Delaware Reentry Housing
Delaware Transitional & Reentry Housing (Court-Friendly Options)
A statewide directory of transitional housing, sober living, supportive housing, and shelters available to justice-involved individuals. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer or attorney before moving into any program.
Tip: Search terms like “sober living”, “transitional”, “reentry”, “women”, or your city.
New Castle County
Cities: Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, New Castle
✅ Verified Transitional & Reentry Housing
Friendship House — Transitional Housing
Transitional housing, Code Purple shelters, and reentry-friendly support services.
Transitional housing, Code Purple shelters, and reentry-friendly support services.
Ask about bed availability.
(302) 652-8133
House of Joseph II — Ministry of Caring
Transitional housing for men; accepts individuals with justice involvement.
Transitional housing for men; accepts individuals with justice involvement.
Court approval recommended.
(302) 652-5523
Gateway — Recovery Housing Wilmington
Sober living environment; often used by individuals under probation supervision.
Sober living environment; often used by individuals under probation supervision.
Verify curfew compliance rules.
(302) 571-9373
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Community Housing
Sunday Breakfast Mission — Shelter & Housing
Emergency shelter, dorm housing, spiritual recovery programs.
Emergency shelter, dorm housing, spiritual recovery programs.
Must check if probation restrictions apply.
(302) 652-8314
Salvation Army — Wilmington Shelter
Short-term shelter with some supportive housing options.
Short-term shelter with some supportive housing options.
Visitors may be restricted.
(302) 472-0750
Kent County
Cities: Dover, Smyrna, Harrington
✅ Verified Reentry & Transitional Housing
Home of the Brave — Transitional Housing
Veterans transitional housing, including individuals with justice involvement.
Veterans transitional housing, including individuals with justice involvement.
Veteran status required.
(302) 424-1681
Shepherd Place — Women & Families
Shelter & transitional housing for women and families, often used by reentry clients.
Shelter & transitional housing for women and families, often used by reentry clients.
Curfew applies.
(302) 262-5924
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & Community Housing
Code Purple — Kent County Shelters
Emergency winter shelters; limited transitional options.
Emergency winter shelters; limited transitional options.
Call for seasonal availability.
(302) 399-5880
Region 3 — Sussex County
County: Sussex
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing Options
Bayhealth — Community Health Program
Provides referrals for housing support, stability services, and post-release needs. Not a shelter but a major access point for housing placement help.
Provides referrals for housing support, stability services, and post-release needs. Not a shelter but a major access point for housing placement help.
Ask for housing navigation assistance.
(302) 645-3300
New Hope Shelter — Georgetown
Emergency and transitional shelter with supportive case management; reentry-friendly when capacity allows.
Emergency and transitional shelter with supportive case management; reentry-friendly when capacity allows.
Ask about current bed availability.
(302) 856-9494
🛠️ Eligible Additional Housing & Support (Confirm First)
Delmarva Mission — Housing & Shelter Support
Emergency beds, limited transitional housing, and support services. Eligibility varies.
Emergency beds, limited transitional housing, and support services. Eligibility varies.
Call ahead for intake rules.
(302) 875-6944
The Shepherd’s Office — Rehoboth
Community hub offering food, clothing, and housing-resource referrals; works with returning citizens.
Community hub offering food, clothing, and housing-resource referrals; works with returning citizens.
Not housing itself—provides referrals.
(302) 727-5664
Statewide Housing Resources
These programs serve individuals anywhere in Delaware.
✅ Verified Statewide Housing Programs
DEHAP — Delaware Housing Assistance Program
Statewide rental assistance, arrears support, and housing stabilization for low-income residents including returning citizens.
Statewide rental assistance, arrears support, and housing stabilization for low-income residents including returning citizens.
Apply online or call for intake portal help.
(866) 935-0407
Delaware 2-1-1 — Coordinated Housing Referrals
Statewide gateway for emergency housing, transitional shelter referrals, and reentry navigation.
Statewide gateway for emergency housing, transitional shelter referrals, and reentry navigation.
Dial 2-1-1 to access the statewide housing list.
Dial 211
🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Options
Salvation Army Delaware — Shelter & Housing Help
Various shelters, limited transitional beds, rental support programs; eligibility varies by county.
Various shelters, limited transitional beds, rental support programs; eligibility varies by county.
Call the nearest location for intake details.
(302) 472-0700
Friendship House — Homeless Support Services
Day shelters, empowerment centers, ID assistance, and housing referrals statewide.
Day shelters, empowerment centers, ID assistance, and housing referrals statewide.
Supports individuals post-incarceration.
(302) 652-8278
