Franklin County Rapid Resource Center

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

In 2021, the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs launched the Rapid Resource Center (RRC). Located in a non-confined section of the Franklin County Corrections Center II, the RRC serves as a one stop reentry hub designed to increase access by justice involved residents to transition planning, community resources, and other supportive services that will support a positive community re-integration and reduce the likelihood of recidivism. The RRC brings together a variety of partner agencies and supportive services to a centralized location that meets residents where they are to most efficiently address their unique reentry needs. Open 24 hours a day, the RRC is staffed by licensed social workers, peer support specialists, and community healthcare workers who work alongside community health and human service agencies to provide services to residents returning home in Franklin County. Since inception, over 8,000 residents have walked into the RRC for services. Services include referrals and linkages to primary and behavioral health care, substance use and medication assisted treatment, transitional and respite housing, employment opportunities, and more. Residents can additionally receive onsite assistance with applying for benefits, obtain a birth certificate, access basic hygiene/clothing items, and receive safe transportation home.