Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

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Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered

June 6, 2025

At 13, Heather Gansert was given her first drink. That same year, she was introduced to drugs and was raped at a party. What followed was 34 years of addiction, abuse, and survival. She lost herself in substances, endured daily violence, and nearly died at the hands of an abusive boyfriend. But that’s not where her story ends.

With the help of Unity House, Heather began to heal, reclaim her life, and reconnect with the one person she cared about most: her 26-year-old son. Read the full article: Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered

Improving Accessibility in Tompkins County

June 2, 2025

Unity House has won a new $135,500 state grant to make improvements at five IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) for people with developmental disabilities in Tompkins County. The work will improve accessibility within the group homes and protect their structures. The… Read the full article: Improving Accessibility in Tompkins County