Supportive Services

Safer’s robust network of providers addresses a wide range of needs that keep people with criminal records from achieving employment.

Faith- and Community-Based Initiative

Focusing on the neighborhoods most affected by reentry in the Chicagoland area — including Englewood, East Garfield Park, Auburn Gresham, Austin, Harvey, and Maywood — Safer Foundation’s Faith- and Community-Based Initiative allows clients access to services within their neighborhoods. The services provided within these communities have three primary aspects: mentoring, reentry counseling, and employment assistance. MORE >

Safer’s comprehensive supportive services network also helps clients with the following:

  • Addiction prevention and education
  • Anger management counseling
  • Family-inclusive case management
  • Job-appropriate clothing and transportation
  • Community-based mentoring and legal assistance

Housing Initiative

For clients struggling to find adequate living arrangements, Safer Foundation's Housing Initiative is there to provide assistance. MORE >

This Blunt's Not For You

Funded as part of the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Community Health and Prevention Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP), This Blunt's Not for You allows clients to overcome habitual marijuana use in order to become viable candidates on the job market. MORE >

  • Watch and Listen
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  • Success Stories
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    • Jay Borchert: Jay Borchert can proudly say he’s been clean for five… MORE >

    • Juan Cruz: Juan Cruz once lived the life of a gangbanger on the streets… MORE >

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