Returning Citizens

Our office supports those who return to Boston after being released from state, federal, and county facilities each year.

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We help the more than 3,000 people that return home to Boston each year take healthy steps in their lives. Need help now? Call 617-635-5333 or complete our registration form:

Online registration form

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  • 22 Drydock Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210
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    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Birth certificates
Driver's license and ID cards
Employment
Food resources
Health services
Housing
Internet access
Legal services
Recovery Services
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Senior resources
Transportation
Voter registration

Programs

Don't Overlook Me
Don’t Overlook Me is a media toolkit that aims to reimagine the resume as an opportunity to de-stigmatize and empower returning citizens.

Returning Citizens Office location

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More resources

More resources
CORI rules for vendors
Mayor’s Office of Public Safety
Returning Citizens internship application
MAYOR WU AND OFFICE OF RETURNING CITIZENS ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS AV…

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