Our Re-Entry Model
Concordance is unlike other models that support individuals returning from prison. We focus first on helping individuals heal from past trauma, and we offer the first set of holistic, integrated, and evidence-informed re-entry services in the country. These services are delivered in phases beginning six months pre-release and continuing one year after release.
Our 12 Essential Services
Each participant receives a bio-psycho-social assessment and creates a life plan that focuses on the following areas: behavioral health and wellness, education and employment, and community and life skills.
Explore the 12 essential services below to see how we provide holistic support to our participants.
Behavioral Health & Wellness
Therapy focused on changing behavior and gaining positive relational skills.
Therapy addressing mental and behavioral health issues.
Intensive outpatient program with ongoing access to support and residential treatment at Concordance House.
Access to physicians, dentists, optometrists, and prescription medication in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Education & Employment
Tutoring, classroom instruction, digital literacy, and more.
Resources and training (including NCRC education), soft skills, and workplace simulation.
Full-time work through our Concordance Employment Agency with opportunities in retail, food service, and light industrial roles.
Community & Life Skills
Housing assistance through partnerships with national and regional low-income housing firms.
Help with outstanding legal matters from the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Concordance Fellows.
Support groups for family members and loved ones to promote healthy communication and positive relationships.
Volunteer opportunities within the community for participants and alumni.
Spiritual support of all faiths provided by our in-house chaplain.
We’ve significantly reduced the reincarceration rate among our participants in St. Louis.
Graduate Spotlight
See how the success of our graduates is helping to transform their lives, their families and their communities.
Meet Jimmy
Navigating life after prison can be daunting. But Jimmy was willing to try anything positive to avoid going back.
Meet Yvonne
For participant Yvonne, breaking the cycle of reincarceration started with believing that it’s never too late to change.
Concordance Employment Agency
We partner with numerous employers to match participants with part and full-time employment in retail, food service, and light industrial roles.
What’s happening in St. Louis?
Catch up on the latest news, participant spotlights, and more.
Susan Stith Appointed CEO to Lead Concordance into Next Phase of Growth and Impact
Concordance, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by reducing the rates of reincarceration, today announced the appointment of Susan Stith as Chief Executive Officer. Stith, a Concordance Board member who has been serving as Interim CEO since August 2024, will lead the organization in its next phase of growth and impact.
Statement from David L. Steward, Board Chair, Concordance and Susan Stith, Interim CEO, Concordance
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our founder and former Chairman, Danny Ludeman, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Concordance Begins National Search For New CEO
Susan Stith Named Interim CEO.
Concordance Begins Operations in South Carolina.
Your Support Will Change Lives
Investing in Concordance will directly influence the trajectory of our participants’ lives, creating a ripple of positive change through their families and communities.