Louisiana Reentry Housing
Louisiana Transitional Housing, Shelters & Reentry Programs
This directory lists transitional housing, emergency shelters, sober living, and reentry housing programs across Louisiana’s eight DOC Probation & Parole districts. Always verify acceptance with your supervising officer.
Region 1 — New Orleans
Parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines
✅ Verified Transitional & Reentry Housing
Odyssey House Louisiana
Transitional housing, sober living, and supportive housing.
Transitional housing, sober living, and supportive housing.
New Orleans
The Salvation Army — Greater New Orleans
Emergency shelter + reentry beds; widely accepted by DOC.
Emergency shelter + reentry beds; widely accepted by DOC.
Jefferson Parish
🛠️ Eligible May Require Officer Approval
Oxford House Louisiana
Sober living homes (multiple locations). Approval varies by case.
Sober living homes (multiple locations). Approval varies by case.
Statewide
Family Promise of St. Bernard
Temporary shelter for families; verify eligibility for supervision.
Temporary shelter for families; verify eligibility for supervision.
St. Bernard Parish
Region 2 — Baton Rouge
Parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, Iberville
✅ Verified Transitional & Reentry Housing
Volunteers of America South Central LA
Reentry housing, supportive apartments, men & women.
Reentry housing, supportive apartments, men & women.
Baton Rouge
Bishop Ott Shelter
Emergency shelter + case management used by probation clients.
Emergency shelter + case management used by probation clients.
Livingston Parish
🛠️ Eligible May Need Approval
Oxford House — Baton Rouge Cluster
Sober living; verify curfew & work-hour requirements.
Sober living; verify curfew & work-hour requirements.
Baton Rouge Region
Region 3 — Thibodaux
Parishes: Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, St. James
✅ Verified Housing Providers
MacDonell Children’s Services — Transitional Housing
Transitional beds for young adults; verify eligibility.
Transitional beds for young adults; verify eligibility.
Houma
🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Approval
Local Faith-Based Men's Homes
Sober living; acceptance varies by charge type.
Sober living; acceptance varies by charge type.
Lafourche Parish
Region 4 — Lafayette
Parishes: Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia, St. Mary
✅ Verified Reentry Housing
St. Joseph Shelter for Men
Structured shelter, meal support, work-ready program.
Structured shelter, meal support, work-ready program.
Lafayette
Faith House Women’s Shelter
Emergency shelter; accepts referrals from DOC.
Emergency shelter; accepts referrals from DOC.
Iberia Parish
🛠️ Eligible Must Verify
Community-Run Sober Living Homes
Background rules vary; confirm with officer before entry.
Background rules vary; confirm with officer before entry.
St. Mary Parish
Region 5 — Lake Charles
Parishes: Calcasieu, Beauregard, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Allen
✅ Verified Housing Options
New Life Recovery House
Sober living; commonly used by probation clients.
Sober living; commonly used by probation clients.
Allen Parish
🛠️ Eligible Case-Approved
Faith-Based Transitional Homes
Men’s recovery housing; check officer restrictions.
Men’s recovery housing; check officer restrictions.
Beauregard Parish
Region 6 — Alexandria
Parishes: Rapides, Avoyelles, Vernon, LaSalle, Catahoula
✅ Verified Transitional Housing
Hope House of Central Louisiana
Emergency & transitional shelter, widely accepted.
Emergency & transitional shelter, widely accepted.
Alexandria
🛠️ Eligible Depending on Charge Type
Local Recovery Houses
Sober living; verify location rules + curfews.
Sober living; verify location rules + curfews.
Avoyelles Parish
Region 7 — Shreveport
Parishes: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto, Red River
✅ Verified Shelters & Recovery Housing
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission
DOC-approved reentry beds, meals, and work-readiness.
DOC-approved reentry beds, meals, and work-readiness.
Shreveport
Renew Counseling & Recovery Housing
Sober transitional housing with structured program.
Sober transitional housing with structured program.
Bossier City
🛠️ Eligible Must Verify with Officer
Region 8 — Monroe
Parishes: Ouachita, Lincoln, Morehouse, Union, West Carroll, East Carroll
✅ Verified Housing Options
The Wellspring Alliance — Monroe
Emergency housing + transitional beds; widely accepted.
Emergency housing + transitional beds; widely accepted.
Monroe
🛠️ Eligible Requires Approval
Faith-Based Sober Living
Often accepted but must be confirmed by officer.
Often accepted but must be confirmed by officer.
Morehouse Parish
Important: Housing approval depends on your officer, the court, and the type of programming required. Always verify placement before enrolling in transitional housing.
OACRA is not affiliated with DOC or any government agency.
