Houston Area Re-Entry Services
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Project ReIntegration of Offenders (RIO) |
Provides intensive employment services including training and referrals to people who have been incarcerated through WorkSource centers across Texas. To find the centers (full service) nearest you, click here. Also see the re-entry Tools for Practitioners employment page for more information on employment guidance for formerly incarcerated people.
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Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778 800.453.8140
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| Provides academic college education in select units with relationships with colleges in their area. Academic, security, and classification criteria must be met to participate. State pays for one academic course per semester. Students are responsible for other tuition, fees, and tests. Youthful Offender Grant provides full.time academic courseload funding to offenders younger than 25. Classes may lead to an Associates or Bachelor’s degree. Four units offered the Bachelor’s level courses in 2005. |
936.291.5331
Available in these Units:
Central, Clemens,
Gist, Hightower,
Jesster III, LeBlanc,
Luther, Pack, Ramsey I,
Stiles, Stringfellow, and
Vance Unit.
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Provides vocational college education in select units with relationships with colleges in their area. Vocational, security, and classification criteria must be met to participate. Students are responsible for all tuition, fees, and tests. Youthful Offender Grant provides no cost vocational courses to qualifying offenders younger than 25. Provides shop training and classroom instruction. Junior college vocational programs were available on 30 units in fiscal year 2005. A Certificate of Completion and semester hours of college credit are earned upon satisfactory completion of a vocational course.
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936.291.5331
Available in these Units:
Central, Clemens,
Gist, Hightower,
Jesster III, LeBlanc,
Luther, Pack, Ramsey I,
Stiles, Stringfellow, and
Vance Unit.
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Christ-centered services provide housing, job training, life skills training, a place for worship and a supportive Christian community.
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Cypress, TX 77429
281.813.0093
281.807.4951 fax |
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Brazoria County Alcoholic Recovery Center
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Residential alcoholic rehabilitation center.
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Freeport, TX 77541
979.233.3826
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| Provides transitional housing, financial assistance, food, transportation assistance. |
Houston, TX 77027
713.623.6976
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Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup |
12-step meetings. Substance abuse recovery for people during probation and aftercare. | 713.686.6300 |
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All About Recovery
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Provides substance abuse treatment services; outpatient care. Spanish language services available.
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Substance Abuse Services
4141 N. Freeway
Suite 310
Houston, TX 77022
713.697.6820
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Bay Area Council
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Outreach, Screening, and Referral (OSR) substance abuse program.
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Daniel Garza
1300 A Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
281.212.2900
daniel.garza@bacoda.com
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Ben Taub Hospital |
Provides medical assistance through emergency room. |
1504 Ben Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
713.793.2000
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Blues Management
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DAPA Psychiatric and CD Program, family recovery programs, drug treatment, drug and alcohol intervention, dual diagnosis. Call for more details.
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10301 Northwest Fwy.
#101
Houston, TX 77092
713.686.8195
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| Faith-based program that brings together victims and inmates - face to face - to help the inmates understand how crime affects others and to empower crime victims by telling their “stories” of victimization. By participating in face-to-face sessions inside the prison, both victims and offenders participate in a restorative justice process. | John Sage
PO Box 19039
Houston, TX 77224
713.463.7200
713.465.5658 (Fax)
jsage1@aol.com
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Provides services for people to overcome barriers to employment, including older age, illiteracy, disabilities, homelessness, lack of skills, and substance abuse. Also offers outpatient substance abuse treatment to adults.
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2525 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77002
713.754.7000 x. 7048 |
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The Cenikor program is an 18 month therapeutic community, with an additional 3-6 months of re-entry. Substance abuse recovery services are offered at a one time $175 admissions fee with no additional cost.
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7676 Hillmont St. #190
Houston, TX 77040
713.266.9944
713.780.3191 (fax)
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| Provides a Christian based 90-day out-patient substance abuse recovery program. Also provides Christ-centered 12-step substance abuse recovery support to people in 56 units throughout Texas. |
Boyd Harrell
5005 West 34th Street
Suite 130C
Houston, TX 77092
713.592.0134
1.866.992.COOL
we.cool@cfaith.com |
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Council on Alcohol and Drugs
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Outreach, Screening, and Referral (OSR) substance abuse program.
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Carol Garza
303 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
713.942.4100
Ikincaid@council.houston.org
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Crossover USA |
Provides christian ministry support to people inside select units. |
Gary R. Nichols
911 Westmont
Houston, TX 77015
713.545.7991
713.455.7060 (Fax)
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District Reentry Center (Parole) |
Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officer. |
Joyce Phillips-Williams
4949 West 34th
Suite 115
Houston, TX 77092
713.957.5713
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District Reentry Center (Parole) |
Cognitive intervention, anger management, substance abuse education, employment - readiness training, victim impact panel classes, and case management through parole officer. |
Lisa Clay
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
713.50.429
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| Provides Christian-based residential aftercare and ministry support to people inside select units. |
Chuck Talbot
PO Box 590578
Houston, TX 77259
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Outpatient – substance abuse education and prevention, family counseling, and HIV services.
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4625 Lillian St.
Houston, TX 77007
713.861.4849
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Outpatient – substance abuse education and prevention, family counseling, and HIV services.
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4625 Lillian St.
Houston, TX 77007
713.861.4849
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| Provides Christian-based support and guidance for formerly incarerated people. | Joey Gentempo
His Father's Heart Ministries
5715 Northwest Central Drive
Ste. F-109
Houston, TX 77092
713.996.0980
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Houston Compass, Inc. |
Provides supportive information for men and women re-entering from incarceration through "The Way Home Project". Holds support meetings for and provides helpful booklet for releasees. M-Thurs 9-2, Fri 9-12pm. |
1225 Texas Ave
Houston, TX
713.229-8319
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Jail Chaplaincy Ministry |
Provides Christian ministry support to people inside jails. |
Freddie Wier
PO Box 30262
Houston, TX 77249
713.569.2929
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Provides food (lunch served 12 Tues-Sun) and a women’s housing shelter. Bus #4 Jensen/Denver, north on San Jacinto, exit Franklin ant Hamilton, walk south one block to Congress, walk east on Congress.
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2009 Congress
Houston, TX 77002
713.529.4231
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Lord of the Streets |
Provides medical care to people without insurance.
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3401 Fannin
Houston, TX 77004 713.526.0311 x. 23
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Martha's Pantry |
Basic needs - food (lunch served 11:30 M-F) |
322 S. Jenson
Houston, TX 77003
713.224.2522
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The Mayor's Office Reentry Program |
Conducts outreach, education and crime prevention, employment development, retention and services, support and referrals, advocacy, and assistance to family members of offenders through advocacy, education, information and referrals. Also promotes partnerships with criminal justice and social service agencies as well as community and faith-based organizations. |
Rosanna Ruiz
4605 Wilmington
Houston, TX 77051
713.732.5058
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Men's Center AA Club |
Provides 12 step meetings for men and women, including people on probation and during aftercare. |
3809 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
713.524.3682
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Provides chemical dependency treatment program, HIV/AIDS program, anti-violence program and more.
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401 Branard St
2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77006
713.529.0037
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Narcotics Anonymous |
Provides 12 step meetings for men and women, including people on probation and during aftercare. | 713.729.3415 |
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Neuropsychiatric Center |
Provides mental health counseling services. |
1502 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
713.970.4600
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Newgate UMC/ Onesimus Journey |
Provides Christian-based non-residential and residential aftercare to people coming out of jail and prison. Also provides ministry support to people in select units. |
Rev. Marvin Hood
3827 Broadway @I.45S
Houston, TX 77017
832.567.0758
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The Next Step
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Residential & outpatient - halfway house and substance abuse treatment services. ASL and Spanish services available.
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TRS Behavioral Care, Inc.
3401 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77004
713.526.0311 x. 18
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Oil of Joy for Mourning |
Provides Christian ministry support for people in select units. |
Oil of Joy for Mourning
Rev Rhonda Arias
PO Box 720768
Houston, TX 77272
713.419.1214
281.879.8433
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Provides a men’s housing shelter. Any bus north on San Jacinto to Dallas Rd. Then take #50 Harrisburg.
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5803 Harrisburg Blvd.
Houston, TX 77011
713.921.7520
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Provides pre-release and then post-release training in entrpreneurial business. The enrollment and interview process only takes place inside of the prison; all prisoners at the Hamilton Unit will be notified of upcoming classes and provided with applications. Please see web for more details.
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P.O. Box 926274
Houston, TX 77292
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Restored to Christ |
Provides some aftercare support to people coming out of jail and prison. Also provides Christian ministry support to people in select units. |
Harold Travis
14147 Ivy Bluff Ct
Houston, TX 77062
281.488.5110
281.488.8218 (Fax)
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Harbor Light (Salvation Army) |
Provides a men’s housing shelter and food/clothing for formerly incarcerated who are housed there. Buses #8 or #25 north on San Jacinto. |
2407 North Main
Houston, TX 77009
713.224.2875
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Sally's House (Salvation Army) |
Provides a women's housing shelter and food for those who are housed there. |
1717 Congress
Houston, TX 77002
713.223.8889
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Outpatient & inpatient - chemical dependency treatment programs for women and women with children.
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2005 Jacquelyn Dr.
Houston, TX 77055
713.228.0125
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Servants of Christ Prison Ministry |
Provides Christian ministry support to people inside of jails. |
Sibble Knight
PO Box 111275
Houston, TX 77293
281.449.2703
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St. Paul's Pantry |
Provides food (lunch 11-1 M-F). |
5501 S. Main St.
Houston, TX 77004
713.528.0527
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| Provides a housing shelter and food for men, women and children. Check website for a full list of programs and services. |
1811 Ruiz St.
Houston, TX 77002
713.227.8900
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Outpatient methadone treatment center.
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Texas Treatment Center
4800 W 34th St.
Suite B.3
Houston, TX 77092
713.956.7712
713.956.7959 (fax)
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TRS Behavioral Care Inc.
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Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment services.
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18333 Egret Bay Blvd.
Suite 305
Houston, TX 77058
281.333.5751
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Offers food, shelter, and rehabilitative services to persons aged 50+ who are unable to provide adequate living conditions for themselves. Also provides transportation, job training, clothing, case management, substance abuse education, chemical dependency counseling, anger/stress management, personal/society skills, and group counseling. Provides assistance for residents in obtaining SSI/SSDI, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid, and in retirement.
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1701 Jacquelyn Dr.
Houston, TX 77055
713.957.0099
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Substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.
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5527 Lawndale St.
Houston, TX 77023
713.921.2276
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center |
Provides medical care to veterans only. |
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
713.791.1414
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Volunteers of America
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Residential and outpatient – Substance abuse treatment services. Allows pregnant/postpartum women, and residential beds for clients’ children are available.
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312 E. Rogers St.
Houston, TX 77022
713.692.8190
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Winner’s Circle
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Provides peer support for addicts and ex-offenders. Includes AA and CA meetings, and discussions among peers to assist with: housing referrals, employment placement and issues related to everyday living.
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5427 B North Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77091
713.695.7716
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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew |
Provides Christian ministry support to people inside select units. |
PO Box 537
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
979.297.6217
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| Christ-centered program that promotes and assists people to become mentors to those incarcerated in Texas jails and prisons by sharing valuable information. |
PO Box 131412
Spring, TX 77393
281.292.0442
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| The United Methodist Church restorative justice ministries initiative through the Texas Annual Conference. Assists churches in beginning restorative justice ministries. |
Jack Walker
Spring, TX 77393
713.569.1076
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Alcohol & drug abuse treatment program includes assessment, referral, outpatient treatment and drug screening. Intensive Intervention program for adolescents also available. Check out website for further details.
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Suite 250
Stafford, TX 77477
281.207.2400
281.207.2404 (fax)
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Houston Trinity Prison Ministry |
Provides Christian-based ministry support to people at Central, Jester I, Jester II, Jester III, and Jester IV units. |
PO Box 1411
Sugar Land, TX 77487
713.906.3407
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