Types of Housing Assistance for Ex-Offenders Nationwide and State specific
Transitional Housing
Transitional housing provides short-term accommodations while individuals stabilize their lives. These programs often include case management, counseling, and job training.
Halfway Houses: Structured environments operated by government agencies or private organizations.
Faith-Based Programs: Many religious and nonprofit organizations offer tailored transitional housing programs.
Reentry Housing Programs
Specialized programs help ex-offenders find housing and avoid homelessness.
Oxford House: A nationwide network offering recovery housing for individuals overcoming substance abuse.
Volunteers of America (VOA): Provides housing and support services for reentering individuals. Visit voa.org.
Public Housing
Public housing authorities (PHAs) provide affordable housing options, with some accommodating individuals with criminal records. HUD-funded programs, such as Section 8 housing vouchers, can help.
Supportive Housing
Combines affordable housing with services like mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and employment assistance.
The Fortune Society: Offers housing and reentry services in New York. Visit fortunesociety.org.
The Doe Fund: Provides transitional and permanent housing for ex-offenders. Visit doe.org.
Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations
These organizations often provide holistic support.
Salvation Army: Runs reentry programs across the U.S. Visit salvationarmyusa.org.
Delancey Street Foundation: Based in San Francisco, it offers housing, education, and job training. Visit delanceystreetfoundation.org.
NEVADA-Specific Programs
Nevada Reentry Program (NRP): Assists individuals in Nevada with housing and reintegration needs.
Nevada Cares Campus: Provides shelter and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Northern Nevada. Phone: 775-322-2060.
Volunteers of America: Offers transitional housing and supportive services throughout Nevada, including Reno and surrounding areas. Phone: 775-322-7143. Visit voa.org.
Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada: Provides housing assistance, food programs, and case management for individuals and families in need. Phone: 775-322-7073. Visit ccsnn.org.
WC: Offers reentry support, including housing resources, to help individuals transition back into the community. Phone: 775-324-7776.
Life Changes: Provides transitional housing and recovery programs in Reno for individuals overcoming addiction and other challenges. Phone: 775-409-8238. Visit lifechangesinc.solutions.
Bristlecone Family Resources: Supports individuals with mental health needs and housing services in Nevada. Phone: 775-954-1400. Visit bristleconereno.com.
HOPES - Charles Tolbert: Offers supportive housing and healthcare services for individuals in need across Northern Nevada. Phone: 775-786-4673. Visit nnhopes.org.
The Salvation Army Reno Corps: offers an Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) dedicated to assisting men facing challenges such as substance abuse and homelessness. This six-month program provides participants with structured support, including counseling, work therapy, and spiritual guidance, aiming to help them achieve long-term sobriety and reintegration into the community.
Contact Information:
- Address: 1931 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512
- Phone: 775-688-4555
- Email: Tracie.Hartt@usw.salvationarmy.org
- Website:
For more details or to inquire about program admission, please reach out using the contact information provided above.
National Directories
Fair Shake: Offers a directory of reentry services. Visit fairshake.net.
Help for Felons: Provides resources for housing, employment, and legal aid. Visit helpforfelons.org.
Key Organizations
HUD Resources for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Visit HUD.gov Reentry.
National Reentry Resource Center: Visit National Reentry Resource Center.
Help for Felons Housing Directory: Visit Help for Felons.
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