Reentry Program

Note: Located at 37^th Street

The Reentry Program provides wraparound services for individuals 18 years of age and older pre and post release from incarceration from NYC, NYS and federal correctional facilities in the past 2 years. The services include: case management, connection to healthcare services, vocational counseling, two-week job training program, paid internship placement, employment placement assistance and employment retention counseling.

C.R.E.A.T.E. Program

Note: Located at 37^th Street

The Cannabis Reentry Employment Assistance & Training Experience (CREATE) Program provides individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system in the past 3 years with an opportunity for training and employment in the growing NYC cannabis retail industry. C.R.E.A.T.E. is a 6-week paid training that includes 2 weeks of classroom training and 4 weeks of internship placement at a licensed dispensary for on-the-job training. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, C.R.E.A.T.E. prepares individuals to thrive in various roles within the cannabis dispensaries, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and professional customer service abilities to enter the sector and provides ongoing support to promote employment stability and career advancement.

Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Program

Note: Located at Park Avenue, 37^th Street and ENY

The Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Program provides court mandated, comprehensive wraparound services for individuals 18 years of age and older charged with misdemeanors, non-violent felonies or violent felonies through Manhattan and Brooklyn criminal and supreme courts. The services include: case management, individual and group level counseling, toxicology screenings, court advocacy and peer support services. The ATI Program also offers specialized Gun Diversion services to reduce gun violence in NYC communities.

Emergency and Transitional Housing (ETH) Program

Note: Located in Queens – Corona, Fresh Meadows and Long Island City

The Emergency and Transitional Housing Program provides 12 months of transitional housing for individuals 18 years of age and older, released from incarceration in the past 12 months or actively enrolled in pre-trial or community supervision who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The onsite services include: case management, housing placement assistance, primary medical care, psychiatric services, behavioral health and vocational services.

For more information about Justice Initiatives services, or to enroll, please contact JusticeInitiativesInfo@housingworks.org