In the News
Women of Mercy Hospice Grow in Faith, Show Recovery from Substance Use is Possible
The Center City Philadelphia residential community of Catholic Social Services hosts up to 31 single women particularly mothers with young children in the journey of recovery, with all the educational, social and spiritual support they need.
Photos: Mercy Hospice Hosts Fifth Annual Recovery Walk
The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
Catholic Social Services Hosts Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk
This initiative supports those in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
The Mercy Mission
We are a community
grounded in faith,
mutual respect and support
where women in recovery
and their families can heal, grow
and pursue new beginnings,
on their way to self-sufficient
and sober living.
Why Mercy?
- Residential Support for Women
- Case Management
- Parenting Services
- Childcare Services
- Life Skills / Education / Job Readiness Services
- Drug & Alcohol Support Groups
Mercy News
A Year At Mercy By The Numbers
- 124 women and 19 children in residence
- 63% came directly from inpatient treatment
- 11% deferred or released from prison
- 94% needed mental health services
- Average length of stay 7 to 8 months
- 51% discharged to independent housing
- 29 connected to a home group, 41 obtained a sponsor
- 11 of 18 successfully reunified with families
Learn how you can give back to Mercy
Make a Donation
Please consider making a donation to the Mercy Hospice Annual Appeal. Your support can help us continue our mission to help those women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness.
In-Kind Donations
Please consider a donation of personal care products for women and new clothing for women and children.
SUPPORT THE MISSION & SERVICES OF MERCY HOSPICE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE
Testimonials
Mercy Hospice has been a kind and good place for me. I am 52 years old and homeless. They open their doors to me with open arms. They help me with my health and other issues that have been hindering me such as mental health, drug addiction, and homelessness. They give me a reason to look forward to tomorrow. Thank you Mercy Hospice!
Kim, Resident
I arrived at Mercy Hospice in 2010 broken down mentally, physically and spiritually. I was on parole and had no where to turn. I wanted to live a life free from drugs and alcohol, but I wasn’t sure how to do that. Thru the kindness, knowledge and generosity of the staff and my fellow Mercy residents, I have not only remained sober, I’m employed, attending college and I have contact with the child I once abandoned for my addiction. If you had told me 5 years ago that my tag line would be #lorilovinglife I wouldn’t have believed you, but it is. I’ve worked diligently to develop a sober network and a relationship with God. I attend AA. And I don’t use under any conditions. My new life began at Mercy Hospice and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Jess, Resident