housing & Reentry · Twin Cities Metro, MN
Sober transitional housing program providing structured reentry support across multiple homes in the Twin Cities metro. Uses a circle of support model where community members, staff, and peers meet regularly to address residents’ practical needs, provide accountability, and develop pro-social strategies for daily challenges. Designed for individuals in both recovery and reentry. Each home enlists an active community network to support residents through the critical post-release period.
Missouri
3 programs listed. St. Louis and Kansas City have the strongest reentry housing networks in the state. Missouri releases over 16,000 individuals from state facilities annually — demand consistently exceeds available transitional beds across both metro areas.
Mission Gate Ministry
Transitional Housing · St. Louis, MO & Cuba, MO
Operates five guest homes in South St. Louis City housing approximately 37 returning citizens, plus a 120-acre Fort Good Shepherd Ranch in Cuba, MO serving 57 men, and Hannah’s Ranch for women with children. Minimum nine-month program including life skills classes, GED prep, job training, recovery meetings, and individual and family counseling. Application requires sign-off from the Missouri Department of Corrections and Division of Probation and Parole — currently incarcerated individuals should contact their internal case manager to apply.
Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry
Transitional Housing (Women & Trans) · St. Louis, MO
Provides apartment-style transitional housing for up to 44 justice-involved women and trans individuals across two St. Louis facilities — Baker House (12 beds) and Schirmer House (32 beds). Residents receive comprehensive case management, food stipends, transportation assistance, clothing, behavioral health support, and employment services. Sharon House provides long-term permanent supportive housing for up to 21 graduates. Must be justice-involved within the past six months — on probation or parole, released from jail or prison, or with pending criminal court cases.
City Union Mission
Transitional Housing · Kansas City, MO
Operates men’s shelter, women and family center, and a long-term Christian Life Program for men and women in Kansas City. The nine-plus month residential program takes a holistic approach covering counseling, work therapy, adult education, career development, and job placement. Graduates may remain an additional 18 months in transitional apartments while building savings toward independent housing. Nearly 100 years serving Kansas City’s most vulnerable — accepted by community corrections for individuals on supervision.
Montana
1 program listed. Montana has very limited dedicated reentry housing infrastructure — most transitional placements are handled through county-level community justice programs, faith-based networks, and informal arrangements. The Montana Community Reentry Coalition (montanacommunityreentrycoalition.org) maintains the most current statewide partner directory.
Poverello Center
Transitional Housing · Missoula, MT
Missoula’s primary shelter and transitional housing organization, operating The Joseph Residence for homeless families and the Valor House for veterans transitional housing. Commonly used as a reentry housing placement for returning citizens in western Montana with no approved home plan. Services include case management, meals, and stabilization support with connections to employment and recovery resources across the Missoula area. Confirm bed availability and supervision officer approval before applying.
Nebraska
3 programs listed. Omaha and Lincoln have the most developed reentry housing networks in the state. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services lists both programs and housing resources directly on its reentry services page — a useful starting point for pre-release planning.
Never Give Up (NGU) Transitional Living
Transitional Housing (Men) · Omaha, NE
Structured reentry housing for men on community supervision or parole in Omaha. Peer mentors are formerly incarcerated individuals with lived experience who guide residents through challenges related to addiction, employment, antisocial thinking patterns, and community reintegration. Requires community supervision or parole approval, a phone interview, and background review — sex offense convictions are not eligible. Goal is long-term stability through personal accountability and peer-led community support.
MHA Reentry Houses
Transitional Housing · Omaha, NE
Mental Health Association of Nebraska operates transitional reentry housing in Omaha using the Intentional Peer Support model. Wraparound services include transitional living, peer-supported employment, mental health programming, and connections to community resources. Listed directly by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services as a reentry housing partner. Focuses on building self-advocacy skills and long-term wellness alongside stable housing.
Bridges to Hope
Reentry Housing Resources · Lincoln, NE
Provides clothing and housing resources for formerly incarcerated individuals returning to the Lincoln area. Listed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and referenced directly by RISE Academy as the primary Lincoln-area housing resource for returning citizens. Operates Bud’s Thrift Shoppe as an ongoing community fundraiser supporting program services. Contact directly for current housing placement availability and eligibility.
Nevada
1 program listed. Las Vegas has the most developed reentry infrastructure in the state — Hope for Prisoners is the primary large-scale provider and partners directly with NVDOC and Clark County. Dedicated transitional housing beds are limited statewide. Use Nevada 211 (nevada211.org) to search current availability by zip code.
The Empowerment Center
Transitional Housing (Women) · Reno, NV
Transitional living facility for women exiting prison, jail, or active addiction in Reno. Residents live in a structured group environment and work through a program designed to build the behavioral patterns needed for stable independent living. Wraparound recovery support services address the root causes of recidivism and homelessness including substance use, justice involvement, trauma, and mental health. One of the few dedicated women’s reentry housing options in Northern Nevada.
New Hampshire
1 program listed. New Hampshire has very limited dedicated reentry housing — Manchester and Concord have the most accessible options. The NH Department of Corrections operates Transitional Work Centers and Transitional Housing Units for individuals in the final two years of their sentence. For post-release placements, contact your supervising officer early and confirm bed availability before arrival at any program.
Families in Transition
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Manchester & Concord, NH
Statewide nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable housing, and substance use treatment across Manchester, Concord, Dover, and Wolfeboro. Programs serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addiction, and reentry from incarceration. Integrated case management supports residents across all stages of housing stabilization. One of New Hampshire’s largest and most established housing organizations with reentry-friendly intake processes. Call directly to confirm current bed availability and eligibility before arriving.
New Jersey
3 programs listed. New Jersey operates one of the more structured reentry systems on the East Coast. Newark, Trenton, and Paterson have the strongest housing networks. DOC-contracted Residential Community Release Programs handle most pre-release placements — nonprofit and scattered-site programs fill the post-release gap.
New Jersey Action Coalition (NJAC)
Residential Community Release Programs · Trenton, Newark & Paterson, NJ
Operates state-contracted Residential Community Release Programs for returning citizens in Trenton, Newark, and Paterson. Also runs a transitional housing program in New Brunswick and Community Resource Centers in Hamilton and New Brunswick serving individuals on parole. One of New Jersey’s largest DOC-contracted reentry housing operators — placements coordinated through the NJ Department of Corrections. Walk-in resource center access available for parolees needing housing navigation and wraparound services.
NJ Reentry Corporation (NJRC)
Reentry Housing Navigation & Employment · Statewide, NJ
Statewide nonprofit connecting returning citizens to housing, employment, and wraparound services across New Jersey. Multiple office locations including Newark and Paterson. Removes barriers to housing by connecting individuals directly to vetted housing providers and employment opportunities. Long-standing DOJ Second Chance Act grantee with a track record of placing returning citizens into stable housing and employment across the state.
RCHP-AHC — Re-Entry Housing Program
Transitional Housing · Statewide, NJ
Provides safe, stable, and affordable housing for individuals leaving incarceration across New Jersey using a lease/sublease model — apartments and shared housing units in multiple locations statewide, giving participants geographic flexibility. Each participant receives case management and coordination with partner agencies for employment, benefits, and services. Referral-based intake through counselors, case managers, or social workers — send referral to reentryhousing@rchp-ahc.org. Applications reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
New Mexico
3 programs listed. Albuquerque has the strongest reentry housing network in the state. Transitional housing is limited outside major cities — referrals typically flow through probation and parole offices and the NM Corrections Department. Confirm NMCD referral requirements before applying to any program.
Crossroads for Women — Maya’s Place
Transitional Housing (Women) · Albuquerque, NM
Operates two transitional housing therapeutic communities for women with co-occurring disorders exiting incarceration — Maya’s Place, a 26-bed facility in SE Albuquerque, and The Pavilions in Los Lunas. Trauma-informed services include case management, family support, vocational services, and recovery and mental health groups. Referral required through the New Mexico Corrections Department. Founded in 1997 and one of New Mexico’s most established programs specifically serving women returning from incarceration.
New Mexico Reentry Center
Reentry Housing Navigation & Support · Albuquerque, NM
Nonprofit addressing housing insecurity, substance use, and mental health for returning citizens in New Mexico. The Fresh Start program provides move-in assistance, rental aid, eviction prevention, and utility assistance to support stable housing post-release. Staff have lived reentry experience. Listed by Housing New Mexico as a state recovery housing partner. Walk-in and appointment-based services available in Albuquerque.
Good Shepherd Center
Transitional Housing · Albuquerque, NM
Core partner in Albuquerque’s Continuum of Care operating shelter and transitional housing programs focused on engagement, stabilization, and transition to permanent housing. Directly listed by the City of Albuquerque as a primary housing navigation resource for individuals including those with criminal justice involvement. Case management and wraparound services provided on-site. Confirm current bed availability and eligibility before arriving.
New York
3 programs listed. New York City has the most developed reentry housing network in the state — and one of the most developed in the country. Demand still far exceeds supply, with NYC’s vacancy rate under 2%. Apply or request referral as early as possible before release. Upstate returning citizens should contact their supervising officer for regional transitional housing options through DOCCS.
The Fortune Society — The Castle & Freedom House
Transitional & Supportive Housing · New York City, NY
New York City’s largest reentry housing operator, serving over 7,000 formerly incarcerated individuals annually. The Castle (Fortune Academy) provides 90 beds of emergency and transitional housing in West Harlem — less than 1% of residents return to prison. Freedom House operates four units totaling 385 beds for adult men in East Harlem, with case management and mental health and substance use treatment on-site. Castle Gardens offers 114 units of permanent affordable and supportive housing. Citywide scattered-site housing program provides apartments for individuals transitioning from incarceration or homelessness. NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice designated provider.
Osborne Association — Fulton Community Reentry Center
Transitional Housing · Bronx, NY
Opened April 2024 in a converted former state prison at 1511 Fulton Avenue in the South Bronx — a 140-bed transitional housing facility and comprehensive reentry support center for men over 50 returning from long-term incarceration. Services include individualized case management, healthcare access, mental health support, and wraparound reentry programming. Operated in partnership with the NYC Department of Social Services and NY State DOCCS. One of the most significant new reentry housing developments in New York in recent years.
Exodus Transitional Community
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · New York City, NY
Full-service reentry organization providing transitional housing, case management, employment services, and peer support for adults and youth affected by the justice system in East Harlem. NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice reentry hotel program partner. Recognized alongside Fortune and Osborne as one of NYC’s three primary reentry providers. Peer staff with lived incarceration experience guide clients through the reentry process. Referrals accepted from DOCCS, NYC DOC, courts, and community partners.
North Carolina
3 programs listed. Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh have the most developed reentry housing networks. North Carolina operates 31 Local Reentry Councils across 53 counties — contact your local LRC or NCDAC supervising officer for placement referrals before release.
Center for Community Transitions
Reentry Services & Housing Navigation · Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-based nonprofit founded in 1974 helping people with criminal records and their families rebuild their lives through employment and transition services, financial stability, alternatives to incarceration, and family reunification support. One of North Carolina’s most established reentry organizations, referenced directly by NCDAC as a key community partner. Provides housing navigation alongside employment and case management services for returning citizens in the Charlotte metro area.
Straight Talk Support Group — Transitional House
Transitional Housing (Men) · Durham, NC
Provides temporary housing and reentry support for up to 21 justice-involved men at 1101 N. Mangum Street in Old North Durham. Typical program length is 90 days. Services include mental health referrals, chronic illness care connections, social service benefits navigation, life skills, financial literacy, and employability programming. Located near GoDurham transit, Durham Technical Community College, and NCCU. Referral-based intake only — referrals accepted from reentry programs and correctional institutions.
OurJourney — Home Plan Assistance
Reentry Housing Navigation · Statewide, NC
Statewide nonprofit partnered with Crossroads Reentry to help returning citizens secure approved home plans across all 100 North Carolina counties. Responds within 48 hours of referral submission with available housing options tailored to the individual’s county, charges, and supervision requirements. Works directly with NCDAC case managers, prison case managers, and parole officers. The primary statewide housing navigation resource for returning citizens in North Carolina — contact at least 45 days before release to maximize options.
North Dakota
2 programs listed. Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks have the most accessible reentry housing. North Dakota releases thousands annually with limited dedicated transitional housing options — apply early and confirm DOCR referral requirements with your supervising officer before placement.
F5 Project
Transitional Housing · Statewide, ND
Founded in 2016 by a formerly incarcerated individual, F5 Project operates transitional housing across eight locations in North Dakota including Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, and Grand Forks — with a new Grand Forks facility opened May 2025. Phase-based model with $675/month covering rent, utilities, and wifi. Minimum four-month commitment; average stay approximately one year. Approved provider under North Dakota’s Recovery Housing Assistance Program (RHAP), which covers up to 12 weeks of costs for eligible individuals. Sex crimes, crimes against children, and numerous serious assaults are not accepted.
Centre, Inc.
Residential Reentry Centers · Fargo, Mandan & Grand Forks, ND
North Dakota’s primary DOCR-contracted residential reentry operator, providing transitional housing and rehabilitative services since 1976 across facilities in Mandan, Fargo, and Grand Forks. 24-hour staffed facilities serving men and women referred by ND DOCR. Programs include gender-specific Male and Female Transition Programs for individuals within two years of parole eligibility, cognitive behavioral treatment, chemical dependency programming, drug testing, and employment support. Referral required through DOCR — no self-referral intake.
Ohio
3 programs listed. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton have the strongest reentry housing networks. Ohio releases approximately 20,000 individuals from state prisons annually — demand consistently exceeds available transitional beds across all major metro areas. Referrals through ODRC or a supervising authority are required for most residential programs.
Alvis
Residential Reentry Centers · Columbus, Chillicothe, Dayton, Lima & Toledo, OH
Ohio’s largest reentry housing organization, founded in 1966 and serving nearly 8,000 men, women, and young adults annually across five cities. Residential reentry centers provide evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment, substance use programming, workforce development, case management, mentoring, and housing assistance. Over 92% of program completers remain out of the criminal justice system for at least one year — three-year recidivism rate of 21% compared to the 44% national average. Referral required through a supervising authority such as a judge or parole officer.
ARCH Reentry
Transitional Housing & Employment · Columbus, OH
Provides transitional housing for returning citizens in Franklin County while connecting residents to long-term affordable housing and stable employment. Trains and places returning citizens in green energy sector jobs across Central Ohio. Operates Cafe Overlook at the Franklin County Courthouse in partnership with the county and community organizations. Peer-led model with staff who have lived reentry experience guiding clients through the transition process.
Y-Haven — YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Transitional Housing · Cleveland, OH
Provides transitional housing for men and women in Greater Cleveland who have experienced homelessness, are returning from incarceration, or are recovering from opioid use disorder. Located at 6001 Woodland Avenue. Serves individuals 21 and older regardless of ability to pay. One of the most consistently referenced transitional housing options for returning citizens in the Cleveland metro area, offering a safe and supportive environment alongside connections to employment and recovery resources.
Oklahoma
2 programs listed. Oklahoma City and Tulsa have the most developed reentry housing networks. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the US — transitional housing demand significantly exceeds available capacity statewide. Confirm ODOC reentry plan and supervising officer approval before applying to any program.
Resonance Center for Women
Transitional Housing & Treatment (Women) · Tulsa, OK
Located in Tulsa’s historic Breene Mansion, Resonance provides substance abuse treatment as an alternative to incarceration and transitional reentry support for women returning from prison. Operates Take 2 café as a transitional work program specifically for formerly incarcerated women. Listed directly on the City of Tulsa’s reentry resources page and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reentry portal as a primary women’s transitional resource in the state.
HopeHouse OKC
Transitional Housing · Oklahoma City, OK
Provides fully furnished transitional residences for 18–24 months for families experiencing homelessness and poverty in Oklahoma City, including those with justice involvement. Individualized action plans address driver’s license restoration, GED completion, job training, job placement, money management, and legal relief. The ForeverHOME program provides a permanent affordable housing pathway for program graduates without traditional criminal history screening barriers — one of the few OKC programs explicitly removing this obstacle for returning citizens.
Oregon
3 programs listed. Portland has the strongest reentry housing network in the state. Oregon’s transitional housing capacity is severely strained — Portland’s vacancy rate and high housing costs make post-release stability harder than most western states. Corrections housing programs require probation or parole referral; contact your supervising officer before applying.
Bridges to Change
Transitional Housing · Portland Metro, OR
Oregon’s largest peer-run organization, founded in 2004 and operating 50+ transitional homes housing nearly 600 people across Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Wasco counties. Corrections housing programs partner directly with county corrections departments — referral through probation or parole required. Also operates stabilization housing with no sobriety requirement and a 30-day Recovery Access Center for individuals new to recovery. 98% of staff identify as in recovery. Serves approximately 4,500 people annually.
Sponsors, Inc.
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Eugene, OR
Provides transitional housing and employment opportunities for individuals released from Oregon prisons and jails in Lane County. Operating since 1973, Sponsors is one of Oregon’s longest-running dedicated reentry housing programs, built on evidence-based practices to help the formerly incarcerated achieve lasting stability. Widely recognized as the primary reentry housing resource for returning citizens in the Eugene and Lane County area.
Central City Concern
Transitional & Supportive Housing · Portland, OR
One of Portland’s largest integrated health and housing organizations offering multiple types of affordable and transitional housing combined with services to help formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild stability. A primary partner in the Portland Partners Reentry Initiative alongside Volunteers of America Oregon and other community organizations. Provides employment development, behavioral health services, and housing navigation alongside residential placement.
Pennsylvania
2 programs listed. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have the most developed reentry housing networks. Pennsylvania releases over 37,000 individuals annually — transitional housing is severely scarce in both cities relative to demand. The Philadelphia Office of Reentry Partnerships (phila.gov/reentry) coordinates citywide referrals and is the recommended first contact for returning citizens in Philadelphia.
Redemption Housing
Transitional Housing · Philadelphia, PA
Faith-based transitional housing community in Philadelphia providing holistic programming and healthy relationships for returning citizens. Addresses the cycle of recidivism through physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care in a dignified residential environment. Resident-focused service model with Christian hospitality at its core — staff guide residents toward recovery while affirming their humanity throughout the transition process.
HOPE Reentry & Prevention — Foundation of Hope
Transitional Reentry Services · Pittsburgh, PA
Interfaith pre- and post-release reentry program serving returning citizens in Allegheny County. Works inside the Allegheny County Jail on the HOPE Pod to build community connections before release, then continues with intensive case management, peer support, educational programming, and housing and employment referrals post-release. Weekly PIRC support groups provide ongoing peer community for reentrants. Located at 901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 3A, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 as of November 2025.
Rhode Island
2 programs listed. Providence has the most accessible reentry housing in the state. Rhode Island routes most DOC placements through the RI Reentry Collaborative — contact your supervising officer before release to begin the housing plan process. Transitional beds are limited statewide relative to the number of individuals released annually.
OpenDoors
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Providence, RI
Rhode Island’s primary justice-focused housing organization, operating three homeless shelters, two men’s transitional recovery houses, a 19-unit Section 8 building in Olneyville, and the She Thrives program with two transitional houses for women — Foundations House and the Women and Children’s House, the only recovery home in Rhode Island specifically for justice-involved women with children. Over 100 women served through She Thrives in the past two years. Case management and peer recovery services available to all clients and residents.
Amos House
Transitional Housing & Reentry Services · Providence, RI
Long-standing Providence nonprofit serving people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and reentry from incarceration. Provides transitional housing, meals, case management, employment training, and wraparound reentry support. One of Rhode Island’s most established community-based reentry organizations, embedded in the Providence community for decades and part of the Rhode Island Reentry Collaborative network. Confirm current bed availability and eligibility before applying.
South Carolina
2 programs listed. Columbia and Charleston have the most accessible reentry housing options. Transitional housing is limited statewide — most individuals rely on halfway houses, recovery residences, and faith-based programs post-release. Contact SC Works or your supervising officer early to begin the housing plan process before release.
A Second Chance Resource Center
Transitional Housing · North Charleston, SC
Founded by a formerly incarcerated woman, A Second Chance operates the Phoenix transitional house for men and opened its first transitional house for women in July 2025 in North Charleston. Also provides job training and an after-school program for returning citizens and their families. Led by someone with lived reentry experience who built the organization after her own 25-month incarceration — one of the few grassroots reentry housing providers in the Charleston metro area.
Transitions Homeless Center
Transitional Housing · Columbia, SC
Downtown Columbia transitional housing center serving approximately 260 residents and 85–95 day center users daily. Helps men and women transition out of homelessness and incarceration by stabilizing their lives, increasing income, and securing permanent housing. Services include counseling, life skills, and wraparound case management. United Way of the Midlands community partner and one of the most accessible transitional housing options for returning citizens in central South Carolina.
South Dakota
2 programs listed. Sioux Falls and Rapid City have the most accessible reentry housing options. South Dakota has very limited dedicated transitional housing for returning citizens statewide — Reentry Task Forces operate in both cities and can assist with referrals. Contact your supervising officer early to begin the housing plan process before release.
Passages Women’s Transitional Living
Transitional Housing (Women) · Rapid City, SD
Faith-based residential reentry program providing housing and support for women transitioning from incarceration or homelessness in Rapid City. Sober living environment with structured programming designed to help women build right relationships and develop sustainable life skills. Operating since 2013 and one of the few dedicated women’s reentry housing programs in South Dakota. Not affiliated with any church or denomination.
Volunteers of America Dakotas — Berakhah House
Transitional Housing · Sioux Falls, SD
VOA Dakotas operates Berakhah House and multiple transitional housing sites in Sioux Falls providing reentry support and structured housing for returning citizens. One of the most consistently referenced transitional housing options for individuals returning from incarceration in the Sioux Falls area. Services include case management, employment support, and connections to recovery and community resources. Confirm current bed availability and supervision officer approval before applying.
Tennessee
2 programs listed. Nashville and Memphis have the strongest reentry housing networks. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) maintains an approved transitional housing list in partnership with TDOC — thda.org is a useful starting point for locating TDOC-approved programs statewide before release.
Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM)
Transitional Housing · Nashville & Memphis, TN
Operates TDOC-approved transitional homes across two cities — a 16-bed men’s facility and 20-bed women’s facility in Nashville, plus a 10-bed men’s facility in Memphis in partnership with HopeWorks. State-certified mental health provider offering individual, marital, and family counseling to all residents. Case management covers ID and document acquisition, banking setup, clothing, and medical and dental care access. Applications submitted directly through the TPOM website.
Dismas House of Nashville
Residential Reentry Program (Men) · Nashville, TN
TDOC-approved residential reentry program serving men returning from Tennessee prisons and county jails. Campus includes 56 reentry beds in double-occupancy rooms with a minimum 90-day stay and no maximum. Family-like environment with holistic services including case management, health care, counseling, and employment and education support. Residents work collaboratively with their care team on individualized goals and benchmarks throughout their stay.
Texas
4 programs listed. Houston and Dallas have the strongest reentry housing infrastructure in the state. Faith-based transitional homes and federally contracted residential reentry centers are the primary pathways post-release.
Texas Reach Out Ministries
Transitional Housing · Austin, TX
Faith-based organization operating 10 transitional homes for men and women across Austin. Provides alternative housing, discipleship, spiritual guidance, and structured community support for individuals released from prison. No income requirement at intake. Self-referral and pre-release applications accepted directly through their website.
Volunteers of America Texas
Residential Reentry Centers · Dallas & Fort Worth, TX
Operates residential reentry centers in Hutchins (Dallas area) and Fort Worth providing halfway house services, life skills programming, addiction recovery support, and employment assistance. Also runs Resolana, a gender-specific program for women in the Dallas County Jail with continued post-release support. Federally contracted — placements coordinated through TDCJ and Bureau of Prisons.
Dallas Leadership Foundation — Onesimus House
Transitional Housing · Dallas, TX
Faith-based transitional house in East Dallas for men leaving Hutchins State Jail. Residents receive clothing, food, medical care, employment support, job training, and courses on substance-free living. Focuses on community reintegration and family reunification. Reports a 50% job retention rate among residents at one year post-release.
Crosswalk Center Houston
Reentry Hub & Housing Navigation · Houston, TX
Centralized reentry hub providing wraparound services for returning citizens and their families in Houston. Services include housing navigation, employment support, ID document assistance, and case management. Functions as a central coordination point connecting individuals to the broader Houston reentry service network.
Utah
3 programs listed. Salt Lake City has the most developed reentry housing network in the state. Utah releases thousands from state facilities annually — transitional housing demand consistently exceeds available beds in the metro area. Contact your supervising officer early to begin the housing plan process before release.
The Other Side Academy
Residential Reentry Program · Salt Lake City, UT
Free 30-month residential life-skills academy for men and women with histories of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness — two years residential followed by six months of structured transitional living. Available pre- and post-sentencing as an alternative to incarceration. Students work full-time in self-sustaining academy businesses including moving, storage, and thrift. Program outcomes: 70% of graduates remain drug-free, 88% remain crime-free, and 100% are employed upon completion. Apply in person or while incarcerated through the website.
First Step House
Transitional Housing & Treatment · Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City nonprofit providing substance abuse treatment and transitional housing for low-income individuals including returning citizens. One of the most consistently referenced transitional housing options for returning citizens in the Salt Lake metro area. Services include residential treatment, case management, and housing stability support. Confirm current bed availability and eligibility requirements before applying.
Volunteers of America Utah
Transitional Housing & Recovery Services · Salt Lake City, UT
Provides detoxification, substance abuse treatment, housing case management, and transitional housing for over 10,000 individuals annually in Utah — including returning citizens. Multiple Salt Lake City locations accepted by Utah corrections for supervised placements. Services span homeless outreach, substance abuse treatment, mental illness counseling, domestic violence counseling, and housing case management for individuals navigating reentry.
Vermont
2 programs listed. Burlington and Barre have the most accessible reentry housing options. Vermont DOC funds approximately 243 transitional beds statewide through 12 community partners — placement is coordinated through corrections caseworkers. Contact your caseworker at your facility to begin the housing process before release.
Pathways Vermont
Transitional Housing (Scattered-Site) · Statewide, VT
Vermont’s largest DOC-funded transitional housing provider, operating approximately 98 scattered-site apartments across Barre, Brattleboro, Burlington, Middlebury, Morrisville, Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, and Bennington. Housing First model — recognized as the first rural Housing First program in the US. DOC-contracted statewide partner since 2011. Also provides Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) in partnership with VT DOC and the Department of Mental Health for individuals with serious mental illness. Referral through corrections caseworker required.
Dismas of Vermont
Transitional Housing (Men) · Multiple Locations, VT
Operates multiple community-based transitional homes for recently incarcerated men across Vermont. The Burlington house is one of Vermont’s longest-running reentry residences, providing a family-style community where formerly incarcerated men live alongside staff and community volunteers. Volunteers bring weeknight dinners to share with residents — community integration is central to the model. Minimum three to six month stays. Reconciliation of former prisoners with society is the explicit mission.
Virginia
2 programs listed. Richmond and Northern Virginia (Alexandria/Arlington) have the most developed reentry housing networks. Virginia’s PAPIS Coalition of nine statewide nonprofits coordinates pre- and post-release services — contact your facility caseworker to connect with the reentry provider in your home region before release.
Friends of Guest House
Transitional Housing (Women) · Alexandria, VA
Six-month residential reentry program for women releasing from jail or prison in Northern Virginia. Each resident undergoes a mental health intake evaluation at the Alexandria Community Services Board on arrival and works with a dedicated case manager on an individualized transition plan. Services include physical health referrals, workforce and life development programming, and employment placement support. The Second Chance Community offers transitional single-room housing for eligible program graduates as a bridge to permanent housing.
CARITAS — The Healing Place
Transitional Housing & Recovery · Richmond, VA
Richmond-based nonprofit with over 30 years providing transitional housing, emergency shelter, and recovery programming for men and women including returning citizens. Programs include The Healing Place long-term recovery program, emergency shelter, VARR-accredited recovery residences, and the CARITAS Works employment program. Widely referenced as the primary Richmond-area reentry housing resource for individuals at the intersection of incarceration, homelessness, and substance use.
Washington
3 programs listed. Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area have the strongest reentry housing network in the state. Washington DOC’s Reentry Housing Assistance Program coordinates placements through Regional Housing Specialists — contact your community corrections officer before release to begin the housing plan process.
Weld
Transitional Housing · Seattle, WA
Provides transitional housing for individuals reintegrating post-prison and post-jail who are actively engaged in recovery. Operates within a clean and sober environment with employment pathways and reintegration support. Listed in King County’s official human services directory. Self-referral and community partner referrals accepted.
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Transitional Housing · Statewide Western WA
Operates multiple transitional housing programs across Western Washington including a 66-unit resident-managed program in Seattle for homeless adults, Native American-specific sober transitional housing, women’s recovery housing in Auburn, and veterans transitional housing. One of the largest nonprofit housing operators in the state with programs serving returning citizens across multiple counties. Confirm program eligibility and current availability before applying.
The Foundation — Reentry Housing
Transitional Housing · Vancouver, WA
Opened a new Transitional Housing Complex in 2025 in partnership with the Vancouver Housing Authority and the Washington DOC Reentry Housing Assistance Program. Provides structured housing for returning citizens alongside access to job training, counseling, and case management. Built on an established partnership with WA DOC to bridge the gap between incarceration and community reintegration through stable, supportive housing.
West Virginia
2 programs listed. Charleston and Huntington have the most accessible reentry housing options. Dedicated transitional housing is limited statewide — the REACH Initiative (wvreentry.org) coordinates West Virginia’s Reentry Councils across 12 regions and is the best first contact for connecting with local housing resources before release.
Union Mission — Charleston
Emergency Shelter & Transitional Services · Charleston, WV
Primary emergency shelter and transitional support provider in Charleston serving the Kanawha Valley. The most consistently referenced housing entry point for returning citizens in the Charleston metro area and a key partner in the REACH Initiative’s Charleston-Kanawha Reentry Council network. Services include emergency shelter, meals, and wraparound support for individuals including those returning from incarceration. Confirm bed availability and intake requirements before arriving.
Harmony House
Transitional Housing · Huntington, WV
Housing-focused nonprofit in Huntington operating transitional housing, rapid rehousing, and Vanity Fair — 53 permanent efficiency apartments for individuals transitioning from homelessness and incarceration. Also operates Project Hope, a transitional living program for individuals in recovery. The primary housing resource for returning citizens in the Cabell County and Huntington area. Confirm current bed availability and eligibility before applying.
Wisconsin
2 programs listed. Milwaukee and Madison have the strongest reentry housing networks. Approximately 41% of Wisconsin prisoners are reincarcerated within three years — transitional housing demand consistently exceeds available capacity statewide. Milwaukee County’s Home to Stay fairs (milwaukee.gov) connect returning citizens to housing and services in a one-stop format.
Project RETURN
Transitional Housing · Milwaukee, WI
Opened a 12-unit Bridge Housing facility at St. Anthony Apartments in downtown Milwaukee in March 2025 in partnership with Milwaukee County. Residents transition from the Community Reintegration Center into supported housing for up to six months while rebuilding stability. Program walks with clients on employment, housing navigation, and community reintegration. One of Milwaukee’s most active dedicated reentry housing providers with active county partnership as of 2025.
EXPO Wisconsin — Safe House
Transitional Housing · Madison, WI
Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing operates the Safe House transitional home in Madison — a peer-led program founded and staffed by people with lived incarceration experience. Provides a supportive soft landing for individuals returning from prison, with peer support specialists guiding residents through the reentry process. Expanded in late 2024 with a four-unit permanent housing building offering low-rent apartments for formerly incarcerated individuals and families. Statewide advocacy organization with housing operations grounded in a Housing First philosophy.
Wyoming
1 program listed. Wyoming has very limited dedicated transitional housing for returning citizens. The Wyoming Department of Corrections operates community corrections facilities in Casper, Cheyenne, and Gillette for DOC-referred placements — contact your supervising officer or WDOC community corrections officer to access these programs. For broader housing resources search Wyoming 211 (wyoming211.org) by zip code.
Wyoming Rescue Mission
Emergency Shelter & Transitional Services · Casper, WY
Provides emergency shelter, meals, and reentry-friendly support services for individuals in Casper including returning citizens from Wyoming penal institutions. The most consistently referenced transitional housing and stabilization option for returning citizens in the Casper area. Confirm current bed availability, intake requirements, and supervision officer approval before arriving.
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