This program operates under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. To be eligible for Riverside House’s program, clients, male and female, must be at least 18 years of age and referred to our program by one of the following:
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Probation Office
U.S. Pre-Trial Office
Our residential re-entry program assists men and women in making a successful transition from prison to the community through pre and work release programs. During their involvement in the program, each resident is required to be employed, unless restricted by the courts, and must participate in support services including educational programming, GED preparation, individual and group counseling, job search and placement, substance abuse counseling, and referral to follow-up community services.
Our Professional Services include the following:
Client orientation
Individual assessment of history
Individual program or treatment plan, including length of stay, client input, goal setting, and direction
Bi-weekly counseling and program review
Group counseling
Referrals to community agencies
Job interview coaching and employment skills training
Rent collection from clients
Recreational activities
Voluntary Pastoral Care services
Release planning and preparation
Aftercare for graduates and persons in the community
Outpatient assessment and counseling for clients
Our Residential Accountability Services include the following:
