PRISON / JAIL MINISTRIES
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DEAF PRISONERS
Deaf Prison Ministries
http://deafness.about.com/od/deafcommunity/a/deafinprison.htm
http://www.deafprison.org/history.phpHomeland Deaf Prison Ministries
http://www.homelandmissions.org/Homeland_Deaf_Prison_Minist.html
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
ROCHESTER
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
Children of Prisoners Embraced, COPE/ HOPE Initiatives, CDC
506 W. Broad Street Rochester NY 14608
(585) 325-5307, ext. 14
Peter Shaw-Program Director: pshaw@bethelcf.com
Children from ages 4-15 living in Monroe County that have a parent in state or federal prison may obtain a mentor.
Support services are available to the families of the youth involved.
Mentoring Children of Prisoners, Compeer and Catholic Family Center
259 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14607
(585) 546-8280
Mentors spend a hour each week with a child aged 4 – 15 that has a parent incarcerated at a state or federal prison. The Catholic Family Center provides support services to family members including: referrals for mental health services, teen support groups, food/clothing and preventive daycare.Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach
121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 288-0504
Transportation to State Prisons:
Free Monthly Trips for Rochester families to most prisons throughout the state.
Your loved one in prison must request the paper work from a Prison guard or counselor.
The paper work takes at least a few weeks and tickets are mailed to you along with the date, time and location for the trip.
Rides to Albion/Orleans and Attica/Wyoming
Questions may be directed to Sue Porter, (585) 325-7727.
Rides to Gowanda and Collins Correctional Facility Via Buffalo
Mr. Johnson at (716) 297-4933 Reservations, pick up at Buffalo Bus station at 7:15am Saturdays and Sundays.
Rides to Mohawk, Marcy, Midstate and Oneida
Birnie Bus, 1-800-734-3950 or (315) 336-3950 In the Utica/ Rome area
and picks up riders from Rochester at the Syracuse Bus Station.
Post-release support groups are also offered by Spiritus Christi, Cephas, Step by Step, JPC.
FEMALE PROGRAMS
Bethany House
1111 Joseph Avenue, Rochester NY 14621
(585) 454-5197
Contact: Donna Ecker
Email: rbethan1@rochester.rr.com
Must apply before being released from prison and must follow rules including: Eating dinner at 6:00pm with others,
no drug or alcohol use and curfew at 9pm weekdays and 10pm weekends.
Hope House/Salvation Army
70 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 697-3430
Contact: Tanya Jones
Transitional housing for homeless women or women coming out of jail or prison.Kairos Outside
P.O. Box 1143, Elmira NY 14902
(585) 436-4114
Free weekend retreats for adult women who have a relative or friend who is or has been incarcerated. Women ex-offenders are also invited to attend. Presenters for the retreat team include local Christian clergy but are nondenominational. Retreats are held at a local retreat center or camp. Retreats begin on Friday nights and conclude Sunday afternoon. Funds to cover child care assistance may be provided on a case by case basis.New Beginnings For Women
New Covenant Fellowship
2070 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield NY 14526
(585) 387-3700
Email: ncfellow10@aol.com
This women’s mentoring program is dedicated to bringing God’s message of redemption and restoration to incarcerated women at the Monroe County Correctional Facility. Mentoring occurs weekly and mentors help with reentry once a woman is released.Salvation Army
Project Redirect - Transitional Housing & Support Services
70 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 987-9500 ext 2340
Support Services include: GED prep, job training, Job Club, life skills and vocational training, assistance w/job placement.
These services are available to all ex-offenders.
New program called Project No Return provides case management and mentoring to 18 to 26 year olds contact Myron.
Youth housing (to 21) (585)-987-2290 .Sojourner House
30 Millbank Street, Rochester NY 14609
(585) 436-7100
Housing for homeless women & children.
Pre-release help for women from Monroe County Correctional Facility and other homeless women.Women's Jail and Prison Ministry
Rochester Area (scroll down a little)
http://www.rfmission.org/ministry/Ministry.htmlWomen's Prison Ministry
Koinonia Fellowship
500 Main Street, East Rochester NY 14445
(585) 385-0450
Saturday morning Bible study at Monroe County JailWomen's Prison Resources
http://www.justicefellowship.org/contentindex.asp?ID=329
MALE PROGRAMS
Men Recently Released From Prison
Saving Grace Ministries
Rev. Terry King, Saving Grace Ministries offices at (716) 893-1840.
www.sgmworld.org
BUFFALO
Apartments for male parolees or probationers.
Cephas Attica
102 North Union Street (front)
Thomas Green: (716) 842-6263, only work release.
ROCHESTER
Altamont
1442 Dewey Avenue, Rochester NY 14607
(585) 546-747
Email: rmille1@rochester.rr.com
Residential program for men on parole. Groups for men in/out prison. Locations in Rochester & Buffalo.Enriche House
24 Seward Street, Rochester NY 14611
(585) 235-3378
Email: tenrichehous@frontiernet.net
Transitional housing for homeless or men coming out of jail/ prison.Grace House
Mailing Address: PO Box 15383, Rochester NY 14615
Telephone: (585) 473-9070, Fax: (585) 473-4035
Mission: To provide a smooth transition to community life for men recently released from a correctional facility, who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to change, by providing a highly structured program based on Christian principles, while evangelizing the gospel of Jesus Christ. 24 hour onsite Program Management, Meals & Lodging, Employment Opportunities, Counseling, Life Skills Training, Bible Study/Fellowship, Recreation, Community Involvement, Neighborhood Support Projects. Residents are referred by the New York State Department of Corrections, New York State Division of Parole or New York State Department of Social Services. God can make a way when there seems to be no way!
Contact Person: Pastor Don Buongiorne: don@sgmworld.org
For more information regarding admission information, parolee programming, and family information, please visit our website at: http://www.sgmworld.orgHis Way House
P.O. Box 20506, Rochester NY 14602
(585) 338-9290
Housing for men coming out of jail/prison or homeless.
Pathway Houses
55 Troup Street, Suite 208, Rochester NY 14608
(585) 232-4674
Email: pwhouses@aol.com
Supportive living for men in recovery. Jail and prison visitation. Substance abuse and spiritual counseling.Salvation Army
78 Liberty Pole Way, Booth Haven, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 987-9540
Emergency housing for homeless men.
Adult Rehab Center (Free Treatment Program)
745 West Avenue, Rochester NY 14611
(585) 235-2769
Contact: Tom Craig, Intake Coordinator
Free nine-month residential drug rehabilitation program.Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach
121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 288-0504
Two groups for men at Orleans Correctional Facility and two groups at Groveland Correctional Facility.
Support group for men re-entering from prison or jail on Thursday nites, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Participants need to make a commitment to 3 straight weeks of participation and call in advance.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
(For newly Released Prisoners)ROCHESTER
Living Rooms, Spiritus Christi Church
121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester NY 14614
(585) 325-1180 ext. 114.
Wednesdays from 1- to 6pm
Walk in services, counseling for those needing support for mental health issues.Strong Ties
2613 West Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623
(585) 279-4900
Clients need primary mental health diagnosis of a thought disorder with psychosis and may have criminal justice background.
Clinical evaluation and counseling.
Strong Ties/ Project Link
2613 West Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623
(585) 279-4900
A variety of intensive case management services and advocacy are offered. Must have primary mental health diagnosis.
Jail/Prison Visitation/Outreach
MINISTRIES
BATAVIA
Jail Ministry
City Church
210 East Main Street, Batavia NY 14020
(585) 343-6895
This ministry is an outreach to the gentlemen that are incarcerated in the Genesee County Jail.
Contact Larry BeckerThe Way of the Just
Prison Fellowship Ministry
http://www.pfm.org/article.asp?ID=301
BUFFALO
Cephas Prison Ministry
Western NY prison Ministry, also keeps two houses for parolees re-entering society
http://cpm.bfn.org/index.htmHope Prison Ministries
Bissonette House
335 Grider Street, Buffalo NY 14215
(716) 892-8224
http://www.hopeofbuffalo.org/In Prison Study Fellowship
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
965 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14209
(716) 884-0070
In-Prison Bible study fellowship, Orleans Correctional Facility
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00am
CANANDAIGUA
Canandaigua Baptist Church Jail Ministry
Canandaigua Baptist has been blessed to have Dave Seeley as a full-time jail chaplain working in the Ontario County Jail.
Chaplain Dave's Office Hours
Monday: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 9 am-noon & 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am- noon
Friday: 9 am-noon & 1:00 - 3:30 pm
(585) 393-3096
http://cblifespring.com/jail/index.htm
DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER
http://www.dor.org/psm/JailandPrisonMinistry.htm
EDEN
Faith Bible Baptist Church
8688 South Main Street, Eden NY 14057
(716) 992-2091
At the Collins Correctional Facility and Gowanda Correctional Facility.
We minister every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 7 - 9pm
http://fbbc.com/ministries/prison_ministry.htm
FARMINGTON
Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes
Prison Ministry
Glen at (585) 739-2408
http://www.ccfingerlakes.org/Ministries_Prison.aspx
GRAND ISLAND
Prison Fellowship, Western New York
P.O. Box 532, Grand Island NY 14072
(716) 773-0160
Provides marriage seminars for prisoners and spouses, and Christmas gifts for prisoners' children.
This organization is affiliated with Prison Fellowship Ministries
HAMBURG
Old Time Baptist Church
PO Box 120
6790 Gowanda State Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 649-4974
The Old Time Baptist Prison Ministry preaches and teaches weekly at the Collins and Gowanda Correctional Facilities. Special one- and two-day prison revivals are held at these and other state prisons around Western New York throughout the year. A Correspondence Course is offered in which the inmates take and work on at their own pace with a certificate awarded upon completion.
HENRIETTA
Calvary Community Church of the Nazarene
4045 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta NY 14467
(585) 334-8130
The Groveland Crusaders of Groveland Correctional Facility are sponsored by Calvary Community Church. It is a service organization dedicated to serving various needs of inmates as well as the local community. The Crusaders are funded by inmate contributions and sponsors various education classes to prepare inmates for life after prison including a leadership class. The Crusaders supply gift boxes to needy inmates at holiday time.
email: Matarazzo56@hotmail.comSaint Peter's Episcopal Church
825 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta NY 14467
(585) 334-1110
St. Peter's has a long standing tradition of working in prison ministries, such as collaboration with Cephas Attica or tutoring at Industry. We continue to provide volunteers and resources that help rehabilitate non-violent ex-offenders.
HORSEHEADS
Horseheads Church of Christ
165 Miller Street, P.O. Box 237, Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-5776
Prison Ministry
NEWARK
Men's Jail Ministry
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church
40 South Main Street, Newark NY
Tony Salamone (315) 331-6975|
PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
Prison Fellowship reaches out to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families both as an act of service to Jesus Christ and as a contribution to restoring peace to our cities and communities endangered by crime.
http://www.pfm.org/default_pf_org.asp
ROCHESTER
Calvary Prison Ministry
107 Walbar Street, Rochester NY 14609
(585) 482-1902Central Church of Christ
101 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester NY 14608-2051
(585) 325-6043
Prison ministry meetings: Second Sundays at 7:30pmFaith Temple
141 Arnett Boulevard, Rochester NY 14619
(585) 235-6814
Support group, jail and prison visitation and spiritual and supportive counseling offered in and out of institutions.Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
Orchard Community Church
2285 Latta Road, Rochester NY 14612
(585) 225-2020The Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministries Group of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester invite you to join us. Our goal is to encourage and inspire ministries to the incarcerated, their families, and to ex-offenders in our communities.
http://prisonministry-edr.org/Rochester Interfaith Jail Ministry
Monroe County Jail
130 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester NY 14614
(585) 753-4248
Contact: Rev. Mark Steigler
or (585) 226-3722, Mark’s church office.
REGIONAL
Family Life Ministries -- Western NY Prison Ministry
http://www.fln.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1555&Itemid=770Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
Niagara, Wayne, and Monroe county Jails / Prisons
http://www.goodnewsjail.org/default.asp?page=state&state=NY
MISCELLANEOUS
Cephas Ministries
(For men or women who are about to be released)
http://www.cephas.org/index.htm
ROCHESTER
HOPE Initiatives CDC
506 West Broad Street, Rochester NY 14608
(585) 325-5307
Compassion Coalition’s food warehouse and other services are provided.
Safer Monroe Area Reentry Team, SMART C/O Judicial Process Commission, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York, 14614. (585)-325-7727 phone 325-2165 fax or info@rocjpc.org SMART is a collaborative dedicated to providing improved services to parolees and probationers. Monthly meetings, second Tuesday of each month, 8:30 AM to 10 AM in the Conference Room, at the Monroe County Correctional Facility, 750 E. Henrietta Road, 14623. Info JPC (585)-325-7727 or Cephas (585)-546-7472 .Medical Help
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
417 South Avenue, Rochester NY
(585) 325-5260
Contact: Mike Boucher for support group. Support group in the MC Corr. Facility.
Medical and counseling help for ex-offenders without Medicaid. Donations accepted.
Mercy Outreach Center
142 Webster Avenue, Rochester NY 14609
(585) 288-2634
Contact: Kathleen Ann Kolb, Sister of Mercy
Free medical help.
Progressive Neighborhood Federal Credit Union
1130 East Main Street, Rochester NY 14609
(585) 328-5410
They accept $5 initial deposits.
Part time hours - Tues. – Thurs. 12 to 4 PM, Fri.10 to 6 PM and Sat. from 10 AM to 1 PM.
RELEASE HOUSING
ROCHESTER
Community Corrections Center, Volunteers of America/VOA
175 Ward Street, Rochester NY 14605
(585) 454-1151
Federal prisoners accepted from federal prisons. State Parolees are referred by NY State Parole only.
Men live here for 90 - 120 days. Clients must be willing to stay two weeks inside facility when first there.Living Rooms, Spiritus Christi Church
121 North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester NY 14614
(585) 325-1180 ext. 114.
Wednesdays from 1 - 6pm
Walk in services, counseling for those needing support for mental health issues.New Life Fellowship
330 Wellington Avenue, Rochester NY 14619
(585) 436-0085
Contact Person: Rev. Reginald McGill. Spiritual counseling for persons released.Richard’s House – Veterans Outreach Center
297 Cypress Street, Rochester NY 14620
(585) 506-9060
Contact: Ann Marie Slattery
Salvation Army
Project Redirect - Transitional Housing & Support Services
70 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester NY 14604
(585) 987-9500 ext 2340
Contact Person: Daniel Fee
Support Services include: GED prep, job training, Job Club, life skills and vocational training, assistance w/job placement.
These services are available to all ex-offenders.
New program called Project No Return provides case management and mentoring to 18 to 26 year olds contact Myron.
Youth housing (to 21) 585-987-2290 and HOPE House for Women.
Veteran’s Outreach Center
459 South Avenue, Rochester NY 14620
(585) 546-1081
Contact: Bob Webster, czimmermanvoc@hotmail.com
Services for Vets who are drug and alcohol free. Services including: transitional beds (22) and 8 apartments, Resource Center, job readiness training, computer training.