Intake:

This is an hour long interview with one of our client specialists. We conduct intakes M-F between 8:30-12:30. We are closed on most Federal holidays. 
 
Part of the intake includes getting items such as a backpack, wallet, bus tickets, hygiene kit and clothing. Should you need a birth certificate that can be ordered and paid for by OBK at your Intake as well.
 
Please call 618-271-7821 with any questions.
 
 

Classes:

Weekly Life Lessons class taught by Rikkathon James.
Cooking Class taught weekly (Ms. Chastidy from the Illinois Extension)  Registration required.
Lifelong Learning (Ms. Colleen)
Financial Literacy (various instructors) which are all taught one on one.
 
 

Programs:

Share Your Story Saturdays (by invite every other Saturday for clients only).
Open AA meeting (every Tuesday at noon, community welcome as well as clients)
 
 

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Helpful Links

Illinois Prison Project

Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

Waysidecross Prison Ministry/

Catholic Conference of Illinois: Prison and Jail Ministry

Disciple Bible Outreach of IL

St. Leonard's Ministry

Southern Illinois District Prison Ministry

Dismas Ministry

Contact Us

Email: kpeterson@obkministry.org

OBK Reentry Office:
614 N. 7th Street,
East St. Louis, IL
62201-3085

Office Phone: 618-271-7821

Agency Director:
Kirsten Marie Peterson
kpeterson@obkministry.org

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