Organization Details

Mercy Home operates 12 residences throughout Brooklyn and Queens for persons with developmental disabilities. We also offer Saturday Respite Programs for Children and teens with autism ages 4-16 and an adult program for individuals over the age of 18. The Mercy Home-Mitsui & Co USA Creative Arts Center provides free art, music and dance therapy to children ages 4-16 with autism and other developmental delays.The Medicaid Service Coordination program serves individuals and families Brooklyn and Queens who need assistance securing services for their child or sibling. Our recreational services are varied and include a wide variety of social activities including a band, dance, Special Olympics, bingo, arts and crafts, trips,movies, etc. The Mercy Home Performance Band consists of 10-15 "musicians" who work with a trained musical therapist/director and perform in the community. Mercy Home was founded in 1862 and incorporated in 1865 by the Sisters of Mercy. Mercy Home is licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The agency is affiliated withe the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, the Inter-agency Council, NYSACRA and the United Way of NYC.

Address

243 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-1075 x 21

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