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Mercy House, Inc.

Address
247 N High Street, PO Box 1478
Harrisonburg, VA - 22803

Mercy House is not a "cookie-cutter" organization. Each family and individual has different needs and we strive to meet the families at their needs holistically. Each individual completes a service strategy plan. We look at the areas of education, job skills, life resources, personal hygiene, emotional health, physical and dental health, social relationships, childcare needs, spiritual needs, time management, legal issues and diversity abilities. Residents set goals in each of these areas as needed and along with their case manager, set priorities and make a plan for those goals to be met.We also administer the following programs: HIP (Homeless Intervention Program)VIDA (Savings program)Angelfood Ministries distribution point

Mercy House only serves families with children (under 18) in their custody.
 
Application Process
 1.  Applicants must call for a initial application/screening, 540-271-1701
 2.  Long Interview Our caseworker will set you up for a time to come to the office and talk about basic history, living arrangements, work, goals, and current situation.
 3.  After long interview applications are reviewed weekly. You will be notified within one week of your interview of your status. You will then either be given immediate housing (if available) or placed on a waiting list until there is an opening.
 
**Anyone who has lived at Mercy House in the past, must wait 3 months from their exit date before re-applying for housing.**

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

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  1. Make sure you keep all your paperwork you sign and stand your ground because they will use your situation to get you out when they want you gone

    Answer posted on Apr 10, 2021 0
  2. Mercy House is amazing- if you want to improve your situation. They helped me with a job, transportation, and even clothes for my kids. We were there at Christmas and my kids got more gifts than they ever have in their life. They are no nonsense, but fair and kind. If you want to just want a place to crash or lay up and do your own thing- its not for you. They push you to be better and put their whole heart into helping you help yourself.

    Answer posted on Jun 23, 2022 0

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

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  1. Yes but they won’t do anything about your belongings being stolen by people who aren’t supposed to be around

    Answer posted on Apr 10, 2021 0

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

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  1. No

    Answer posted on Apr 10, 2021 0

Do you have any advice for those wanting to stay at this shelter?

How long can you stay here?

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  1. 3 months, and you leave with rent help for housing.

    Answer posted on Jun 23, 2022 0

1 Comment

  1. Lin
    Lin
    Jun 21, 2019Reply
    The lady who handles calls on the 5404321812 number is really rude and will not even let you speak to the individuals that handle cases. She needs to be taught some diversity and social structure skills..She made me feel stupid for even calling to ask for help.

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