Reintegration Services

Assisting individuals with their transition from incarceration to community.

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Incarcerated individuals need support as they transition out of correctional institutions and re-establish their roles as community members, parents, students, and workers.

We facilitate classes, provide assistance obtaining birth certificates, and offer free clothing and hygiene kits to assist with this critical transition.

We work in partnership with the John Howard Society of Brandon, which offers a different range and variety of services than us. Their services and location might suit your needs better so please visit their site to learn more.

Individuals from correctional institutions across Manitoba can receive some services via phone (204-775-1514).

Individuals in Winnipeg can make an appointment for in-person assistance.

Clothing Closet

We provide free clothing for those who have recently been released from custody. Our clothing closet is generously supported by Canadian Footwear.

Types of clothing

Most of the clothing we have is casual, like t-shirts, jeans, and sweaters, as well as coats and winter wear.

Work boots

We can provide work boots to those who have a letter from an employer or Probation/Parole Officer confirming their employment.

How to access the clothing closet

Incarcerated individuals who need clothing for their release should contact their caseworker with their requests. The caseworker can then contact our Reintegration Caseworker, who will prepare a bag of clothing for the individual. The clothing will be placed in their property for their release. Please note: This request should be made 2 months prior to release.

Individuals in the community are also welcome to make use of the clothing closet. Please call our Reintegration Caseworker (204-775-1514, ext. 110) on a Monday, and the clothing will be ready for pickup on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Hygiene kits

We provide hygiene items for individuals in the community, including those who have recently been released from an institution. Hygiene kits include basic toiletries such as soap, tooth paste, shaver, shampoo, deodorant, comb, shaving cream, and socks.

Donations welcome

Donations to the clothing closet are greatly appreciated. We are in constant need of jeans, sweaters, jackets, boots, work boots and shoes. Please call the office (204-775-1514) to arrange to drop off clothing during business hours.

Reintegration Courses

We offer the following courses for free on a rotating schedule:

This program helps participants understand anger and learn tools to deal with conflict. Participants explore how the way they think affects the way they feel, and ultimately affects their actions. By gaining more self-awareness, participants can avoid further assaultive and/or aggressive behaviour. This program is court-approved.

  • 10 sessions over 5 weeks
  • Tues and Thurs, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

This program provides participants with information about healthy relationships, healthy and unhealthy behaviour within relationships, and tools to promote behavioural change. This is an informational program and not a treatment option.

  • 2 sessions over 1 week
  • Tues and Thurs, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

This program helps parents build positive, caring relationships with their children. It equips parents with strategies for dealing with common developmental, behavioural, and emotional issues that their children might face. The program is offered in a group setting.

  • 4 sessions over 2 weeks
  • Tues and Thurs, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

This program helps participants evaluate their use of alcohol and drugs, and the consequences that they may have in their lives and the lives of those around them. It aims to develop self-awareness and progression through the Stages of Change.

  • 10 sessions over 5 weeks
  • Tues and Thurs, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Please call 204-775-1514 for more information or to make an intake appointment for registration.

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Birth Certificates

We help participants start their birth certificate application while they are incarcerated so that their birth certificate is ready when they are released. This gives them a head start on obtaining bank accounts, status cards, and other ID. We assist with preparing the applications, mailing them in, and collecting the certificates on the participants’ behalf.
 
Please call the office (204-775-1514) for more information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, call us at 204-775-1514 ext.110, or send us an email.

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