Day-to-Day Life
at Grace & Mercy
If you’re ready to get your life back
You’ve Come to the Right Place
We know women experiencing personal crises and trauma feel a mix of fear, shame, guilt, and anger. They are struggling to find freedom and healing. If this is you and you're feeling isolated dealing with abuse, addiction, adverse childhood experiences, homelessness, or incarceration, then you need to know you're not alone.
If you've wondered if there was a way for your life to get better (truly better), so you can reunify with your children and family, heal from the pains of the past and move forward in life with a new level of self-confidence, then you came to the right place.
We know you want to become a safe, loved, and restored woman, and it's just plain wrong that you'd have to overcome trauma and crisis without support. That's what we at Grace & Mercy are here for.
Since 2015, we've helped over 100 women just like you get to the root of their trauma and crisis and experience a new-found purpose for life. Our Founder and Executive Director, Joanna Mack, has experienced her own crisis and trauma. She has a huge heart for helping women restore their lives.
We are committed to helping you so you can stop feeling scared, shameful, guilty, and angry. Instead, you can focus on reunifying with your family, gain practical life skills, and change your life for the better.
Typical Daily Schedule
This is our typical schedule. Our specific daily schedule’s are intentionally designed to be slightly different each day of the week.
Weekdays
Weekends
Saturdays Bible Study, Crafts & Class
Sundays Church & Family Visitation
Our Proven
Course Curriculum
During our 1-2 year program, residents take up to 55 different courses. We’ve developed an extensive curriculum of over 115 courses to support our women. Our core classes taught every year are noted below with an asterisk; the others vary year over year. Our courses are taught by trained, qualified professionals who help our residents achieve authentic, holistic recovery.
* = Core courses taught every year
Bible Studies
Armor of God
Bait of Satan
Believers Identity
Be that Girl
Breathe
Children of the Day
Chosen
Entrusted
Esther
Esther Project
Galatians
Grief
Group Bible Study
Insight Group
Invisible War
Isaiah
It's Not too Late Esther
Jonah
Kingdom of God
Living Beyond Yourself
Living Life in Christ
Loving the Foundation
One in a Million
Open Your Bible
Peacemaker
Peter
Power of a Praying Parent
Power of Tongue/Mouth
The Quest
The Real God
The Rest of the Gospel
Sharing/ teaching
Spiritual Warfare
Starting Over
Taming the Tongue
Testimony
Word Study
Your Identity
Coping Skills
Anger Management*
Conflict Management*
Coping Skills*
Conflict Resolution - Domestic Violence*
Dealing with Anxiety*
Guardrails/ Boundaries*
Music Therapy*
Praise & Worship*
Rational Behavior Therapy*
Resistance to Change*
Problem Solving Skills*
Daily Living
Cooking*
Effective Parenting Skills*
Healthy Eating: Portions*
Household Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations*
Managing Illnesses*
Nurturing Parenting Skills*
Nutrition*
Smoking Cessation*
Social Activities
Stress Reduction
Time Management*
Work Study Habits*
processing Trauma
Boundaries*
Codependency*
Codependent No More*
Cognitive Distortions*
Cultivating Functional Families*
Cycle of Domestic Violence*
Domestic Violence*
Domestic Violence - Sanctuary House*
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics*
Guardrails/ Boundaries*
Insecurity*
Mindfulness / Here-and-Now
Negative Core Beliefs*
Perception*
Roots*
Self-Esteem*
Sexual Addiction*
Surrendering the Secret*
Trauma*
Understanding Emotional Manipulation*
Understanding Trauma-Domestic Violence
Social Skills
Assertiveness Training
Budget & Finance*
Communication & Team Building*
Conflict Resolution - Job Related*
Connection Codes - Improving Relationships*
Expressing Gratitude & Compassion
Fear of Failure
Financial Affairs/ Budgeting*
Goal Setting*
Identifying Strengths*
Jobs for Life*
Keys to Embracing Life*
Life Skills*
Life Skills: Attitude*
Life Skills: Good Work Habits*
Life Skills: Setting Goals*
Life Skills: Time Management*
Organizational Skills*
Parenting (MRT)*
Positive Goals/ Setting Goals*
Positive Thinking*
Positives/Two Faces/Empty Chair
Relationship Skills
Team Building*
Substance Abuse
Celebrate Recovery*
Chemical Dependency*
Relapse Prevention*
Step Study: Authority
Step Study: Emotions in Eden*
Step Study: Roots*
Substance Use*
Teen Challenge: Addiction*
Teen Challenge: Growing through Failure*
Together
we are living, Healing & Recovering
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What does Grace & Mercy do & how does it work?
- When a woman comes to Grace & Mercy, she has experienced drug and/or alcohol addiction, domestic violence, trafficking, sexual abuse or other maladies. We guide her recovery plan around whatever she needs to build her confidence, self-esteem, and help her get to a place of peace and safety. She is assigned a case manager who will guide her every step of the way.
- She must agree to a 30-day black out period where she is only permitted a phone call to let her family know where she is and that she is safe. She will be able to talk to them in 30 days, which is a critical initial timeframe to start recovery. During this time, she will focus on learning the rules of the house; adjust to the routine, schedule, chores and class requirements; get to know the teachers; and attain everything she needs such as clothing, personal care products, etc. to best help her heal and recover.
- After the 30 day period, she will be able to move up in her rehab phase.
+ What is the application & admittance process?
It’s simple: (1) Call (270) 987-9021 to schedule an in-person interview, (2) Interview in-person with the Executive Director to see if we are a good fit for each other, and (3) Apply and make your first payment. Read more here.
+ Who qualifies to attend Grace & Mercy?
Women who are in their 20s-50s and have been incarcerated, battling addiction, experienced abuse and/or coming out of homelessness. Women must be detoxed prior to move-in.
+ What is the cost for women attending the program?
$450 upon admission, plus $250 per week to cover room and board.
+ Do you provide sponsorship in cases of financial need? If so, what is available?
Grace & Mercy has many generous donors and partners who donate to sponsor women in the program. Sponsorships are given on a case-by-case basis and are determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. If you feel you or a loved one are a good fit to apply to receive a sponsorship, call now (270) 987-9021.
+ Do the residents receive healthcare assistance?
The women enroll in Medicaid. Grace & Mercy also finds quality medical and dental services for residents that are donated by healthcare professionals.
+ How long is the program?
Our program is a 1 year commitment, but typically women stay in the program between 1-2 years.
+ How many women are in the program at one time?
We have a maximum of 25 residents at one time. This is what our home comfortably accommodates, and it ensures we're able to give the focus, attention and priority to the women who've made the commitment to participate.
+ What happens after completing the program?
- After graduation, we have a Transitional Plan for the women. They find a good job and follow a budget. They find an apartment or home to move into. We furnish everything they need from bed to kitchen to living room and everything in between with the help of our thrift stores. This also includes anything they need if their children are moving back with them.
- They take continuing education courses -- either psychoeducation or substance abuse classes -- and get connected to a church of their choice to help them create and maintain a lifestyle change beyond Grace & Mercy.
- Because the program is 1-2 years based on each woman’s recovery needs, some ladies will have already moved out prior to our annual graduation as per their Transitional Plan. While some may need to complete a few more steps before they finish the full program, we allow them to walk at graduation if they only have a couple of classes left.
5:30 a.m. Devotion, Chores & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Class and Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Volunteer or Work
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Class and Bible Study
2:00 p.m. Break & Various Activities
5:00 p.m. Dinner
5:30 p.m. Class
9:00 p.m. Chores & Devotions
9:30 p.m. Lights Out & Goodnight!