Program areas at The Rescue Mission of Utica
Enriched living center: The enriched living center (elc) is a nys office of mental health licensed, 52-single room residential program for adult men and women diagnosed with mental illness. Staffed 24 hours-a-day, major services include: medication management, transportation, health care needs, advocacy, skill training, crisis intervention, education and support. In 2023, The enriched living center (elc) provided 18,401 nights of care to 61 individuals.
Emergency shelter for men: in 2023, this program provided 18,957 nights of care for over 397 men. This program provides safe lodging, clothing and critically needed counseling, education, assistance with permanent housing searches and referrals to local agencies.
Addiction stabilization center (asc): The addiction stabilization center is a 25 bed residential stabilization service regulated by The nys office of oasas for adult men and women with substance use disorder. In 2023, 4,162 days of care were provided to 152 individuals. Included in this care are: safe shelter,medical care, counseling, assessment, evaluation and referrals.
Other programs consisted of The drop in center, parker house residence program, representative-payee program,peer advocate program,community meal program, community clothing room,and volunteer services.