Volunteers of America - Minnesota
Information and Support - Amicus Reconnect
Amicus
3041 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
(612) 877-4250
amicus@voamn.org
https://www.voamnwi.org/amicus-reconnect
Service Details
Description
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Additional Information
Amicus offers re-entry programs and services to assist adults who have been incarcerated.
Programs include a drop-in center providing information and referrals for:
* Housing
* Employment
* Meals, clothing, furniture
* Transportation
* Access to technology needs such as voicemail, phones, and computers
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Washington County
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Specialization
- Individuals with criminal histories accepted
Eligibility
Age 18+
This organization provides housing referrals and help with reentry to individuals with criminal histories reentering the general population from a correctional facility.
Fees
There is no cost for this service.
Area Served
Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (612) 877-4250 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FF-1900Ex-Offender Reentry Programs Definition
Programs that help people who have been released from a correctional facility (also known as returning citizens) make a successful transition to community life. Services generally include an assessment of the individual's needs, discussion of options and short-term case management involving coordination of needed services which may include housing location assistance, job training, job placement and retention services, legal assistance, literacy skills development, GED courses, parenting classes, life skills training, access to food and shelter resources, and other sources of support.
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ND-6500.1950Ex-Offender Employment Programs Definition
Programs that provide comprehensive support services for ex-offenders (also known as returning or returned citizens) who need assistance preparing for, finding and retaining paid employment. Services may include vocational assessment; guidance relating to resume preparation, job application letters and questionnaires, interview techniques, appropriate dress and personal-social behaviors that will allow them to get along with employers and co-workers on the job; job skills development support; job placement assistance; limited periods of subsidized employment, where necessary; and/or on-the-job support, as required, by a personal case manager who may visit the individual while at work, meet with the person's supervisor and/or co-workers and provide whatever assistance the ex-offender needs to meet the challenges of entering the workforce and retain his or her position.
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TJ-3000.8000Specialized Information and Referral Definition
Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
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YJ-2030Ex-Offenders Definition
Individuals, also known as returning or returned citizens, who are no longer under required supervision by the criminal justice system.