Alcohol / Drug
12Step.org Website that provides information, tools and resources that make working a 12 Step Program as simple and straightforward as possible.
Al-Anon Mutual support group for family members of those abusing alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mutual support group; international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
Celebrate Recovery A Christ-centered recovery program.
Co-Anon Mutual support group for family members of those abusing cocaine and other mind-altering substances
Cocaine Anonymous A Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery.
Codependents Anonymous Online support group; fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.
Crystal Meth Anonymous Fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem.
DRUG-REHABS.org Find a local rehab center and access other addiction resources.
Marijuana Anonymous Fellowship of people who share with each other to solve a common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Nar-Anon Family Groups Mutual support group for family members of those with an addiction problem
Narcotics Anonymous Mutual support group
National Institute of Drug Abuse Drug information & facts; education materials
Overcomers Outreach International network of Christ-centered 12 Step support groups for those who suffer from the consequences of any addictive behavior.
Rehabs.com Provides information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions and connects people with treatment programs.
Rethinking Drinking- Alcohol and Your Health For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you get started.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Education
Financial Aid / Scholarship
Free Online Courses
General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
FAFSA Free application for federal student aid
Fastweb Your connection for scholarships, colleges, financial aid, and more.
SuperCollege Free database to search for scholarships, grants, and contests to help pay for college.
Alison.com
Excel Easy We offer a tutorial on how to use Excel. If you're an Excel beginner, this is the perfect place to start.
Free-ed.net Coursera offers different learning programs from courses to specializations and degrees. Click the "Explore" link to see the list of free courses.
GCF Learnfree.org
KhanAcademy
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy
DCS GED Prep Online GED test preparation services
GED Testing Service Tutorials for the GED Test
I-Pathways Online Curriculum to prepare for high school equivalency exam
Employment
Career Exploration, Training & Jobs
Interviews & Job Skills
Resume Assistance
Set up an Email Address
CareerBuilder
Careeronestop
Careerwise 1- Minnesota State Website for Careers in State; 2- Information Regarding Jobs in Minnesota
HelpWanted.com
Honest Jobs We help people impacted by the criminal justice system find employment fast at no cost.
Indeed
Job Corps Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, and career technical training in high-growth industry sectors and trains them for meaningful careers. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.
Jobs for Felons
Jobs.com
Monster
ZipRecruiter
Dress for Success
Interview Tips
Workplace Tips
Careerwise
Cover-letters.com
Damn Good Resume
My Perfect Resume
Google (gmail)
Yahoo
Identification
Birth Certificates
Driver License / ID
Passport
Social Security Card
Vital Chek
Vital Records
Department of Motor Vehicle
Passport USA
Social Security Administration
Life Essentials
Government Assistance Programs & Agencies
Health Insurance
Affordable Connectivity Program
Affordable Housing Online Nationwide search engine that allows people to search for affordable housing, the housing authority and voucher program wait list information for their local area.
Annual Credit Report Free copy of your credit report
Benefits.gov Access to government assistance programs
Connect All Low-Cost Technology for Low-Income
Consumerfinance.gov U.S. government agency that provides tools and guidance to managing your money
EveryoneOn Free to low cost internet connection services
FoodBanks.net Nationwide search engine to locate local food banks
FreeClinics.com Nationwide search engine to assist in finding clinics that offer services to economically disadvantaged individuals for free or on a sliding scale based on income
Healthcare.gov Apply for health insurance through the Marketplace
HHS.gov Homelessness assistance
Homeless Shelter Directory Nationwide directory to locate local homeless shelters and homeless service organizations.
IProperty Management
Legal Aid Nationwide search engine to find free legal aid programs, information and forms for your state or territory
Lifeline Assistance Program Free cell phone service
LIHEAP Home energy assistance
Lions Vision Services
PublicHousing.com Nationwide list of low income apartments and housing assistance organizations and programs.
Seniorhousingnet
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Social Security Administration
TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
WhyHunger Refers people in need across the U.S. to food pantries, soup kitchens, and more.
WIC Program WIC stands for 'Women, Infants and Children'. It is the special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, commonly referred to as the WIC Program.
HealthCare.gov
Medicaid
Medicare
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Mental Health
Mental Health America Our programs and initiatives fulfill our mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. Learn more about our team and organization.
MentalHealth.gov Provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health information.
MentalHealth.org Provides one-stop access to comprehensive mental health information.
MentalHelp.net Comprehensive mental health and mental illness information.
NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness
NIMH: National Institute on Mental Health
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Campaign to Change Direction
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National Helplines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Call or text 988.
Domestic Violence 1-800-799-7233
HIV info 1-800-HIV-0440 or 1-800-448-0440
National Alliance on Mental Illness 1-800-950-6264
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453, Call or Text
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Helpline 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
National STD Hotline 1-800-232-4636
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860
United Way 211 Hotline to find local resources. Call 2-1-1 for support.
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
WhyHunger Hotline Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY, or text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479
Reentry Websites
Alabama Department of Corrections
Alaska Department of Corrections
Arizona Beyond the Gates
Arkansas Community Correction
California Insight Prison Project
Colorado Reentry Essentials
Connecticut Network of Care Ex-offender Reentry Programs
Delaware Department of Labor
Exoffenders State by State Reentry Programs and Assistance
FairShake Reentry Resource Center
Felony Record Hub Felony Record Hub is a FREE resource on the internet focused on helping felons get back on their feet.
Florida Former Offender Re-Entry Programs and Resources
Georgia Department of Corrections
Hawaii Hope Services Hawaii
Idaho Corizon Health Reentry
Illinois Department of Employment Security Reentry Employment Service Program
Indiana Department of Corrections
Iowa InsideOut Reentry
Kansas Department of Corrections
Kentucky Department of Corrections
Louisiana Louisiana Reentry Guide
Maine USPPS District of Maine
Maryland Maryland C.U.R.E.
Massachusetts Coming Home Directory
Michigan Reentry Services
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Mississippi Reentry Guide
Missouri Corizon Health Reentry
Montana Department of Corrections
National Reentry Resource Center Reentry Services Directory
New Hampshire Reentry Essentials
New Jersey Reentry Coalition
New Mexico Share New Mexico
New York The Fortune Society
North Carolina North Carolina Department of Public Safety
North Dakota Reentry Essentials
Ohio Reentry Resources
Oklahoma Transitional Services and Resources
Oregon Safety and Justice
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
Rhode Island OpenDoors
South Carolina Reentry Resources
South Dakota Reentry Essentials
Tennessee Corizon Health Reentry
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The Lionheart Foundation State by State Reentry Programs
Vermont USPO District of Vermont
Virginia Virginia Cares
Washington Department of Corrections
Wyoming Department of Corrections
Wyoming Reentry Essentials
Yes Care Missouri – Reentry Website A listing of reentry resources available in the state of Missouri
Transportation
Disabled Veterans
Veteran Services
Affordable Care Act & Health Care Benefits
Benefits for Incarcerated Veterans
Disabled Veterans
Feds Hire Vets
Justice for Vets Veterans treatment courts connect veterans to the benefits and treatment they have earned.
Make the Connection
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Veterans and Substance Abuse Resources for Veterans at DrugRehab.org
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
4 and About Kids
Child Care
Child Support Matters
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Nutrition
Kids with Incarcerated Parents