Mission
EXTENDED HOUSING, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN LAKE COUNTY WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXTENDED HOUSING, INC. IS CERTIFIED BY THE OHIO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES AND RECEIVES FUNDING AND SUPPORT FROM THE LAKE COUNTY ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (ADAMHS) BOARD.OUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS CAN LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO LIVE.WE BELIEVE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS - REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, INCOME, OR POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH - HAVE INTRINSIC HUMAN DIGNITY AND ARE WORTHY OF RESPECT, COMPASSION AND FULL INTEGRATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITY.WE RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIRHOUSING. WE VALUE SINCERITY, INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, AND EXCELLENCE INALL OF OUR ENDEAVORS.