Institutional Services
We provide support and assistance to individuals who are imprisoned in the eight federal penitentiaries throughout the Kingston area, as well as Quinte Detention Center in Napanee.
We work with incarcerated individuals to plan for their eventual release and to develop support networks which will help them once they are released from prison. Successful reintegration planning and preparedness is key to reducing risk factors of reoffending and contributing to community safety for all.
This assistance includes, but is not limited to:
- Pre-Release Planning Group to provide resources necessary for successful reintegration for individuals soon to be released into community
- Parole Preparation Group to provide information and action planning for individuals who are applying for conditional release
- Phone Services to provide information and resources to individuals incarcerated and to families affected by incarceration
- One-on-one solution-focused counseling and advocacy to address individual matters
- Liaison between between prisoners and their families to aid in communication
- Information on a variety of topics, such as the policies and procedures of the Correctional Services of Canada and the National Parole Board.
Funding for these programs is provided by The John Howard Society of Ontario and our local fundraising activities.
We provide service to the following institutions:
| • Collins Bay | • Frontenac |
| • Joyceville | • Pittsburgh |
| • Bath Millhaven | • Regional Treatment Centre |
| • Quinte Detention Centre | • Kingston Penitentiary |
Referrals from any source, including self-referrals, are welcome!
Callers from any institution should make use of our toll-free number: 1-888-325-7930
