Justice Involved Veterans And Mentoring (JIV-M) Program

Justice Involved Veterans And Mentoring (JIV-M) Program | Dress, Right, Dress

Eligibility

Serves Ohio residents who are veterans who are within 30 days of release from incarceration or who are on community control (parole).

Required documents

Proof of service: DD-214 (discharge status) or Veterans Affairs (VA) card proof of legal status (probation or release papers). Agency will advise on any further required documents.

Hours

Office hours - W-F: 10:00am-5:00pm.

(567) 938-8012

Voice

https://www.dressrightdress.org

[email protected]

Application process

Phone M-F: 10:00am-5:00pm or leave a message for information.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides employment and reentry services to help veterans who have been recently released from incarceration. Clients are linked to appropriate community services based on their situation and need. Clients in this program may receive limited cash assistance to help them become self sufficient. The program is a 16-week peer/mentor guided assistance in connecting to resource providers, while receiving guidance that promotes pro-social behavior. The program is goal-oriented to lead clients to a healthy, productive lifestyle. While participating in this program veterans are able to request monetary assistance with housing, utilities, food, and clothing.

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211 Cleveland

What's Here

Veterans Military Transition Assistance Programs Job Finding Assistance Prejob Guidance Ex-Offender Reentry Programs Ex-Offenders

Providing organization

Dress, Right, Dress

Operates as a Veterans organization whose mission is to widen the gap between military service and incarceration by providing mentor/peer support through a network of resources and volunteers.