Pre-Release Services
Bergen County Jail
Transition Professionals operates an on-site jail transition center at the Bergen County Jail to assess and aide individuals for transition into the community. We identify barriers inmates will face upon their release and work with many different partner agencies to secure services before release.
Employment Resources
We offer assistance in improving your resume, earning certificates, and finding job opportunities for you.
Drug and alcohol counseling
We have certified alcohol and drug counselors available daily as well as weekly narcotics anonymous meetings.
Inside the bergen County jail
We provide reentry services to the Bergen County Jail, including job preparation, art therapy, group counseling, and transition services.
Daily support to the Inmate Advocate Office
Weekly Mental Health group sessions
Daily Teaching Assistants who work with in-house teaching staff
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Weekend Women's Group
Weekly
Employment Readiness meetings
Weekly Transition Center for inmates within 90 days of release
Skills Training – OSHA
Weekly Art Therapy
Medication Assisted Treatment
(Vivitrol case management)
Post-Release Services
Transition Professionals offers a menu of services in our Hackensack, New Jersey offices. We encourage people to visit us to facilitate their transition back into society.
Drug and Alcohol Counseling from certified counselors
Individual Counseling Sessions with licensed mental health counselors
Referrals to the Bergen County Homeless Shelter
Resume Writing and Job Search services
Financial Literacy programs
Enrollment in Medicaid, Food Stamps, General Assistance/TANF
"Fresh Start Backpacks" filled with basic life essentials for our clients
Household Goods available for clients moving into their own home
Free clothing for men and women
Support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans
Family Reunification assistance
Referrals to faith-based, religious, and spiritual
organizations
Peer Recovery Coaches
Additional On-Site Services
Communication Support Group Meetings for families with loved ones in the criminal justice system on Wednesdays from 8-10 pm
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous Meetings on Sundays at 2 pm
Breakfast with Benny: an interactive empowerment and wellness seminar hosted by Benny Kimmel on Sundays at 9:45 am