Resource Categorization
The Resource API organizes resources using two-level categorization (category and subcategory) to help applications find relevant services efficiently and specify needs clearly.
All requests to the Resource API must have a category and subcategory specified.
To retrieve the complete categorization programmatically, use the /api/v0/categories endpoint:
curl -X 'GET' 'https://resource.recidiviz.org/api/v0/categories' \
-H 'accept: application/json'
Need More Categories?
If your use case requires categories or subcategories not currently supported, please contact the Resource API team with the type of needs you need to address and example providers or services that meet those needs.
Categories and Subcategories
| Resource Category | Resource Subcategory |
|---|---|
| Housing | Emergency housing and shelters |
| Housing | Transitional housing |
| Housing | Sober living and recovery program |
| Housing | Rental assistance |
| Housing | Subsidized housing or vouchers |
| Housing | Youth housing |
| Employment | Second-chance employer |
| Employment | Temporary staffing agency |
| Employment | Job readiness training |
| Employment | Job certification and licensing |
| Basic Needs | Food assistance |
| Basic Needs | Hygiene products |
| Basic Needs | Second hand clothing |
| Basic Needs | State ID, Driver's License |
| Basic Needs | Financial assistance |
| Mental Health | Therapy and counseling |
| Mental Health | Psychiatric care |
| Mental Health | Trauma-informed care |
| Mental Health | Crisis intervention services |
| Mental Health | Anger management |
| Mental Health | Domestic violence treatment |
| Mental Health | Youth mental health services |
| Substance Use | Detoxification centers |
| Substance Use | Inpatient drug treatment programs |
| Substance Use | Intensive outpatient programs |
| Substance Use | Medication-assisted treatment |
| Substance Use | Substance use support |
| Substance Use | Youth substance use support |
| Physical Health | HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C services |
| Physical Health | Medicaid enrollment assistance |
| Physical Health | Community clinic |
| Physical Health | Urgent care |
| Physical Health | Prescription assistance |
| Physical Health | Emergency dental care |
| Physical Health | Youth health care |
| Physical Health | Primary care |
| Physical Health | Veterans health care |
| Legal Aid & Rights Restoration | Criminal record expungement |
| Legal Aid & Rights Restoration | Child support assistance |
| Legal Aid & Rights Restoration | Voting rights restoration |
| Legal Aid & Rights Restoration | Legal aid |
| Legal Aid & Rights Restoration | Youth legal aid |
| Education & Vocational Training | GED preparation and testing |
| Education & Vocational Training | Vocational trade school programs |
| Education & Vocational Training | College re-entry programs |
| Education & Vocational Training | Literacy programs |
| Education & Vocational Training | Digital literacy programs |
| Education & Vocational Training | Financial literacy programs |
| Family Reconnection & Parenting | Family therapy or counseling |
| Family Reconnection & Parenting | Parenting skills classes |
| Family Reconnection & Parenting | Family services |
| Family Reconnection & Parenting | Family reunification services |
| Family Reconnection & Parenting | Child protective services |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Mentorship programs |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Faith-based support |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Reentry support groups |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Community center |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Volunteer opportunities |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Civic engagement |
| Peer Support & Community Integration | Youth community programs |