Mississippi Association for Returning Citizens is a community organization committed to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. Their mission is to help individuals permanently disrupt the cycles of poverty and incarceration using an emphasis on personal accountability, treatment, collaborative efforts and accessing community resources. The program consists of individualized treatment for individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder or mental health crisis, vocational training and job placement, housing services, referrals to social service organizations, and specialized supports like food pantries and transportation assistance. Mississippi Association for Returning Citizens develops its coursework and workshops based on several guiding principles, including: individualized reentry plans, comprehensive services, strong networks of support, supportive living environments, and a broad database of reentry support resources. These principles help to ensure that the organization remains focused on the most important needs for every returning citizen. For more information about specific services, individuals should contact the organization directly using the information on this page.