The Way Back, Inc. Living productively cohesively and happily within the community The Way Back is one of Long Islandx27s oldest mental health housing providers committed to helping people with psychiatric disabilities reintegrate into the community since 1980. Our Mission It is the mission of The Way Back to provide the resources to help people with psychiatric disabilities reintegrate into the community and to assist them with their recovery. The agency provides rehabilitative housing services and staff support as a primary mechanism for achieving these goals. Programs Services Community Residence Provides supervised support for residents in acquiring basic living skills in a group housing environment.