Transitional Housing
Center for Women in Transition's Housing Program is part of a comprehensive program designed to help individuals and families move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
Women in Transition now operates two transitional housing facilities: Courtois House and Schirmer House. Both facilities are apartment-style living, which aids the residents in developing cooking and housekeeping skills. Each facility also has its own computer lab with training available on computer ettiquette, typing tutorials, Microsoft Office and resume building.
- Courtois House
Opened in 2005, Courtois House is home to twelve women. All residents at Courtois are participants in the organization's mentoring program and receive case management services and other financial assistance. The less restrictive of the two facilities, residents spend most of their days at work, treatment or volunteering. A house manager is present in the evenings to provide monitoring and support. Residents may remain at Courtois for up to one year.
- Schirmer House
Opened on April 1, 2007, Schimer House is home to 30 women who are fulfilling a state-mandated supervision requirement. The facility is fully funded by the Missouri Department of Correction as part of the state's Missouri Reentry Process (MRP). Schirmer House is first of its kind in the state in that it is self-contained, so the majority of services the women require will be provided on site, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Anger Management classes, computer training, job/life skills classes and mentoring. The facility is staffed by four full-time employees, a probation officer and a 24-hour security team. Schirmer residents remain at the facility for up to 120 days and then can be transferred to a less restrictive facility or allowed to return home.
