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The Center: A Reentry Resource For All

The Center serves formerly incarcerated people, the family members and friends who support and rely on them, and anyone whose life has been affected by the carceral system. 

While most reentry organizations and services focus narrowly on employment, housing, or recovery from substance use, and exclusively serve people on parole or probation, The Center takes a holistic approach to reentry, supporting individual wellness, personal growth, and community integration in ways that benefit anyone exiting the carceral system, their network of family members and friends, and the community at large. 

The Center offers in-person and virtual courses, workshops, and peer support groups designed to help people navigate common challenges associated with reentry — from learning new technologies to navigating old and new relationships. What is often an overwhelming process instead becomes a foundation for personal growth and well-being with benefits for individuals, families, and our shared community. 

The Center’s in-person offerings are located in Alameda County, California; virtual offerings are national in reach. For residents of Alameda County, The Center also provides individually tailored assistance and referrals to local organizations and service providers.

Our resources are always free.

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Current Offerings:

Reentry Coaching (virtual and in-person)

Meet individually with a Reentry Specialist who can provide guidance on your specific reentry challenges. Learn about and get connected with the various reentry resources available within your county. This assistance is completely free and should be utilized for anyone who is on a reentry journey. Reentry Coaching is available on Wednesday’s from 10:00am-4:00pm PT.

Financial Foundations: An Introduction to Financial Literacy (virtual)

This four session course is offered in partnership with Beneficial State Bank and covers essential topics such as checking accounts, managing money, and credit + building/rebuilding credit history. Our goal is to equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to manage finances confidently and build a secure future.

Registration for this course is now closed.

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Digital Literacy Workshop for Job Readiness (in-person)

This two-session workshop will cover the basics of digital literacy and communication with an emphasis on job readiness. Topics will include: 

    • Basic smartphone and laptop usage;
    • Navigating the “smart” aspects of your phone (texts and emails); and
    • Writing a professional email.  

Bring your own device, or we can provide you with one to use during the session.

Trauma-Informed Care Training Series (in-person)

This four-session training series focuses on trauma-informed care.

The sessions will fuel the participants’ ability to better navigate and/or support reentry navigation  through a trauma-informed lens, expand their professional and social network, and grow their support system.

Freeing Wellness (virtual)

This four-session course explores the importance of wellness for those who are formerly incarcerated. The information presented will cover various dimensions of wellness including mental, social, emotional and occupational. Each session offers strategies and techniques for making healthy choices across many aspects of life including: managing stress, expanding your social network, understanding and accessing available resources.

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