Transitioning from prison to the life of a real family man, Boyd Andrew has found his calling in a rather unusual setting: the Helena Montana transitional living program. With a number of facilities scattered around the state, ranging from halfway houses to retirement centers, the so-called transitional living homes offer the “best of both worlds” to former prisoners who are just about ready to reintegrate back into society. If you are a former convict, convicted of rape, theft, or other crime that bars you from possessing a firearm, being placed in one of these homes is a blessing in disguise. Housing a prisoner in a halfway house or even a prison can be extremely difficult for the average citizen, who is not trained to deal with people on the outside.

Boyd Andrew is a licensed social worker and has worked extensively with the Department of Corrections, performing as an intermediary between the criminal justice system and former inmates. Because of his past experience working with transition to the halfway house level, he knows first hand the difficulty of helping the mentally and physically impaired reform their lives. In addition to providing housing and wraparound services, he works with the inmates on their educational and vocational programs, assisting them to find meaningful employment opportunities in their area of community.

Whether you are a parolee looking to move forward with his life or someone returning to a life of accountability after serving time, transition living offers the chance to break free from the confines of a traditional prison cell. As a former inmate of the corrections system, he understands the importance of being able to reintegrate into society while making a fresh start in his personal life. By offering the assistance to make this transition happen, he ensures that all involved feel comfortable with the transition.