From a humble beginning in Bay Shore in 1985 as a provider of housing for adults living with mental illness, our housing programs now also include the elderly, limited income families with children as well as persons with special needs and veterans. Mercy Haven has grown throughout its 36 years to become a multifaceted community resource. we have brought services to both Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York and are dedicated members of the communities we serve. in addition to the housing programs described in part III of this form, Mercy Haven operates the following programs: Pleasant gardens adult home provides a home and personal care for 26 older adults who are unable to live independently. Pleasant gardens is licensed by new York state department of health and provides residents with services that include cooking, cleaning, laundry service, and medication management that are provided by staff who are on-site 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Visits from a medical doctor and oth