R.E.A.P. (Resident Empowerment and Achievement Program)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.E.A.P.?
R.E.A.P. (Resident Empowerment and Achievement Program) is a daily activities program whose purpose is to enhance the goals of residents and to offer the
opportunity for the development of new education and employment skills. Services and education are offered to the larger community as well. R.E.A.P. is centered
at Mercy Haven's main office in Islip Terrace and all Mercy Haven residents can participate. Transportation to the center is provided.
What types of activities and events does R.E.A.P. sponsor?
Educational & Employment Programs
Cooking Classes
Job Readiness Training
Health Education Groups
Daily Living Skills Groups
Employment Opportunities On-Site
Family Workshops    
Who does the planning?
  • A calendar listing daily activities is mailed once a month
  • Click here to download current REAP schedule
  • To volunteer with REAP, click here!
Recreational & Social
Trips to Local Places of Interest
Museum Visits
Painting & Ceramics Classes
Shopping Trips
Agency Parties
On-Site Movies
Café Nights
Self-Help & Advocacy
Self-Help Groups
Medication Management & Nutrition Groups
Pathfinders - MH Peer Support Group
Cultural
Observances of Holiday Customs                 
(Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza)
How can I find out more?
Residents network with staff and volunteers as "Steering Committees" to help formulate ideas for activities.
Mercy Haven's mission is to acknowledge the dignity and potential of people who are
homeless, living with mental illness or living in poverty by providing housing,
advocacy, education and life skills development.
...Where experience and creative solutions come together to open the door of possibility for those most in need
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