The Reentry Council is a group of government, non-profit, faith-based, and private citizens created for the purpose of initiating a dialogue on issues related to the Reentry of offenders back into the local community. These individuals represent the criminal justice, legal, judicial, mental health, faith-based, substance abuse, health care, employment assistance, education, social services, and advocacy professions.
THE REENTRY COUNCIL IS COMPOSED OF SEVERAL SUBCOMMITTEES:
- Employment and Education
- Housing and Social Services
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health
- Restorative Justice
- Legislative Issues
- Prostitution Prevention and Intervention Program
- Faith-based
Individuals returning from a period of incarceration or who are on probation or parole and are looking to plan their personal comeback can find assistance at the Bexar County Reentry Center.
Our Reentry team can help you increase your level of employability, obtain higher educational levels, and acquire specialized job training. A variety of other services and resources are also available to you as well. Call us for an appointment!
Available services include:
- Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) classes
- Anger Management Classes
- Battering Intervention Prevention Program (BIPP) Classes through CATS
- Cite & Release
- Food, Clothing, and Hygiene Supplies
- Free MRT Classes
- GED Placement, Testing, and Tutoring
- Government Benefits Enrollment
- ID Recovery
- Interview Prep and Job Search Assistance
- Job Fairs
- Job Readiness and Resume Writing
- Job Training Programs
- Mental Health Counseling
- Recovery Coaching for Substance Use Disorder
- Spiritual Guidance and Networking
- Trauma Support Groups for Men & Women
- Utility Assistance
- Veteran Services
- Other Specialized Services
This program is for formerly incarcerated individuals who need resources to successfully transition back into the community.
Free.