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Homeless shelters and transitional housing programs Erie County and Buffalo.

Find organizations in Erie County New York that provide transitional housing programs to low-income families and shelter to the homeless. Charities and churches work to help people find a temporary place to stay. Find a homeless shelter or temporary housing program near you in Erie County NY.

These short term housing resources, and others that are available, can also assist people facing imminent eviction. There are also transitional housing and recovery programs for people with an addiction. Assistance is also offered to individuals that are facing short or long term homelessness. Much of the housing assistance is provided by non-profits, often working in partnership with government agencies in Buffalo NY.

The transitional housing programs are also for short term stays. When an individual uses the facilities they will be able to get help with finding a job, a hot meal, and assistance in locating a new, permanent home to live in. There are also referrals to emergency section 8 vouchers in NY when applicable. Social workers can also help unhoused individuals apply for re-housing and rent assistance when they are ready to move into a new apartment.

List of temporary housing locations in Buffalo NY area

Altamont Veterans Housing - Peter Young Housing
26 Wyoming Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. Telephone number is (716) 881-5855 or (716) 893-6079
The location is a housing facility for chronically homeless veterans. Residents can also receive ongoing case management, medication, life skills training, and other support. Vets will then be able to access grants such as SSVF to pay for a new place to live in Buffalo.

Bissonette House - Peaceprints Prison Ministries
1001 E Delavan Ave #22, Buffalo, NY 14215. Telephone - (716) 856-6131
The housing serves as an independent living residence for men released from incarceration and that are also on parole. It is income based transitional housing that is an alternative to being without a place to live. Educational outreach training, and other self-sufficiency is provided.

 

 

 

Canaan Ministries Inc.
Address: 1140 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga  NY 14211. Call (716) 892-1563
Transitional housing for Erie County women. They need to be in recovery or previously incarcerated. GED training and other support is also offered.

City Mission
Main address: 150 E North St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Dial (716) 854-8181
Offers an emergency shelter for men and general counseling. Free meals, food, and clothing is also offered. Special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are served to unhoused people using the temporary, emergency housing program.

Cudmore Heights Residence - Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Address of center is 400 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213. Main phone - (716) 816-2393 or (716) 885-2261

Vive
Location is 1500 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209. Call (716) 892-4354
The charity provides free, temporary housing to asylum seekers in the Buffalo NY area. A shelter, bed to sleep in, and personal stuff is given out as the client seeks longer term transitional housing.

 YWCA of the Niagara
Location is 542 6th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Call (716) 278-9662
Helps residents of both Niagara County & Erie County New York. They run a Domestic Violence Program. The non-profit provides transitional housing and free counseling for children and women who have experienced domestic violence. There is also a homeless shelter for those who need a place to stay for a short period of time. Other assistance includes legal aid, advocacy, community referrals, free child care, and more. They also run the Carrel House transitional housing program.

Transitional Housing for Women - YWCA of WNY
1005 Grant Street, Buffalo New York 14207. Phone - (716) 852-6120
Homeless women, single parents and their children can use this transitional housing program. Also register for one-on-one case management as well as self-sufficiency type workshops. Low income apartments will be provided. Clients will need to pay a portion of their income towards rent.

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Back To Basics Outreach Ministry
Address: 971 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204. Call (716) 854-1086
In addition to low income housing as well as emergency shelter, people can get daily living skills training & support, and work on the development of educational, employment or vocational plans.

Family Promise of Western New York
Location is 75 Hickory St, Buffalo, NY 14204. Telephone - (716) 821-9100 or (716) 771-3007
Emergency shelter, food, and support for the homeless and those facing eviction. Numerous churches, charities, and non-profits work together to offer low income housing and emergency shelter.

Gerard Place Housing First For Families
Address is 2515 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. Main number is (716) 897-9948
The center is a faith-based organization that operates transitional housing and short term residences for men and women. The location also serves homeless adults in Erie County who are under supervision by the New York State Division of Parole. The goal is on rapid rehousing. This is a service in the county. More on Erie County NY homeless prevention and rehousing.

Saving Grace Ministries Inc
2025 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211. Phone: (716) 893-1840
A homeless shelter to get out of the cold. It is generally available during the cold winter months in the Buffalo NY area.

Haven House - Child and Family Services
60 Dingens St, Buffalo, NY 14206. Main number is (716) 884-6000

Society of St Vincent De Paul
1298 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209. Call (716) 881-5855
Low income housing is offered as well as emergency homeless shelter or transitional units. Also work with case managers in applying for government benefits, section 8, medical care, and other services for families. More on Erie County NY St. Vincent de Paul housing assistance.

Second Chance Home
Main address is 1171 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209. Call the center at (716) 881-4600
Assists homeless adolescent males under the age of 20. Call for information, hours, and availability to the second chance housing - Homeless Transitional Independent Living program.

Community Services for Every1 Emergency Shelter - CSDD
180 Oak St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Call (716) 883-8888

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homespace Second Chance Home
Location is 1171 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209. Dial (716) 885-2702
The agency offers supportive community living and housing for parenting youth ages 14-21. Applicants need to be in or just leaving the foster care system. Also access self-sufficiency and access programs such as medical services, day care, job training and more.

Housing and Residential Services - Aspire of WNY
Main address is 2356 N Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068. For intake, dial (716) 838-0047
Provides support, information, and assistance across Erie County.

Living Opportunities of DePaul
2228 Old Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14227. Call (716) 608-1000
Supports chronically mentally ill adults in Erie County. Offers housing in the form of low cost and safe apartments. Some residents may receive a rental stipend and related case management services.

Matt Urban Housing First
1081 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212. Call (716) 893-7222

New Life Residential Center Inc.
Address is 24 Memorial Drive, Buffalo, New York 14206. Call (716) 854-0944
Shelter, housing, and other support for women. Both homeless and people facing imminent eviction may be supported.

Plymouth Crossroads Transitional Housing - United Church Home
Main location is 5522 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086-2222. Phone - (716) 393-3906
The organization coordinates transitional living and low income housing for domestic abuse victims and their children. In addition, case management and advocacy services are provided to residents.

WNY Coalition for the Homeless
Address: 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. Email wnyhomeless@gmail.com.
Various homeless shelters, meal programs, case management and more. There are also blankets, hot meals, showers and other support.

 

 

 

The Salvation Army of Buffalo, NY
Location is 960 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Dial (716) 883-9800
The Christian charity helps the homeless, elderly, single moms and others find a place to sleep. They operate short term housing (shelters), give out meals, and provide financial help as well in Erie County.

Promise House
920 Harlem Road, West Seneca, New York 14224. Call (716) 332-3991 for intake.
Alcohol and Drug Dependency programs. This will provide transitional apartments and recovery services.

The Scott Bieler Center at BestSelf
Address: 899 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Call (716) 842-0440
To those that are qualified, it provides permanent housing. Residents of the units and program will be provided private bedrooms, access to local phone calls, breakfast and dinner, computer access and transportation.

Somerset House by Caz Recovery
Address: 7397 Lake Rd, Appleton, NY 14008. Phone: (716) 795-3719

Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission
1317 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, NY, 14302. Call 716-205.8805
The Erie County area is support as well. People that are homeless or battling an addiction can use the emergency shelter.

St Lukes Mission of Mercy
Locations is 325 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211. Main number is (716) 892-4049
The homeless and evicted in Erie County can access transitional housing. Assistance is provided from Mission owned houses and apartments in the area. A cold weather shelter is available too.

Unity House
Address: 923 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. Phone: (716) 893-8598 or (716) 568-7033
Homeless men and women can get residential services. Counseling, groups, employment assistance, case management and recreational activities are provided.

 

 

 

Waterfront Community Residence
2 W Duquesne St, Celoron, NY 14720. Phone: (716) 664-4313

 

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