Protecting Peace. Restoring Power. Rebuilding Lives.

Supporting returning citizens with financial literacy, emotional wellness, and real pathways to stability.

Resource Information

Support, Stability & Reentry Assistance Across Virginia

Protecting My Peace Foundation

This page provides trusted statewide and regional resources available to individuals and families in Virginia. These organizations offer assistance with reentry, housing, employment, education, health, legal support, and financial stability.

🔁 Reentry & Returning Citizen Support

Virginia Department of Corrections
Reentry planning, probation and parole services, and transition support.

Virginia CARES
Comprehensive reentry assistance including housing navigation, employment referrals, and case management.

Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond
Employment assistance, transitional housing, and mentoring for returning citizens.

🏠 Housing & Emergency Assistance

Virginia Housing
Rental assistance programs, housing counseling, and first-time renter resources.

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Eviction prevention, homelessness services, and community development programs.

211 Virginia
Dial 2-1-1 or visit online to locate emergency shelter, rent assistance, utilities help, and food support.

💼 Employment & Workforce Development

Virginia Employment Commission
Job search assistance, unemployment benefits, résumé help, and workforce programs.

Virginia Career Works
Career coaching, job placement, training programs, and employer connections across Virginia.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
Job training, certifications, and employment placement services.

🎓 Education & Training

Virginia Community College System
GED programs, workforce certifications, associate degrees, and reentry-friendly education options.

FastForward
Short-term job training for high-demand careers with financial assistance available.

🧠 Mental Health & Substance Use Support

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Mental health treatment, substance use services, and crisis intervention programs.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate mental health crisis support.

⚖️ Legal & Identity Assistance

Legal Aid Justice Center
Free civil legal services including housing, benefits, and reentry-related legal support.

Virginia Department of Vital Records
Assistance with birth certificates and vital documents required for employment and housing.

💳 Financial Stability & Benefits

CommonHelp Virginia
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other public assistance programs.

Virginia Department of Social Services
Family assistance, benefits administration, and community support services.

🤝 Community Support

Protecting My Peace Foundation
Community-based programs, events, education, and advocacy focused on peace, stability, and empowerment for individuals impacted by incarceration.

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⚠️ Important Note

Resources may have eligibility requirements and availability may vary by locality. We encourage individuals to contact organizations directly for the most current information.

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