A second chance doesn't happen in isolation. Employers provide opportunities. Families provide encouragement. Community organizations provide resources. Service providers help address individual needs. And clients themselves must take responsibility for the choices they make. At Dismas House STL LLC, we bring these pieces together to help individuals prepare for successful lives in the community. When people and organizations work together, opportunity becomes a path forward. #CommunitySupport #Reentry #SecondChances #CommunityImpact
Dismas House STL LLC
Non-profit Organizations
St Louis, Missouri 194 followers
Preparing individuals returning from incarceration for reentry into the community.
About us
The mission of Dismas House of St. Louis is to successfully prepare individuals returning from incarceration for reentry into the community. Established as America’s original halfway house, our committed staff encourages residents to develop skills and become instilled with the personal traits required to be welcomed as responsible members of the St. Louis community. "Successful second chances for a better St. Louis."
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http://www.dismashouse.net
External link for Dismas House STL LLC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1959
- Specialties
- Residential Re-entry, Counseling, Social Services, Employment Assistance, In-House Drug Aftercare, and Teaching Life Skills
Locations
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Primary
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5025 Cote Brilliante Ave
St Louis, Missouri 63113, US
Employees at Dismas House STL LLC
Updates
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Successful reentry is built through everyday decisions. Showing up for work. Keeping an appointment. Following through on a commitment. Maintaining a positive routine. Each may seem like a small step, but together they can help build stability and independence. At Dismas House STL LLC, we recognize that meaningful progress doesn't have to happen all at once. Every step forward matters. #SecondChances #ReentrySuccess #Progress #CommunityImpact
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Successful reentry can involve more than meeting requirements and establishing stability. It can also mean rebuilding trust with family members, employers, friends, and others in the community. Trust develops through consistent actions over time: showing up, following through, and taking responsibility. A second chance creates an opportunity to build that trust, one decision at a time. #SuccessfulSecondChances #trustisearned Dismas House STL LLC
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Employment can provide more than income. A job can bring structure to the day, a sense of responsibility, and an opportunity to build confidence and demonstrate reliability. For people working to successfully reenter their communities, those opportunities can be important steps toward greater stability and independence. At Dismas House STL LLC, we recognize the role employment can play in building a successful second chance. #successfulseconchances #Employment #stability #Independence
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This Labor Day, we recognize the value of hard work and the opportunities that employment can provide. At Dismas House STL LLC, employment is an important part of helping individuals build stability, independence and a path forward. #LaborDay #Reentry #SuccessfulSecondChances
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Dismas House STL LLC meets the requirements of its federal Bureau of Prisons contract. But the organization's commitment does not stop there. The Community Education Portal explains how Dismas House makes additional investments in areas such as high-quality meals, facility improvements and personal communication tools because these resources support clients' long-term success and contribute to community safety. Learn more about the standards, services and investments behind successful reentry. https://lnkd.in/ewJX58xS #Reentry #CommunitySafety #Accountability #SuccessfulSecondChances
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Family and community connections can play an important role in successful reentry. Dismas House STL LLC encourages clients to maintain communication with family members and other supportive people in their lives. Case managers and social service coordinators involve family and community support networks when possible as residents establish goals and work toward milestones. Rebuilding those connections is an important part of preparing for life after residential reentry. Learn more about family connections and other elements of successful reentry in our Community Education Portal. https://lnkd.in/ewJX58xS #Reentry #FamilySupport #CommunityConnections #SuccessfulSecondChances
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A successful transition back into the community requires attention to the whole person. Dismas House STL LLC provides dietitian-approved meals, medication monitoring, and assistance connecting clients with medical and mental health services. Staff also work with the Bureau of Prisons to help maintain continuity of care as they transition from federal custody into the community. These services are part of creating the stability residents need to move forward. Learn more about health care and other aspects of reentry through our Community Education Portal. https://lnkd.in/ewJX58xS #Reentry #WellBeing #CommunitySupport #SuccessfulSecondChances
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Successful reentry requires preparation for life beyond the Residential Reentry Center. At Dismas House STL LLC, clients receive support as they work toward employment and greater independence. Social service coordinators can assist with resumes, identification, and identifying appropriate employment opportunities. They also have access to cell phones to communicate with employers and maintain connections with family. These practical resources can make an important difference during the transition back into the community. Want to learn more about how reentry works? https://lnkd.in/ewJX58xS #DismasHouseSTL #Reentry #Employment #SuccessfulSecondChances
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What Is a Residential Reentry Center? A Residential Reentry Center is not a prison or jail. It is a transitional environment where adults completing federal prison sentences live under federal supervision while working, attending treatment and rebuilding family and community ties. Dismas House STL LLC provides the structure, accountability and resources clients need as they navigate the real-world challenges of returning to the St. Louis community. Want to learn more about how reentry works? Explore the Community Education Portal: https://lnkd.in/ewJX58xS #DismasHouseSTL #ResidentialReentry #ReentryEducation #SuccessfulSecondChances #StLouis
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