(952) 945-4000 DONATE NOW MENU Search Community Reentry Providing support for people reentering society after incarceration CONTACT US FOR HELP How can we help? Transitional Housing and Reentry Services Rebuilding the foundations for a successful transition to life after incarceration. Includes residential services that offer a secure, positive environment that provides transitional housing and in-home confinement supervision, as well as support services and community links. AMICUS REENTRY Community Connections Supporting people on their journey back to community. Services include support groups, family reunification, housing and employment search assistance, job-readiness training, skill development, transportation, referrals to community resources, and access to medical care and substance abuse services that help build successful lives and stronger communities. SUPPORT GROUPS Building Bridges Connecting people reentering into community to build trusting friendships that last a lifetime. Services include mentoring, adjustment to life in the community, and positive connections in the community to reduce recidivism and reunite families. AMICUS MENTORING CONTACT US FOR HELP Services Amicus Groups Reflections: A weekly support group for people with criminal records and those leaving incarceration to come together and help each other build a healthy, positive lifestyle. Participants hear from guests and connect with each other to offer support. Sisters Helping Sisters: A two-phase group program for women incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee. The first 12-week phase emphasizes personal empowerment through sharing and support, and the second 12-week phase focuses on independent living skills as participants prepare to transition back into the community. DETAILS AGES SERVED 18+ GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Services are free to participants Amicus Reconnect This program and drop-in center provides information, referrals, and specialized one-to-one planning for those with a criminal background. People reentering society receive help accessing housing, jobs and vocational services, transportation, clothing, voicemail, and computer and phone access. DETAILS AGES SERVED 18+ GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Services are free to participants Amicus Reentry Mentoring Community volunteers are matched with incarcerated individuals to establish friendship and connection. Pre-release matches help ease the transition back to society for most, while others provide connection for people serving life sentences. DETAILS AGES SERVED 18+ NEED/SERVICE Incarceration GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Services are free to participants Residential Reentry Centers Residential reentry services for women and men who are allowed to complete part of their sentence in the community. Residents work to restore community ties and obtain employment, while taking advantage of the opportunity to become accountable, productive citizens and avoid further involvement in the criminal legal system. DETAILS LOCATION Multiple Locations AGES SERVED 18+ NEED/SERVICE Incarceration GENDERS SERVED All genders CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 7625 Metro Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55439 (952) 945-4000 Footer menu Social Media National VOA Office Accessibility Social links Facebook Twitter GET OUR NEWSLETTER