In the community, New Leaf – New Life operates a Transition Support Center. Many people are released from jail with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when arrested. New Leaf – New Life works together with clients to develop and reach their goals and make a successful transition.

People released from incarceration are welcomed at our Transition Support Center (TSC) located at 1010 S. Walnut St., Suite H where we provide short-term & long-term assistance, specifically:

• Immediate help (e.g., emotional support, help in accessing social services, clothing, hygiene products)
• Job counseling (e.g., resume building, job searches, computer skills training)
• Casework (e.g., addiction counseling & supervision)

For some questions about services we do & don't provide, see our FAQ page.

The Re-Entry Mentorship Program provides more in-depth peer support to folks recently released from incarceration. With the help of one-on-one support from a Re-Entry Mentor, participants do a needs assessment, build action plans, acquire necessary resources, and receive education on staying sober, crisis intervention, and trigger identification. Our Re-Entry Mentors are staff members who have lived experience with both re-entry and recovery. Interested participants are encouraged to stop by or call our Transition Support Center post-release to get connected with one of our Re-Entry Mentors.

The Re-entry Collective is a group of individuals passionate about finding systemic solutions for individuals re-entering society. All are welcome to attend. We meet at the TSC at 1010 S. Walnut St., Suite H:

• First Sunday of the month at 3:30 PM: planning & organizing session (all welcome)
• Second Sunday of the month at 3:30 PM at NLNL: broader public meeting or workshop

In March (2019), we'll also be having various trainings for volunteers.  See the Facebook page for more info.
The Re-entry Collective has been instrumental in providing resources such as the New Leaf Resource Guide 1.7.pdf - UPDATE: we have a resource guide for COVID-19 to add to the original guide.

Starting on January 13, 2020, and in partnership with Indiana Legal Services and the Mauer School of Law at IU, we have been offering a Bloomington Expungement Helpdesk, Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-8pm, at the Transition Support Center.

However: our Expungement Desk has suspended all in-person outreach effective immediately.  (See our Facebook page for updates.)  Indiana Legal Services are still accepting clients for expungements, so for all inquiries, please call: 1-844-243-8570. (In general, see this flyer for details on applying.)

For more information, contact our Transition Program Manager at the office at (812) 355-6842 or email at info@newleafnewlife.org. You can also Contact Us online.