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Dismas House of Kansas City, Inc. Our mission is change and freedom, our approach is faith and love.
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Philosophy of Dismas House

Give a man a fish; he’ll eat for a day.
Teach a man to fish; he’ll eat for a lifetime.


Our guiding value is genuine compassion and love. Dismas House maintains a dedicated staff of certified professionals who deliver clinical treatment services with a faith-based approach, consisting of five basic pillars:

  • Treatment Continuum
    the integration of medical and behavioral treatment

  • Cultural Perspective
    the culture of the abused substance and the individual’s environment

  • Unconditional Love
    it’s never too late; and if you can love, you can win

  • Self-Esteem and Respect

  • Faith