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- Mercy Haven, Inc.
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.
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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.
... Read more
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.
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.
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... Read more
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... Read more
Values
- Compassion
- A feeling of deep empathy accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate suffering.