Safe, Secure & Affordable Housing Options 

Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry believes that access to safe, secure, and affordable housing is key to  successfully transitioning from jail or prison. We're committed to providing a violence-free and drug-free environment where participants can recover and thrive.
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Keyway provides supervised, apartment-style transitional housing for up to 44 residents in Baker, Schirmer, and Sharon Houses. In addition, clients live in scattered-site homes throughout our community.

Sharon House

Sharon House, named after one of our inspiring founders, Sister Sharon Schmitz, is a long-term housing option for the women we serve. Sharon House residents support one another on their journeys toward recovery, while having access to key supportive services including case management, vocational services, behavioral health, and more, creating a community of support. Thank you to the Mental Health Board, Sisters of Mercy, and Dominican Sisters for making Sharon House possible.

The Sharon House is a safe and sober co-living home for justice-involved women. In order to qualify for residency, clients must be: 

• Age 18+
• Justice-involved (on probation or parole, recently released from jail or prison, pending warrants or criminal court cases)
• Committed to remaining substance-free
• Willing to attend weekly house meetings
• Able to pay the monthly program fee of $500. 

Barbara Baker House

Opened in 2005, Baker House is home to twelve women. All residents at Baker House receive case management services and other assistance. 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 Baker House for up to one year.

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Schirmer House

​Opened in 2007, Schirmer House is home to up to 32 women who are fulfilling a state-mandated supervision requirement. The facility is fully funded by the Missouri Department of Corrections as part of the state's Missouri Reentry Process (MRP). Schirmer House is the first of its kind in the state in that it is self-contained. Services offered on-site include Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Anger Management classes, computer training and employment and life skills classes. The facility is staffed by four full-time employees, a probation officer and a 24-hour security team. Schirmer House residents remain at the facility until they are able to establish a safe and appropriate home plan.

Community Housing

Clients may receive Keyway services while living in their own homes throughout the St. Louis region. Many clients may start out living in Baker or Schirmer House, then move to their own apartments while continuing to receive services. Other clients who are just leaving prison may stay for a short period in a Keyway-run transitional apartment before finding permanent homes. Community clients may access all services available at Keyway. Rent support is available to community clients on an as-needed basis.

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