Reentry Resources in Indiana (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Indiana’s reentry system combines state-run services with strong nonprofit networks to support stable reintegration. The Indiana Department of Correction Re-Entry Division focuses on housing coordination, job readiness, and behavioral health support prior to release. Community partners like Dismas House, PACE Indy, and Volunteers of America Indiana offer transitional housing, employment placement, and peer support. Workforce assistance flows through WorkOne Centers and local employer pipelines, including second-chance hiring programs in logistics, manufacturing, and skilled trades.
Indiana’s Clean Slate/expungement process gives many returning citizens a legal pathway to seal records, often supported through legal clinics and nonprofit advocacy groups. Housing availability and program acceptance vary by county, so early referral and documentation are recommended.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Community Action Agency – Reentry Housing | Transitional support and placement. | Visit |
| Indy Grace Place (Indianapolis) | Faith-based residential reentry home for men released from prison — “We consider any ex-offender regardless of conviction type.” | Visit |
| Elkhart County Jail Ministry – Reentry Housing (Elkhart Co.) | Operates eight subsidised homes for men and women recently released from incarceration, via referrals from parole/probation/corrections. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry (HIRE) | State-run program helping justice-involved individuals find employment and training through Indiana WorkOne centers. | Visit |
| Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana | Provides jobs and training for individuals facing employment barriers, including those with criminal backgrounds (case-by-case). | Visit |
| RecycleForce | Social enterprise employing and training returning citizens in recycling, logistics, and manufacturing. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS | Free civil legal aid statewide; includes criminal record expungement, license reinstatement & consumer/housing issues. | Visit |
| Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (NCLC) | Indianapolis-based legal clinic offering a “Re-entry Justice Program” with expungement and driver’s license help for justice-involved individuals. | Visit |
| Marion County Reentry Coalition (MCRC) | Collaborative resource network for formerly incarcerated in Marion County; includes a detailed expungement guide and legal/barrier-removal links. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Brightpoint (Northeast Indiana) | Offers financial education, credit repair, savings, and community loan programs; also provides housing and utility assistance. | Visit |
| PathStone Indiana | Provides fair-housing advocacy and rental assistance; supports clients with background checks, felonies, or housing barriers. | Visit |
| Apprisen (National Nonprofit) | Licensed credit-counseling service offering debt management and budgeting support to Indiana residents. | Visit |