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Community Resources

Tools for your
journey

A curated directory of free resources for justice-involved adults transitioning back into the community — covering mental health, housing, employment, legal aid, education, and more.

Mental Health & Substance Use

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime for mental health crisis support.

Colorado Crisis Services

24/7 mental health crisis support across Colorado.

SMART Recovery

Free support groups for addiction recovery using science-based tools.

Housing & Shelter

Denver Rescue Mission

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and reentry support in Denver.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Housing, healthcare, and support services for those experiencing homelessness.

HUD Public Housing

Find subsidized housing and rental assistance programs in your area.

Volunteers of America Colorado

Transitional housing and supportive services for people returning from incarceration.

Employment & Job Training

Honest Jobs

Job board specifically for people with criminal records.

Colorado Workforce Centers

Free job training, resume help, and employment services statewide.

Defy Ventures

Entrepreneurship and employment training for people with criminal histories.

Reentry Employment Navigator

Federal resources for finding work with a record.

Legal Aid & Record Expungement

Colorado Legal Services

Free legal assistance for low-income Coloradans, including reentry issues.

Colorado Expungement Help

Learn if your record qualifies for sealing or expungement in Colorado.

Re:Store Justice

Restorative justice programs and legal support for system-impacted individuals.

Education & Life Skills

GED Testing Service

Earn your high school equivalency diploma at approved test centers.

Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students

Federal financial aid now available to currently and formerly incarcerated students.

Khan Academy

Free world-class education in math, science, and more — available online.

CDOC & Parole Support

CDOC Offender Search

Access CDOC supervision information and reentry resources.

Colorado Parole Board

Information about parole hearings and conditions in Colorado.

Office of Community Corrections

Community corrections program information and locations statewide.

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