Re-entry

Our goal is to help you help yourself

What is Re-entry?

Reentry involves the use of programs targeted at promoting the effective reintegration of offenders back to communities upon release from prison and jail. Reentry programming, which often involves a comprehensive case management approach, is intended to assist offenders in acquiring the life skills needed to succeed in the community and become law-abiding citizens. A variety of programs are used to assist offenders in the reentry process, including prerelease programs, drug rehabilitation and vocational training, and work programs.

What is the purpose of the reentry program at EOPA?

It is a program designed to assist individuals released from the Ohio Department of Corrections returning home to Lucas County to succeed in our community.

What is in it for me?

• The reentry program empowers you to succeed
• We will advise you of community services and resources
• We will assist you with service coordination to obtain needed services before you leave the institution.
• Even after you are released from the institution, the services will continue

What do I have to do?

• The reentry coordinator will link you with the services needed before you are released.
• Once you are released, it is important to keep scheduled appointments.
• Attend the Reentry Orientation to learn more about the program services
  • The Reentry Orientation is scheduled each Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at 505 Hamilton Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604
• Inform your case manager, probation officer or parole officer that you want to participate in the Reentry program and the specific type of assistance you are seeking.
• Attend the one-on-one appointment with the case manager and develop a service plan.

FAQ

What kind of help will I receive?

You will have a network of resources to help you and your families get together again and connect with your community. Some of these services include: housing, employment readiness training, mental health and substance abuse, family relations, finances, transportation, legal services, community relations etc.

What are the services provided by the Reentry Department?

Employment Readiness Training (ERT)

• Resume Development
• How to Effectively Complete Job Applications
• Dressing for Success
• How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
• And more ...

Testimonials

Robert Saldana
"It's a good program that helps ex-offenders."

Dana Hummer
"I thank this program for giving me the opportunity to be normal back into society."

Barbara Gaston
"This would be a good place to start if you want to change your life and re-enter society."

Antonio Wilburn
"This is a great program and I think that more people should get involved."

Chris Goodwin
"Tiffany is a great job coach. The information obtained here was very helpful to me. I believe everyone not only ex-offenders should have an opportunity to get into this program"

Does the Reentry Department help ex-offenders secure a job?

The reentry team with EOPA is dedicated in helping people help themselves in pursing employment. We do not merely give a list of jobs to potential applicants but we provide clients with the tools to seek jobs of which they qualify.

Does the Reentry Department assist ex-offenders with housing?

We assist our customers in locating and receiving housing. Several of our customers are unaware of who to go to and the process for obtaining low income, assisted, and or public housing. Our customers are referred to LMHA, NPI, Focus, transitional housing, and private low income renters. We also assist our clients in filing appeals when they are turned down from initial applications to public housing.

Additional Services

ABLE/GED Program
• GED Orientation | Every 2nd Friday of the month | 10:00 am
• Classes are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Resume Consultation
• This service is provided upon completion of Employment Readiness Training and is by appointment only.
  Please contact Mr. Phillip Ransey, Re-entry Coordinator, to request assistance.

This is it Thursdays
• This session is designed to cover issues which typically cause an ex-offender's initial incarceration. Each session
  examines various topics with areas such as anger management, critical thinking errors, and family functioning

Golden Opportunity

The golden opportunity you are looking foris in yourself. It is not in your environment, it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others, it is in yourself alone.