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Mercy House, Inc.

305 North High Street
Harrisonburg, VA - 22803
540-432-1812

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Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Last-Modified: 2023-08-18 07:02:26

Mercy House is based on the notion that each individual is totally responsible for their own destiny; that responsibility includes all that has passed to bring each person to their particular circumstances. This notion is applied to helping homeless families with children rebuild their lives after the crisis of homelessness. Once the commitment to self-improvement is evident, Mercy House meets the family's physical needs for food, shelter and clothing in a family oriented environment that nurtures the commitment to self-sufficiency. Mercy House help families become independent, productive members of the community. Mercy House is especially dedicated to the children of homeless families. The children are the real victims of the homeless crisis. With out positive intervention, homeless children are often doomed to endure scars that dramatically increase the likelihood of perpetuating dysfunction in their own families. Mercy House responds to the children by ensuring that the family unit is intact. Mercy House provides families with efficiency apartments complete with private kitchens and baths.


Mission Statement: THE MISSION OF MERCY HOUSE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHES, AND SHELTER TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN IN THE HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA AREA IN A SAFE COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING SERVICES TO HELP OVERCOME THE BARRIERS LEADING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Mercy House, Inc.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Mercy House, Inc., we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

  • What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
  • What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
  • What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
  • What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
  • Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.


In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
  • What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
  • How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
  • What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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Finding a home for me an my two kids

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Finding a home for me an my two kids

alcohol

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

alcohol

Opiates and methamphetamine

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Opiates and methamphetamine

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I stay in the shelter back in 2012 with my daughter N his and at the time

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I stay in the shelter back in 2012 with my daughter N his and at the time

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

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They were helpful

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They were helpful

Do they take ex felons?

Do they take ex felons?

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