Missouri

1.Columbia's Christian Reentry CoalitionOur mission is to mobilize and prepare believers in a cooperative and unified effort under Christ to see returning offenders experience the reality of His love and be empowered to prosper in every area of their life. The purpose of the coalition is to provide wrap-around Christian support to recently released offenders returning to Columbia, MO and to encourage their efforts to become productive members of society.

(573) 424-4388,

Columbia's Christian Reentry Coalition, 3104 Fox Trot Dr., Columbia, MO 65202

2.Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)' Reentry Mentoring PartnershipARCHS is partnering with the Missouri Dept. of Corrections to implement an innovative mentoring program at two Missouri prisons (Pacific and Vandalia, MO). We will serve both men and women who will receive mentoring at pre and post release from Missouri's prisons.

(314) 289-5609,

ARCHS, 539 North Grand Blvd., 6th Fl., St. Louis, MO 63103

3.Missouri Reentry ProcessAbout MRP. The Department of Corrections has over 30,000 incarcerated inmates, 97% of who will return home to our communities throughout the state.

(573) 526-1664,

Missouri Department of Corrections, 2729 Plaza Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109

4.Lake Area Missouri Re-entry Process AssociationThe mission of the Lake Area Missouri Reentry Process Association is to promote successful reentry of offenders into the community at the local level through the close collaboration of the group members in order to increase offender responsibility, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety.

(573) 286-1835,

Lake Area MRP Association, 409 W. U.S. Hwy. 54, Camdenton, MO 65020

5.Second Chance ProgramThe Second Chance Program is designed to create a metro wide strategy to respond to prisoner reentry. We do this through organizing the Kansas City Metropolitan Reentry Coalition, exchanging resources and information and advocacting for policy change.

(816) 231-0450,

Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission, 2700 E. 18th St., Rm. 207, Kansas City, MO 64127

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6.St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR)STAR 's Mission: To integrate successful intervention principles and practices resulting in collaborative partnerships that enhance ex-offender self-sufficiency, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety and community health in St. Louis City and County.

(314) 534-0022,

STAR, 539 North Grand Blvd., 6th Fl., St. Louis, MO 63103

7.Amachi MissouriAmachi was created to serve some of the most at-risk children in our society - children of current and former prisoners.

(314) 361-5900,

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, 501 N. Grand Blvd., Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63103

8.Center For Women In TransitionThe Center assists women in the criminal justice system in making a successful transition to their families and communities through practicing and promoting restorative justice.

(314) 771-5207,

Center for Women in Transition, 7525 South Broadway St., Saint Louis, MO 63111

9.Missouri Restorative MinistryWe use the word Recovery- But God as evidenced in His word thinks of it as restoration. If we look at the Mirriam-Webster definition we can see how the two words are efficiently interchangeable.

(314) 878-6277, ,

Missouri District Restorative Ministries, P.O. Box N, Florrissant, MO 63031

10.Project COPESince 1985, Project COPE has provided transitional housing, case management services, programming, and mentoring to men and women returning from incarceration.

(314) 389-4804,

Project Cope, 3529 Marcus Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63115

11.Job Point Reentry ServicesJob Point is Missouri's premier employment center, fully accredited by the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF).An array of services are provided through a collaboration of several local organizations to assist persons on Probation or Parole to successfully reenter society.

(573) 474-8560,

Job Point, 2116 Nelwood Dr., Ste. 200, Columbia, MO 65202

12.Heartland Women's Recovery ProgramIn the Heartland Women’s Recovery Program, ladies live in a home-like environment while focusing completely on their relationship with Jesus Christ. At the same time, they are trained in areas such as vocation, work ethic, child-rearing, and financial stewardship.

(660) 284-6360,

Heartland Women’s Home, 304 New Creation Rd., Bethel, MO 63434

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13.Mission Gate MinistryAfter Care ProgramThe Mission Gate Guest House Program is an intensely personal effort of at least 9 months to disciple ex-offenders and others to live productive, Christian lives and be a blessing to their church and community.

(636) 391-8560,

Mission Gate Ministry, P.O. Box 6644, Chesterfield, MO 63006

14.Heartland Men's Recovery ProgramMen who enroll in the 12-month program (with the possibility of an additional 6 months advanced discipleship) find themselves in an environment far removed from the temptations of the world, combined with the disciplines of hard work and a focus on Jesus Christ.

(660) 213-5150,

Heartland Men’s Recovery Center, 12599 255th St., LaBelle, MO 63447

15.Crossroads ProjectThe Alliance of Southwest Missouri exists to strengthen families and communities by identifying concerns, locating resources and facilitating change through community collaborations, partnerships and service provision.

(417) 782-9899,

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, 1027 S. Maine St., Ste. 7, Joplin, MO 64801

16.Next Steps HomeNext Steps home is a re-entry program for ex-offenders providing permanent housing placement, case management, resources and links to community services and advocacy for ex-offenders and their families.

(314) 772-7720,

Humanitri, 1120 S. 6th St., Ste. 120, St. Louis, MO 63104

17.Let's StartLet’s Start is a process dedicated to assisting women in transition from prison life to society.

(314) 241-2324,

St. Vincent’s Church, 1408 S. 10th St., St. Louis, MO

18.Fresh StartMissouri was one of two states chosen by the National Institute of Corrections to adopt the Transition from Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI). This initiative was developed to ensure emphasis is placed on providing services which promote the success of offenders released from incarceration.

(660) 886-8860,

Powerhouse Community Development Corporation, 1445 West College St., Marshall, MO 65340

19.Connections to SuccessConnections to Success is a St. Louis-based nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty through hope, resources and a plan.

(636) 940-8027,

Connections to Success, 3000 Little Hills Expwy., Ste. 102, St. Charles, MO 63301
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20.Ex-Offender ServicesFunding Goal: To support the successful reintegration of ex-offenders by restoring their lives and family relationships and communities, thereby enhancing community stability and public safety.+

(314) 231-2244,

Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis, 8860 Ladue Rd., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63124

21.Makin’ It Work Prison Reentry ProgramThe Makin’ It Work curriculum is taught to offenders in the St. Louis County Justice Center 3 nights per week. The curriculum is a “best practice” for ex-offenders/offenders and deals with a gamut of issues including anger management, thinking traps, employer expectations and conflict resolution. Upon release, clients are referred to or encouraged to take advantage of CAASTLC’s anger management, drug counseling, employment readiness programs and counseling services at the agency.

(314) 863-0015,

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc., 2709 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114

22.Criminal Justice Ministry – Saint LouisSince 1979 Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM) has served prisoners in Missouri prisons and local jails as well as persons returning to the St. Louis Area. Formerly sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent dePaul, CJM has become an independent non-profit organization affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

(314) 652-8062,

Criminal Justice Ministry, P. O. Box 15160,St. Louis, MO 63110

Criminal Justice Ministry, 941 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

23.Love INC Reentry ServicesLove INC enjoys extending a warm welcome to ex-offenders transitioning back to the community. We have a packet of resource information prepared to give to any who contact us post-release and will provide all our usual services as needed.

(573) 256-7662,

Love INC of Columbia, MO, 1516 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO 65202

24.Employment Connection Saint LouisFree employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have a barrier to finding and maintaining employment, and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants.

(314) 333-5627,

Employment Connection of St. Louis, 2838 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103

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25.North County Community Development Corporation (NCCD)Shelter and transitional housing programs to prevent homelessness, including a prison re-entry program.

(314) 477-1246,

North County Community Development Corporation, Inc., 6614 West Florissant Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63136

26.Families and Friends Organizing for Reform of Juvenile Justice (FORJ-MO)FORJ-MO is dedicated to ending the practice of placing children and youth under the age of 18 in Missouri's jails and prisons and providing all youth involved in Missouri's juvenile or adult criminal justice system the necessary rehabilitation needed to become productive members of society by engaging and empowering families and allies of these youth.

(573) 837-7346,

FORJ-MO, 601 E. Capitol Ave., Ste. 207, Jefferson City, MO 65101

27.Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (MADP)Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is a non profit organization dedicated to ending the use of the death penalty in the state of Missouri.

(816) 931-4117,

MADP, Brookside Plz., Ste. 185, Kansas City, MO 64113, 6320

28.Teen Challenge of St. LouisA Christian-based 14-month residential recovery program for men of all ages that works with the Hillsboro probation office when needed. Teen Challenge of St. Louis provides care for adult males demonstrating a need for intensive help with addiction and other life-controlling problems.

(636) 677-1776,

Teen Challenge of St. Louis, P. O. Box 213, High Ridge, MO 63049

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