We are here to help.
Inside Out Reentry Community is based in Iowa City and serves people returning to Johnson County after incarceration. Returning to and becoming an active member of society after being in prison is tough, and we strive to give individuals the support they need to reach their goals.
Approximately 95% of currently incarcerated individuals in Iowa will be reentering society.
What we offer:
A drop-in Resource Center: a safe place to seek support. The drop-in center also provides the following resources that are available when we are open and by appointment:
- Case Management and Reentry Planning — Including goal setting, resources and referrals for health care, mental health care, substance use recovery, identification, and assistance with forms and applications.
- Employment Readiness — Assistance with job applications, resumes, and interviewing skills.
- Housing — Assistance with housing searches and applications, accessing credit reports, referrals to housing assistance programs.
- Resources — Bus passes, a backpack with hygiene products upon release, and access to Inside Out’s resource closet with donated clothing and household items.
- Life Skills — personal finances, mindfulness, communication skills, healthy relationships, etc.
Meetings: Our meetings are open to our members, and those directly impacted by the criminal legal system. If you would like to get involved with Inside Out please contact us!
- Community Meetings: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm, we hold weekly group mentoring community meetings. Every meeting features a check-in where members share successes and challenges with one another, and give and receive support. Meetings include discussions related to reentry, workshops on life skills, small group activities, and presentations from community speakers.
- Coffee and Connections: Every Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm we host a peer -led support group for those in all stages of recovery who have also been involved in the criminal legal system. Inspired by Johann Hari’s famous Ted Talk, the group is based off the belief that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection. The group meets weekly to share successes, discuss challenges, and show peer support for others in the group.
- Creative Collective: On the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, we host a writing and creative arts group. The group helps those interested in writing expand their skills, experiment with different styles, and engage in the healing properties of writing.
Mentoring pairs a returning citizen with a community volunteer for social, emotional, and practical support. Mentors form a meaningful friendship and help a returning citizen overcome barriers, increase their confidence, and reach their goals.
Inside Out Reentry Community aims to reduce the social stigma returning citizens often feel.
Contact
[email protected]
(319) 338-7996
804 S Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Resource Center Hours:
Monday 12 – 5 pm
Tuesday 12 – 5 pm
Wednesday 12 – 5 pm
Thursday 12 – 6:30 pm
Friday 10 am – 4 pm
Our programs are supported by these grant funders. Thank you!
We consider ourselves one community seeking personal and social change from the inside out.
We had a blast at our quarterly Game Night last week! Members enjoyed the summer sunshine, a thrilling bags tournament, and some delicious food. We are so glad that we can provide a space where our members can feel the value of community and friendship as they reenter the Johnson County community after incarceration.
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3 days ago
Say hello to one our new Board Members, Hannah Hauck! Here is how she describes becoming involved with Inside Out Reentry Community:
"Inside Out not only provides tangible resources, but a community that cares about an individual's well-being. This organization not only emphasizes the importance of community but showcases what that concept means – whether that is a coffee chat every month to one-on-one coaching. In a world that sometimes feels so isolating, it is a gift to have an organization like Inside Out that thrives with connection and becoming the best version of themselves."
We are very excited to work with you Hannah, thank you for advocating for our mission of supporting individuals as they reenter the community after incarceration!
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4 days ago
Inside Out Reentry Community will be closed on July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. We wish you a safe and happy holiday! We will reopen on Monday, July 6th!
1 week ago
We'd like to thank the North Liberty First United Methodist Church Women's Group for providing a delicious meal at our Game Night last week! We are eternally grateful to groups and individuals in our community who advocate for our mission of supporting individuals as they reenter the community after incarceration!
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1 week ago
Join our team to support those returning to the community after incarceration! For more information, visit our website: https://www.insideoutreentry.com/employment-opportunities/
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1 week ago
Inside Out Reentry Community stands with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and beyond. We strive to foster an inclusive community where people of all identities and backgrounds are valued and celebrated. We acknowledge the adversity that LGBTQ+ individuals face, especially in relation to involvement with the criminal legal system.
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1 week ago
Thank you to everyone to everyone who came out supported our annual Spring Concert Fundraiser! We are beyond grateful for those who believe in our mission of supporting individuals returning to the community after incarceration. Thank you for everyone who donated through our raffle, concessions, and monetary donations. With your help, we raised $10,699.24 to continue supporting our members! 📸: Rich Mathias
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2 weeks ago
Deadline to apply is July 1st! Join our team to support those returning to the community after incarceration! For more information, visit our website: https://www.insideoutreentry.com/employment-opportunities/
2 weeks ago
