Iowa
1.Iowa Department of Corrections - Offender Re-entryWhat is Offender Reentry? Ninety-six percent of Iowa inmates will leave prison. Research indicates that involving offenders in a comprehensive process that addresses substance abuse and mental health needs, education and employment training, other support services and responsive case management, could help break the cycle of criminality and provide the opportunity for offenders to lead productive lives upon their return.
(515) 725-5784
Iowa Department of Corrections, 510 East 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319
2.Reentry AfterCareReentry AfterCare is a reintegration model being used in several states for bringing those who are in correctional institutions into the community upon release.
(515) 230-8815
Reentry AfterCare, P.O. Box 562, Altoona, IA 50009
3.Reentry Reintegration Ministry of “The Inmates’ Congregation”Reentry Reintegration Ministry is a ministry of The Church of the Damascus road “The Inmates’ Congregation” at North Central Correctional Facility, Rockwell City, and Fort Dodge Correctional Facility, Fort Dodge, IA. Teams of 3-7 caring persons covenant with a released inmate for up to a year to help that persons make a smooth and sure transition back into society. Teams are trained to help them understand where the exmate is coming from and how best to help.
(515) 955-3579
The Church of the Damascus Road, 239 N. 11th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
4.Integrated Treatment Services (ITS) Substance Abuse CareIntegrated Treatment Services offers clients a one-stop delivery service system by offering a variety of outpatient evaluation and treatment programs including OWI evaluations and DUI classes, traditional and culture-specific substance abuse treatment programs African-Americans, socialization education, anger management, employment training program, co-occurring disorders when mental health problems are secondary for adults having more than one need.
(641) 792-0045
Integrated Treatment Services, LLC, 303 S 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208
5.Clare Guest HouseSUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY where motivated women can find a supportive community to assist their reentry into society after being incarcerated.
(712) 255-1916
Clare Guest House, 1918 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51104
6.Iowa Accountability Program (IAP)The Iowa Accountability Program reduces domestic violence in our community by training faith based leaders, law enforcement, and the courts on how to insure targets of DV are safe and batterers are held accountable for their actions.
(515) 725-8025
Iowa State Court Administrator's Office- Iowa Accountability, 1111 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319
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7.Jail & Prison Ministry at the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of DubuqueThrough a vast network of volunteer mentors and support groups, Catholic Charities’ Jail & Prison Ministry program strives to prepare and support ex-offenders as they work toward positive re-entry into family and community life. The program helps ex-offenders establish positive relationships, experience healthy social activities, and connect with community resources that can aid in finding work, affordable housing, and meeting basic needs.
(563) 588-0558
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1229 Mt. Loretta Ave., Dubuque, IA 52003
8.Friends of Iowa Women PrisonersFriends of Iowa Women Prisoners’ mission is to bring together and inform individuals concerned about women in the Iowa Correctional System and to act on their behalf.
(515) 225-8349
Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners, P.O. Box 71272, Clive, IA 50325
9.Beacon of LifeThe Beacon of Life is a long term transitional housing facility with a 34 woman capacity. Creating an environment to empower women in crisis to achieve positive long-term change is the mission.
(515) 244-4713
Beacon of Life, 1717 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
10.Creative VisionsEx-Offender & Family Reunification ProgramEx-Offender & Family Reunification Program is a comprehensive client-centered program designed to help reduce recidivism and expedite an offender's transition back with his or her family and community.
(515) 244-4003, Ext. 16
Creative Visions Human Development Institute, 1343 13th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
11.Urban Dreams: S.A.F.E. ProgramS.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse Free Environment): outpatient substance abuse program that offers assessment, individual and group counseling, as well as aftercare support for adults and juveniles.
(515) 288-4742
Urban Dreams, 1410 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
12.Story County Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (SCJDP)The mission of the Story County Post-Booking Jail Diversion Program (SCJDP) is to provide time-limited mental health and substance abuse treatment services for persons with SPMI with or without a substance abuse disorder.
(515) 956-2642,
Story County Community Life, 104 S. Hazel Ave., Ames, IA 50010
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13.Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders - Reentry PolicyRe-Integration of Ex-Offenders (ReXo) Adult Program is a re-entry program serving 18 years old and above returning from Iowa's correctional institutions. We utilize our Critical Path Model to provide complete services to return then to Complete Whole Citizens.
(515) 288-1023,
Spectrum Resources.,1700 Keosauqua Wy, Des Moines, IA 50314
14.Central Iowa WorksCentral Iowa Works fits into a new category of workforce development program – Workforce Intermediaries. Workforce intermediaries are local partnerships that bring together employers and workers, public and private funding streams, and relevant partners to create and implement pathways to career advancement and employment..
(515) 246-6502,
Central Iowa Works, 1111 9th St., Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50314
15. Substance Abuse Care at Integrated Treatment Services (ITS)Integrated Treatment Services offers clients a one-stop delivery service system by offering a variety of outpatient evaluation and treatment programs including OWI evaluations and DUI classes, traditional and culture-specific substance abuse treatment programs African-Americans, socialization education, anger management, employment training program, co-occurring disorders when mental health problems are secondary for adults having more than one need.
(515) 423-1110,
Integrated Treatment Services, LLC, 303 S 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208
16.Central Iowa Shelter & ServicesSince 1992 Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide free shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional conditions, and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.
(515) 284-5719,
CISS, 1420 Mulberry St., Des Moines, IA 50309
17.United Community Services (UCS) United Community Services (UCS) is an Iowa-based non-profit corporation and is licensed by the State of Iowa to provide substance abuse treatment services. The mission of UCS is to provide quality care in a recovery focused system. Our vision is to provide care in partnership with persons served and in collaboration with the community to improve health and quality of life.
(515) 280-3860,
United Community Services, Inc., 4908 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
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18.Bridges of IowaBridges of Iowa is a licensed level 3.1 long term substance abuse treatment program housed at the West Wing of the Polk County Jail. Bridges of Iowa has forged a partnership with Polk County Board of Supervisors and the Polk County Sherriff and has received the opportunity to house our substance abuse treatment program in an unused wing at the jail facility.
(515) 422-9090,
Bridges of Iowa, Inc., 1211 Vine St., Ste. 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50265
19.Storybook Project (VNS)Storybook Project gives women at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women at Mitchellville and men at the Iowa Correctional Release Facility in Newton the opportunity to connect with their children through reading.
(515) 558-9946,
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, 1111 9th St., Ste. 320, Des Moines, IA 50314
20.Creative Counseling & Intervention ServicesWe do mental health assessments and counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, as well as OWI and substance abuse evaluations and treatment. We are a small agency that strives to tailor each client's treatment specifically to their needs.
(515) 233-1699,
Creative Counseling Services, Inc., 208 5th St., Ste. 103, Ames, IA 50010
21.Eyerly Ball Jail Diversion ProgramJail Diversion was developed to assist inmates with mental health issues, both in jail and in the community. The purpose of the program is to prevent or minimize the number of mentally ill individuals in jail by providing supportive services during incarceration followed by community-based treatment upon release.
(515) 241-0982,
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services, 945 19th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
22.Liberal Arts in Prison ProgramThe Liberal Arts in Prison Program provides liberal arts education to incarcerated men and women in Iowa's prisons. The Liberal Arts in Prison Program enrolls people in prison in a demanding, rich college program equivalent to a year at Grinnell College.
(641) 269-4944,
Liberal Arts in Prison Program, 1115 Eighth Ave., Grinnell, IA 50112
23.Hope After-CareThere is a soft spot in God’s heart for those who are incarcerated and in bondage. He has charged us to not forget them. Hope After-Care is designed to meet them while they are incarcerated.
(712) 309-5251,
Hope Net Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 281, Council Bluffs, IA 51502
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