My Nonprofit Reviews

I first learned of MIRCI in the late 1990"s while I was a Parish Nurse working in the community with persons who were homeless and often had mental illness. I was also a part of a consortium of non-profit groups with the goal of reducing homelessness at that same time.. MIRCI was a very active member of that group. I saw MIRCI as a strong non-profit that provided needed resources for clients with mental illness and homelessness. MIRCI was an organization with clear goals, community outreach, and plans for continual growth to meet the needs of the population they served. Later (2002-2017) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Behavioral Care, I was involved with referring clients from an inpatient setting to MIRCI. It was during this time that I also had the privilege of being on the MIRCI board for about 6 years. Clients referred were provided psychiatric care, medication management, and treatment groups. In addition, assistance was provided regarding benefits, supportive housing supportive and finance management.
When clients come to MIRCI they begin a journey. MIRCI is there for them as they proceed on this journey. I remember a client with chronic mental illness who had been homeless for many years was finally able to be treated and move into an apartment. He expressed concern that he would starve now that he did not have easy access to some of the soup kitchens in the city. The MIRCI staff listened to his concerns and respected him. They took him daily to eat at the soup kitchens until he was able to understand that he had food, a refrigerator and a stove. This example exemplifies what MIRCI is all about. They assess, they treat, they support, they assist, and they care.
I am very passionate about MIRCI. I donate and encourage others to do so as well.