Assisting Men and Women to
Successfully Transition into Communities

MTC’s mission is to assist people returning to their communities lead successful lives by providing easy access to resources that will support re-entry needs. From providing a re-entry checklist, and information about how to access housing, transportation, education, job search, and a host of other services, it’s all here in our re-entry resource hub.  There is even information about how to stay focused on personal strengths, the importance of supportive people during this time, and the need to set and achieve goals.

The first weeks and months following release may present challenges to the individual, their families, and their friends. Our hope is to alleviate some of the stress by providing critical supports and resources in this re-entry hub to promote success for life.

Getting Started

 

Finding Help

Identification offices, food & housing assistance, help paying bills, and no/low cost support including new CARES Act programs.

Find Help

 

Finding Work

Resources for career exploration, resume writing, and job training and openings including tools designed for returning citizens.

Find Work

 

Finding Support

Self-improvement and treatment support that can help increase your ability to cope with the many changes related to a successful re-entry.

Find Support

Re-entry Resources by Category

Keys to Success for Life

Know Your Strengths

• Consider times in the past when you felt successful in a big or small way
• Think about what you did that impacted your success
• Imagine applying your past successes to the future
• Keep an ongoing list of things you’re thankful for and your personal strengths

Surround Yourself with Supportive People

• Think about the most important people in your life
• Decide if you want to be more or less like them
• Consider whether each individual is a positive or negative influence
• Keep an ongoing list of positive characteristics and people who support your growth

Prioritize Needs and Set Goals

• Think about the three most important needs you have
• Prioritize them from most to least important
• Begin working on one at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed
• Remember your goal and stay patient, yet determined