What to Know
– “Community corrections” usually refers to Washington State Department of Corrections supervision after prison or for certain state-level felony cases.
– “Probation” usually refers to court-ordered supervision through a county, city, municipal, or federal probation office.
– The correct office depends on the court, case type, sentencing order, and supervision assignment.
– A person should follow the instructions from their assigned officer, court paperwork, judgment and sentence, or release paperwork.

Helpful Notes
– Do not assume DOC and probation are the same office.
– If the person has a DOC number or Community Corrections Officer, start with DOC.
– If the case is through Spokane County District Court, Spokane Municipal Court, Airway Heights Municipal Court, or federal court, use the matching probation office.
– If the person is unsure who supervises them, have them check their court paperwork, release paperwork, or call the court clerk for direction.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington DOC Field Offices: doc.wa.gov/locations/community-field-offices/field-offices-map
– Spokane County District Court Probation: spokanecounty.gov/2749/District-Court-Probation
– Spokane Municipal Community Justice Services: my.spokanecity.org/courts/probation
– U.S. Probation Eastern District of Washington: https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/us-probation-office

What to Know
– Reporting requirements can be time-sensitive.
– Missing the first check-in can create problems quickly.
– The person should keep all release paperwork, court paperwork, appointment slips, and officer contact information.
– If the person does not know where to report, they should call the office listed on their paperwork as soon as possible.

Helpful Notes
– Encourage the person to update their phone number, address, shelter location, treatment program, and employment status with their assigned officer.
– If they are homeless, they should still communicate their current location or safe contact method.
– If transportation is a barrier, they should call before missing an appointment.
– If they have a treatment, mental health, housing, or employment referral, they should keep proof of appointments and participation.

Important Reminder
– This page is for connection and navigation only. It does not replace legal advice or supervision instructions.
– For warrants, violations, no-contact order concerns, or new criminal charges, refer the person to their attorney, public defender, court, or assigned officer as appropriate.

What They Provide: community corrections office, DOC supervision support, reporting location for some individuals under DOC supervision, reentry support connection, community justice services, program referrals, resource connection
Website: doc.wa.gov/locations/community-justice-centers/spokane
Phone: 509-363-2720
Address: 715 E Sprague Avenue, Suite 107, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current office hours before going
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first or follow assigned Community Corrections Officer instructions; people on DOC supervision should follow their reporting requirements
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, DOC number if known, court or release paperwork, supervision paperwork, appointment information, address information, employment or treatment documents if relevant, and any paperwork requested by the assigned officer
Application Process: Contact the Spokane Community Justice Center or follow instructions from the assigned Community Corrections Officer; ask about reporting, supervision requirements, reentry resources, program schedules, or community referrals
Eligibility: Individuals under Washington State DOC supervision, people releasing from DOC custody, and individuals directed to report or connect with DOC community corrections
Cost: Free to contact; supervision fees, court obligations, treatment costs, or program costs may vary by situation
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for DOC supervision; referred services may have their own insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: Spokane County and surrounding DOC community corrections area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: This is a DOC office, not a general probation office. People on DOC supervision should follow instructions from their assigned Community Corrections Officer. For emergencies, call 911.

What They Provide: District Court probation supervision, court-ordered probation monitoring, compliance support, probation appointments, referrals connected to court requirements, probation officer contact
Website: spokanecounty.gov/2749/District-Court-Probation
Phone: Probation Office Reception: 509-477-4751
Address: Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, 1100 W Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm; call to confirm current service hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Court order or probation assignment required; call first or follow court/probation officer instructions
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, court paperwork, case number, probation paperwork, appointment information, proof of treatment, proof of classes, community service documentation, payment information, and any documents requested by probation
Application Process: Follow court instructions after sentencing or case disposition; contact District Court Probation for officer assignment, appointment questions, compliance questions, or required documentation
Eligibility: Court-ordered individuals assigned to Spokane County District Court Probation
Cost: Call to confirm; court costs, fines, treatment, classes, monitoring, or program fees may vary by case
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for probation supervision; referred treatment services may have separate insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: Spokane County District Court cases
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: This is for Spokane County District Court probation, not DOC supervision. People should follow the probation officer or court order assigned to their specific case.

What They Provide: municipal court probation, court compliance support, probation appointments, electronic home monitoring information, treatment referrals, domestic violence perpetrator program referrals, anger management referrals, public defender application direction, community service coordination
Website: my.spokanecity.org/courts/probation
Phone: 509-622-5800
Address: Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, 1100 W Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Hours of Operation: Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Walk-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; closed most federal holidays
Appointment / Referral Required: Court order or probation assignment required; call first or follow court/probation instructions
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, court paperwork, case number, probation paperwork, treatment documents, class completion records, community service records, payment information, and documents requested by probation
Application Process: Follow Spokane Municipal Court instructions; contact Community Justice Services for probation reporting, treatment referrals, electronic home monitoring questions, compliance questions, or officer contact information
Eligibility: Individuals assigned through Spokane Municipal Court probation or community justice services
Cost: Call to confirm; some services such as electronic home monitoring or treatment programs may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for probation supervision; referred treatment services may have separate insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: City of Spokane Municipal Court cases
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: This office is for City of Spokane municipal probation/community justice matters. It is not the same as Spokane County District Court Probation or Washington State DOC supervision.

What They Provide: municipal court probation supervision, probation officer contact, court compliance support, probation appointments, referrals connected to court requirements
Website: cawh.org/probation-services
Phone: 509-244-2773
Address: Airway Heights Municipal Court / City of Airway Heights service area; call to confirm current office location before going
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current probation service hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Court order or probation assignment required; call first or follow probation officer instructions
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, court paperwork, case number, probation paperwork, appointment information, proof of treatment/classes, payment information, and any documents requested by the probation officer
Application Process: Follow Airway Heights Municipal Court instructions or contact the probation officer for appointment questions, reporting instructions, or compliance documentation
Eligibility: Individuals assigned to Airway Heights Municipal Court probation
Cost: Call to confirm; court costs, fines, treatment, classes, or program costs may vary by case
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for probation supervision; referred treatment services may have separate insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: Airway Heights Municipal Court cases
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: Use this for Airway Heights Municipal Court probation matters. If the person is under DOC supervision, Spokane County District Court Probation, Spokane Municipal Community Justice Services, or federal supervision, they need the office assigned to that case instead.

What They Provide: federal probation supervision, federal supervised release support, federal pretrial services, reporting for assigned federal cases, compliance monitoring, referrals connected to federal court requirements
Website: https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/us-probation-office
Phone: 509-742-6300
Address: Thomas S. Foley United States Courthouse, 920 W Riverside Avenue, Room 540, Spokane, WA 99201-1010
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, except federal holidays
Appointment / Referral Required: Federal court order, federal probation assignment, or supervised release assignment required; follow assigned officer instructions
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, federal court paperwork, case number, supervision paperwork, appointment information, treatment or employment documentation, travel documents if relevant, and any paperwork requested by the assigned officer
Application Process: Follow federal court or U.S. Probation instructions; contact the Spokane office for reporting questions, appointment questions, officer contact, or federal supervision-related directions
Eligibility: Individuals assigned to federal probation, supervised release, or pretrial services through the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Cost: Free to contact; court obligations, treatment costs, monitoring costs, or program fees may vary by case
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for federal supervision; referred treatment services may have separate insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: Eastern District of Washington federal cases, including Spokane-area cases
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: This is for federal probation or federal supervised release, not state DOC, county probation, or city probation. If the person’s case was in federal court, this may be the correct supervision office.

What to Know
– Employment after incarceration may involve job search support, resume help, interview preparation, training, apprenticeships, supported employment, legal rights information, and help explaining conviction history.
– Some programs are reentry-specific, while others are general workforce programs that can still help people with criminal history barriers.
– The best starting point depends on whether the person is under DOC supervision, federal supervision, county/city probation, newly released, in recovery, homeless, or already connected to a case manager.
– Employment support may be stronger when it is paired with housing, treatment, transportation, ID, and basic needs support.

Helpful Notes
– Ask whether the person has ID, a Social Security card, birth certificate, right-to-work documents, transportation, work clothes, and a stable phone number.
– Ask whether they have supervision restrictions, schedule limits, no-contact areas, or travel restrictions that could affect employment.
– Ask whether they need a job immediately or whether training, GED, certification, or apprenticeship support would be a better fit.
– Some employers are more open to conviction history than others, and some jobs may have legal or licensing restrictions.
– If the person is on supervision, encourage them to keep proof of applications, interviews, job offers, schedules, and pay stubs for their officer.

Where to Check Requirements
– WorkSource Spokane: worksourcespokane.com
– Washington DOC Reentry: doc.wa.gov/corrections/community-reentry/reentry
– CareerOneStop Reentry Program Finder: careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentAndTraining/find-reentry-programs.aspx
– Washington 211: wa211.org

What to Know
– People with conviction history may need help preparing how to talk about their background honestly and professionally.
– A good explanation should be brief, accountable, and focused on change, skills, stability, and readiness to work.
– The person does not need to share every detail of their past unless required by the application, background check, licensing process, or employer policy.
– Legal restrictions may apply to certain jobs, especially in caregiving, healthcare, finance, security, government, driving, childcare, or vulnerable-adult settings.

Helpful Notes
– Practice a short explanation before interviews.
– Focus on current strengths: reliability, training, sobriety, treatment participation, work history, certifications, and support systems.
– Encourage the person not to lie on applications if asked directly about conviction history.
– If the person believes a background check is wrong, outdated, or unfairly blocking employment, refer to legal aid or reentry legal resources.
– If the person needs rights information, Washington LawHelp or Northwest Justice Project may be helpful.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington LawHelp: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/criminal-history
– Northwest Justice Project CLEAR: 888-201-1014
– CareerOneStop Reentry Resources: careeronestop.org/ExOffender

What They Provide: job search support, resume help, interview preparation, employment workshops, job listings, career planning, training referrals, unemployment and workforce program connection, employer hiring events
Website: worksourcespokane.com
Phone: 509-532-3120
Address: 130 S Arthur Street, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current hours and workshop schedules
Appointment / Referral Required: Walk-in and appointment options may vary; call or check website before going
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, Social Security card if available, work history, resume if available, unemployment information if applicable, right-to-work documents, training records, certifications, and supervision or schedule information if relevant
Application Process: Contact WorkSource Spokane, create or update a WorkSourceWA account if needed, ask about job search support, resume help, hiring events, training options, or reentry-friendly employment resources
Eligibility: Job seekers in Spokane County and surrounding areas; program eligibility may vary by service or funding source
Cost: Free for many job seeker services
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Spokane County and surrounding workforce area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, accommodations, and assistive technology
Important Notes: WorkSource is not only for reentry, but it is one of the strongest general employment starting points for people who need job search help, resume support, hiring events, and training referrals. Washington DOC notes reentry programs can include job training and educational opportunities, and WorkSource can help connect people to broader workforce services.

What They Provide: supported employment, job search support, job placement support, reentry employment support, employment support for people with conviction history, recovery-supportive services, housing and navigation connection
Website: revivespokane.com/employment
Phone: 509-413-2950
Address: 901 N Monroe Street, Suite 200, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current intake and employment support hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; intake or program screening may be required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, resume or work history if available, release paperwork if applicable, supervision information if applicable, treatment or recovery information if relevant, income or benefit information, and documents related to employment goals
Application Process: Contact Revive Spokane and ask about supported employment, job placement, reentry employment support, eligibility, and intake steps
Eligibility: People needing supported employment services, including formerly incarcerated individuals, people with recovery needs, and people facing employment barriers; eligibility may depend on program funding and capacity
Cost: Call to confirm; many navigation/support services may be free depending on program
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for general employment support; behavioral health or recovery services may have separate requirements
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: Washington 211 lists Revive Spokane as offering supported employment services with categories including job search/placement, ex-offender reentry programs, offender advocates, and ex-offender employment programs.

What They Provide: reentry employment support, workforce readiness, skills training, career coaching, help for people with conviction history, job search support, employment pathway connection
Website: pioneerhumanservices.org/career-services/guiding-reentry-opportunities-for-workforce-development
Phone: Call or check website for current program contact information
Address: Washington-based program; Spokane availability may vary, so confirm current local options before referral
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current program hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; program intake or eligibility screening may be required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, work history, resume if available, conviction/reentry-related information if relevant, release or supervision paperwork if applicable, training records, certifications, and documents requested by the program
Application Process: Contact Pioneer Human Services and ask about reentry employment opportunities, GROW, skills training, career coaching, eligibility, and Spokane-area availability
Eligibility: People with conviction history or reentry-related employment barriers; eligibility may vary by location, funding, and program capacity
Cost: Call to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State; confirm Spokane-area availability
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, and communication accommodations
Important Notes: Pioneer describes reentry employment opportunities and skills/career support for people with conviction history. Confirm local availability before referral because program offerings and locations may change.

What They Provide: reentry resource navigation, housing resource links, family support information, employment and community reintegration resource connection, support for returning citizens and families
Website: https://rc4rc.org/basic-needs/#employ
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Online and Spokane-area reentry resource connection; check website for current contact options
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7; contact availability may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Contact through website or listed contact options
Documents Needed: Not listed for general resource navigation; helpful information may include release status, supervision status, housing needs, employment goals, barriers, and current contact information
Application Process: Visit the website and use the available resource pages or contact options to ask about reentry employment, housing, family support, and community connection
Eligibility: Returning citizens, families impacted by incarceration, and people seeking reentry resource connection
Cost: Call or check website to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Spokane-area and online reentry resource connection
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about accessibility support and accommodations
Important Notes: This is more of a reentry resource/navigation support than a direct job placement office. It may be useful when someone needs broader reentry connection beyond a single employment program.

What They Provide: reentry program search tool, employment and training program locator, job search resources for people with criminal records, career exploration, resume help, interview preparation
Website: careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentAndTraining/find-reentry-programs.aspx
Phone: Online resource; no local intake phone listed for the search tool
Address: Online resource
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to search; listed programs have their own intake rules
Documents Needed: Not applicable for search tool; individual programs may request ID, work history, release paperwork, supervision information, income information, or other documents
Application Process: Search by location, review listed reentry employment and training programs, then contact programs directly to confirm eligibility, services, and availability
Eligibility: Anyone seeking reentry employment or training resources; individual program eligibility varies
Cost: Free to search; program costs vary
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Nationwide search tool, including Spokane-area listings
Languages / Accessibility: Website-based resource; accessibility options depend on site and listed programs
Important Notes: CareerOneStop notes that reentry programs specialize in helping people overcome employment barriers caused by a criminal record and may help with job search, career planning, training, and support services.

What They Provide: referrals to employment support, reentry employment programs, job training, work clothing, transportation support, basic needs, housing, legal aid, and document assistance
Website: wa211.org
Phone: 211; Alternate Phone: 877-211-9274
Address: Phone and online referral service
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to call; referred programs may have intake or eligibility requirements
Documents Needed: Not applicable for referral; helpful information may include ZIP code, release date, supervision status, conviction barriers, work history, ID/document needs, transportation needs, and immediate income needs
Application Process: Call 211 or search online and ask for reentry employment support, ex-offender employment programs, job training, work clothing, transportation help, or document assistance
Eligibility: Anyone seeking referral information; actual program eligibility varies by provider
Cost: Free to contact; referred programs may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for referral
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services and accessibility options
Important Notes: 211 is useful when program availability changes or when the person needs multiple supports before employment, such as ID, housing, transportation, clothing, food, or treatment. Ask specifically for “reentry employment” or “ex-offender employment programs” so the referral search is targeted.

What to Know
– Reentry legal support may include help understanding criminal records, vacating eligible convictions, reducing Legal Financial Obligations, correcting court records, sealing certain records, getting copies of court documents, and addressing legal barriers to housing, employment, benefits, or licensing.
– “Expungement” is a word people often use, but in Washington the more accurate terms are usually vacating convictions, sealing court records, or deleting criminal history records, depending on the situation.
– Not every conviction can be vacated or sealed. Eligibility depends on the offense, sentence completion, time passed, new convictions, LFOs, and other case details.
– The person usually must work through the court where the conviction happened.

Helpful Notes
– If the person needs legal advice, refer them to legal aid or an attorney. Court staff can provide forms and procedural information, but they cannot give legal advice.
– If the person has more than one case, each case may need to be reviewed separately.
– If the case is from another county or state, start with the court where the conviction happened.
– If the person has active warrants, pending charges, no-contact order concerns, immigration concerns, or sex/kidnap registration issues, they should get legal advice before filing anything on their own.

Where to Check Requirements
– Spokane County Vacating Conviction Steps: spokanecounty.gov/3913/Vacate-Conviction-Steps
– Washington Courts Criminal History Record Guide: https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.displayContent&theFile=content/guideToCrimHistoryRecords
– Washington LawHelp Criminal Records and LFOs: washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/criminal-history/criminal-records-and-lfos
– Office of Civil Legal Aid Re-Entry Legal Assistance Program: ocla.wa.gov/programs/re-entry-legal-services

What to Know
– Vacating a conviction can change how the conviction appears for many background-check purposes, but it does not erase every record from every system.
– Sealing a court record is different from vacating a conviction.
– Deleting criminal history records is also a separate process.
– Spokane County says a person must apply at the court where they were convicted.
– Washington Courts has a guide explaining sealing and destroying court records, vacating convictions, and deleting criminal history records.

Helpful Notes
– A person should not assume they qualify just because a conviction is old.
– Some convictions have waiting periods before they can be vacated.
– Some convictions may never be eligible.
– Some cases may require a Certificate of Discharge or proof that sentence requirements are complete.
– If the conviction was in Spokane County District Court, use Spokane County’s vacating conviction instructions.
– If the conviction was in Superior Court, Municipal Court, or another county, use that court’s process.

Where to Check Requirements
– Spokane County Vacating Conviction Steps: spokanecounty.gov/3913/Vacate-Conviction-Steps
– Spokane County Vacating / Expungement Forms: spokanecounty.gov/3919/VacatingExpungement-Forms
– https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.displayContent&theFile=content/guideToCrimHistoryRecords: courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.displayContent&theFile=content/guideToCrimHistoryRecords
– Washington LawHelp Criminal Records and LFOs: washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/criminal-history/criminal-records-and-lfos

What to Know
– Legal Financial Obligations are court debts connected to a criminal conviction.
– LFOs may include fines, fees, costs, interest, restitution, and other court-ordered financial obligations.
– LFOs can affect reentry because they may create financial pressure, collections issues, license barriers, or court-related stress.
– Some LFOs may be eligible for reduction, cancellation, waiver of interest, or other relief depending on the case.

Helpful Notes
– Restitution is usually treated differently from other court costs and may not be waivable in the same way.
– Civil Survival has self-help resources for reducing LFOs and may help people identify convictions with remaining LFOs.
– Spokane County Superior Court forms include a waiver of interest on Legal Financial Obligations form.
– If the person has multiple cases, LFOs may need to be checked case by case.

Where to Check Requirements
– Civil Survival LFO Guide: civilsurvival.org/guides/reducing-legal-financial-obligations
– Washington LawHelp Criminal Records and LFOs: washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/criminal-history/criminal-records-and-lfos
– Spokane County Criminal Court Forms: spokanecounty.gov/1395/Criminal-Court-Forms
– Spokane County Clerk’s Records: spokanecounty.org/192/Clerks-Records

What to Know
– Court records may be needed for housing, employment, treatment, supervision, legal aid, immigration, child welfare, benefits, licensing, or record-vacation requests.
– The person should request records from the court where the case was filed.
– Spokane County has online court viewer tools, but the online search result is not the official court record.
– Certified copies may be needed for official legal purposes.

Helpful Notes
– Ask what document is actually needed before ordering copies.
– Common documents may include judgment and sentence, order of dismissal, certificate of discharge, docket, probation order, no-contact order, protection order, or proof of case closure.
– If the person does not know the case number, search by name and approximate date first.
– If a record is sealed or confidential, access may be limited.

Where to Check Requirements
– Spokane County Court Records: spokanecounty.org/5236/Court-Records
– Spokane County Clerk’s Records: spokanecounty.org/192/Clerks-Records
– Spokane County Court Viewer: cp.spokanecounty.org/courtdocumentviewer
– Washington Courts Case Search: dw.courts.wa.gov

What They Provide: free civil legal help for eligible low-income Washington residents, reentry-related civil legal assistance, public benefits legal help, housing legal help, criminal record and LFO legal information or referral, legal aid intake
Website: nwjustice.org/get-legal-help
Phone: CLEAR Intake: 888-201-1014; CLEAR Senior for ages 60 and older: 888-387-7111
Address: Statewide intake by phone or online; Spokane office information may be provided after intake
Hours of Operation: CLEAR intake hours may vary; check website or call for current availability
Appointment / Referral Required: Intake required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, court paperwork, case numbers, criminal history information if available, LFO statements, eviction or housing notices if applicable, benefit notices if applicable, and documents related to the legal issue
Application Process: Call CLEAR or apply online and explain the reentry-related legal issue, such as criminal record barriers, LFOs, housing barriers, benefits barriers, or legal documents needed
Eligibility: Low-income Washington residents with eligible civil legal issues; eligibility depends on income, legal issue, service area, and program capacity
Cost: Free for eligible clients
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, disability accommodations, and accessibility support
Important Notes: NJP handles civil legal help, not criminal defense. For active criminal charges or probation/DOC violation defense, the person should contact their defense attorney, public defender, or the court-appointed counsel process.

What They Provide: reentry legal assistance information, connection to legal services focused on prior convictions, Legal Financial Obligations, professional licensure barriers, legal advice, direct representation, self-help tools, community-based assistance events
Website: ocla.wa.gov/programs/re-entry-legal-services
Phone: Use website for current program and provider information
Address: Statewide program information; services are provided through legal aid partners
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7; partner program hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Depends on legal aid partner and event availability
Documents Needed: Court paperwork, criminal history, case numbers, LFO statements, license or employment denial letters if applicable, and documents related to the legal barrier
Application Process: Review the Re-Entry Legal Assistance Program information and connect with listed legal aid providers, events, or self-help tools as available
Eligibility: Individuals reintegrating after contact with the criminal legal system; eligibility depends on provider, legal issue, income, and program capacity
Cost: Free or low-cost depending on provider and program
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Contact the provider listed through the program to ask about interpreter services and accommodations
Important Notes: This is not a single walk-in Spokane office. It is a statewide reentry legal assistance program framework that connects to providers and services focused on removing legal barriers to reentry.

What They Provide: reentry legal resources, LFO self-help guides, criminal record vacation resources, free or low-cost record-vacation support information, criminal history request support, advocacy for people impacted by the criminal legal system
Website: civilsurvival.org
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Statewide organization; services and events may vary by location
Hours of Operation: Online resources available 24/7; program contact hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Depends on service, event, or resource request
Documents Needed: Court paperwork, case numbers, criminal history report, LFO statements, conviction information, release or supervision documents if applicable, and documents related to the legal request
Application Process: Visit Civil Survival’s guides and resource pages, review LFO or record-vacation materials, and use available contact or request forms for help when offered
Eligibility: People impacted by the criminal legal system; specific legal services, events, or support may have eligibility requirements
Cost: Many online resources are free; legal help or events may have specific eligibility or availability
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: Civil Survival is especially useful for LFO reduction information, record-vacation resources, and reentry-focused legal advocacy. Availability of direct help may change, so check current programs before referral.

What They Provide: plain-language legal information, criminal record vacation guides, felony vacation information, misdemeanor vacation information, drug possession / Blake-related resources, LFO reduction or cancellation information, self-help legal forms and instructions
Website: washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/criminal-history/criminal-records-and-lfos
Phone: Online legal information; for legal advice use CLEAR at 888-201-1014
Address: Online resource
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to read guides; legal help through CLEAR requires intake
Documents Needed: Not required to read guides; for self-help use, helpful documents include court paperwork, case numbers, judgment and sentence, criminal history, LFO statements, and certificate of discharge if applicable
Application Process: Review the correct guide based on the issue, gather court records, follow the self-help instructions carefully, or contact legal aid if the person needs advice
Eligibility: Anyone needing Washington legal information about criminal records or LFOs; legal aid eligibility is separate
Cost: Free online legal information
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Some resources are available in Spanish; website accessibility options may vary
Important Notes: Washington LawHelp is legal information, not direct legal representation. It is useful for understanding options before contacting legal aid, filing forms, or speaking with an attorney.

What They Provide: Spokane County District Court vacating conviction instructions, vacating and expungement forms, court process information, criminal record forms for eligible District Court convictions
Website: spokanecounty.gov/3919/VacatingExpungement-Forms
Phone: Spokane County District Court: 509-477-4770
Address: Spokane County District Court, Public Safety Building, 1100 W Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current court hours before going
Appointment / Referral Required: Court filing required; call or review instructions before filing
Documents Needed: Case number, conviction information, completed forms, proof of eligibility, sentence completion information, LFO information if applicable, and any documents required by the court
Application Process: Review Spokane County’s vacating conviction instructions, complete the applicable forms, file with the correct court, serve the prosecutor if required, attend any hearing if required, and follow the court’s order process
Eligibility: People seeking to vacate eligible Spokane County District Court convictions; eligibility depends on Washington law and the specific case
Cost: Filing or copy fees may apply; fee waiver may be available depending on the process and eligibility
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Spokane County District Court cases
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and accessibility support
Important Notes: This is for Spokane County District Court convictions. If the conviction was in another court, apply in the court where the person was convicted. Court staff can provide procedural information but cannot give legal advice.

What They Provide: Spokane County Superior Court criminal records, certified court copies, non-certified court copies, case record access, document copy requests, court record information
Website: spokanecounty.org/192/Clerks-Records
Phone: Spokane County Clerk’s Office: 509-477-2211
Address: Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Hours of Operation: Copy services listed as Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm; call or check website before going
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first or check website; records may be requested in person and some searches or copies may be available through online court tools
Documents Needed: Case number if available, party name, approximate filing date, photo ID if requested, payment, and specific document name if known
Application Process: Search for the case number if needed, contact or visit the Clerk’s Office, request the specific criminal court documents needed, choose certified or non-certified copies, and pay copy fees
Eligibility: People requesting Spokane County Superior Court records; access may depend on record status, confidentiality rules, sealing, and court policy
Cost: Certified copies currently listed as $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page; non-certified copies currently listed as $0.25 per page, or $0.50 per page from microfilm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Spokane County Superior Court records
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: This is for Spokane County Superior Court records. If the case was in District Court, Municipal Court, another county, or federal court, contact the correct court for records.

What to Know
– Washington DOC provides medically necessary health and mental health care for people incarcerated in DOC facilities.
– Mental health support may include screening, assessment, medication management, counseling, residential treatment, crisis support, reentry planning, and referrals depending on need and availability.
– If the person is already released, community-based mental health care may be the most practical pathway.
– If the person is under DOC supervision, the assigned Community Corrections Officer may need to know about treatment participation, appointment barriers, or court/supervision-related requirements.

Helpful Notes
– If the person is still incarcerated, they should ask their counselor, case manager, release planner, medical/mental health staff, or facility staff about mental health care and release planning.
– If the person is already released, ask whether they need crisis support, outpatient counseling, medication management, psychiatry, case management, peer support, housing support, or co-occurring mental health/SUD care.
– If the person has Apple Health / Medicaid, help them connect with a provider who accepts it.
– If they are in crisis or at risk of harm, use crisis services immediately instead of waiting for DOC or outpatient appointments.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington DOC Health Services: doc.wa.gov/corrections/services/health-services
– Washington DOC Reentry: doc.wa.gov/corrections/community-reentry/reentry
– Spokane Community Justice Center: 509-363-2720
– 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

What to Know
– DOC provides medically necessary mental health care to incarcerated individuals in DOC facilities.
– Care may include mental health screening, assessment, medication management, outpatient treatment, residential treatment, and crisis response depending on need.
– Access is handled through DOC facility processes, not through public walk-in referral.
– Family members or outside providers may not be able to directly arrange care inside DOC, but they can encourage the person to request care through facility channels.

Helpful Notes
– Encourage the person to request help early, especially if release is approaching or medication continuity is a concern.
– If the person is taking psychiatric medication, release planning should include medication supply, follow-up appointments, insurance, and pharmacy access.
– If the person has serious mental illness, cognitive disability, trauma history, or co-occurring SUD needs, reentry planning should involve treatment connection before release whenever possible.
– If there is an immediate safety concern inside custody, follow the facility’s urgent mental health or emergency reporting process.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington DOC Health Services: doc.wa.gov/corrections/services/health-services
– Washington DOC Health Plan: doc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/600-HA001.pdf
– Washington DOC Reentry: doc.wa.gov/corrections/community-reentry/reentry

What to Know
– After release, mental health care may include outpatient counseling, psychiatric medication management, peer support, case management, crisis stabilization, co-occurring treatment, and community behavioral health programs.
– If the person is under DOC supervision, treatment participation may need to be shared with the assigned officer when required.
– If the person has a court order, DOC condition, or probation condition, ask what type of treatment, assessment, or provider documentation is required.
– Apple Health / Medicaid may cover many mental health services for eligible people.

Helpful Notes
– Ask whether the person already has insurance, a provider, medication, pharmacy, and upcoming appointments.
– If the person left custody without medication or is about to run out, help them connect to urgent care, crisis services, or a behavioral health provider quickly.
– If the person needs both mental health and substance use support, look for co-occurring or integrated behavioral health services.
– If homelessness, transportation, phone access, or ID barriers are preventing care, connect those supports at the same time.

Where to Check Requirements
– Spokane County Regional Behavioral Health: spokanecounty.gov/4232/Regional-Behavioral-Health
– Frontier Behavioral Health: fbhwa.org
– Washington Recovery Help Line: https://crisisconnections.org/programs/recovery-help-line/
– Washington 211: wa211.org

What to Know
– If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
– If someone is suicidal, overwhelmed, in emotional crisis, or needs urgent mental health support, call or text 988.
– Crisis services can help with safety planning, emotional support, stabilization, and connection to local crisis resources.
– A person does not need to be on DOC supervision to use crisis resources.

Helpful Notes
– Do not wait for a routine appointment if the person is at risk of self-harm, harm to others, psychosis, severe withdrawal, or unsafe behavior.
– If the person is on supervision, notify the assigned officer when appropriate and safe, especially if the crisis affects reporting, housing, treatment, or legal conditions.
– Crisis support can also be used by family members, partners, friends, and service providers who are worried about someone.
– For co-occurring mental health and substance use crisis, ask specifically about both needs.

Where to Check Requirements
– 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org
– Phone/Text: 988
– Washington Recovery Help Line: https://crisisconnections.org/programs/recovery-help-line/
– Phone: 866-789-1511

What They Provide: DOC health services, medically necessary mental health care in DOC facilities, mental health screening, assessment, medication management, counseling or treatment services when medically necessary, reentry health planning connection
Website: doc.wa.gov/corrections/services/health-services
Phone: DOC Main Contact: 360-725-8213; Spokane Community Justice Center: 509-363-2720
Address: DOC statewide program; Spokane Community Justice Center: 715 E Sprague Avenue, Suite 107, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current office or program contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: DOC process required; incarcerated individuals should work through facility medical/mental health staff, and supervised individuals should work through their assigned Community Corrections Officer when supervision-related referrals are needed
Documents Needed: DOC number if known, release paperwork, supervision paperwork, medication list, diagnosis or treatment records if available, discharge paperwork, court or supervision requirements, and any documents requested by DOC staff
Application Process: Incarcerated individuals should request care through facility health or mental health channels; people under community supervision should contact their assigned officer or Spokane Community Justice Center for supervision-related treatment connection or documentation needs
Eligibility: Individuals incarcerated in or supervised by Washington State DOC; services depend on setting, medical necessity, assessment, resources, and DOC process
Cost: DOC facility care is handled through DOC health services; community treatment costs may vary by provider and insurance
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for DOC facility care; community-based care may accept Apple Health, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or self-pay depending on provider
Service Area: Washington State DOC system; Spokane-area community supervision through Spokane DOC offices
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: DOC mental health care is not a public walk-in clinic. For immediate community mental health needs, use crisis services, local behavioral health providers, Washington Recovery Help Line, or 211.

What They Provide: outpatient behavioral health services for people with prior or current court involvement, mental health treatment, case management, support for court-ordered or designated participants, reentry-focused behavioral health connection
Website: fbhwa.org/programs/adult-services/reentry-community-safety-program
Phone: Frontier Behavioral Health Main Access: 509-838-4651; Crisis Services: 877-266-1818
Address: Frontier Behavioral Health has multiple Spokane locations; call for correct program location and intake instructions
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current intake and program hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; program referral, designation, or eligibility screening may be required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, Apple Health / Medicaid or insurance card if available, court paperwork, DOC/probation paperwork if applicable, treatment history, medication list, hospital or discharge paperwork if applicable, and referral paperwork if required
Application Process: Contact Frontier Behavioral Health and ask about Reentry Community Safety Program, outpatient behavioral health, court-involved services, eligibility, intake, and referral requirements
Eligibility: Individuals with prior or current court involvement who may be court-ordered or designated to participate in outpatient services; eligibility depends on program requirements and assessment
Cost: Call to confirm; costs may depend on insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, program funding, or eligibility
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Call to confirm accepted insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or other payment options
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, and communication accommodations
Important Notes: This is one of the most directly relevant Spokane behavioral health programs for people with court involvement or reentry-related mental health needs. Confirm referral requirements before sending someone.

What They Provide: mental health crisis stabilization, substance use withdrawal support, co-occurring mental health and substance use support, short-term inpatient stabilization, voluntary alternative to jail or emergency department when appropriate
Website: pioneerhumanservices.org/treatment/spokane-regional-stabilization-center
Phone: Call or check website for current access information; for immediate crisis call 988 or 911
Address: Spokane-area stabilization program; call or check website for current access details
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current hours and admission/access process
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first or connect through crisis, law enforcement diversion, hospital, provider, or referral pathway depending on situation
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, insurance card or Apple Health information if available, medication list, treatment history, discharge paperwork if applicable, court/DOC paperwork if relevant, and referral information if applicable
Application Process: Contact the program or use crisis/provider referral pathways to ask about stabilization, withdrawal support, co-occurring care, eligibility, and current availability
Eligibility: Adults experiencing mental health crisis, substance use withdrawal, or co-occurring behavioral health needs; eligibility depends on clinical need, voluntary status, bed availability, and program criteria
Cost: Call to confirm; costs may depend on insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, program funding, or eligibility
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Call to confirm accepted insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or self-pay options
Service Area: Spokane region
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, and communication accommodations
Important Notes: This may be especially relevant when mental health or co-occurring needs are escalating and the person needs stabilization instead of jail, ER use, or waiting for routine outpatient care. For immediate danger, call 911.

What They Provide: 24/7 mental health support, substance use support, problem gambling support, treatment referrals, recovery support referrals, crisis connection, local provider information
Website: https://crisisconnections.org/programs/recovery-help-line/
Phone: 866-789-1511
Address: Phone, text, chat, and online statewide service
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required
Documents Needed: Not applicable to call; helpful information may include ZIP code, mental health concern, substance use concern, insurance status, supervision requirements, crisis level, and preferred treatment type
Application Process: Call, text, or chat and ask for mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, crisis support, co-occurring treatment, substance use treatment, detox, or recovery support referrals
Eligibility: Anyone in Washington seeking mental health, substance use, or problem gambling support and referrals
Cost: Free to contact; referred services may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required to call; referred services may have insurance or payment requirements
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services and accessibility options
Important Notes: This is one of the best first calls when someone needs current behavioral health referrals quickly, especially if insurance, crisis level, co-occurring needs, or appointment availability are unclear.

What They Provide: 24/7 crisis support, suicide crisis support, emotional distress support, safety planning, local crisis connection, support for family members and helpers concerned about someone else
Website: 988lifeline.org
Phone: Call or text 988
Address: Phone, text, and chat crisis support
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required
Documents Needed: None required
Application Process: Call or text 988, or use online chat, and explain the crisis or concern
Eligibility: Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or concern about another person
Cost: Free to contact
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required
Service Area: Nationwide, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Spanish-language and other language support available; call or check website for current accessibility options
Important Notes: Use 988 for urgent mental health or emotional crisis. Use 911 if there is immediate danger, violence, medical emergency, or a situation requiring emergency response.

What They Provide: referrals to mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, crisis resources, reentry services, substance use treatment, housing, transportation, legal aid, ID/document assistance, and basic needs
Website: wa211.org
Phone: 211; Alternate Phone: 877-211-9274
Address: Phone and online referral service
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to call; referred programs may have their own intake requirements
Documents Needed: Not applicable for referral; helpful information may include ZIP code, release status, supervision status, mental health concern, substance use concern, insurance status, housing status, transportation barriers, and immediate safety needs
Application Process: Call 211 or search online and ask for mental health services, counseling, psychiatry, reentry support, crisis resources, or co-occurring behavioral health services
Eligibility: Anyone seeking referral information; actual program eligibility varies by provider
Cost: Free to contact; referred programs may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required to call; referred programs may accept Apple Health, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, grants, or self-pay depending on provider
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services and accessibility options
Important Notes: 211 is helpful when mental health needs overlap with housing, ID, transportation, food, employment, treatment, legal, or reentry barriers. Ask specifically for both “mental health” and “reentry” referrals so the search is targeted.

What to Know
– Peer support usually means support from someone with lived experience, such as incarceration, recovery, mental health challenges, homelessness, or reentry barriers.
– Mentorship may include one-on-one support, group support, coaching, accountability, encouragement, resource navigation, and help staying connected after release.
– Some peer support is reentry-specific, while other peer programs focus on mental health, substance use recovery, housing stability, or community connection.
– Peer support does not replace legal advice, clinical treatment, DOC supervision, or probation requirements, but it can help someone stay engaged and supported.

Helpful Notes
– Ask whether the person wants reentry mentorship, recovery peer support, mental health peer support, family support, or general community support.
– If the person is under DOC supervision, ask their Community Corrections Officer whether there are approved peer support, mentorship, or reentry groups they recommend.
– If the person is in treatment or recovery housing, ask whether peer support is already built into the program.
– Peer support works best when it is paired with practical supports like housing, employment, ID/documents, treatment, transportation, and basic needs.

Where to Check Requirements
– Revive Center for Returning Citizens: rc4rc.org
– Revive Spokane Peer Support: revivespokane.com/peer-support
– Peer Spokane: peerspokane.org
– Washington 211: wa211.org

What They Provide: reentry peer support, coaching, mentorship-style support, family support, community connection, housing resource connection, reentry resource navigation, support for people impacted by incarceration
Website: rc4rc.org
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Spokane-area and online reentry resource connection; check website for current contact options
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7; contact availability may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Contact through website or listed contact options
Documents Needed: Not listed for general resource navigation; helpful information may include release status, supervision status, housing needs, employment goals, family support needs, and current contact information
Application Process: Visit the website and use available contact options to ask about reentry support, peer support, coaching, family support, housing resources, and community connection
Eligibility: Returning citizens, families impacted by incarceration, and people seeking reentry resource connection
Cost: Call or check website to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for general reentry navigation
Service Area: Spokane-area and online reentry resource connection
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about accessibility support and accommodations
Important Notes: This is one of the most directly relevant reentry-specific peer/community support resources for Spokane. The organization describes its mission as supporting individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system with healing, reentry, opportunity, and community connection.

What They Provide: peer support, lived-experience support, emotional support, recovery support, mental health support, substance use recovery support, encouragement, goal support, community connection
Website: revivespokane.com/peer-support
Phone: 509-413-2950
Address: 901 N Monroe Street, Suite 200, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current intake and service hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; intake or program screening may be required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, insurance card if applicable, Apple Health information if applicable, release paperwork or supervision information if relevant, treatment history if relevant, and documents related to current support needs
Application Process: Contact Revive and ask about peer support, recovery support, reentry support, mental health services, addiction recovery, or intake availability
Eligibility: People seeking peer support related to mental health, substance use recovery, reentry, trauma, or life-stability needs; eligibility may depend on program, insurance, funding, and capacity
Cost: Call to confirm; costs may vary by service, insurance, and program
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Call to confirm accepted insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, private insurance, or other payment options
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: Revive’s peer support model is built around shared experience and mutual empowerment. This may be especially useful for people who need encouragement, accountability, recovery support, and a person-centered connection while rebuilding after incarceration.

What They Provide: peer emotional support, peer-led groups, mental health recovery support, substance use recovery support, community connection, wellness support, peer development services
Website: peerspokane.org
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Spokane-area peer support organization; check website for current location and group details
Hours of Operation: Group and support hours vary; check website for current calendar and contact options
Appointment / Referral Required: Depends on group or service; check current schedule before attending
Documents Needed: Not usually required for general peer groups; call or check website for any program-specific requirements
Application Process: Visit website, review current groups or support options, and contact Peer Spokane if help is needed choosing a group
Eligibility: Spokane County community members impacted by mental health and/or addiction who want peer support and community connection
Cost: Call or check website to confirm; peer support groups may be free or low-cost depending on service
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for general peer groups unless connected to a billable service
Service Area: Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: Peer Spokane is not reentry-specific, but it may be a strong support for people leaving incarceration who also need mental health recovery, addiction recovery, social connection, and peer-led community support.

What They Provide: outpatient behavioral health services for people with prior or current court involvement, mental health treatment, case management, court/DOC coordination, reentry-focused behavioral health support
Website: fbhwa.org/programs/adult-services/reentry-community-safety-program
Phone: Frontier Behavioral Health Main Access: 509-838-4651; Crisis Services: 877-266-1818
Address: Frontier Behavioral Health has multiple Spokane locations; call for correct program location and intake instructions
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current intake and program hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first; program referral, designation, or eligibility screening may be required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, Apple Health / Medicaid or insurance card if available, court paperwork, DOC/probation paperwork if applicable, treatment history, medication list, hospital or discharge paperwork if applicable, and referral paperwork if required
Application Process: Contact Frontier Behavioral Health and ask about Reentry Community Safety Program, outpatient behavioral health, court-involved services, eligibility, intake, and referral requirements
Eligibility: Individuals with prior or current court involvement who may be court-ordered or designated to participate in outpatient services; eligibility depends on program requirements and assessment
Cost: Call to confirm; costs may depend on insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, program funding, or eligibility
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Call to confirm accepted insurance, Apple Health / Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or other payment options
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, and communication accommodations
Important Notes: This is more clinical/case-management focused than informal mentorship, but it may be important for people with reentry-related mental health needs who need structured support coordinated with courts, DOC, or other system partners.

What They Provide: peer mentoring, one-on-one support, housing search assistance, job connection, education support, legal service connection, transportation support, weekly phone conference calls, community circles, nonviolent communication training, leadership development, men’s healing circle
Website: freedomprojectwa.org
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Washington-based organization; services may be remote, community-based, or event-based depending on current programming
Hours of Operation: Contact organization for current program schedules
Appointment / Referral Required: Contact first; program availability may vary
Documents Needed: Call to confirm; helpful information may include release status, incarceration history, reentry needs, housing needs, employment goals, transportation barriers, and current contact information
Application Process: Contact Freedom Project and ask about reentry support, peer mentoring, community circles, phone support, legal service connection, or mentorship options
Eligibility: People transitioning from incarceration and people impacted by the criminal legal system; eligibility may depend on program and availability
Cost: Call or check website to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State; confirm Spokane-area or remote availability
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about accessibility support and accommodations
Important Notes: This is not a Spokane-only program, but it is reentry-specific and includes peer mentoring/one-on-one support. Confirm current availability and whether services can support someone in Spokane County before referral.

What They Provide: referrals to reentry support, peer support, recovery support, mentorship programs, mental health peer groups, substance use recovery groups, housing, employment, basic needs, legal aid, transportation, and document assistance
Website: https://search.wa211.org/
Phone: 211; Alternate Phone: 877-211-9274
Address: Phone and online referral service
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to call; referred programs may have their own intake requirements
Documents Needed: Not applicable for referral; helpful information may include ZIP code, release status, supervision status, recovery needs, mental health needs, housing status, employment needs, and current contact information
Application Process: Call 211 or search online and ask for reentry peer support, mentorship, recovery peer support, mental health peer groups, or formerly incarcerated support groups
Eligibility: Anyone seeking referral information; actual program eligibility varies by provider
Cost: Free to contact; referred programs may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required to call; referred programs may have insurance or payment requirements depending on service type
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services and accessibility options
Important Notes: 211 is helpful when someone is not sure whether they need reentry mentorship, recovery peer support, mental health peer support, or general community connection. Ask with specific terms so the referral search is targeted.

What to Know
– Family reunification after incarceration may involve rebuilding trust, reconnecting with children, understanding custody or parenting plans, child support, safe visitation, housing stability, treatment, counseling, and legal support.
– Reunification is not always immediate. It may need to happen gradually, especially if children, caregivers, courts, CPS/DCYF, no-contact orders, protection orders, or past harm are involved.
– If the person is under DOC supervision, they should talk with their Community Corrections Officer about family-contact conditions, approved residence plans, travel limits, and any restrictions.
– If the person has children in dependency, foster care, guardianship, or custody proceedings, they should contact their attorney, DCYF worker, tribal ICW worker if applicable, or the court before making plans.

Helpful Notes
– Ask whether there are no-contact orders, protection orders, parenting plans, custody orders, CPS/DCYF cases, tribal ICW involvement, or probation/DOC restrictions.
– Ask whether reunification is with children, spouse/partner, parents, siblings, extended family, or other support people.
– Ask whether the person needs parenting classes, family counseling, child support help, visitation support, legal help, housing, treatment, or peer support.
– Do not encourage contact that violates a court order, supervision condition, parenting plan, or safety plan.
– Family support can be a major protective factor, but reunification should be safe, legal, and child-centered.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington DOC Family Support: doc.wa.gov/family-support
– Washington DOC Family Services: doc.wa.gov/family-support/family-services
– Revive Center for Returning Citizens Family Support: rc4rc.org/family-support
– Northwest Justice Project CLEAR: 888-201-1014

What to Know
– Children may have mixed feelings when a parent returns from incarceration, including excitement, anger, grief, confusion, fear, or uncertainty.
– Reconnection may need to start with letters, phone calls, supervised visits, family counseling, parenting classes, or caregiver-supported contact.
– If there is an active parenting plan, custody case, dependency case, guardianship, no-contact order, or protection order, follow the legal process first.
– Schools, counselors, caregivers, and family support programs may help children adjust.

Helpful Notes
– Let the child’s needs and safety lead the pace.
– Do not make promises about moving in, custody, visits, or daily contact unless the plan is legal and realistic.
– Keep proof of parenting classes, treatment, counseling, visitation, child support payments, and case-plan progress if a court or DCYF is involved.
– If the child is enrolled in school, the school counselor, McKinney-Vento liaison, or student support staff may help connect the family to resources.
– If the parent is unsure what contact is allowed, they should ask their attorney, court, DCYF worker, tribal ICW worker, or supervision officer before contacting the child.

Where to Check Requirements
– OSPI Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents: ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/access-opportunity-education/children-and-families-incarcerated-parents
– Washington DOC Family Resources: doc.wa.gov/family-support/resources/resources
– Washington LawHelp Family Law: washingtonlawhelp.org

What to Know
– Child support does not automatically change because someone is incarcerated, released, unemployed, or in reentry.
– A person may need to request a child support modification if their income or circumstances changed.
– Back child support can create major reentry barriers, especially when the person is trying to stabilize housing, employment, transportation, and family relationships.
– Washington Division of Child Support can review orders and help explain modification options.

Helpful Notes
– Do not ignore child support letters, court notices, or Division of Child Support mail.
– If the person cannot pay the current order, they should ask about review or modification instead of waiting.
– If the person is trying to reunify with children, child support, parenting time, custody, and visitation may all need to be addressed separately.
– Legal aid may be helpful if the person has questions about court orders, arrears, modification, or enforcement.

Where to Check Requirements
– Washington DOC Family Resources / Child Support Modifications: doc.wa.gov/family-support/resources/resources
– Washington DSHS Division of Child Support: dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support
– Washington LawHelp Child Support: washingtonlawhelp.org
– Northwest Justice Project CLEAR: 888-201-1014

What They Provide: parenting classes, family-centered events and activities, assistance with reunification, child support reduction service connection, referrals to social services and support
Website: doc.wa.gov/family-support/family-services
Phone: DOC Main Contact: 360-725-8213; Spokane Community Justice Center: 509-363-2720
Address: DOC statewide program; Spokane Community Justice Center: 715 E Sprague Avenue, Suite 107, Spokane, WA 99202
Hours of Operation: Call to confirm current program or office contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: DOC process required; ask the person’s Classification Counselor or Community Corrections Officer for available options
Documents Needed: DOC number if known, release paperwork, supervision paperwork, family contact information if appropriate, child support paperwork, parenting plan or custody documents if applicable, and any documents requested by DOC staff
Application Process: Incarcerated individuals should ask their Classification Counselor about family services; people under community supervision should ask their Community Corrections Officer about parenting classes, reunification support, child support resources, or social service referrals
Eligibility: Individuals incarcerated in or supervised by Washington State DOC; spouses and partners may participate when appropriate depending on program and situation
Cost: Call to confirm; DOC program costs are not handled like public walk-in services
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State DOC system; Spokane-area community supervision through Spokane DOC offices
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, ADA accommodations, accessibility support, or communication accommodations
Important Notes: DOC Family Services is not a public walk-in family counseling agency. Access usually starts through the incarcerated person’s Classification Counselor or the assigned Community Corrections Officer. DOC lists family services as including parenting classes, family-centered activities, reunification assistance, child support reduction services, and referrals to social services.

What They Provide: family support, peer support, reentry navigation, support for families impacted by incarceration, family reunification resource connection, housing resource connection, employment resource connection, community connection
Website: rc4rc.org/family-support
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Spokane-area and online reentry resource connection; check website for current contact options
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7; contact availability may vary
Appointment / Referral Required: Contact through website or listed contact options
Documents Needed: Not listed for general resource navigation; helpful information may include release status, supervision status, family reunification needs, housing needs, parenting or custody concerns, employment goals, and current contact information
Application Process: Visit the website and use available contact options to ask about family support, reentry support, peer support, resource navigation, housing, employment, or community connection
Eligibility: Returning citizens, families impacted by incarceration, and people seeking reentry resource connection
Cost: Call or check website to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable for general reentry navigation
Service Area: Spokane-area and online reentry resource connection
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about accessibility support and accommodations
Important Notes: This is one of the most directly relevant Spokane reentry family-support resources. The site notes that incarceration affects the whole family and that staff can offer peer support while families navigate the reentry process.

What They Provide: reentry support, fatherhood support, parenting support, mentorship, housing support connection, employment support connection, resource navigation, support for fathers returning from incarceration
Website: spofi.org
Phone: Contact through website
Address: Spokane-area program; check website for current contact and program details
Hours of Operation: Contact program for current hours and availability
Appointment / Referral Required: Contact first; intake or program screening may be required
Documents Needed: Call to confirm; helpful information may include release status, supervision status, parenting goals, child support concerns, housing needs, employment needs, and current contact information
Application Process: Contact Spokane Fatherhood Initiative and ask about the Reentry Program, fatherhood support, parenting resources, mentoring, employment support, housing support, and family reunification needs
Eligibility: Returning citizens, especially fathers or father figures seeking support after incarceration; eligibility may depend on program capacity and current funding
Cost: Call or check website to confirm
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Spokane area
Languages / Accessibility: Contact organization to ask about accessibility support and accommodations
Important Notes: This may be especially relevant for fathers returning to the Spokane community who want to rebuild family connection, strengthen parenting, stabilize employment/housing, and reduce recidivism. Program details and availability should be confirmed before referral.

What They Provide: free civil legal services for eligible mothers impacted by incarceration, family reunification legal support, civil legal help, legal issue screening, support addressing barriers related to reentry and family stability
Website: nwjustice.org/rise
Phone: CLEAR Intake: 888-201-1014; CLEAR Senior for ages 60 and older: 888-387-7111
Address: Statewide legal aid intake by phone or online; Spokane office information may be provided after intake
Hours of Operation: CLEAR intake hours may vary; check website or call for current availability
Appointment / Referral Required: Intake required
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, court paperwork, child welfare/DCYF paperwork, custody or parenting plan documents, protection order or no-contact order paperwork if applicable, criminal/reentry paperwork, benefit notices, housing notices, and documents related to the legal issue
Application Process: Call CLEAR or apply online and explain the reentry-related family reunification issue, custody/parenting concern, child welfare issue, housing barrier, benefits barrier, or other civil legal need
Eligibility: Low-income Washington residents with eligible civil legal issues; RISE focuses on eligible mothers impacted by incarceration, but NJP/CLEAR may screen for other civil legal issues too
Cost: Free for eligible clients
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, disability accommodations, and accessibility support
Important Notes: NJP’s RISE program provides free civil legal services to eligible mothers impacted by incarceration to help facilitate family reunification. It is civil legal help, not criminal defense. For active criminal charges or supervision violation defense, contact the defense attorney or public defender process.

What They Provide: child support order review, child support modification information, payment processing, case information, support enforcement, parent support information, help understanding child support obligations
Website: dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support
Phone: DCS Customer Service: 800-442-5437
Address: Spokane DCS Office: 1608 W Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current office and phone hours
Appointment / Referral Required: Call first or use online services when available
Documents Needed: Photo ID if available, child support case number if known, court order, payment records, income information, release or employment information if relevant, address and contact information, and documents related to the requested review
Application Process: Contact DCS and ask about child support order review, modification options, payment questions, arrears, employment changes, or reentry-related child support concerns
Eligibility: Parents or caregivers connected to a Washington child support case; eligibility for review or modification depends on the order and circumstances
Cost: Free to contact; legal/court costs may vary if court action is needed
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: Child support does not automatically change after incarceration, release, unemployment, or income loss. If the person cannot pay the current order, they should ask about review or modification instead of waiting.

What They Provide: information and technical assistance for children and families of incarcerated parents, school support information, education-system guidance, resources for parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and the public
Website: ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/access-opportunity-education/children-and-families-incarcerated-parents
Phone: OSPI Main Office: 360-725-6000
Address: Statewide education agency; school-based support is accessed through the student’s school or district
Hours of Operation: Online information available 24/7; school and district hours vary
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to view information; contact the student’s school, counselor, McKinney-Vento liaison, or district student services for direct support
Documents Needed: Not required to view information; school support may require student information, caregiver information, school enrollment information, and relevant family situation details
Application Process: Review OSPI information and contact the student’s school or district if a child needs school-based support related to parental incarceration or reentry
Eligibility: Children and families impacted by parental incarceration; schools and districts may provide support based on student needs
Cost: Free information resource
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not applicable
Service Area: Washington State
Languages / Accessibility: Contact the school district or OSPI to ask about language access, accessibility support, and accommodations
Important Notes: This is not a reentry case-management agency, but it is useful when a child’s school needs to understand and support the impact of parental incarceration or reunification. OSPI notes that regular contact between an incarcerated parent and child can reduce the chance of parent recidivism and later child incarceration risk.

What They Provide: referrals to family support, parenting classes, legal aid, child support help, counseling, mental health services, substance use treatment, housing, basic needs, transportation, reentry services, and child/family resources
Website: wa211.org
Phone: 211; Alternate Phone: 877-211-9274
Address: Phone and online referral service
Hours of Operation: Call or check website for current contact hours
Appointment / Referral Required: No appointment required to call; referred programs may have their own intake requirements
Documents Needed: Not applicable for referral; helpful information may include ZIP code, release status, supervision status, children’s ages, custody or parenting concerns, child support concerns, housing status, treatment needs, and current contact information
Application Process: Call 211 or search online and ask for reentry family support, family reunification, parenting classes, child support help, family counseling, custody legal help, or children of incarcerated parents resources
Eligibility: Anyone seeking referral information; actual program eligibility varies by provider
Cost: Free to contact; referred programs may have costs
Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare: Not required to call; referred programs may have insurance or payment requirements depending on service type
Service Area: Washington State, including Spokane County
Languages / Accessibility: Call to ask about interpreter services and accessibility options
Important Notes: 211 is helpful when family reunification needs overlap with housing, treatment, legal aid, parenting support, child support, transportation, food, or school support. Ask specifically for “reentry family support,” “parenting classes,” or “family reunification” so referrals are targeted.