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Mercy Haven, Inc.
Mental illness continues to be common, widespread and has a negative impact on people’s lives, affecting their daily functioning and ability to hold a job, maintain relationships, or even complete simple tasks. Now imagine living with the daily challenges of having a mental illness while also being homeless. Since 1985, Mercy Haven has worked to fulfill this need to provide safe, affordable, supportive housing and services to those living with mental illness, the homeless, and low-income individuals and families on Long Island.
Starting with two staff and one home in West Babylon for 12 adults with a severe mental illness diagnosis, Mercy Haven has expanded to 70+ staff and scattered housing for 400 individuals, families and children across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Our population’s needs are always expanding, with many coming to us with complex physical health diagnoses, substance abuse issues, and disabilities. Our services and staff grow with our residents’ needs and break down the barriers that will prevent them from maintaining stable housing. Housing is only the first step to recovery. Mercy Haven is here every step of the way.
Starting with two staff and one home in West Babylon for 12 adults with a severe mental illness diagnosis, Mercy Haven has expanded to 70+ staff and scattered housing for 400 individuals, families and children across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Our population’s needs are always expanding, with many coming to us with complex physical health diagnoses, substance abuse issues, and disabilities. Our services and staff grow with our residents’ needs and break down the barriers that will prevent them from maintaining stable housing. Housing is only the first step to recovery. Mercy Haven is here every step of the way.
Purpose
Mercy Haven’s purpose is to provide safe, affordable, supportive housing and services to the homeless, those living with mental illness, and low-income individuals and families.
Vision
We envision communities where diversity and inclusion are valued and individuals reach their full potential.
Mission
Mercy Haven’s mission is to acknowledge the dignity and potential of people who are homeless, living with mental illness or living in poverty by providing housing, advocacy, education and life skills development.
Additional Culture Details
Mercy Haven’s culture is one of kindness, team-work, inclusivity and creativity. It is a culmination of our values, mission and vision and steers all projects we decide to pursue and the people we hire. We have an open-door policy for all staff, including directors, to encourage open communication and problem-solving together. Staff’s work can be unique and involve exciting challenges and opportunities that involve other departments. Our employees involvement in each other’s projects and teamwork to meet deadlines is a testament to our cooperative culture. When recruiting new employees, it is important to find those who are most talented, but who also understand the nature of our culture and how we help not only our residents, but one another along the way.
Values
- Compassion
- A feeling of deep empathy accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate suffering.
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