Albany Community Action Partnership
Phone: (518) 463-3175
Address: 333 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Email: info@albanycap.org
Website: www.albanycap.org
Albany County Department of Social Services
Phone: (518) 447-7300
Address: 162 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
www.albanycounty.com/departments/social-services
Please consider calling the dedicated emergency hotline as an alternative to visiting the building in-person.
(518) 447-7595
Hours:Monday- Friday 8:30am-12:00 pm; 1:00 pm-4:30pm
CARES OF NY, INC.
7 Wells Street, Suite 103A, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 489-4130
CARES has provided housing and case management services for vulnerable populations in Albany for nearly 20 years. Our portfolio of housing includes: owning and operating 24 apartments for formerly homeless households, case managing a 70-unit rental assistance program in partnership with Albany Housing Authority, and coming soon 15 new apartments on two sites owned and operated by CARES for formerly homeless individuals and families. CARES’ housing model is one of supportive housing and housing first.
Cohoes Housing Authority
100 Manor Sites
Cohoes, NY 12047
518-235-4500
https://www.cohoeshousing.org/
Application for Admission - https://www.cohoeshousing.org/files/CHA%20Application%20updated%201-2021.pdf
The Cohoes Housing Authority was created by the New York State Legislature to provide homes for low income families. The rent you pay does not fully cover the economic cost of shelter with us and requires subsidy from the United States Federal Government.
All families must meet eligibility requirements with respect to income and are selected in accordance with the approved Cohoes Housing Authority Occupancy Policy and the Housing Act of 1939 mandated by Congress.
Equinox, Inc.
Equinox Domestic Violence Shelter is open to all victims of domestic violence and their dependent children and victims of elder abuse. Individualized counseling, support groups, and case management are offered. https://www.equinoxinc.org/page/emergency-shelter-17.html
518-432-7865
Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS)
138 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
518-463-2124
We reduce homelessness through our compassionate programs.
We combat homelessness by collaborating with our fellow agencies, valued donors, and neighbors.
We prevent homelessness by building up our community.
HOMELESS SHELTERS DIRECTORY
Call the Provider Number listed on the all listing pages for help. Do not email the Homeless Shelter Directory for help. We are a website only.
The Homeless Shelter Directory was started as a list of homeless shelters.
We provide the following types of listings:
Homeless Shelters
Homeless Service Organizations
Monetary Assistance
Transitional Housing
Free Clinics (Dental and Medical)
Low Cost and Free Treatment Centers
Outreach Centers
Day Shelters
Relief Organizations that can help the needy
Women's Shelters and Battered Women's Services
Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Food Banks
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH)
176 Sheridan Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
518-434-8021
IPH is a leader in providing services to homeless and at-risk individuals and families, many of whom have had complex mental health, substance abuse, and health issues.
Without judgment IPH staff work to provide individualized services to meet each person’s unique set of circumstances.
Joseph’s House
Joseph’s House provides emergency shelters for both single adults and families with children. Guests receive personal care items, meals, and case management services. Homeless street outreach, rapid rehousing, re-entry programs, and permanent supported housing services are also offered.
https://www.josephshousetroy.org/services/emergency-shelters
518-272-2544
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern
New York Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York assists individuals who are being evicted from housing, if your house is in foreclosure, and provide community legal education.
833-628-0087
Marillac Family Shelter
195 Washington Ave Ext.
Albany, NY 12205
518-869-1960
Marillac shelter provides temporary residential shelter and supplemental services to families who have lost their homes. Marillac is Albany County's only shelter designed exclusively for families. Marillac services provide advocacy and assistance to address conflicts and issues that lead to homelessness. Marillac staff works with individuals and families to secure permanent housing, employment and other essentials. Families may be housed for up to six months at a time. Supplemental services are available for families making the transition from a shelter back into the community.
National Grid: Payment Assistance Programs
National Grid has programs that can help in the short term and in extended circumstances.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
Energy Affordability Program (EAP): National Grid’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) provides income eligible customers with a monthly bill credit. Consumer Advocates: Consumer Advocates can help to determine your eligibility and the right program for your needs. 1-800-642-4272 https://www.nationalgridus.com/NY-Home/Bill-Help/customer-advocate
New York State Housing and Support Services (HHS)
Housing and Support Services (HSS) administers an array of programs to address the problems of homelessness in the State. These programs provide a continuum of services for homeless, at risk and low-income households. HSS programs are designed to prevent homelessness, provide shelter for the homeless, construct supportive housing for the homeless and offer essential services to stabilize housing situations and increase levels of self-sufficiency.
The website allows you to search for services by region.
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/housing/providers/default.asp?region=Albany#result
Section 8 - Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program enables the lowest income households in New York State to rent or purchase decent, safe housing in the private housing market by providing rental and homeownership assistance. The program also provides assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons on fixed incomes, displaced families, and homeless individuals with disabilities. www.nyshcr.org/Programs/Section8HCV/
St. Anne’s Institute
St. Anne’s Institute offers runaway and homeless youth, ages 13-17, temporary shelter and services including counseling, referrals, family reconnections, case management, and transitional planning for sustainable housing.
https://stanneinstitute.org/community-partnerships-for-youth-empowerment/
518-437-6500
Trinity Alliance
Phone: (518) 449-5155
15 Trinity Place
Albany, NY 12202
Trinity Alliance works to house the homeless and people who are at risk of becoming homeless by providing affordable housing with the support of our clients through case management. Trinity has apartments which are used for individuals and families in need, who may have a history of substance or alcohol abuse. We provide case management, and wrap around services to assist with all of the financial burdens our clients may face, such as access to the food pantries, VITA tax, parenting classes, financial literacy and more. Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life and promote independence for our clients/tenants.
If you would like to fill out an application, or have more questions, please call 518-449-5155.
United Tenants of Albany, Inc.
255 Orange Street
Albany, NY 12210
518-436-8997
Open Monday - Thursday from 10AM - 3:30PM. Additional times by appointment only.
Closed daily for lunch from 12PM - 1PM.
All requests for assistance are handled through the Housing Hotline. Tenants seeking assistance can reach our Housing Hotline at (518) 436-8997 extension 3. A housing counselor will return calls in the order they are received. We appreciate your patience while we respond to high call volumes. Requests and questions can also be sent to hotline@unitedtenantsalbany.org.