Coming Home Worcester + NE

Coming Home Worcester + NE is an app created by the Dismas House of Massachusetts that provides a directory of agencies, resources, and services available to ex-offenders in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other New England Regions.

This app is a tool for locating critical services available in our community for those who are beginning their reentry journey. This app can be an invaluable resource for ex-offenders, corrections practitioners, program staff, policy makers and the friends, families, and volunteers that work with returning citizens in the community. When an offender is released from prison, the difficult task of re-assimilating into the community begins. The ex-offender’s transition is oftentimes very complicated, and may include significant obstacles that must be overcome to obtain stability. Fortunately, there exists a network of services designed to assist those in need. It is our hope that this app helps you find the resources necessary for a successful transition into your community. It is our hope that this app will assist former offenders and those who care about them to locate the necessary resources to make the difference between success and a return to incarceration.

The directory contains contact information and a basic description of the services offered for each organization. We have also included other informational resources where possible. When in doubt, directly contact the organization for the most up-to-date information. The editors cannot and do not vouch for the accuracy or quality of the services available.

The agencies listed through the app are not the only resources available. We have tried to include all appropriate agencies and organizations; however, some resources may be missing. If you have additional resources that you believe should be included in the directory, or have a correction to one of our entries, please contact us.

The Coming Home Worcester + NE App is not a government agency and does not represent any local, state, or federal government entity.

The source for information on each listing (including government entities) is typically the agency’s website which can be accessed through the listing for the agency. For example, our listing for the Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) displays the program’s URL (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-home-energy-assistance-heap) to allow the user to find additional information. Agency listings are occasionally submitted by an agency representative via a web form or email, however those listings typically (if a website or social media profile exists) include the URL.