Pillars of Programming
Housing and Basic Needs
By providing shelter, food, and clothing within the first 72 hours following release, Dismas is able to greatly increase the likelihood our residents remain free forever.
A Family Atmosphere
Introducing residents to our caring community of volunteers, program partners, residents, and staff offers a positive support and accountability. Family-style dinners are held Monday through Thursday evenings.
Clinical Support
Through relationships with local partners, Dismas provides comprehensive support for mental health, substance use disorder, and physical well-being.
Case Management
Weekly one-on-one sessions are time set aside to work on attaining tangible goals such as identification needed for employment, driver's license, government services, employment, and permanent housing.
Life Skills in Action
In addition to interpersonal household management, residents are given the opportunity to exercise healthy social skills and interactions through family-style dinners and community outings.
Financial Empowerment
Residents learn to establish solid financial habits and build wealth thru sessions that focus on budgeting & savings, credit repair, taxes, home ownership, and making investments.
Testimonies
Linzer struggled to find his way for months after being released and before coming to Dismas. As one of our most recent graduates, he loaded his belongings into the back seat of his new car the day
Not only did Todd continue his journey of sobriety while at Dismas he is now counseling others to follow in his footsteps.
Five months after moving out of Dismas House, Rich earned a promotion at his job, married, and gained custody of his niece. In less than a year, Rich achieved all his post-prison goals and is enjoying the life of a hard-working and free family man.