Reentry Resources in Michigan (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Michigan’s reentry system is anchored by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Offender Success Model, which coordinates housing, employment, transportation, and case-management support across regional provider networks. Residents can access job training and industry credentials through programs like Vocational Village, plus community-based employment pipelines in metro areas (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing).
Legal relief expanded significantly under Michigan’s Clean Slate law (2023), with expungement and automatic record-sealing options; support is available through Michigan Legal Help and Safe & Just Michigan. Many individuals also rely on financial-stability partners such as Bank On Michigan, GreenPath Financial Wellness, and Southwest Solutions. Documentation, ID restoration, and verification are common early steps, and local reentry coalitions play a key navigation role.
Housing Assistance
Regional housing note: Michigan blends public/state-supported reentry housing (via MDOC partners) with nonprofit options. Expect eligibility checks, sobriety requirements, and program rules; some placements require resident cost-share.
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Coast Alliance | Peer-led reentry community offering transitional housing, recovery support, and job connections for returning citizens. | Visit |
| A Brighter Way (Ypsilanti) | Provides long-term transitional housing and mentoring for formerly incarcerated individuals in Washtenaw County. | Visit |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) | Operates Michigan Prisoner Reentry Services with housing, case management, and community re-integration for men and women leaving prison. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Works! – Returning Citizens | Employer connections and training statewide. | Visit |
| MDOC – Vocational Village | Industry certs (welding, carpentry, IT, auto). | Visit |
| Nation Outside | Leadership training, job support, entrepreneurship. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid and Defender Association (Detroit area) | Provides free legal representation for low-income residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Offers assistance with criminal record expungement, driver’s license restoration, and civil rights barriers to reentry. | Visit |
| Legal Services of South Central Michigan | Offers free legal advice and representation for eligible clients in 13 counties. Supports record-clearing petitions, housing issues, and civil matters related to reentry. | Visit |
| Project Clean Slate (Detroit) | City of Detroit initiative providing free expungement services for eligible residents. Helps remove old convictions, prepare filings, and connect participants to employment and education resources. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) | National nonprofit offering free credit counseling, budgeting help, and debt management programs for Michigan residents. | Visit |
| GreenPath Financial Wellness | Michigan-based nonprofit providing one-on-one credit counseling, debt management, and financial education services across the state. | Visit |
| Southwest Solutions – Financial Capability | Detroit nonprofit offering personalized financial coaching, budgeting, and credit-building support for individuals rebuilding stability after incarceration or hardship. | Visit |
Note: A dedicated statewide credit-repair program exclusively for individuals with criminal records was not located. The organizations listed above provide the best available substitute options for financial education and rebuilding credit after incarceration.