Plain-language guides to the most important reentry challenges — written for returning citizens in Franklin County, Ohio.
What documents you need, Columbus BMV locations, the indigent fee waiver, and what to do if you don't have a permanent address yet.
ID & DocumentsEmergency shelters, transitional housing, CMHA Section 8, financial assistance, and your legal rights as a tenant with a criminal record.
HousingFelony-friendly employers, temp agencies, free job training programs, how to talk about your record in interviews, and your legal rights under Ohio law.
EmploymentOhio helplines, free treatment programs in Columbus, MAT clinics, Medicaid coverage for treatment, and AA/NA meeting finders — no insurance required.
RecoveryOur $8.99/week Personal Support Plan connects you with Janet — our reentry coordinator — for one-on-one guidance on ID, housing, employment, and benefits. Each plan covers one resource need.
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