Questions & answers
Reentry questions, answered
Plain answers about Street Re-Entry, mentoring, and getting help after release in Maryland.
What is Street Re-Entry Program of Maryland?
Street Re-Entry Program of Maryland, Inc. is a small, volunteer-run Christian nonprofit based in Finksburg, Maryland. It helps men and women released from prison reintegrate into society by addressing both their spiritual and practical challenges, through pre-release life planning workshops and post-release mentoring.
Who can receive a Street Re-Entry mentor?
Mentoring is offered to men and women returning from incarceration in Maryland who have already shown a commitment to a Godly life through active, continuing engagement with a Christian prison ministry such as Kairos before release, and who are willing to be held accountable to their commitments.
Does Street Re-Entry charge for its services?
No. Street Re-Entry is run by volunteers and its workshops, mentoring and reentry directory are free to returning citizens. The program is supported by donations.
Do Street Re-Entry mentors give money or legal advice?
No. Mentors never provide money directly to clients and do not offer legal advice. They provide consistent encouragement and accountability, respect clear boundaries, and connect clients with governmental and private resources as needed.
What happens in a Life Planning Workshop?
Workshops are offered to people likely to be released within twelve months. Each participant builds a personal reentry plan covering Godly principles for daily life, safe and affordable housing, stable employment, managing stress and avoiding substance use, handling finances and savings, and growing a lasting relationship with Jesus in a community of believers.
How do I find reentry resources in my Maryland county?
Use the free Maryland Reentry Directory at streetreentry.org/maryland-reentry-directory. It lists more than 1,000 programs for housing, employment, substance use treatment, mental health, ID documents, legal aid and mentoring across all 23 counties and Baltimore City. You can also call 211 any time for local referrals.
What should I do first after release from a Maryland prison?
In the first days, secure a safe place to stay, report to any required parole or probation appointment, and replace identification such as a birth certificate, Social Security card and Maryland state ID. Call 211 for housing and food referrals, and call or text 988 in a mental health or substance use crisis. The directory lists ID and housing help by county.
How can I volunteer or become a mentor?
Mentor candidates are screened for eligibility based on legal, spiritual and personal background, then given specific training. Contact Street Re-Entry at (443) 791-6228 or through the contact form to start the conversation.
How do I donate to Street Re-Entry?
You can give securely online on the Donate page at streetreentry.org/donate. Donations fund life planning workshops, mentoring and reentry support for returning citizens.
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