Comprehensive Support for a New Beginning
From the moment of release, the Alliance provides wraparound services designed to address every barrier to successful reentry — housing, healthcare, employment, recovery, and more.
How It Works
Our case manager guides each participant through a coordinated journey of support.
Application
Submit an application while still incarcerated or upon release
Assessment
Meet with our case manager for a comprehensive needs assessment
Personalized Plan
Receive a tailored reentry plan connecting you with the right services
Ongoing Support
Continuous case management and coordination throughout your journey
What We Provide
Case Management
Our dedicated case manager serves as the initial point of contact for all program participants. Working closely with each individual, they develop personalized reentry plans and provide warm introductions to partner organizations. The case manager coordinates services chronologically to create the best opportunity for stability and success.
Personalized plans, not cold referralsHousing Assistance
We work to secure stable housing for participants within the first two weeks of release. Through partnerships with the Salvation Army, Jimmie Hale Mission, Three Hots and a Cot, Oxford House, and the Housing Authority of Greater Birmingham, we connect individuals with temporary and permanent housing solutions.
8 clients housed in the last 3 monthsHealthcare Access
Through Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) and other partners, participants receive comprehensive healthcare including medical care, mental health assessments, and counseling services. Every participant is offered an initial mental health assessment within the first month of enrollment.
Medical, mental health, and counselingSubstance Use Treatment & Recovery
All participants with a substance use history receive an ASAM assessment to determine the appropriate level of care. Treatment options include inpatient rehabilitation through Aletheia House, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), peer support from certified recovery specialists, and ongoing aftercare programs. Narcan and fentanyl test strips are provided to all clients.
Zero overdose deaths among participantsEmployment & Workforce Development
Hope Inspired Ministries and the Salvation Army provide job training, workforce development skills, and connections to employers. Services include soft skills training, financial management, resume building, and attendance at Second Chance hiring fairs. Programs at Jefferson State Community College and STRIVE are also available.
From part-time to full-time careersPeer Support
The Offender Alumni Association, led by formerly incarcerated individuals, provides emotional and social support, life skills training, and mentorship. As peers who understand the journey firsthand, they are uniquely positioned to help participants navigate the challenges of reentry.
Support from people who've been thereIdentification & Benefits
Community on the Rise helps participants obtain essential documents including birth certificates, social security cards, and state IDs. They also assist with applications for government benefits such as food stamps, social security, and Medicaid or Medicare.
Essential documents secured quicklyTransportation
Transportation assistance ensures participants can access all services, attend appointments, and get to work. Removing transportation barriers is critical to successful reentry.
Removing barriers to accessFaith-Based Support
Canterbury United Methodist Church provides starter kits of household supplies, toiletries, and clothing upon release. Canterbury also connects the Alliance with other faith-based service providers who can offer additional resources to participants.
Practical support from day one
Need Support?
If you or someone you know is returning to Birmingham after incarceration, we're here to help.