Offender Success Reentry Program
Open Heart currently offers an Offender Success Reentry Program. Our Program includes the following:
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Accepts adults 18+
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Must meet requirements needed for low barrier housing
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Must need assistance in becoming economically self-sufficient
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Must be on parole and under supervision of the Michigan Department of Corrections
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Residents must be assigned to the Offender Success Reentry program
OHC provides the following:​
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Housing supervision
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Low barrier housing
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Assists with the transition to independent living through supportive services such as:​
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Life skills assessments of strengths and needs​
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Employment referrals and/or support
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Assistance with permanent housing
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Adult and/or peer mentors​
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Resume Writing Workshops
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Cover Letter Writing Workshops
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Interview Skills Workshops
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Financial Literacy Workshops
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Communication Skills Workshops
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Residents must follow the following house rules:
Residency with Open Heart Communities is meant to bridge the gap to living independently. We offer assistance in becoming economically self-sufficient by providing low barrier housing with a variety of resources for life skills and supportive services.
Please ​note ​that ​Open Heart Communities is ​a ​program. ​Living ​in ​Open Heart Communities ​is ​not ​a ​landlord/tenant arrangement ​where ​paying ​rent ​entitles ​the ​tenant ​to ​live ​there. ​It’s ​a ​program ​that ​has ​admission ​policy, discharge ​policy ​and ​requires ​cooperation ​from its ​residents. Our rules, policies, and procedures are in place to ensure client’s safety, health, and overall well-being.
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No overnight guests
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No engaging in sexual activity inside the home
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No drugs or alcohol in the home
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No fighting
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No illegal or criminal activity
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No firearms or weapons
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No smoking inside the home