County Reentry Programs

What Do Councils Do?

• Raise Reentry Public Awareness
• Address Reentry Barriers and Other Community Needs
• Coordinate Local Service Delivery
• Foster Successful Family and Community Reintergration
• Track Results

Louisa Reentry Council

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Contact Information

• Department of Human Services
• PO Box 25
• 103 McDonald Street
• Louisa, VA 23093

• Contact Person: Lisa Rengers
• Email: elise.rengers@dss.virginia.gov
• Office: (540) 967-1320
• Cell: (540) 223-2205

The Madison Reentry Council Approach

The Madison Reentry Council is a volunteer based organization that works closely with public agencies, non-profits, and faith based organizations throughout the region to connect individuals returning from incarceration with the services and resources they need. There is no fee at the Madison Reentry Council.

Taking the first, all important steps can be challenging for returning citizens. The Madison Reentry Council volunteers plan to assist returning citizens to develop a reentry plan and connect them with the community resources they need to move forward with a fresh new start.

Madison is a stronger community when we support each other. The Madison Reentry Council focuses on reducing recidivism and easing the reentry process for citizens returning to our community.

The Madison Reentry Council Priorities are to:

• Raise public awareness about "Reentry"
• Prepare to begin services to returning citizens as soon as possible
• Reduce Barriers/obstacles to reentry

Our Plan to Serve Returning Citizens

The Madison Reentry Council seeks to help citizens returning from incarceration to learn services and resources that will help them be successful. Our volunteers will work one-on-one with returning citizens to access the support they need in the areas of:

• Education
• Job training
• Employment
• Housing
• Transportation
• Clothing
• Food Assistance
• Aid to families
• Medical Services—including substance abuse and mental health.

Our Partners

• Madison Reentry Council looks forward to collaborating with these and other groups:
  • Madison County Department of Social Services
  • MESA-Madison Emergency Services Association
  • Salvation Army
  • Madison Literacy Council
  • Madison Free Clinic