COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE CENTRAL OFFICE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES

40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 453-6650

Fax: (518) 453-6792

E-mail: Catholic.Charities@rcda.org

Website: www.ccrcda.org

This office coordinates an array of essential services including after-school and residential summer programs, mentoring and school social work services, emergency assistance, furniture assistance, information and referral and outreach and casework services.

YOUTH SERVICES

Arbor Day Program

Hackett Middle School: 45 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12202
Phone: (518) 475-6497               

Fax:  (518) 475-6477

Casework Coordinator: Ray Gifford

Intake and aftercare services for Albany City youth released from Samaritan Shelter. Assistance, counseling and advocacy for targeted youth with reintegration back into their community, participation in after-school activities and assistance with employment, recreational and social activities. Peer mediation and student/parent/teacher support also provided at William S. Hackett Middle School.

Arbor Hill Elementary Community School

1 Arbor Drive, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6647

Fax: (518) 475-6627

Social Worker: Erin Reed

School social work services are provided by a social worker at the school, including individual counseling, thematic groups (communication, conflict resolution, anger management, self-esteem), and consultation with teachers.

Camp Scully

Business Office: 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 453-6613                

Fax: (518) 453-6792                   

Website: http://campscully.squarespace.com

Director: Colin Stewart

A residential summer camp, for children 7-17 years of age, and a day camp for children 5-7 years of age, located on Snyder's Lake in Rensselaer County. Camp provides summertime recreation and socialization to children throughout the Capital Region of Upstate New York. It is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Youth Enrichment Program

c/o Catholic Charities

40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone:  (518) 423-5901              

Program Coordinator: Sheneka Stumon
Provides a variety of cultural, educational and recreational activities for youth 6-14 years of age. This program helps meet the need for youth having no safe place to recreate, socialize and learn among peers on Saturdays in the West Hill neighborhood of Albany.

BASIC NEEDS SERVICES

Furniture Program

Business Office: 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 453-6650

Fax: (518) 453-6792

This program collects furniture and household items donated by individuals and businesses. Selected items are picked up, by appointment only. Eligible low-income individuals and families throughout the 14 counties of our Diocese are able to pick up needed items at our furniture warehouse after completing a verification process.

Hilltowns Community Resource Center

P.O. Box 147, 15 County Route One, Westerlo, NY 12193

Phone: (518) 797-5256

Fax: (518) 797-5260
Program Coordinator: Mary Beth Peterson

Services provided include a food pantry, information and referral, advocacy, crisis intervention, casework services and special projects, such as back to school and holiday assistance.

Sister Maureen Joyce Center

Sheridan Ave. site: Center City Food Pantry (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
315 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12206

Phone & Fax: (518) 465-8262

Livingston Ave. site: Soup Kitchen (Mondays and Thursdays)

369 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 462-9885

Program Coordinator: Mary Sheridan

Services provided include a food pantry, soup kitchen, information and referral and special projects, such as back-to-school and holiday assistance.

Wheels and Ways to Work Program

1 Park Place, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205

Phone: (518) 724-1821

Fax: (518) 785-4894

Program Director: Michelle Abel

E-mail: MichelleA@ccalbany.org

Low-interest loans up to $5,000 to program eligible applicants to purchase a used vehicle to help pave the way to self-sufficiency so that they can get to work and childcare. For eligible individuals in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES AIDS SERVICES

100 Slingerland Street, Albany, NY 12202

Phone: (518) 449-3581

Fax: (518) 426-3662

Executive Director: Keith Brown

E-mail: KeithB@ccalbany.org

Website: www.ccaidsalbany.org

Project Safe Point
100 Slingerland Street, Albany, NY 12202
Phone: 518-449-3581, ext 103
Fax: 518-426-3662
Website: www.ccaidsalbany.org

Provides supports and services to meet the needs of those living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, regardless of orientation, lifestyle or belief. This is accomplished by service and programs including: health home care coordination, intensive and supportive case management; Project Safe Point (syringe disposal, access/exchange services, recovery readiness counseling, treatment access, HIV/Hepatitis testing and opioid overdose prevention); linguistic services (medical interpretation for those with limited English proficiency); housing support services; personal care closet; and emergency financial assistance. The agency functions in a consultative manner for the entire Catholic Charities system and the Diocese in matters related to HIV/AIDS.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES CAREGIVERS SUPPORT SERVICES

100 Slingerland Street, Albany, NY 12202

Phone: (518) 449-2001

Fax: (518) 426-3662

Website: www.cccaregivers.org

This agency offers two programs centering on supporting families. Each program uses a combination of information and assistance, respite, case management, support groups, and access to supportive counseling and other community services in order to extend the family's ability to keep their family member at home for a longer time. The Elder Caregiving Program provides services supporting caregivers as they care for their older spouses, parents, and friends. The second program is the Kinship Caregiving Program, which operates in Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties and focuses on supporting relatives who are raising children. This program aims at assisting youth and caregivers in successfully integrating into their new family structure, as well as providing caregivers with the support they need to establish long-term family stability.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES DISABILITIES SERVICES

1 Park Place, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205

Phone: (518) 783-1111

Fax: (518) 785-4894

Website: www.ccdservices.org

Executive Director: Anne Ogden

Provides a wide range of services to individuals of all ages with developmental and related disabilities and their families. Services include, but are not limited to the following: residential placement; residential and respite services offered to individuals in their own homes and community settings; family support services; independent service coordination; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services; advocacy; referral; Prader-Willi Syndrome services.

Residential Locations in Albany County:

Jules Drive ICF/DD, Albany, NY  12203

Serena House ICF/DD, Albany, NY  12202

Timberland Drive IRA, Albany, NY 12211

View Avenue IRA, Albany, NY 12200

Warren House ICF/DD, Albany, NY  12209

Wellington Avenue ICF/DD, Albany, NY 12203

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING OFFICE

41 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 459-0183         

Fax: (518) 459-0202

Website:www.cchoalbany.org

Executive Director: Deborah Damm O’Brien

Director of Operations: Thomas Coates

Catholic Charities Housing Office (CCHO) provides emergency and low-cost housing and supportive services for individuals and families struggling with homelessness, as well as victims of human trafficking and refugees resettled in the U.S. CCHO also operates a neighborhood drop in center in Albany, offering free technology resources, as well as referrals and assistance accessing support services and searching for employment. This Center also offers these and other support services for Latino and Hispanic individuals and families. CCHO is committed to providing equal housing opportunities.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency shelters for homeless men and women, offering meals and a safe, confidential environment that helps individuals make a transition to permanent housing. Also offers transitional housing for women recovering from mental illness to give them additional time to stabilize and find permanent housing. Victims of human trafficking and refugees resettled in the U.S. are assisted with case management, emergency housing, clothing, food, access to emergency medical treatment legal assistance and transportation.

Mercy House   (For Women)

12 St. Joseph Terrace, Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 434-3531                

Fax: (518) 426-1276     

Manager of Emergency Services: Amy Lacey

St. Charles Lwanga Center   (For Men)

115 Grand Street, Albany, NY 12202

Phone: (518) 465-4973                

Fax: (518) 449-3348     

Manager of Emergency Services: Amy Lacey

Aid to Victims of Human Trafficking and Refugee Resettlement

Phone: (518) 434-3531 or (518) 465-4973

Manager of Emergency Services: Amy Lacey

Family Apartment Program 

Contact: Catholic Charities Housing Office

41 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY  12203

Phone: (518) 459-0183

Fax: (518) 459-0202

Scattered-site apartments offering permanent, low-cost housing, assessment of needs, information and referral for services, and case management for homeless families. Equal Housing Opportunities.

Single Room Occupancy (SROs) Residences

SRO (Single Room Occupancy) residences offer permanent housing for persons who are homeless and in need of low-cost housing with supportive services. Services include case management, meal programs and information and referral. Open to both men and women.

LOCATIONS

DePaul Residence                  

504 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12206                

Phone: (518) 482-3248           

Fax: (518) 482-0826

Contact: Shyron Sanford

Waldorf Residence                 

29 Maiden Lane, Albany, NY 12207 

Phone: (518) 465-2612           

Fax: (518) 465-2614

Contact: Don Arnold 

Center for Community Collaboration

326 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Phone: (518) 462-6876

Fax: (518) 462-6834

A neighborhood drop in center in Albany serving homeless and very low income individuals and families in the Capital Region with specific focus on the Arbor Hill and West Hill neighborhoods of Albany. The Center offers housing information and referrals, support services, emergency assistance, resume and employment search assistance, free technology resources, as well as information and referrals to programs and treatment providers. The Center offers these and related services for Latino, Hispanic and other Spanish speaking individuals and families. The Center also provides support for refugees to the area who have been resettled in the Diocese of Albany by Catholic Charities as well as support services for Victims of Human Trafficking.

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COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 482-8836                          

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Website:www.cccms.org

Executive Director: Sister Mary Ann LoGiudice, rsm

CMS provides family-oriented and community-based programs, which enhance the dignity, quality and sanctity of human life through individualized social services and community education programs. Offers a continuum of care for pregnant adolescents and young parents including case management, goal-directed counseling, childbirth education, parent education, support and advocacy. Group residence and family care for children. Prevention/supports for families at risk. Adoption, foster care, day care and respite services.

Capital Region Outreach Services  

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203  

Phone: (518) 482-8836                

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Contact: Peg Ellett
E-mail: Peg@cccms.org

40 Ray Street, Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone: (518) 688-9013
Fax: (518) 688-9017
Contact: Peg Ellett
E-mail: Peg@cccms.org

Farano Center for Children

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 482-8836                

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Contact: Sherri Girard-Schulz
E-mail: SherriG@cccms.org

Foster Care & Adoption Services

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 482-8836                  

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Contact: Peg Ellett
E-mail: Peg@cccms.org

Heery Center for Young Families

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203               

Phone: (518) 482-8836                

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Contact: Sherri Girard-Schulz
E-mail: SherriG@cccms.org

The Joyce Center                                        

27 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203  

Phone: (518) 482-8836                

Fax: (518) 482-5805

Contact:  Sherri Girard-Schulz
E-mail: SherriG@cccms.org

Little Flower Intergenerational Child Care Center

200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203

Phone: (518) 218-0080

Fax: (518) 218-0075

Contact: Teresa Raso
E-mail: TeresaR@cccms.org

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UNITED TENANTS OF ALBANY

33 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 436-8997          

Fax: (518) 436-0320

Website:www.unitedtenantsalbany.org

Executive Directors: Maria and Roger Markovics

A community-based housing organization that provides tenant and homeowner counseling, homeless prevention services, advocacy and community organizing efforts for housing issues that affect low and moderate income people.

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41 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 459-0183
Fax: (518) 459-0202
Website: www.depaulhousing.com
Director of Housing Management: Rhonda Finehout
Director of Affordable Housing Administration: Jill McLellan Phelps
Executive Director: Deborah Damm O'Brien
Manages housing and retirement communities for seniors and individuals with mobility impairments. DePaul Housing communities offer market rate one and two bedroom apartments and cottages and subsidized one bedroom and studio apartments. All applicants for subsidized communities must be income qualified; senior applicants must meet age eligibility requirements. Eligibility is determined based on an application and an eligibility interview. DePaul Housing is committed to providing equal housing opportunities.