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Mercy House welcomes formerly incarcerated men as they begin the journey to become contributing members of society. They will face challenges such as making their own decisions as they strive to overcome the negative and often hopeless impacts of prison life.































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































The program begins for successful applicants as soon as they are released from prison. Applicants are referred to Mercy House by a correctional institution's chaplain, classification officer or other agency.































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































The program serves males only and excludes sex offenders. We focus on men who have had substance abuse issues in the past, but are looking for a way to stay sober and change their futures. The program also serves felons with life sentences but who have been approved for release provided they participate in a re-entry program for a year.































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Participating men live at the Mercy House in northeast Tallahassee and receive help with substance abuse, clothing, medical needs, job searching, education issues and other activities of daily living. Mercy House has room for 11 men and expects to serve about 24 each year.