Housing
Having a stable place to live provides a strong foundation for everything you need to do for successful reentry such as – finding a job, furthering your education or training, and getting your finances in order. Finding housing is tough…
Listing Category Services & Resources
Amos House
Address: 460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 401-272-0220 Website: Email: info@amoshouse.com Amos House is a multi-service agency that provides job training programs in customer service, building trades and culinary as well as housing, meals and other…
Staying with Family and Friends
If you have friends or family in the area, staying with them may be a convenient temporary option for housing immediately upon release. But there are pros and cons to this arrangement. It is important to have the social support…
Nonviolence Institute
Address: 265 Oxford Street, Providence, RI 02905 Phone: 401-785-2320 Website: Email: info@nonviolenceinstitute.org The Nonviolence Institute offers direct support and resources for community members that are directly impacted by violence, as well as nonviolence training, and employment programs for…
Health Insurance
Rhode Island now requires all state residents to have healthcare insurance for themselves, their spouses and dependent children, effective January 1, 2020. If you do not have coverage, you may have to pay a penalty when you file income taxes.…
Homeless Shelters
Shelters are not a stable option but if you find yourself homeless, most shelters offer a free bed and shower for one night, sometimes multiple nights, but space is limited. If you are homeless and in need of temporary shelter…
Reentry Campus Program
Address: 1 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-442-9795 Website: Email: reentrycampusprogram@gmail.com The mission of the Reentry Campus Program is to provide currently and formerly incarcerated individuals with an affordable pathway to accredited post-secondary education and certification programs…
Mental Health Resources
Moving back into the community, finding housing and a job, and reestablishing connections to friends, family and perhaps your children, can be a hard adjustment. If you are feeling overwhelmed with personal crises, substance abuse or mental health issues, please…
Transitional Housing
Transitional housing programs are temporary programs that offer housing and services for otherwise homeless people. Keep in mind they usually have requirements you have to meet before you can move in, and there are usually waitlists. Some of transitional housing…
Veteran’s Support
Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential hotline that connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with Department of Veterans’ Affairs responders. Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (then press 1) or text 838255 or start an online chat at their website: …