Reentry Services For Former Inmates
Support towards a better life for those in need
Safe housing, professional counseling, educational programs, job coaching, and spiritual support.
Riverside House
Our services
across 15 categories
We are committed to delivering quality, effective, and faith-based support that guides formerly incarcerated men and women to become productive citizens and rebuild their lives.
We envision a stronger and more unified Miami where formerly incarcerated individuals become productive citizens and valued members of our vibrant community.
We are grounded in community, diversity, spirituality, accountability, family, and productivity — the foundational core values that make our transformational work possible.
Safe Housing
A stable, structured, and supervised living environment that provides immediate safety, daily meals, accountability, and the foundation every resident needs to begin rebuilding their life.
Case Management
Individualized guidance that covers goal-setting, documentation, benefits, healthcare access, referrals, accountability, and the supportive structure required for successful reentry.
Practical Assistance
Hands-on support addressing immediate needs including transportation, identification, clothing, housing navigation, job search tools, and connection to community resources supporting stability.
Life Skills Training
Core training in communication, financial literacy, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, and daily living — the competencies essential for long-term independence.
Individual Therapy
Access to licensed mental-health professionals through trusted community partners, supporting trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and personal healing.
Group Counseling
Facilitator-led group sessions, peer support, and skill-building discussions that strengthen communication, emotional resilience, and healthy relationships during reentry.
Substance Abuse Treatment
On-site recovery groups, relapse-prevention support, and coordination of care with licensed providers to build healthier habits and maintain long-term sobriety.
Recreation & Wellness
Physical fitness, recreational activities, and wellness programming supporting mental health, stress management, and healthy routines that strengthen wellbeing and long-term success.
Family Reunification
Guided support to rebuild trust, communication, and healthy relationships with loved ones — strengthening the family systems that sustain long-term success and happiness.
Faith-Based Support
Voluntary, faith-based services including Bible study, pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual mentoring that help participants deepen identity, strengthen purpose, and build hope.
Educational Opportunities
Connections to GED preparation, adult education, digital literacy, vocational certifications, and academic coaching that help participants build new skills and advance their goals.
Employment Preparation
Strengthens job readiness through resume development, interview coaching, workplace communication skills, and digital literacy training to help prepare for successful employment.
Job Placement
Partnerships with hiring employers, WOTC/bonding guidance, and personalized placement support that lead directly to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities.
Housing Assistance
Helping participants prepare for independent living through referrals, documentation support, budgeting guidance, and coordinated transitions into safe, stable community options.
Alumni & Peer Aftercare
Ongoing support through Riverside Reentry 2.0: alumni groups, mentorship, coaching, and continued community connections that sustain long-term success.
Reviews
Real reviews and
second chances
Every person we help has a different journey — but each one shows what's possible when accountability meets support. See what people are saying about what we do.
Exceptional 5-Star Ratings
This place is a dream come true for people coming out of prison. The staff are caring, professional, and devoted to helping the formerly incarcerated reenter society with dignity and confidence.
