Located in the former convent of Ascension Church, Ascension Place houses up to thirty-two women suffering from mental illness and/or chemical dependency. Many of the women who stay with us have histories of abuse, homelessness, and other emotional and physical traumas. Women are referred to our program from shelters, hospitals, social workers, and physicians. Following an intake interview, our staff members determine the individuals whose needs best fit the program’s services.

The programs at Ascension Place are geared towards helping residents become as self-sufficient as their circumstances allow, through case management, support groups, education, and activities. Each woman is assigned an advocate, who works with the woman to develop an individual progress plan. We offer a variety of on-site programs geared towards emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Women are permitted to live at Ascension Place until they find suitable housing in a healthy environment, provided they are continuing to work towards their defined goals. The average stay is approximately four months and we house approximately 80 women per year.

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