Dismas - Nashville

AKA:

Dismas House of Nashville

Description:

The mission of Dismas House is to improve lives and strengthen communities by providing the formerly incarcerated with holistic reentry programming that breaks the cycle of incarceration in their halfway house setting in a re-entry program (minimum stay of 90 days and maximum stay of 12 months) followed by the possibility of independent living at the site after completing the initial re-entry program phase.

Hours:

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Submit an application to begin admissions process; call, write, or visit website for application. The application process is lengthy, and Dismas recommends applying for several other housing options.

Program Fees:

Call for fee information or see application

Eligibility:

Male, 18 years of age or older exiting incarceration from a county or state TN prison or jail. Does not accept individuals who have sex offenses, arson, or child maltreatment charges. Priority is given to individuals who resided in Tennessee at the time of their arrest or offended in Tennessee.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 20, 2023

Wishlist:

Please visit our Amazon Smile page to see our wishlist: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1N3FXG6R033EV

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers may purchase and prepare an evening meal Monday through Thursday; teach residents valuable skills such as money management, fitness, and preparing meals; assist with clerical activities; or assist with fundraising. Email volunteer@dismas.org, if interested.

Employer ID:

237376100

Year Incorporated:

1974

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Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)