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In 2008, Dismas House of Kansas City saved Missouri tax payers more than $1 million dollars. You can help us make an even bigger impact in 2009.
According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health, substance abuse and addiction, which crosses all races & cultures, can be credited with some of our society’s worst problems: child and spousal abuse, teen pregnancy, motor vehicle crashes, escalating health care costs, low worker productivity and homelessness.
This year, the state of Missouri will spend over $1 billion dollars in substance abuse related issues; and for every $100 spent on substance abuse, only $3 is spent on prevention and treatment; the remaining $97 is spent on incarceration, medical treatment and law enforcement.
The cost to incarcerate an individual in Missouri is $8,000 - $15,000 per year. While the average cost of treatment & rehabilitation is approximately $1,500 per year. Dismas House served over 300 clients in 2008. By sending these clients to treatment, Dismas House saved the state of Missouri a minimum of $6,500 per client and an estimated $1.9 million dollars for the year.
Dismas House By The Numbers:
- 100% of all clients have a history with substance abuse and/or addiction.
- 99% of all Dismas House clients are on probation or parole.
- 81% of Dismas House clients maintain their freedom in the community for two years or more following their treatment program.
- 65% of all Dismas House clients abstain from substance abuse six months following their discharge from the program.
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