Reentry & Recovery Program

Studies show people released from prison are less likely to reoffend and less likely to go back to prison if they have a stable, secure, and supportive place to live.

The Program

Tlingit & Haida’s Reentry & Recovery department operates three properties for men and women. We accept participants returning from incarceration, residential treatment, as well as people in recovery.  

The program provides a healthy foundation that is built on culturally responsive services and case management.

Our program includes the following phases:

• Phase I : Spring | Taakw.eetí (Survival)
• Phase II: Summer | Kutaan (Choices)
• Phase III: Fall | Yeis (Influence)
• Phase IV: Winter | Táakw (Maturity)

Using a “family” cohort model, the program is based on Peer Accountability where participants are expected to:

• Participate in phase programming
• Support one another for successful reentry including accountability to self and the community
• Honor “Our Way of Life” and the Southeast Traditional Values
• Promote self-sufficiency

Living Space & Guidelines

All properties will have a Participant Manager living onsite between 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Participants will be provided an individual bedroom with shared laundry, common living room, kitchen, and bathroom facilities.

Upon acceptance into the program, participants are required to follow all guidelines:

• Keep the property alcohol and drug-free
• Complete daily breathalyzer and participate in random drug screens,
• Work with a Case Manager and Peer Support Specialist to develop and follow an Individual Case Plan 
• Secure and maintain employment
• Pay a monthly living contribution of $600
• Participants will be responsible for a $375 non-refundable cleaning fee
• Complete daily chores to ensure the facility remains clean and comfortable

Eligible Participants

Must be 30 days sober to be eligible for the program.

Returning Citizens: We serve incarcerated Tribal and non-Tribal individuals seeking supportive living, training, resources, and employment assistance upon their transition into the community.

Citizens Who Have Completed Treatment or are in Recovery: We serve individuals who have completed residential treatment and are reentering the community or those in recovery who are seeking a sober and safe living environment to transition back into the community.

Interested individuals will either self-refer or work with a service agency to complete the required application.

Eligibility Requirements

Program admittance is based on input from the referral agency and participants must meet certain eligibility requirements. Criteria required for acceptance may include:

• Must obtain an Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Assessment (must be valid within 1-year)
• Must not have had any (at minimum) high or moderate infractions in the last six (6) months prior to acceptance
• Invitation to complete an interview

Disclaimer: The Reentry & Recovery program is not a clinical/residential treatment facility; participants are required to address their behavioral health needs through a community behavioral health service agency.

Program Application Forms

For consideration into the program, please complete and submit the following forms and email them to reentry&recovery@tlingitandhaida.gov or mail them to Reentry & Recovery Department, PO Box 25500, Juneau, AK 99802.

• Agency/Self-Referral
• Program Application for Services
• Release of Information

Contact Us

For questions regarding Tlingit & Haida’s Reentry & Recovery Non-Congregate Sheltering program, please email reentry&recovery@tlingitandhaida.gov or call (907) 463-7366.

Tlingit & Haida’s Reentry & Recovery program operates several non-congregate shelters.  The shelters provide temporary housing for individual with private living spaces, rather than shared dormitory-style accommodations. This offers a higher level of privacy and security for program participants.