Mental Health + Reentry
Coming home after incarceration is a major transition, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Many carry trauma, stress, and emotional scars that require care, not judgment. At Next Chapter and Beyond, we understand that mental and emotional wellness is essential to successful reintegration.
We provide access to support services that center healing, wholeness, and humanity—because we know reentry is more than just paperwork. It’s about restoring confidence, rebuilding relationships, and reclaiming your life.
Our resource support includes:
Referrals to licensed therapists and trauma-informed counselors
Access to virtual mental health platforms for post-release care
Information on free and low-cost support groups across the U.S.
Guidance for family reunification and parenting after prison
Self-guided tools for mindfulness, anger management, and emotional resilience
We also maintain a nationwide database of reentry programs, halfway houses, and community-based services to help ease the transition—covering housing, transportation, healthcare, education, and more.
You are not alone. Your past doesn’t disqualify you from peace, wellness, or a second chance. Whether you're still behind bars or recently released, we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.
Healing matters. Reentry isn’t just about release—it’s about rebuilding.
Resources
Whether you're preparing for reentry or supporting a loved one from the outside, having access to the right resources can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving. At Next Chapter and Beyond, we believe support should be accessible, human, and judgment-free—no matter where you are in your journey or where you are in the country.
Below you’ll find nationwide tools and directories designed to help individuals returning home and the families standing beside them.
Housing & Halfway Homes
Finding stable housing is the foundation of a successful reentry. These platforms list transitional housing, sober living environments, and halfway houses across the U.S.:
TransitionalHousing.org: Search by state or city for sober living and reentry housing.
Halfwayhousesusa.com: Directory of halfway homes and recovery-based living options.
State DOC Reentry Resources – Check your state's Department of Corrections site for approved housing providers and reentry guides.
Mental Health & Substance Use
Your mental well-being matters. These services provide low-cost or free therapy, crisis support, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care:
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Search for mental health and substance use providers nationwide.
NAMI – The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free support groups, helplines, and mental health education.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 anytime for confidential support.
Therapy for Black Men and Therapy for Black Girls: Culturally competent therapy directories.
Legal Help & Rights Restoration
Navigating the legal system after incarceration can be complex. These resources provide free or low-cost legal assistance for expungement, child support, parole, and civil rights restoration:
Legal Services Corporation: Find nonprofit legal aid by state.
Clean Slate Initiative: Advocacy and tools to help seal or expunge eligible records.
LawHelp.org: Legal information and resources specific to your state.
Family Support & Loved Ones
Reentry is a family journey. These services provide emotional support, advocacy, and resources for families of the incarcerated:
Prison Fellowship: Support groups, mentoring, and restorative justice programs.
FAMM: Advocacy for fair sentencing and family reunification.
Osborne Association: Family-centered reentry and visiting services.
Need help navigating any of these?
Contact us directly—we’re here to help connect the dots, write letters of support, or walk this next chapter with you.
