North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Community Corrections
Roy Cooper, Governor
Erik A. Hooks, Secretary

Reuben F. Young, Interim Chief Deputy Secretary
Tracy K. Lee, Director

May 8, 2018
To:

All staff

From:

Tracy K. Lee

RE:

Offender Housing – Recovery Connections

Recovery Connections is a housing option which a few offenders under our supervision are
utilizing. Participation is voluntary and Community Corrections does not make referrals to the
program. Recovery Connections has also stated they provide recovery support to residents at
their locations.
In August of 2017 a clarification memo was sent concerning this agency, substance abuse
treatment, and housing. Recovery Connections is not an approved treatment provider as stated in
this memo. Since this time, we have monitored offenders residing at the Recovery Connections
locations and their progress under supervision, including a recent six month follow up from field
operations. We have determined that the Recovery Connections locations do not align with our
mission, vision, or goals. Going forward, these locations are not an approved housing solution.
Officers should assist offenders in finding other suitable housing. Our special populations section
here in the administration office can assist you in finding a suitable plan for those without other
options, including the use of our transitional housing contracted providers.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter, please address questions through your
chain of command.

MAILING ADDRESS:

OFFICE LOCATION:

4250 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-4250

2020 Yonkers Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27699
Telephone: (919) 716-3100
Fax: (919) 324-6247

www.ncdps.gov
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