Guilford County Reentry Program

• What can I mail to an inmate?

  An inmate may receive letters with a full return address on the envelope. They may receive five photos (no larger than 5' by 7') per mailing. They may receive regular-sized greeting cards, without glitter on them or those with sound-generating devices. They may receive pages from the internet as long as it isn't an excessive amount or indecent. They may not receive mail that is unsanitary (with lipstick, etc) on it, newspaper clippings, pages torn from books or magazines, no drawings larger than 8 ' ' by 11', no stickers on the envelopes (other than an address label), no bookmarks, no calendars, no glued or taped items, or solicitations of any kind. You may purchase a newspaper or magazine subscription for the inmate, but you cannot leave newspapers or magazines for them or mail them yourself. No magazine subscriptions will be accepted if it is deemed to be a security risk.

• Am I eligible for the Guilford County Reentry Council program?

  Any individual returning to Guilford County from a local jail, state or federal prison, or community corrections (probation/parole) is eligible for the Guilford County Reentry Council program.

• Does the Guilford County Reentry Council program cost anything?

  Services provided by Guilford County Reentry Council are FREE.

• How do I get help from Guilford County Reentry Council while in jail or prison?

  If you are inside the Guilford County jails, send a message to "reentry" using the kiosk in your housing unit. If you are in a NC prison, contact your Project Manager.

• I was released from jail/prison a while ago. Am I still eligible for the Guilford County Reentry Program?

  No matter how long ago or recently your release was, you are eligible for the Guilford County Reentry Council program if you are a Guilford County resident.

• What services does the Guilford County Reentry Council connect people to?

  The Guilford County Reentry Council can assist with connecting people to:

  • housing assistance
  • food assistance
  • mental health treatments
  • substance abuse treatments
  • job training
  • employment
  • family support services
  • child care
  • education opportunities such as obtaining a GED or certifications