Chicago Reentry Resource Navigator
Find Resources. Build Connections. Move Forward.
The Revolutionary Reentry Hub Chicago Reentry Resource Navigator connects individuals impacted by the criminal legal system, their families, and community partners with organizations offering essential services throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Whether you're searching for housing assistance, employment opportunities, legal support, education, health services, or community connections, this interactive map helps you locate organizations and explore available resources.
How to Use the Map
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Explore the map: Zoom in to your neighborhood or another area of Chicago and the suburbs.
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Identify resources: Use the color-coded categories to distinguish different types of services.
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Select an organization: Click a location pin to view its address, contact information, and available service details.
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Connect directly: Visit the organization's website or contact it to learn about services, eligibility, and availability.
Browse Resources by Category
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Housing & Shelter: Housing programs, shelter options, and housing assistance.
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Employment & Training: Job readiness, workforce development, and employment support.
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Legal Assistance: Legal services, advocacy, and assistance navigating legal barriers.
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Recovery & Behavioral Health: Recovery support, behavioral health services, and related programs.
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Health & Basic Needs: Health-related assistance and essential community resources.
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Education & Life Skills: Educational opportunities, skill development, and personal growth.
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Family, Youth & Safety: Family services, youth support, and community safety resources.
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Reentry & Community Support: Reentry navigation, advocacy, and community-based support.
About This Resource
This navigator is presented by Revolutionary Reentry Hub as part of our commitment to dismantling stigma, amplifying the voices of system-impacted individuals, and strengthening community connections.
The directory is based on the Education Justice Project's Mapping Your Future: A Guide to Successful Reentry, 2026 Illinois Edition, published by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Revolutionary Reentry Hub has organized selected Chicago-area and suburban listings into an interactive, geographically accessible format.
Important: Programs, eligibility requirements, contact information, and availability may change. Please contact organizations directly before visiting or requesting services. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services.
Revolutionary Reentry Hub believes people impacted by the criminal legal system deserve more than a second chance. They deserve access to opportunity, meaningful connections, and the ability to define their own futures.