Get Help · Reentry Starting Points
Start with the need in front of you. This page connects people returning home and their families to practical national resources, local-service directories, and the Beyond the Curve Reentry Companion.
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Important: Beyond the Curve does not provide emergency response, legal advice, medical advice, or eligibility decisions. Call 911 if there is immediate danger. Resource availability and requirements vary by location; confirm details with the listed provider.
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Resource Guide
These links can help you begin a search for housing, employment, legal aid, benefits, health care, documents, education, and community support. They are starting points, not guarantees of service or eligibility.
Find transitional housing, emergency shelter, and long-term housing options that accept people with records.
Find employers who hire people with records, job training programs, and resume help to get you working.
Get help with expungement, record sealing, parole/probation questions, and understanding your rights.
Learn how to apply for Medicaid, food assistance, Social Security, and other benefits you may qualify for.
Free and low-cost mental health support, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and crisis resources.
Help getting your ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, and other documents you need to move forward.
Resources to help rebuild family relationships, navigate child custody, and strengthen your support network.
GED programs, college opportunities, vocational training, and scholarships available to people with records.
Peer support groups, reentry organizations, and community networks to help you stay connected and supported.
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Our Reentry Companion can help you find answers, or reach out to us directly and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.