We transform the lives of the most vulnerable of the homeless population, those with severe mental illness that challenges their ability to stay healthy and housed.
CBS News Feature, November 2023
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Founded in the 1970’s by three Franciscan Friars seeking a solution to the city’s homeless crisis, we pioneered the concept of permanent supportive housing for the homeless with mental illness when we opened the first of our three residences in Chelsea in 1980.
Today, we provide affordable, permanent housing coupled with on-site medical, psychiatric, wellness and social services designed to help our nearly 300 residents thrive.
We are a haven for people who have had a lifetime of struggle and isolation.
A place to feel safe, accepted and taken care of, to regain their heath, to develop and re-establish relationships and to live in community. Much more than a roof over your head, the St. Francis Residences are a real home. We exercise, cook, dine, create, go to the movies, socialize and take trips together.
From the 1970’s supportive housing movement to today…
Our residents are living longer and healthier lives than many individuals with chronic mental illness, who often “live” on the streets or in shelters, jails or hospitals.
We are a community, living together to help one another. Become a part of the St. Francis Friends family!
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