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WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?
Choose a category below to find information, organizations, and resources that may help.
🏠 HOUSING
Find transitional housing, recovery housing, shelters, and other housing resources.
🚗TRANSPORTATION
Find transportation programs and options that may be available in your area.
🧠 MENTAL HEALTH
Find behavioral health, counseling, crisis, and mental-health resources.
🎓 EDUCATION & TRAINING
Explore GED, college, vocational training, certifications, and workforce education.
🪪IDENTIFICATION
& DOCUMENTS
Find information about IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and other documents.
🛒 FOOD & BASIC NEEDS
Find food assistance, clothing, hygiene, and other basic-needs resources.
🤝 RECOVERY & SUBSTANCE USE
Find treatment, recovery support, overdose-prevention, and substance-use resources.
⚖️ LEGAL RESOURCES
Find legal-aid organizations and information about common reentry-related legal needs.
💼 EMPLOYMENT
Explore job-search, workforce development, training, and employment resources.
❤️ HEALTHCARE
Explore healthcare coverage, clinics, benefits, and community health resources.
📋 BENEFITS & ASSISTANCE
Find information about SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security, and other public benefits.
👤 PAROLE & SUPERVISION
Find information and resources related to parole, probation, and community supervision.
If you're facing several barriers or need individualized help planning for reentry, submit a Service Request and let OTWH help identify appropriate next steps.
FIND RESOURCES IN YOUR COUNTY
Finding the right resource can depend on where you're returning home. A statewide Re-Entry Resource Directory provides information organized by Alabama county to help individuals and families locate services in their communities.
About this resource: The Re-Entry Resource Directory is a collaborative resource developed by multiple organizations and made available through Alabama Department of Corrections Volunteer Services. OTWH does not own or maintain the directory. Resource information and availability may change; contact providers directly to confirm current services.
OTWH does not own or maintain this directory. Program availability, eligibility requirements, contact information, and services may change. Contact individual providers directly to confirm current information.
NEED HELP NAVIGATING YOUR OPTIONS?
A resource list can tell you what's available. Figuring out what you need first—and how to put the pieces together—can be harder.
OTWH provides individualized reentry planning and case management to help eligible participants identify priorities, navigate barriers, and connect with appropriate resources.
NEED HELP RIGHT NOW?
Some situations need immediate help. These statewide resources are available without waiting for an OTWH Service Request to be reviewed.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide, substance use, or emotional crisis.
Alabama 211 can help connect you with local resources for needs such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and other community services.