This study examined the vocational training and mental health needs for community reintegration in Akwa Ibom State. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the Vocational training and mental health needs for community reintegration. The needs assessment research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of 313 second time inmates in four correctional facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The sample size for this study was 244 second time offenders selected using multistage sampling procedure involving purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a researcher developed instrument named, "Vocational Training and Mental Health Needs and Community Reintegration Checklist" (VTMHNCRC). The instrument was subjected to face validity by three experts. The reliability of the VTMHNCRC was .86, determined using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Statistics. The instrument was considered reliable for the study. The research questions were answered using percentage and Bar chart statistics. The findings of the study revealed that second time offender inmates in correctional facilities have vocational training needs, and mental health needs for community reintegration. It was concluded based on the findings that second time offender inmates in correctional facilities in Akwa Ibom State have multiple and interconnected needs that must be addressed for successful community reintegration. It was recommended among others that Government should ensure every correctional facility has a mental health counselling unit providing trauma-informed care to heal the psychological wounds driving offending behaviour.