The following organizations and programs help people who are transitioning back to the community from incarceration, treatment for addictions, and so on. Some are public programs; others are private. They are listed in alphabetical order, and inclusion here does not indicate endorsement.

BUILDING BEGINNINGS
42 E. 300 N., Spanish Fork, UT
Building Beginnings is a nonprofit organization designed to help men in recovery from drugs and alcohol. They provide access to safe and affordable housing, meaningful employment, quality treatment, and transportation for those dedicated to recovery and becoming the best versions of themselves.

For more information, call 801-896-1961 or click here.

MENTORWORKS
11978 S. Redwood, Riverton, UT
The Foundation for Family Life created the MentorWorks program to provide transitional housing and a support system for getting life back on track after incarceration. MentorWorks provides a safe, sober environment, food, clothing, transportation, outpatient treatment in partnership with Redwood Recovery, and assistance in locating resources for employment, education, long-term housing, etc.

For more information, call 801-839-4384, email info@fflut.org or click here. 

PAPILION INTEGRATED RECOVERY CENTER/PAPILION HOUSE
American Fork and Orem, UT
A transitional housing and treatment program for men and women who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. For information about how to join the program and what is required, click here.

THE OTHER SIDE ACADEMY
661 E 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
A free 30-month residential non-profit life skills academy for men and women who have hit rock bottom, usually from a lifetime of addiction and criminal behavior. For people who want a better life for themselves and who are willing to put in the work, the Other Side Academy is a great place to transition to upon release and is even available pre-sentence. Students receive an education and acquire marketable vocational and social skills necessary to succeed in life. For information about how to apply in person or while you are incarcerated, click here.

JOHN  VOLKEN ACADEMY (formerly The Red Barn Academy)
1130 W Center Street, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
A long-term (two year minimum) therapeutic residential community for men, focused on life skills training and behavioral modification. For information about how to apply, click here or call 801-939-5100.

THE VETERANS JUSTICE OUTREACH PROGRAM (VJO)
The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) serves Veterans in contact with community law enforcement, incarcerated in local jails and involved with treatment courts. The mission of the program is to contact these Veterans through outreach to facilitate access to VA services. For more information about Utah’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program, please email VHASLCVJP@va.gov or call 801-582-1565 ext. 6337.

WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JAIL TRANSITION PROGRAM (JTP)
The Jail Transition Program (JTP) was created in 2016 to help people in Utah County who have served time in the criminal justice system make a successful transition from jail back into the community. 

For clients with Medicaid or another insurance plan, referrals will be made to other Wasatch Behavioral Health programs for followup services.

The JTP office is located at the Food & Care Coalition at 299 E. 900 South in Provo. Walk-in times: Monday through Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. It is strongly recommended that you arrive before the start time. Call 801-852-3779 for more information.