Shreveport · Bossier · Mansfield
Taking care of the ones you love.
A Touch of Mercy has continuously evolved to meet the diverse needs of the community: rides to care, counseling, help at home and a place for children to learn, all driven by a commitment to making a positive difference.
- Founded
- 1998
- founded by Mildred Rivers
- Services
- 4
- services, one family of care
- Special education experience
- 28
- years of special education expertise
Our services
What can we help your family with?
Join us in our mission, where compassion meets action, and experience the touch of mercy that defines our legacy. Together, we can make a difference.
A legacy of dedication and integrity
About us
Where compassion meets excellence in service.
Founded by Mildred Rivers in 1998, our organization embodies a legacy of dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
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1998
A Touch of Mercy Transportation
Mildred Rivers, a native of Grand Cane, Louisiana, starts out serving the community with care and reliability.
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2012
Behavioral Health Center
The vision grows to support the well-being of individuals and families.
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2020
Learning Center
A foundation for educational growth, built on 28 years as a special education teacher.
Our mission
To compassionately serve and uplift individuals and communities.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional services, whether in transportation, behavioral health, or education, with a focus on fostering holistic well-being. Grounded in a legacy of care and guided by unwavering faith, we strive to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives we touch.
- Legacy of Compassion
- Comprehensive Services
- Experienced Team
- Personalized Approach
In the community
Community Fest, every year in Mansfield.
An annual event solely sponsored by ATOM, bringing healthcare professionals together to offer preventive care, medical, dental and mental health services, Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, and help with transportation, housing, food and education.
More about our commitment
Testimonials
In their words.
I appreciate the communication from the ATOM drivers. They don’t leave me in the dark on appointment day.
Even though they are no longer students, my kids can’t wait for Summer Camp at ATOM; it’s the highlight of them being out of school.
Not all agencies are in the business because they really care about their patients but, New Horizon is like a breath of fresh air. It’s obvious that my care is their concern.
I want everyone to know that NH is so different from the other companies, I don’t feel like I have to live each according to what they want – I know they help me live every day as I wish for my life.
We all know that using Medicaid transportation services isn’t fun; but, ATOM treats you like a human being and they are certainly respectful of our time. I’ve never had to wait over 30 minutes for a pickup and that is incredible.
After trying 4 other daycares in town, God led me to ATOM, because they treat every child as if he or she will be the president one day. The atmosphere feels like greatness is being instilled into every child as they learn the fundamentals for life.
Getting counseling after my divorce was the best thing I could have done. I received weekly visits that didn’t feel like therapy, it was more like talking to a trusted friend. He just helped identify my behavior so we could address the areas that I wasn’t being honest with myself. ATOM is a safe place to heal.
I tried not to lose it, when two family members were tragically killed by gunfire; but, I was ate up with depression and I couldn’t shake it. When my neighbor referred me to ATOM, I didn’t know what to expect. My counselor helped me learn how to grieve in healthy ways, and she even taught me how to identify my own triggers that used to lead me further into depression. Now, I am healthy and that benefits not only me, but my children and even my coworkers because I am productive and reliable.
Careers
Want to be part of our team?
Whether you're a transportation specialist, behavioral health professional, educator, or community advocate, there's a place for you here.