Deaconess Home

Fall River Deaconess Home was founded in the Spring of 1893 to offer underprivileged women a safe and nurturing environment. Since its inception, Deaconess Home has instilled the value of community to youth and their families and has provided them with education, recreation, vocational training, and a place to call home. Medical, psycho-social and psychiatric services were added in 1941 and in the 1960s, Deaconess opened its first site for Group Home services. Today, the Deaconess Home is a vibrant, dynamic agency, that provides cutting-edge, comprehensive treatment services to youth and families in need and remains true to founding principles. Our transparent and predictable behavior support system is designed to maintain the safety of the residents and employees, reduce the need for crisis intervention, and strengthen the residents’ interpersonal and daily living skills.

Our Vision is to be the leader and provider of choice for trauma-informed care. Our Mission is to empower youth and families to develop social, emotional, academic and life skills to engage successfully in the community. Our Values are: Equity and Inclusion: Create a fair and equitable environment that promotes a sense of belonging and appreciation for everyone Safety: Create a culture that is nurturing, predictable and safe Commitment to Excellence: Provide consistent, high-quality service, care, and support that honors and respects youth, family, staff members and partners Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and dedication Collaboration: Cultivate strong partnerships to build relationships and networks to support youth and families Compassion: Driven by respect and dignity when providing care to youth and families