Preparing for re-entry

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Without a safe place to live, it’s difficult to maintain employment, stay healthy, or follow through on reentry plans. 

Justice4Housing: https://justice4housing.org/

MASH Certified Sober Homes: https://mashsoberhousing.org/certified-residences/

Emergency Help with Housing Payments: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-raft-emergency-help-for-housing-costs

If you need assistance filling out applications or finding emergency housing, please call the H.O.P.E. Center at 781-751-3393.

The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics (RVRS) provides certified copies of vital records in Massachusetts.

Use this link to request records: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/massachusetts/massachusetts-vital-records?lp=1&click_id=846114213784911874&ppc=&ScenarioName=AdEospNT

Call The H.O.P.E. Center at  (781) 751-3393 for assistance in obtaining a birth certificate, License, or other state ID. 

Reentry is overwhelming, and support for physical and emotional health is critical. 

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access:

https://www.mabhaccess.com/Home.aspx 

Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) 

https://www.mass.gov/cbhc-crisis-care?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=mbhp_phase2&utm_medium=english_cbhc&gad_source=1

Masshealth: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/

Masshealth general information: https://www.mass.gov/information-for-masshealth-applicants

Peer mentors, recovery meetings, reentry groups, or family connections help reduce isolation and promote accountability. 

Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center: https://www.weyoflifeprc.org/

New Way Recovery Center: https://www.anewwayrecoveryctr.org/ 

Find AA Meetings Near You: https://www.aa-meetings.com/directory/massachusetts/braintree

Devine Recovery Center: https://gavinfoundation.org/programs/devine-recovery-center

Locate a local food pantry: https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/