A Program That Meets You Where You Are 

Who it’s for:
Individuals Incarcerated at Institutions In and Around the Edmonton Area

Location:
Edmonton Remand Centre
Transition Place, #101-10010-105 Street

Reintegration Services Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Creating Awareness Program Hours:
Mon., Tues. Thurs., Fri.
8:30 am – 12:00 pm  and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wed. 8:30 am – 12:00 pm  

Contact:
Call 780.428.7590 or email us

enCompass offers comprehensive reintegration support to individuals incarcerated at institutions in and around the Edmonton area. It fosters a transformative and successful transition back into the community, and empowers individuals to embrace new opportunities for growth and positive change.

Program Goals

To provide FREE, comprehensive resources and support to aid the individual’s long-term goals and set them up for success upon their release.

Community Reintegration Services

enCompass offers comprehensive reintegration support to individuals incarcerated at institutions in and around the Edmonton area. It fosters a transformative and successful transition back into the community and empowers individuals to embrace new opportunities for growth and positive change.

Through this program, enCompass can provide guidance and assistance in the following areas:

  • Pre- and post-release planning 
  • Record suspension information and application guidance
  • Self-advocacy training
  • Support for friends and family of incarcerated individuals
  • Community referrals for:
    • Housing
    • Legal assistance
    • Community meal programs
    • Education and employment services
    • Counselling and mental health support
  • Support that transitions from ERC to the community, including
    • Transportation 
    • Connections to community programs and services
    • In-person appointment support 

Creating Awareness Program

To support individuals in the Edmonton Remand Centre (ERC), enCompass provides free workshops and resources through our Creating Awareness program. 

The program provides participants with essential skills and knowledge to assist them to successfully transition back into the community after release. Our facilitators also connect participants with additional resources available at the Remand Centre and in the community. 

Workshop Topics:

  • Communication skills
  • Employment preparation
  • Financial literacy
  • Pre-release planning
  • Stress management
  • Assistance with obtaining:
    • Housing
    • Identification
    • Transportation 
    • Income support
    • Tax support
    • And more

94% of workshop participants gained a better understanding of communication.

90% better understood how to live within a realistic budget based on their income.

90% increased their knowledge of skills required to maintain employment.

92% developed a release plan.

92% increased their understanding of effective ways to manage stress. (2024)

Contact Us to Learn More

Call 780.428.7590 or email us.