Transitional housing and shelter programs in the Ontario, Wayne, and Cayuga County area.
Transitional housing programs as well as emergency shelters in the Finger Lakes region of New York State can provide help to those that are struggling, including the un-housed. While capacity is often limited, a wait list may be in place and some focus on addressing certain short term housing needs, people that qualify can receive a place to stay, case management, and often other support from the agencies. Find a list of temporary housing and shelter options in the Wayne, Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and Seneca County area.
In addition to the charity and non-profits listed below, the primary point of entry for emergency shelter in these counties is typically the Department of Social Services (DSS):. The county contact information is as follows.
- Cayuga County DSS: 315-253-1011
- Wayne County DSS: 315-946-4881
Ontario County DSS: 585-396-4060
Some of the leading organizations and places to call are below. However, other churches and agencies may be able to help as well. Call for information on the housing programs offered, to get information on rent assistance options or the locations of additional shelters. Unfortunately all resources and funding levels are very limited. In general, only a small number of qualified applicants will be able to use the transitional housing programs.
List of temporary housing programs in the Finger Lakes area
All of the temporary housing options, whether a shelter or transitional home, have limited resources and capacity. They also have different conditions in place, such as some may take kids or not, require substance abuse testing and more - not to mention waiting lists are common. Contact an organization in the Finger Lakes area for specifics.
Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency
Address: 89 York Street, Auburn, NY 13021. Current phone: 315-255-1703
This is a leading non-profit for residents of those counties to call. They have information on government benefits, including low income public housing and section 8 vouchers. They also offer assistance for victims of domestic abuse, including short term housing as well as referrals to motel voucher programs. Assistance is offered for women, their children, infants, and other victims. Receive temporary emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and more.
Auburn Rescue Mission (Rescue Mission Alliance)
Address is 51 Merriman Street, Auburn, NY 13021. Call 315-282-7195
Provides assistance to several counties in the region, including Wayne, Seneca, Livingston, and Onondaga, among others. The non-profit offers crisis support services for underserved populations, including the low income and homeless. Emergency shelter, help in locating and paying the rent on a permanent home, job training, clothes for people in the shelter, and more is available. Referrals may be provided too if/when emergency housing is not available.
Chapel House Shelter
292 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021. Current phone: 315-252-1756
They provide shelter for the unhoused - both men and women. There are also some transitional housing services which combine mid-term support with case management.
Catholic Charities of Wayne County
180 East Union Street, Newark, NY 14513. Phone 315-331-4867
The group and its social workers also partner with other nearby churches and charities. They provide Community Outreach, which is an information and referral program for housing and other social services that assist in achieving self-sufficiency. Other programs include food, Transitional housing for migrant farm workers, and financial aid for rent or homeless prevention.
Family Promise of Ontario County
Location is 185 N Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Call (585) 905-3988
There is a shelter for unhoused families in Ontario County NY, if the kids are age 18 or under. Limited capacity of course.
Wayne County Community action agency
There are multiple offices. They provide support services to struggling families. This can include housing advocacy, referrals and other financial resources for families with children, seniors, and the disabled. Self-sufficiency is a focus as well for any people in the transitional housing program. They have information on local shelters as part of the Homeless Intervention Program. Find other details on how to get help from Wayne County Community action agency, whether housing or another need.
- The main office is at 51 Broad Street, Lyons, NY 14489. Call 315-333-4155
- Success center, which offers transitional housing is located at 7188 Ridge Road, Sodus, NY 14551. Dial 315-483-8761
Salvation Army Area Services
41 North St, Geneva, NY 14456. Main number is 315-789-1055
The non-profit operates in the entire Finger Lakes region and all counties. A number of temporary housing programs are offered to those that qualify. Among them include a young adult emergency shelter and housing for seniors. It can provide them with independent living skills and counseling services for homeless youth or seniors that are struggling to live on their own or pay their rent. The Salvation Army centers also offer case management, advocacy, and partners with other charities and government organizations on community services coordination.
Unity House of Cayuga County Inc.
34 Wright Avenue, Auburn, NY, 13021. Telephone - 607-277-6173
Offers transitional and also permanent housing for men, children and women who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless/evictions.
Chapel House
The address is 36 Franklin St, Auburn, NY 13021, dial (315) 255-2060
The charity has a shelter for homeless men and veterans in Cayuga County. They have also recently opened a transitional housing program for people of all genders. They get help from case management and support as they transition to permanent housing.
Cayuga County Homesite Development Corporation
60 Clark Street, Auburn, New York, 13021. Main number is 315-253-8451
They can provide referrals for local rooming houses. This includes details on local rooming house facilities for single women that may have shared living and kitchen facilities. Or the non-profit will often have information on long term rental units, homeless shelter, and other aid.
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