The MBI Reentry Wellness Program is dedicated to moving communities forward by providing services and resources to support Returning Citizens to successfully reintegrate back into their communities. The MBI Reentry Wellness Program is a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Second Chance Act Comprehensive Community-based Adult Reentrygrant funded program that has allowed MBI to build on existing reentry services and evaluate program outcomes.
The Mission
Our mission is to meet the needs of Returning Citizens by ensuring access to behavioral health and social services for successful community reentry and to reduce the recidivism rate in the District of Columbia. The MBI Reentry Wellness Program provides evidence based, comprehensive services such as:
Mental Health Services
Substance Use Treatment
Individual and Group Therapy
Social Support
Employment Readiness and Placement
Housing Resources and Support
Mentoring Services
We launched this program in October 2020 - during the COVID-19 pandemic. We developed our service model in consideration of the COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols. We follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and District of Columbia health guidelines and
operate primarily virtually and all in-person sessions are socially distanced while wearing protective face masks. Our doors remain open to servicing our District Returning Citizens.
Eligibility & What To Expect
Program Eligibility includes: 18 years of age or older; a resident of the District of Columbia; and a history of incarceration inside or outside the District of Columbia. After successful enrollment, participants in the program will be assigned to a program specialist, who will assist the participant in achieving their individual goals. The program specialist will meet with the participant weekly to develop action steps to accomplish their program goals. Participants will have access to program services that include mental health, substance use treatment, individual and group therapy, social support, employment readiness and placement, housing resources and support, and mentoring services. Overall, our program values aim to recognize the need of every individual in order to move our communities forward. We motivate personal growth while empowering each individual to make decisions that improve each individual's well-being. Call us at (202).547.8540, Ext. 101 to get started!
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