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) 725-5784http://www.doc.state.ia.us/

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.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

7.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.

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(515) 244-4713

Beacon of Life, 1717 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

8.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

9.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, http://www.doleta.gov/RExO,

Spectrum Resources.,1700 Keosauqua Wy, Des Moines, IA 50314

10.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

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