Class Locations
New Pathways for Good Dads Class Locations
New classes are starting throughout the state. Classes typically meet once a week for 8–16 weeks. This page is your guide for which classes are open, when they’re happening, and how you can get involved.
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Springfield Locations
Good Dads | Down Under
205 W Walnut Street, Suite 10
Springfield MO 65806
Formerly hosted at the Restoration of Hope building, this class has moved to the Good Dads headquarters due to space constraints.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Thursday evenings.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Harbor House
363 N Boonville Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
A shelter and transition house run by the Salvation Army. The organization aims to break the cycle of homelessness through free lunches, safe places to sleep and long-term intervention programs. Good Dads site since 2022. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For More Info
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Northside Recovery Community Center
1477 N Broadway Ave
Springfield MO 65802
A church in north Springfield aimed at rebuilding broken down communities in US urban areas. The peer-operated recovery community center hosts daily groups, educational classes and pro-social activities. Good Dads site since 2021. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For More Info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Recovery Outreach Services
1925 E Bennett St, Suite L
Springfield, MO 65804
An outpatient program in Springfield that provides addiction treatment programs and recovery environments. The service uses group classes and individual counseling to help clients reach their goals. Good Dads site since 2018. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class start date TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Springfield Dream Center
829 W. Atlantic St
Springfield, MO 65803
The Dream Center exists to provide resources and programs that focus on helping families achieve long-term stability. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. Class meets Tuesday evenings, 5:45–8:00. Childcare is available at this class location.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Springfield Recovery Community Center (New Beginning Sanctuary)
1925 E Bennett St, Suite F
Springfield MO 65804
SRCC is a safe haven for those who are reclaiming hope. Its mission is empowering people in recovery to regain hope, enjoy life and become a vital part of the community. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | class meets Monday evenings.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Victory Mission
1610 N Broadway Ave
Springfield MO 65803
A Springfield ministry aimed at breaking cycles of poverty by emphasizing workforce development, spiritual growth and emergency relief through overnight shelters, food pantries and residential rehabilitation programs. Good Dads site since 2018. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: Within My Reach. Class start date is TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact us to register.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads Office at (417) 501-8867
Southwest Missouri Locations
The Alliance of SWMO | Joplin
1901 S Pearl Ave
Joplin MO 64804
The Methodist organization provides peer recovery support services for those suffering from poverty and substance use or mental health disorders. Good Dads site since 2019. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class start date is TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN!
For more Info:
Contact Marlissa Diggs at The Alliance: (417) 782-9899
Believe Mt. Vernon / Whosoever House
675 E Mt Vernon Blvd
Mount Vernon MO 65712
A church in Mount Vernon serving Lawrence County. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class meets Thursday evenings.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
FOR MORE INFO
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Community Plaza of Cedar County | Stockton
209 North St.
Stockton, MO 65785
The mission of the Community Plaza is to provide rental space and programs to help fulfill the needs of the community. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Monday evenings, 6–8 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
FOR MORE INFO
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Cross Point Church | Ava
1341 NW 3rd Ave
Ava MO 65608
Cross Point Church is all about “pointing people to a real relationship” to faith. CPC has weekly prayer services, a youth ministry and regular community events. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. VISIT WEBSITE
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Monday evenings, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
FOR MORE INFO
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Grace Point Church | Buffalo
1652 S Ash
Buffalo, MO 65622
Grace Community is committed to reaching out to its community, with the hearts of its congregation open to everyone and serving those in need. The church’s local mission is aimed at helping children in the foster system, combatting food insecurity, championing suicide prevention programs and making a difference in the lives of the community’s senior citizens. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Family Restoration Center | Stockton
811 Owen Mill Rd
Stockton MO 65785
A Stockton-based nonprofit with a mission to encourage and restore hope by serving physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Good Dads site since 2021. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. | Class meets Tuesday evenings.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
For more info:
Contact Cheryl Thornton at FRC: (417) 522-9124
First Christian Church | El Dorado Springs
300 S Main St
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
A church in ElDo, MO. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space.
Current Class: No Current Class.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | We have not yet set a start date for this class.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
First United Methodist Church | Rolla
803 Main Street
Rolla MO 65401
First United Methodist Church aims to foster relationships and families through its faith. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Thursday evenings, 6–8 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Healthy Nevada Innovation Center
212 W Walnut St, Suite B
Nevada, MO 64772
Healthy Nevada seeks to define a rural public health model that reduces historically poor health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health through the leveraging of community collaboration and partnerships as the foundation for individual, institutional and community wellness. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Jasper County Jail | Carthage
405 E 5th Street
Carthage MO 64836
The Jasper County Jail is the biggest prison office in the county and is located on 9 sections of land in metropolitan Carthage. There are around 450 men in the prison’s population. The jail has hosted Good Dads classes since 2022. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No current class.
Seat Availability: Classes available only to inmates at Jasper County Jail.
LifePoint Church | Lebanon
158 N Adams St
Lebanon MO 65536
LifePoint Church believes in a humble theology and a relatable faith. LifePoint has group, kids, youth recovery, outreach and worship services at the church and a nearby food pantry. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. Good Dads class site since 2023. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | meets Wednesday evenings
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 or Wayne Cochran at (417) 718-2841
New Beginning Sanctuary (Simmering Center) | Branson
360 Rinehart Rd
Branson MO 65616
Simmering Center is a sober housing facility in Taney County. With residents in recovery treatment, the center provides needs assessments, skills training and other kinds of support. Good Dads class location since 2023.
Current Class: No Current Class
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Start date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Options Pregnancy Center | Gainesville
418 3rd Street
Gainesville MO 65655
The Options Pregnancy Center provides resources for unplanned pregnancies and educational support for the community.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Second Baptist Church | Cabool
13475 Industrial Dr
Cabool MO 65689
Hosted by the Good Dads Texas County Chapter.
Current Class: No current class.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Standing by the Door Ministries | Branson
704 S Veterans Blvd
Branson MO 65616
Standing by the Door Ministries has a wide variety of programs and classes available to all seeking recovery in the Branson area. SBTD’s goal is to address the causes and conditions of addiction by offering proven, time-tested recovery methods, including workshops, spiritual skills classes, counseling, transitional housing, job and life skills and veteran’s assistance. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class meets Monday evenings, 6:00–8:00
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to register.
Next Class: TBD.
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact us to enroll now.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867
Central Missouri Locations
Abba House | Chillicothe
621 Elm Street
Chillicothe MO 64601
Abba House, an arm of Freedom City Ministries, emphasizes transformation, discipleship and second chances. VISIT WEBSITE. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. | Class meets Monday evenings at 5:30
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads Columbia regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 300 or the Chillicothe Good Dads chapter at [email protected]
Fresh Start Sober Living | Columbia
1107 Grand Ave
Columbia MO 65203
Fresh Start serves men and women who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Their programs specialize in re-entry from prison, treatment centers, and jail and also serves court stipulated individuals and homeless addicts seeking recovery. VISIT WEBSITE
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
Hogan House Food Pantry | Columbia
313 Hogan Drive
Columbia MO 65201
A food pantry spearheaded by Do Something Right Now, Inc.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Wednesdays, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED.
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
Landmark Recovery Center | Jefferson City
204 Metro Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Landmark Recovery is a non-profit organization that helps individuals initiate and maintain recovery from behavioral health disorders. The LRC was founded to better serve and unite the recovery community; it provides employment resources, support groups, community events and more. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Thursday evenings, 6:00–8:00.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
Love Columbia - Victorian House
1205 E Walnut St.
Columbia MO 65201
Located next door to the Love Columbia headquarters, Good Dads Columbia is the regional hub for Good Dads operations in central Missouri. We are grateful for our ongoing collaboration with Love Columbia.
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH | Class meets Thursday evenings at 5:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
Reentry Opportunity Center | Columbia
2108 Paris Rd
Columbia MO 65202
The Reentry Opportunity Center is where the justice-involved can be treated with dignity and respect, accessing support and tangible resources needed to effectively reenter common society and thrive—including transportation assistance, job readiness training and more. The ROC partners with other agencies to provide meaningful and tangible resources and support that addresses the immediate basic and criminogenic needs of those they serve. VISIT WEBSITE
Current Class: WITHIN MY REACH
Current Class Seat Availability: Open
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
SERVE, Inc. | Fulton
4901 County Rd 304
Fulton MO 65251
SERVE, Inc. of Callaway County organizes, facilitates, promotes and provides services to meet the needs of citizens of the community. The agency provides dynamic services to all kinds of residents, including transportation, supplemental school supplies, a food pantry and a thrift store. VISIT WEBSITE
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0.
Current Class Seat Availability: CLOSED.
Next Class: WITHIN MY REACH. Start date is to be determined.
Next Class Seat Availability: Open
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads office at (417) 501-8867 ext. 300
or email Ava Summers at [email protected]
Northwest Missouri Locations
Beyond the Conviction: Building Brighter Futures | Kansas City
4042 Indiana Ave
Kansas City MO 64130
Beyond the Conviction: Building Brighter Futures uses life advocacy programs to provide resources and remove career and life barriers for at-risk job seekers. BTC:BBF uses education, counseling and direction to empower individuals and their families. Since 2007, the program has helped over 7,000 individuals drastically turn their life around and make positive impacts for themselves and their families. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. | Class meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
Good Dads Kansas City Regional Offices
8401 E Blue Parkway Dr
Kansas City MO 64133
Join us for a Good Dads 2.0 course hosted at the Good Dads Kansas City headquarters!
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. | Class meets Thursday evenings, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
Kingdom Recovery | Independence, MO
10704 E Westport Rd
Independence, MO 64052
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0.|Class meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church | Kansas City
3634 Brooklyn Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109
A church aimed at “taking the gospel to the streets.” VISIT WEBSITE. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
New Vision Church of the Nazarene | Raymore, MO
100 S Sunrise Dr, Raymore, MO 64083
New Vision’s mission is to help people discover God’s forgiveness and love while building genuine relationships. VISIT WEBSITE. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space.
Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
Restoration Natatorium | St. Joseph, MO
117 Francis Street
St. Joseph MO 64501
Restoration is a nondenominational church in the heart of downtown St. Joseph. VISIT WEBSITE. While Good Dads is not a religious nonprofit, we occasionally collaborate with faith communities who generously offer classroom space.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0. meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to register.
Next Class:
Next Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email the Good Dads St. Joseph chapter at [email protected]
True Successful Mission at Blue Ridge Branch Library | Kansas City
9253 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City MO 64138
True Successful Mission is Kansas-City nonprofit focused on meeting housing needs.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class meets Fridays at 4:00 p.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
True Successful Mission: Neighbor2Neighbor | Kansas City
2910 Victor St
Kansas City MO 64128
A Kansas-City nonprofit focused on meeting housing needs. VISIT WEBSITE
Current Class: Good Dads 2.0. | Class meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Current Class Seat Availability: Open! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
Next Class: TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN! Contact Good Dads to enroll.
For more info:
Contact the Good Dads KC regional office at (417) 501-8867 Ext. 400
or email Ana Reyes at [email protected]
Mark Twain Area Locations
Hannibal Community Supervision Center
2002 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal MO, 63401
A secure facility that houses inmates. The inmates may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. Jails and Prisons maintain records on inmates, including arrest records, sentencing records, court documents, and other criminal records. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: GOOD DADS 2.0
Next Class: TBD
Seat Availability: This is a closed class only for those at the supervision center.
For more Info:
Contact Kevin Knickerbocker at Mark Twain Area Good Dads (573) 406-5274
Scott’s Chapel
1815 Hope StreetHannibal MO 63401
Scott’s Chapel United Methodist Church hosts family-friendly events and has worship services every Sunday morning. VISIT WEBSITE.
Current Class: No current class
Current Class Seat Availability: Closed
Next Class: GOOD DADS 2.0 | Class Start Date TBD
Next Class Seat Availability: OPEN
For more info:
Contact Stacie Stickney-Williams at Mark Twain Area Good Dads: (816)918-8800
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415 E. Walnut Street
Springfield, MO 65806
Call us: (417) 501-8867
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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