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 CONTACT US
If you do a Google search using the words "HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THE EX-OFFENDER," you'll find a number of resources that actually could be helpful!
Contact the St. Vincent de Paul Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, emergency help, birth certificates, ID's referrals, GED tests, clothing vouchers, etc. 100 N. Jefferson. 314/881-6034.
For CMJ support services, call 881-6031 or 881-6019.
Employers may be eligible for tax credits when they hire ex-offenders. For information about WOTC, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, click here.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2838 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314/333-JOBS (5627)
www.employmentstl.org
Provides free employment services to ex-offenders and persons who have difficulty finding and maintaining employment, and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. Services include outreach/recruitment, assessment, employment readiness training, on-site education, individual case management, job development, job placement, job retention, temp to direct hire, managed staffing services, career development, and follow-up services.
It is a requirement of the program that you attend a three day World of Work seminar after completing orientation. Orientation sessions are held every Friday at 12:30 PM. Both orientation and the World of Work seminar are held at 2838 Market Street, just west of Jefferson.
ARCHS
Re-Entry Partnerships
539 N. Grand Ave. 63103
314/534-0022
Funded through the Department of Justice Second Chance Act, ARCHS offers various mentoring and educational programs for ex-offenders, including a partnership program with the Culinary Department at St. Louis Community College.
REOS (A division of SLATE Missouri Career Center)
ReEntry One-Stop Career Center
4811 Delmar 63108
314-877-0916
This is a new organization designed to assist ex-offenders in the re-entry process. ORIENTATION EVERY THURSDAY AT 8:45 AM, then job-readiness training. GED, literacy, transportation, photo ID, federal bonding, legal services, clothing and housing assistance, mentoring. Call them for more information about the program, their computer lab and medical screening. A project of SLATE, the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment.
U. S. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
This is a very comprehensive website. Follow the links to information about skills assessment, training programs, finding a job, and sources of grant money for organizations involved in job training. Apprenticeships are available to ex-offenders.
www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/career_options.cfm
MORE THAN CARPENTRY
Cabenitmaking Apprenticeship Program for qualified men and women. 18-weeks of classroom and hands-on training. Paid apprenticeship program. Call for more information.
1259 Stephen Jones Avenue 63133
314/862-0587
http://www.morethancarpentry.org/
OUTSTATE MISSOURI: BOONE COUNTY OFFENDER TRANSITION NETWORK
http://www.bcotn.org
This organization provides a comprehensive directory of services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri. The resource directory may be printed out in pdf format.
UMC PARKVIEW CORPORATION
1455 East College 63107 (Administrative Offices)
www.umcparkviewstl.org
Services to both men and women, with some services provided directly at the St Louis Community Release Center (SLCRC.) Programs and services include: A(TR) Access to Recovery Provider, The Phoenix ReEntry Program, Readiness Workshops, NA meetings, support groups, computer labs, mentoring, fitness sessions based on the martial arts, and more. There is also a location in Normandy. Recovery and re-entry mentoring, both group and individual. Readiness/Life Skill Enhancement Series Designed to assist individuals with job readiness, employment search & application process and enhanced life skill
development. This series is offered in partnership with SLATE/REOS and St Louis Community College and Harrison Education Center to Probation & Parole clients. Call Ms. Davis at 314/333-5675 to make a referral or set up an intake appointment.
RELEASE TO RENT
Criminal Justice Ministry,
Society of St. Vincent De Paul
100 N. Jefferson Ave. 63103
314-881-6031
www.svdpstl.org/cjm
Up to a year of supportive housing for men who can work
full time, have a reason to return to the St. Louis area, and are without community support.
IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to this program is to contract them at least 6 months before your release date.
Participant Must:
1) Meet criteria of low income and recent prison release.
2) Agree to release of information.
3) Regularly participate in support groups.
4) Be willing to wait till rental unit is found and to take the time needed to complete move into unit
5) Be willing to accept rental unit and stay for one year.
6) Pays rent on an increasing scale (first 90 days free rent.)
7) Committed to find gainful, regular employment.
8) Follow through on job and personal plans.
9) Use salary/own funds for needs other than rent.
10) Accept limited withdrawal on accounts for one year.
11) Agree to requirements of parole officers and Release to Rent co-ordinator for support programs
12) If a sex offender, provides notifications as required.
13) Willing to help other Release to Rent participants.
Support Services Available:
Housing
Employment
Banking Program
Credit Counseling
Individual Development Account
Support Meetings and Mentor Program
Transportation
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul
100 N. Jefferson Ave. 63103
314-881-6000
www.svdpstl.org/cjm
Assistance and service referrals for the incarcerated and their families, victims, and recently released ex-offenders. Call for an appointment or further information.
Inside Services
Visit-one-on-one with incarcerated men and women
Provide religious services
Teach classes in meditation and personal development
Tutor in reading and math
Outside Services
Write letters to persons in prison
Assist families of prisoners
House ex-prisoners and help them in their transition
Limited financial assistance for re-entry
Aid with finding employment
Several supportive housing programs, including one
for qualified veterans with a criminal records.
Project REACH at St. Patrick Center
800 N. Tucker 63103
314-802-0700
www.stpatrickcenter.org
Administered by St. Patrick Center,
Partner: Criminal Justice Ministry of Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
A mentoring program for ex-offenders to aid in re-entry,
employment assistance,counseling and housing.
Provides experienced, caring mentors to guide and inspire ex-offenders and help them develop positive attitudes and skills that will lead to success.
CONSTRUCTION TRAINING SCHOOL OF ST. LOUIS
6301 Knox Industrial Drive 63139
314-644-1525
An apprenticeship program for various trades, such as carpenters, cement masons, floor layers, laborers, tech prep, and more. Visit their website or call to find out more about how the programs work.
www.stl-cts.org
MISSION GATE PRISON MINISTRY
P.O. Box 6644 Chesterfield, MO 63006
636-391-8832
www.missiongateministry.org
Christian-based Aftercare Program that is available to ex-inmates. There are men’s, family
and women’s residences available in various parts of town.
CENTER FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION (CWIT)
7529 South Broadway 63111
314-771-5207
www.cwitstl.org
Part of a comprehensive program to help individuals and families move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency. There are two transitional housing facilities:
Courtois House. All women are participants in the organization’s mentoring program and other programs. Residents may stay up to one year.
Schirmer House, which opened in 2007, provides housing for 30 women who are fulfilling state-mandated supervision requirement. It is partially funded by Missouri Department of Corrections and has 4 full time employees, a probation officer, and a 24-hour security team. Women can stay up to 120 days and then are transferred to a less restrictive facility or allowed to go home.
LET'S START
1408 S. 10th Street 63104
314-241-2324
www.letsstart.org
A support group for incarcerated women and their families. Provides bus trips for children to visit their mothers. Many programs for women who are re-entering the community after incarceration, including weekly group sessions, parent programs, micro-lending, & referrals.
PROJECT COPE
3529 Marcus 63115
314/389-4804
www.projcope.org
This organization starts by working with inmates before they are released. Contact them by writing a letter to the above address to arrange for an interview and possible entry into this success-ful support program. Project Cope is sponsored by several St. Louis area churches.
TEEN CHALLENGE OF ST. LOUIS
P. O. BOX 213
High Ridge, MO 63049
636/677-1776
www.saintlouistc.org
A Christian-based 14-month residential recovery program for men of all ages that works wth the Hillsboro probation office when needed. Minimal entry fee; the program is free to participants and includes GED instruction, job training, housing, counseling, etc.
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
1431 Kingsland Ave. 63133
314-333-4490
www.connectionstosuccess.org
Before and after release participants are coached on career development, assisted with job placement and work with faith-based mentors to help them ease the transition back to their communities.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS
4495 Forest Park Avenue 63108
314-535-6670
The Educational Opportunity Centers are part of the federally-funded TRIO program. The Educational Opportunity Centers provide free educational counseling to assist individuals in furthering their education beyond high school. Call for an appointment.
PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
(a program of Connections to Success)
1431 Kingsland 63133
314/333-4490
www.connectionstosuccess.org
This is a program that is conducted inside several prisons to ready participants for life after release. There is an 80-hour class that focuses on workforce readiness. Once on the outside, other programs include: Dress for Success (for women); Wheels for Success; Personal & Professional Development, among others. Connections to Success operates in St. Charles, Belleville, and Kansas City in addition to St. Louis.
CAAS
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
2709 Woodson Road
Overland, MO 63114
314-863-0015
www.caastlc.org
This multi-purpose agency offers a program to assist residents of St. Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, drug & alcohol counseling, family development, job readiness and placement.
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