Arkansas Re-Entry and Post Incarceration Resources
Successfully re-entering society after incarceration requires a comprehensive plan and access to various resources. Before your release, be sure to participate in educational and vocational training offered in prison to enhance your skills as well as your prospects. Develop a re-entry plan and work with your case manager to create a personalized plan as well as to identify the necessary skills, documents, and resources you will need to be successful. Here’s a guide to help you navigate your re-entry in Arkansas, including steps to take and where to find the necessary support. These resources can significantly aid in your transition back into society, providing the support necessary for a successful re-entry and long-term stability.
Immediately After Release
1. Secure Identification such as Birth Certificate and Drivers License.
2. Find Temporary Housing
3. Register for Public Assistance
4. Apply for Jobs
Shortly After Release
1. Access Mental Health Resources
2. Family and Social Support
3. Educational Opportunities
4. Legal Assistance
For a full, complete list of resources and a detailed guide on how to approach re-entry and succeed, read the Re-Entry Handbook from the State of Arkansas HERE. Below, we will give you some basics to get started.
Administrative Resources for Post-Incarceration
Get a copy of your Social Security Card
Social Security Administration
www.socialsecurity.gov
1-800-772-1213
Get a Driver’s License
Arkansas Dept. of Finance & Administration
www.dfa.arkansas.gov
1-501-682-2242
Get a public transit directory HERE.
Employment Resources for Post-Incarceration
Our House
www.ourhouseshelter.org/careercenter/
1-501-291-0584
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/
1-501-682-2121
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
www.goodwillar.org/reentry
1-501-372-5100
Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center
www.aalrc.org
1-877-963-4433
Food Assistance Resources for Post-Incarceration
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
501-682-8276
www.humanservices.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Food Bank
501-565-8121
www.arkansasfoodbank.org
Healthcare Resources for Post-Incarceration
AR Dept. of Human Services
www.humanservices.arkansas.gov
1-501-682-1001
Health Insurance Marketplace
www.healthcare.gov
1-800-318-2596
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
1-800-633-4227
Medicaid
www.humanservices.arkansas.gov
1-501-682-8292
Legal Resources for Post-Incarceration
Arkansas Law Help
www.arlawhelp.org
1-888-540-2941
Legal Aid of Arkansas
www.arlegalaid.org
1-888-952-9243
Mental Health Resources for Post-Incarceration
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(800) 844-0381
www.namiarkansas.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
See a full list of Community Mental Health Care Centers in Arkansas HERE.
Substance Abuse Resources for Post-Incarceration
Recovery Centers of Arkansas
www.rcofa.org
1-501-372-4611
Arkansas Narcotics Anonymous
www.na.org/meetingsearch
800-926-8143
Celebrate Recovery
www.celebraterecovery.com
1-501-410-3728
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org
Find an AA meeting in Arkansas HERE.
Family Services Resources for Post-Incarceration
Arkansas Child Support
(501) 371-5400 www.dfa.arkansas.gov
Find an office HERE.
National Parent Helpline
1-855-427-2736
www.nationalparenthelpline.org
Arkansas Voices for Children Left Behind
1-501-897-0809
www.arkansasvoices.org
Education Resources for Post-Incarceration
Arkansas Adult Education
GED classes, literacy programs, & job training.
www.dws.arkansas.gov/adult-education/
Community College
See a list of community colleges in Arkansas HERE.
Re-Entry Programs in Arkansas
Central Arkansas Re-Entry Coalition
1-501-444-2273
www.arkansasreentry.com
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
www.goodwillar.org/reentry
1-501-372-5100
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