Jacob’s House

Taking Every Opportunity to Serve at Jacob’s House

The weekly meals Caitlin Miles has prepared for Jacob's House aren't just about food-they're about community. "It's about sharing our common humanity and vulnerability," she explains. At the beginning of the pandemic, Caitlin's parents, Suzan ...
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Jacob’s House: A Place of Stability

Stability is a primary goal for the Well and our members, and Jacob's House is our primary example of how that can happen. Founded in 2007 to address the serious shortage of affordable, safe housing ...
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Supporting Families

Families with loved ones dealing with mental health issues often find housing to be one of the greatest challenges. Jacob's House, The Well's City of Dallas licensed boarding home for men, is one way The ...
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A Well World: A Family for Everyone

  I was so pleased recently when the seven residents of Jacob’s House piled into the van to go get their COVID-19 vaccines. They seemed genuinely glad to go on the outing, even if it ...
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We are a Family: Jacob’s House

Jacob’s House is situated on a tree-lined street in Oak Cliff. From the outside it looks like the other older homes in the neighborhood, with a large porch and a fenced front yard. On pleasant ...
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Seven Myths About Mental Illness and Homelessness

Living with a mental illness presents serious challenges when a person has stable housing. But, when an individual living with a mental health condition is without a safe, stable place to live, their struggles are ...
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