STAT BAR
67 counties · Federal BOP + ADOC partners · Limestone 180-day program · RRM Atlanta
KEY ALABAMA FACTS
Alabama does NOT operate traditional state-contracted community halfway houses
ADOC's approach: in-prison pre-release programming + community nonprofit partners
Key ADOC programs are inside facilities (Limestone Reentry, RSAT) - not community-based
Community halfway houses in Alabama are primarily nonprofit/faith-based - not ADOC-contracted
1 BOP RRM region covers Alabama: RRM Atlanta
ADOC joined Reentry 2030 - goal: 50% recidivism reduction by 2030
67 counties
BOP FEDERAL RRC CONTACTS (Alabama)
RRM ATLANTA (Alabama + FL + GA + MS + NC + SC + TN):
Coverage: Alabama falls under RRM Atlanta
InmateAid already has: inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-atlanta
Contact: (404) 635-5679 (visitation line per InmateAid page)
RRM Atlanta covers Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Pull all Alabama federal RRC listings from: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter AL)
Cross-reference with RRM Atlanta page: federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/federal-bureau-prisons/rrm-atlanta/
ADOC STATE SYSTEM - NO COMMUNITY HALFWAY HOUSES
CRITICAL NOTE FOR DIRECTORY:
Alabama ADOC does NOT contract with community-based halfway houses the way Florida, Texas, or California do.
ADOC's pre-release and reentry approach is primarily IN-PRISON programming.
Community residential options are NONPROFIT/FAITH-BASED - not state-contracted.
ADOC IN-PRISON REENTRY PROGRAMS (context for state page - not directory listings):
1. Limestone Correctional Facility Reentry Program:
Location: inside Limestone Correctional Facility, Harvest, AL
Population: ~100 average daily; inmates within 18 months of release
Duration: 180-day program
Focus: Life skills, community resources, pre-release preparation
NOT a community-based placement - still inside prison
2. RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program) - "Crime Bill" (Act 2024-426):
6-month residential program offered at 8 ADOC facilities
Incorporates MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder)
Also includes 8-Week SAP and 8-Week Co-Occurring Disorder programs
NOT a community-based placement - inside ADOC facilities
3. Reentry Transitional Housing Units (Robinson + Logan Correctional Centers):
Inside facilities; pre-release housing units with curriculum
3 years to 6 months from release
NOT community-based
ADOC COMMUNITY PARTNERS (for directory listings)
ADOC lists these on their Reentry Resources page: doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx
These are NONPROFIT/FAITH-BASED providers - not state-contracted, not state-funded typically
List them in directory as facility_type = nonprofit
Known Alabama reentry housing providers:
1. Renascence Re-Entry Community
Type: 6-12 month residential reentry program
Population: nonviolent, non-sex offense men on probation or parole
URL: pull from ADOC resources page - doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx
facility_type = nonprofit; gender_served = male
2. Fountain House
Type: Residential housing + reentry services for women
Requirements: GED pursuit + full-time employment
URL: pull from ADOC resources page
facility_type = nonprofit; gender_served = female
3. YesCare Reentry Services
URL: reentry.yescarecorp.com
Pull address, phone, services from website
facility_type = nonprofit
4. The Ordinary People Society
Location: Dothan, AL
Services: Mentoring, job skills, life skills, housing, transitional services
facility_type = nonprofit
5. Community Partnerships for Reentry and Recovery
Type: Comprehensive faith-based and community reentry programs
Pull from ADOC resources page
6. Cullman Re-Entry Addiction Assistance, Inc.
Location: Cullman, AL
Pull address, phone from ADOC resources page
facility_type = nonprofit
7. New Beginnings Community Foundation
Services: 2-year faith-based Pathway to Freedom program; administers web resident referral database
facility_type = faith_based
8. Foundry Ministries
Services: Recovery, reentry, and rescue for ex-inmates and addicts
facility_type = faith_based
Additional providers: pull full list from:
doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx
reentryprograms.com/in/alabama
211 Alabama: 211connectsalabama.org
KEY LAW FACTS
ADOC Reentry page: doc.alabama.gov/ReentryInfo.aspx
ADOC Reentry Resources: doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx
ADOC Contact Reentry Coordinator: doc.state.al.us/ReentryContact.aspx
ADOC Rehab/Reentry: doc.state.al.us/RehabReentryLanding.aspx
Sex offender restrictions (Alabama Megan's Law):
Cannot reside within 2,000 feet of school, playground, child care facility, or other areas where children congregate
Many nonprofit reentry homes cannot accommodate sex offenders
Registrants: contact ADOC sex offender unit and parole officer before release
INTRO
If your loved one is approaching release from an Alabama state prison, the reentry housing landscape here works differently from most other states. Alabama does not operate a network of state-contracted community halfway houses. Instead, ADOC focuses its pre-release programming inside facilities - particularly the Limestone Correctional Facility's 180-day reentry program - and then relies on a network of nonprofit and faith-based community partners to provide residential reentry housing after release.
For federal inmates, Alabama is covered by BOP Residential Reentry Management Atlanta, which oversees federal Residential Reentry Centers across the southeastern United States. Federal RRC placement follows the standard BOP process beginning 17-19 months before release.
The community reentry housing that does exist in Alabama comes primarily from nonprofits listed on ADOC's Reentry Resources page - organizations like Renascence Re-Entry Community (6-12 months, men on probation or parole), Fountain House (women's residential reentry housing), and YesCare Reentry Services. These are not state-contracted or state-funded in the way Florida's work release centers or California's MCRP are - they operate independently with their own eligibility requirements and costs.
ADOC has also joined Reentry 2030, a nationwide initiative with an ambitious goal: reduce recidivism by 50 percent statewide by 2030.
ADOC'S IN-PRISON PRE-RELEASE PROGRAMS
Alabama's most distinctive reentry program runs inside prison - not outside it. The Limestone Correctional Facility Reentry Program receives inmates within 18 months of release and puts them through a 180-day structured preparation program focused on life skills, community resources, and pre-release planning. With an average daily population of 100, it is a relatively small program for a prison system of Alabama's size, but it is free and structured.
The RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program), established under Act 2024-426, runs a 6-month residential substance abuse curriculum at eight ADOC facilities, incorporating medication-assisted treatment (MOUD) for opioid use disorder. This program matters for families whose loved ones have substance use disorders - completion can meaningfully improve post-release housing and employment prospects.
These are in-prison programs, not community placements. They prepare for release but do not provide the community housing itself.
COMMUNITY REENTRY HOUSING IN ALABAMA
After release, community housing options come from ADOC's network of nonprofit and faith-based partners. Renascence Re-Entry Community provides 6-12 months of residential housing specifically for men on probation or parole with nonviolent, non-sex offense convictions - one of the most structured private reentry options in the state. Fountain House provides residential reentry housing for women with employment and education requirements. YesCare operates a broader reentry services network statewide.
Families can contact ADOC's Reentry Coordinators directly - a dedicated contact system at doc.state.al.us/ReentryContact.aspx - to ask about available community resources for their loved one's release county.
SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN ALABAMA
Alabama's Megan's Law prohibits registered sex offenders from residing within 2,000 feet of any school, playground, child care facility, or area where children congregate. This is among the larger buffers in the directory and significantly constrains housing options in urban and suburban areas. Most community reentry homes in Alabama do not accept registered sex offenders. Families of registrants should contact ADOC and the parole officer well before release.
ALABAMA REENTRY RESOURCES
ADOC Reentry Division: doc.alabama.gov/ReentryInfo.aspx
ADOC Reentry Resources (community partner list): doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx
ADOC Contact a Reentry Coordinator: doc.state.al.us/ReentryContact.aspx
ADOC Inmate Search: doc.alabama.gov/InmateSearch.aspx
Renascence Re-Entry Community: pull from ADOC resources page
Fountain House: pull from ADOC resources page
YesCare Reentry Services: reentry.yescarecorp.com
211 Alabama: dial 211 / 211connectsalabama.org
Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice: alabamaappleseed.org - criminal justice reform + reentry advocacy
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program: alabar.org / (334) 269-1515
BOP RRM Atlanta: (404) 635-5679 / inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-atlanta
COUNTY GRID
All 67 Alabama counties - pills linking to city directory pages
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does Alabama have state-run halfway houses?
A: Not in the traditional sense. Alabama does not operate state-contracted community halfway houses. ADOC's pre-release programming runs inside facilities - primarily the Limestone Correctional Facility 180-day program. Community residential housing after release comes from nonprofit and faith-based partners listed on ADOC's Reentry Resources page.
Q: What is the Limestone Reentry Program?
A: An in-prison 180-day pre-release program at Limestone Correctional Facility for inmates within 18 months of release. It focuses on life skills, community resources, and pre-release preparation. It is free and run by ADOC.
Q: What is the RSAT program?
A: The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program - a 6-month program at 8 ADOC facilities addressing substance use disorder, including medication-assisted treatment (MOUD) for opioid use disorder. Established under Act 2024-426.
Q: How do I find community reentry housing in Alabama after release?
A: Start with ADOC's Reentry Resources page at doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx - a directory of community partners providing housing and services. Also contact an ADOC Reentry Coordinator at doc.state.al.us/ReentryContact.aspx. Dial 211 for local referrals.
Q: What federal halfway houses are available in Alabama?
A: Federal inmates releasing in Alabama are covered by BOP RRM Atlanta. Pull the full list from bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp. Placement is arranged by the BOP case manager beginning 17-19 months before release. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Alabama inmate and arrest records DATA SOURCE NOTICE Federal RRC data: BOP RRM Atlanta - bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp ADOC Reentry Resources: doc.alabama.gov/ReentryResources.aspx ADOC Contact Reentry Coordinator: doc.state.al.us/ReentryContact.aspx YesCare Reentry Services: reentry.yescarecorp.com 211 Alabama: 211connectsalabama.org
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