Feature: RAP Sheet Guide
This two page guide explains key steps and links you to resources that can help. Click the image to open and download the guide. See RAP sheet information on our Rights page for updates.
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Feature: Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act , signed into NYS law November 2023, will automatically seal conviction records - 3 years from sentencing of misdemeanors, 7 years from sentencing of felonies - excluding time spent incarcerated). Find out more: cleanslateny.org
Feature: Job Search Coach and Toolkit
Free, personalized assistance to help with search, resume prep, interviewing and more. Assistance is available by phone/video and email. Get a head start by reviewing the information in our Toolkit! Contact our Job Search Coach - jobsearchcoach@wlsmail.org.
Faith Based Court Access Program
914.824.5613 nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/faith-based-court-access Westchester County, the 9th Judivial District, and area houses of workship have partners to provide access to a private area to conduct and make a request for services, access to equipment such as a telephone, computer, printer and scanner. See the brochure or visit the website for more information. Call to make an appointment.
Volunteers of America Shelter, Inc. – Crossroads
395 Webster Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801 914-636-8689 Services includes therapeutic living atmosphere, counseling, AA meetings, educational and social recreational activities. 17 beds, for men. Referral to OPD treatment.
Saint Joseph’s Hospital, St. Vincent’s Division – Sister Anne Mary Regan Residence for Women
18 Spring Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 914-848-3101 Services include 24-hour care in a short term transitional residence for 20 females.
Saint Christopher’s Inn – Brothers Christopher House
13 Longview Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 845-335-1101 | 845-335-1000 for immediate assistance Services include therapeutic living atmosphere, counseling, AA meetings, educational and social recreational activities. Men only.
Halfway Houses of Westchester
14 Longview Avenue, White Plains, New York 10605 | 914-946-0949 | Email: longview14@verizon.net Services include therapeutic living atmosphere, counseling, AA meetings, educational and social recreational activities. 10 beds, men only. Referral to OPD treatment.
Peer Support
Download This Page Peer Support Positive relationships and meaningful connections make a difference. The organizations listed here off peer support and mentorship.
CHOICE of NY
914-944-5222 info@choiceofny.org choiceofny.org/ CHOICE of NY specializes in case management, homeless outreach, and criminal justice reentry and rehabilitative services. The agency provides pre-trial, preventive, transitional (e.g., family support, support upon entry), and post-release services (e.g., job readiness, reunification to family, transportation from facility, connection to treatment). See this link for a full description of criminal justice services and this link for job readiness (including resume and "world of work" workshops) At the Westchester County Jail, staff work with inmates [Read More]