A Free Website for Returning Citizens
GEO Reentry Connect.com is a website that offers access to a wide range of reentry resources and tools designed to help individuals succeed in their return to the community. The valuable information is for reentrants of all ages, as well as families and friends who may need help to better understand the reentry process.
Topics and tools include:
- Community Connections & Resources. An easy-to-use map to find nearby essential resources including food and shelter, medical services, substance use treatment, education, transportation, legal assistance, job assistance, and more.
- Free Reentry Materials. A range of free reentry resources for individuals formerly incarcerated and their families, including guides, worksheets, templates, workbooks, articles, videos, and more.
- Mentor Programs. Peer mentors, having firsthand experience with incarceration and reentry, are uniquely positioned to offer continuous guidance and support. They can play a crucial role in connecting mentees to vital community resources. Plus, we offer the opportunity for individuals to become mentors and make a lasting impact on someone else's life through personal growth and leadership development.
- Jobs & Employment. Individuals can gain insight through career assessments, learn job search strategies for individuals with criminal records, read tips for interviews, find resume assistance and information on second chance companies and how to start a business.
- Education & Vocational. Support for individuals in pursuing education and vocational training post-incarceration. This includes information on adult education centers, financial aid options, trade schools, high school equivalency exams, and post-secondary education opportunities.
- Health Insurance. Information on how to access free health insurance post-incarceration, thereby addressing the challenges related to medical issues and high costs.
- Digital Literacy. A free guide, examples of digital skills in daily life, information on online training courses, and best practices for online safety to help individuals enhance their computer and internet skills.
- Veterans Resources. Veterans-specific resources for mental health, healthcare, disability benefits, housing assistance, employment support, and access to free resources to aid in the reentry process.
- Women's Reentry Resources. Resources and support for women who have been incarcerated, focusing on healthcare, childcare, mental health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and additional resources like podcasts.
- Youth & Family Resources. Support in areas such as emotional well-being, education, employment, basic needs, breaking free from old ties like addictions or gang involvement, and the importance of family reintegration post-incarceration.
- Articles for Returning Citizens. The blog offers insightful information on overcoming adversity, vocational training, tattoo removal, second chance employment opportunities, support networks, inspiring reentry stories, ID renewal, expungement, and a wide variety of topics to support and motivate successful reintegration.