Return House
Leaving Prison
For young men ages 18-26 who are young offenders or are returning to the community after being incarcerated.
The 6-12 month program provides 24-hour support to accompany them through their re-entry and provides aftercare services following completion of the program.
To learn more about Return House, contact MaryAnne Owen at (802) 622-0211 or MAowen@elevateyouthvt.org.
Located in Barre, VT, the Return House facility has 10 beds. The program helps participants develop the relationships, practical life skills, and behaviors to become lawful, productive, and valued members of their community. Program services include training and mentoring in job skills and job-readiness, independent living, non-violent communication and conflict resolution; positive leisure time activities; and coordination with area service providers for services such as healthcare, transportation, education, parenting assistance, substance abuse treatment, and more.
Return House collaborates with the Vermont Department of Corrections, Vermont Department of Children and Families, Vermont Foodbank, Farm-to-Table, and the Barre Community Justice Center, as well as a variety of community members from the public and private sectors.