Community Re-Entry Specialists (CRES) provide integrated case management and support services throughout the state to assist with removing barriers that interfere with an offender’s successful transition from prison to the community. Re-entry services may include, but are not limited to, stabilization assistance or resources for housing, transportation, clothing, personal hygiene, backpacks, work tools, employment training, and job placement. The services are based on individual need and are incentive-based, requiring the offender’s participation and accountability. CRES use cognitive-based interventions when interacting with the offenders to enhance motivation and reinforce positive behavior, deliver risk reduction, encourage stabilization efforts, support family reintegration, and assist with employment and job training opportunities. CRES also conducts an initial assessment to determine the appropriate level of re-entry transition assistance that may be needed for successful reintegration into the community.
Nicole Lewis, Community Programs Specialist
Southern Region Facility-based Community Parole Officers
Phone: (303) 763-2411 | Email: nicole.lewis@state.co.us
Christine Richard, Southern and Western Region Community Re-Entry Work Lead
888 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 633-1469 Ext: 2325
christine.richard@state.co.us
Jason Spurgeon, Southern Region Community Re-Entry Specialist
888 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 633-1469 Ext.2342
jason.spurgeon@state.co.us
Melissa Barnett, Southern Region Community Re-Entry Specialist
888 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 633-1469 Ext. 2345
melissa.barnett@state.co.us
Nancy Arredondo, Southern Region Community Re-Entry Specialist
4109 N. Elizabeth St., Pueblo, CO 81008
Phone: (719) 546-0009 Ext. 3021
nancy.arredondo@state.co.us
Steve Dunbar Western Region Community Re-Entry Specialist
2516 Foresight Circle, Suite 3, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: (970) 255-9126 Ext. 4154
steve.dunbar@state.co.us
Nicole Lewis, Community Programs Specialist
940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 763-2411 | Cell: (720) 215-5014 | Email: nicole.lewis@state.co.us
Meeka Houston, Northern and Denver Metro Community Re-Entry Work Lead
940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 763-2428 | Cell: (720) 682-2928 | Email: meekaame.houstonchurchill@state.co.us
Amy Cook, Aurora Community Re-Entry Specialist
14707 E. 2nd Ave., Suite GL 100, Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: (303) 366-3009 | Cell: (720) 584-5446 | Email: amy.cook@state.co.us
Alma Dicochea, Aurora Community Re-Entry Specialist
14707 E. 2nd Ave., Suite GL 100, Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: (303) 366-3669 | Cell: (720) 392-3214
alma.dicochea@state.co.us
Carlos Gonzales, Broadway Community Re-Entry Specialist
940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 763-2426
carlos.gonzales@state.co.us
Courtney Freeman, Broadway Community Re-Entry Specialist
940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 763-2488
courtney.freeman@state.co.us
Levi Bowland, Englewood Community Re-Entry Specialist
300 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80113
Phone: (303) 761-2670 Ext. 3016
levi.bowland@state.co.us
Isabella Villafana, Englewood Community Re-Entry Specialist
300 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80113
Phone: (303) 761-2670 Ext. 3027
isabella.villafana@state.co.us
Jessica McClure, Westminster Community Re-Entry Specialist
8800 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 426-6198 Ext. 4133
jessica.mcclure@state.co.us
Lacey Clemmensen, Westminster Community Re-Entry Specialist
8800 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 426-6198 Ext. 4110
lacey.clemmensen@state.co.us
Dominica Reinhard, West Denver Community Re-Entry Specialist
236 Wyandot St., Denver, CO 80223
Phone: (303) 777-5765
dominica.reinhard@state.co.us
Ryan Johnson, Fort Collins Community Re-Entry Specialist
300 S. College Ave. Suite 110, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 223-2232 Ext. 3015
ryan.johnson@state.co.us
Jamie Weichel, Greeley Community Re-Entry Specialist
3257 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 356-0839 Ext. 3013
jamie.weichel@state.co.us
Tanci Simon, Longmont Community Re-Entry Specialist
310 Lashley St. # 100, Longmont, CO 80504
Phone: (303) 678-9941
tanci.simon@state.co.us