The Transitional Housing Opportunities for Reentry (THOR) program is a listing of community-based housing for persons releasing from prison, on probation or parole, or members in the community needing housing assistance. Facilities include Structured Housing (SH) and Recovery Residences (RR). The facilities contained herein have met DCS standards regarding safety, communication with agency staff, programming, employment, and other factors.
Structured Housing (SH) -
The goal of the SH program is to provide a healthy, safe, and controlled environment that is consistent with safely transitioning offenders into the community. Structured Housing is approved for individuals who are still incarcerated who meet prison-release eligibility requirements but who do not have an available residence, as well as DCS supervisees who become displaced. Although Structured Housing does not include substance abuse or mental health treatment, other programs may be provided. Attendance at available programs cannot be required.
Recovery Residences (RR) -
Residents need a more restrictive environment than outpatient services to establish or maintain abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and criminal behavior. Designation as a recovery residence in THOR requires accreditation from a minimum of one of the following agencies: GARR, DCH, CARF, or JCAHO.