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Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative
Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeBy appointment
Case management for the first year home. One coordinator helps with ID, benefits, housing applications, and employment, and stays with you rather than handing you a list.
- One-on-one case management
- Document and ID assistance
- Benefits applications
- Peer mentoring
Who it's for
- People within 24 months of release
- Residents of the surrounding counties
Reentry ProgramsFind HousingFind WorkNo conviction-based restriction published
45 Sample Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
Mon–Thu, 9am–5pm; Fri by appointment
(555) 555-0102
Last verified: May 19, 2026
Riverbend Transitional Housing
Riverbend Community Housing
Needs verificationSample listing
Sliding scaleReferral needed
Transitional beds with a six-month program and a path to independent housing. Intake reviews each person individually and coordinates with supervision when required.
- Transitional beds
- Housing search assistance
- Life-skills programming
- Referrals for security deposits
Who it's for
- Adults 18+
- Intake interview required
- Program participation expected
Possible restriction
- Location-based residency restrictions may apply for registered individuals — verify with your supervising officer before accepting a bed
Find HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
78 Sample Ridge Road, Elmira, NY 14904
Intake calls Mon–Fri, 10am–3pm
(555) 555-0103
Last verified: Apr 28, 2026
Southern Tier Civil Legal Services
Southern Tier Civil Legal Services
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeBy appointment
Free civil legal help for housing, benefits, and record-related matters, plus monthly record-sealing clinics. Not criminal defense.
- Housing and eviction defense
- Benefits appeals
- Record sealing clinics
- Certificates of relief assistance
Who it's for
- Income-based
- Civil matters only
Understand Your RightsFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
18 Sample Square, Floor 3, Elmira, NY 14901
Intake line Mon–Thu, 9am–noon
(555) 555-0107
Last verified: May 7, 2026
Elm Street Emergency Shelter
Southern Tier Housing Coalition
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeWalk-in
Emergency beds available nightly, with daytime case management to move people toward transitional or permanent housing.
- Overnight emergency beds
- Showers and laundry
- Housing case management
- Mail address service
Who it's for
- Adults 18+
- Call ahead when possible
Find HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
56 Sample Elm Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Intake nightly from 6pm; case management Mon–Fri
(555) 555-0112
Last verified: Jun 16, 2026
Genesee Reentry Housing Program
Genesee Housing Partners
Needs verificationSample listing
Sliding scaleReferral needed
Scattered-site apartments with a rental subsidy that steps down over 24 months, paired with housing case management.
- Subsidized apartments
- Housing case management
- Landlord mediation
- Furniture assistance
Who it's for
- Referral from a reentry or supervision agency
- Income-based
Possible restriction
- Some scattered-site units fall within location-restricted zones; the program screens each unit before placement
Find HousingReentry ProgramsNo conviction-based restriction published
140 Sample Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm
(555) 555-0114
Last verified: Apr 15, 2026
211 Helpline
United Way Worldwide / 211
Verified
NationwideFreeBy phone
Dial 2-1-1 from most U.S. phones to reach a trained specialist who searches local programs with you — food, rent help, utilities, shelter, treatment, and more. It is the fastest single call when you don't know where to start.
- Referrals to local food, housing, and utility assistance
- Crisis and disaster support
- Help finding treatment and healthcare
- Available by phone, text in many areas, and online search
Who it's for
- Anyone, in most U.S. areas
- No income or record requirements
Reentry ProgramsFoodFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
211211.org
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Verified
NationwideFreeBy phone
Free counselors who help with rental problems, homelessness prevention, and understanding public-housing screening rules. They can explain what a housing authority is allowed to consider.
- Rental and homelessness counseling
- Help understanding public housing and voucher screening
- Referrals to local assistance
Who it's for
- Open to anyone
- Free of charge
Find HousingUnderstand Your Rights
1-800-569-4287hud.gov
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
Job Corps
U.S. Department of Labor
Verified
NationwideFreeOnline
Free career training and education for eligible young people aged 16–24, including housing and meals at residential centers. Admissions review criminal history individually rather than applying a blanket bar.
- Free trade and career training
- High school diploma / HSE completion
- Residential option including housing and meals
Who it's for
- Generally ages 16–24
- Income eligibility applies
- Criminal history is reviewed case by case
Education & TrainingFind WorkFind Housing
1-800-733-5627jobcorps.gov
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
Root & Rebound
Root & Rebound
Recently checked
NationwideFreeOnline
A reentry legal-advocacy organization publishing detailed, plain-language guides on housing, employment, records, and supervision. Their toolkits are among the most thorough free legal-information resources for reentry.
- Reentry legal guides and toolkits
- Legal information hotlines in some states
Who it's for
- Guides open to anyone
- Direct services vary by state
Understand Your RightsReentry ProgramsFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
rootandrebound.org
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026

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9 resources

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Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative
Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeBy appointment
Case management for the first year home. One coordinator helps with ID, benefits, housing applications, and employment, and stays with you rather than handing you a list.
- One-on-one case management
- Document and ID assistance
- Benefits applications
- Peer mentoring
Who it's for
- People within 24 months of release
- Residents of the surrounding counties
Reentry ProgramsFind HousingFind WorkNo conviction-based restriction published
45 Sample Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901
Mon–Thu, 9am–5pm; Fri by appointment
(555) 555-0102
Last verified: May 19, 2026
Riverbend Transitional Housing
Riverbend Community Housing
Needs verificationSample listing
Sliding scaleReferral needed
Transitional beds with a six-month program and a path to independent housing. Intake reviews each person individually and coordinates with supervision when required.
- Transitional beds
- Housing search assistance
- Life-skills programming
- Referrals for security deposits
Who it's for
- Adults 18+
- Intake interview required
- Program participation expected
Possible restriction
- Location-based residency restrictions may apply for registered individuals — verify with your supervising officer before accepting a bed
Find HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
78 Sample Ridge Road, Elmira, NY 14904
Intake calls Mon–Fri, 10am–3pm
(555) 555-0103
Last verified: Apr 28, 2026
Southern Tier Civil Legal Services
Southern Tier Civil Legal Services
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeBy appointment
Free civil legal help for housing, benefits, and record-related matters, plus monthly record-sealing clinics. Not criminal defense.
- Housing and eviction defense
- Benefits appeals
- Record sealing clinics
- Certificates of relief assistance
Who it's for
- Income-based
- Civil matters only
Understand Your RightsFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
18 Sample Square, Floor 3, Elmira, NY 14901
Intake line Mon–Thu, 9am–noon
(555) 555-0107
Last verified: May 7, 2026
Elm Street Emergency Shelter
Southern Tier Housing Coalition
Needs verificationSample listing
FreeWalk-in
Emergency beds available nightly, with daytime case management to move people toward transitional or permanent housing.
- Overnight emergency beds
- Showers and laundry
- Housing case management
- Mail address service
Who it's for
- Adults 18+
- Call ahead when possible
Find HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
56 Sample Elm Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Intake nightly from 6pm; case management Mon–Fri
(555) 555-0112
Last verified: Jun 16, 2026
Genesee Reentry Housing Program
Genesee Housing Partners
Needs verificationSample listing
Sliding scaleReferral needed
Scattered-site apartments with a rental subsidy that steps down over 24 months, paired with housing case management.
- Subsidized apartments
- Housing case management
- Landlord mediation
- Furniture assistance
Who it's for
- Referral from a reentry or supervision agency
- Income-based
Possible restriction
- Some scattered-site units fall within location-restricted zones; the program screens each unit before placement
Find HousingReentry ProgramsNo conviction-based restriction published
140 Sample Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm
(555) 555-0114
Last verified: Apr 15, 2026
211 Helpline
United Way Worldwide / 211
Verified
NationwideFreeBy phone
Dial 2-1-1 from most U.S. phones to reach a trained specialist who searches local programs with you — food, rent help, utilities, shelter, treatment, and more. It is the fastest single call when you don't know where to start.
- Referrals to local food, housing, and utility assistance
- Crisis and disaster support
- Help finding treatment and healthcare
- Available by phone, text in many areas, and online search
Who it's for
- Anyone, in most U.S. areas
- No income or record requirements
Reentry ProgramsFoodFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
211211.org
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Verified
NationwideFreeBy phone
Free counselors who help with rental problems, homelessness prevention, and understanding public-housing screening rules. They can explain what a housing authority is allowed to consider.
- Rental and homelessness counseling
- Help understanding public housing and voucher screening
- Referrals to local assistance
Who it's for
- Open to anyone
- Free of charge
Find HousingUnderstand Your Rights
1-800-569-4287hud.gov
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
Job Corps
U.S. Department of Labor
Verified
NationwideFreeOnline
Free career training and education for eligible young people aged 16–24, including housing and meals at residential centers. Admissions review criminal history individually rather than applying a blanket bar.
- Free trade and career training
- High school diploma / HSE completion
- Residential option including housing and meals
Who it's for
- Generally ages 16–24
- Income eligibility applies
- Criminal history is reviewed case by case
Education & TrainingFind WorkFind Housing
1-800-733-5627jobcorps.gov
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026
Root & Rebound
Root & Rebound
Recently checked
NationwideFreeOnline
A reentry legal-advocacy organization publishing detailed, plain-language guides on housing, employment, records, and supervision. Their toolkits are among the most thorough free legal-information resources for reentry.
- Reentry legal guides and toolkits
- Legal information hotlines in some states
Who it's for
- Guides open to anyone
- Direct services vary by state
Understand Your RightsReentry ProgramsFind HousingNo conviction-based restriction published
rootandrebound.org
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026

Browse by category instead

Each category page explains what the category covers, lists the nationwide options, and answers the questions people ask most often.

What is available near you?

Results

9 resources

Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative

Riverbend Transitional Housing

Southern Tier Civil Legal Services

Elm Street Emergency Shelter

Genesee Reentry Housing Program

211 Helpline

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

Job Corps

Root & Rebound

What is available near you?

Results

9 resources

Southern Tier Reentry Collaborative

Riverbend Transitional Housing

Southern Tier Civil Legal Services

Elm Street Emergency Shelter

Genesee Reentry Housing Program

211 Helpline

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling

Job Corps

Root & Rebound