The rescue mission of utica is a faith-based not-for-profit organization. Our mission is: the rescue mission utica is a christian ministry unconditionally endeavoring to assess and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people coming for assistance.for over 130 plus years, the rescue mission has grown in its ability to supply residency-based programs aimed at: breaking the cycle of DRUG and alcohol dependency, housing homeless men, teaching life skills and providing residents with supportive and aftercare services so that they CAN learn vocational skills and obtain and maintain long-term, sustained independence. The rescue mission of utica provides a wide array of services and housing to the homeless, the mentally ILL, those struggling with addictions seeking to reestablish themselves in and to contribute to society. It is the largest provider of such services between syracuse and schenectady.