Resource Directory 2012-2013

AIDS Council of Northeastern New York 927 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 518.434.4686

AIDS COUNCIL OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK ALBANY 927 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 518.434.4686

HUDSON FALLS 10 LaCrosse St, Suite 12 Hudson Falls, NY 12839 518.743.0703

HUDSON Fairview Plaza 160 Fairview Ave Hudson, NY 12534 518.828.3634

PLATTSBURGH 202 Cornelia St Plattsburgh, NY 12901 518.563.2437

SCHENECTADY 434 Franklin St Schenectady, NY 12305 518.346.9272

AIDS Council of Northeastern New York www.aidscouncil.org

MISSION STATEMENT The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is a notfor-profit human service agency whose mission is to reduce the risk, fear, and incidence of HIV infection, encourage the independence of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, and promote understanding of their needs.

VISION STATEMENT The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York advances awareness of HIV/AIDS as a public health risk, promoting a shared community response leading to a world without AIDS.

HOTLINES & CRISIS CENTERS ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DSS) Albany County ................................................................... 518.447.7177 Rensselaer County ............................................................. 518.687.3700 Schenectady County........................................................... 518.386.2258 After Hours ....................................................... 518.382.0383 CHILD ABUSE Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline ........................... 800.422.4453 NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register ................... 800.342.3720 CHILDREN’S HEALTH NYS Growing Up Healthy Hotline .................................... 800.522.5006 NYS Health Programs – Child Health Plus ....................... 800.698.4543 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE National Domestic Violence Hotline English ........................................................ 800.799.7233 NYS Domestic Violence Hotline English ......................................................... 800.942.6906 Spanish ......................................................... 800.942.6908 Unity House 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (Troy) . 518.272.2370 YWCA of Schenectady Domestic Violence Hotline ......... 518.374.3386 Equinox Domestic Violence Helpline (Albany) ................ 518.432.7865 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline ........................ 800.784.6776 NYS Drug Abuse Hotline .................................................. 800.522.5353 HIV/AIDS National AIDS Hotline ...................................................... 800.232.4636 NYS AIDS Hotline English ......................................................... 800.541.2437 Spanish ......................................................... 800.233.7432 AIDS Council of Northeastern New York Hotline ............ 518.445.2437

HOTLINES & CRISIS CENTERS (CONTINUED) MENTAL HEALTH / PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS Rensselaer County .............................................................. 518.270.2800 Albany County (Mobile Crisis Unit) .................................. 518.447.9850 Columbia County Mental Health Center 24/hr Crisis line . 518.828.9446 SEXUAL ASSAULT & CRIME VICTIMS Rensselaer County 24 Hour Hotline .................................. 518.271.3257 Albany County 24 Hour Hotline ........................................ 518.447.7716 Green County Community Action 24 Hour Hotline ........... 518.943.9211 NYS Crime Victims Board ................................................. 800.247.8035 SUICIDE PREVENTION National Suicide Prevention Hotline .................................. 800.273.8255 CONTACT Lifeline (Capital District) ............................... 518.689.4673 Samaritan Hospital Crisis Line (Troy) ............................... 518.274.4345 Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic Inpatient (Schenectady) Outpatient ..................................................... 518.243.3300 Inpatient/Crisis ............................................. 518.243.4000

FOOD PANTRIES Most food pantries serve specific geographic regions, and many of them require proof of identity, income or other documentation. The Food Pantries for the Capital District can provide you with a list of food pantries that serve specific locations in the Capital Region – 518.458.1167. Arbor Hill Community Center - 47 N Lark St Albany Blessed Sacrament - 607 Central Ave Albany Cathedral Social Services - 125 Eagle St Albany Center City Social Mnstry - 315 Sheridan Ave Albany First Church in Albany - 110 N. Pearl St Albany Focus Interfaith Food Pantry - 235 Lark St Albany Israel AME Church - 381 Hamilton St Albany Sacred Heart Outreach - 33 Walter St Albany St. James - 50 Summit Ave Albany St. John’s / St. Anne’s Center - 88 Fourth Ave Albany St. Teresa of Avila - 435 New Scotland Ave Albany Salvation Army - 20 South Ferry St Albany Trinity Center - 15 Trinity Place Albany

.................518.463.1516 .................518.482.3375 .................518.463.2279 .................518.465.8262 .................518.463.4449 .................518.462.3706 .................518.463.8779 .................518.434.0680 .................518.427.6433 .................518.472.9091 .................518.438.7851 .................518.463.6678 .................518.449.5155

Christ Episcopal Church - 431 Union St. Columbia Opportunities- 540 Columbia St Salvation Army - 3rd St and Allen St

Hudson .................518.828.1329 Hudson .................518.828.4611 Hudson .................518.828.1329

Carver Community Center - 700 Craig St Refreshing Springs - 327 Georgetta Dix Plaza St. Luke’s - 1243 State St St. Madeleine Sophie - 3500 Carman Rd Salvation Army - 222 Lafayette St Schenectady Inner Mission - 839 Albany St Westminster Presbyterian - 1690 Avenue A Scotia Glennville - 132 Mohawk Ave (Rte 5)

Schenectady .........518.374.8456 Schenectady .........518.346.5303 Schenectady ......... 518.347.1385 Schenectady ......... 518.355.0421 Schenectady .........518.346.0222 Schenectady .........518.346.4036 Schenectady .........518.346.6974 Scotia ...................518.399.9426

Catholic Charities of Rensselaer County Troy .....................518.273.8624 CEO - 2328 Fifth Ave Troy .....................518.272.6012 Hope 7 - 520 Pawling Ave Troy .....................518.272.1547 Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club - 501 4th Ave Troy ....................518.235.4143 Mt. Ida Community Church - 560 Congress St Troy .....................518.273.8561 REACT - 505 Grand St Troy .....................518.272.8974 Roarke Center - 107 4th St Troy .....................518.273.8351 St. Augustine’s - 25 115th St Troy .....................518.235.3861 St. Joseph’s Church - 416 3rd St Troy .....................518.274.6720 St. Patrick’s Church - 3027 Sixth Ave Troy .....................518.272.4666 Salvation Army - 410 River St Troy .....................518.272.4901 Sunnyside Center - 3301 6th Ave Troy .....................518.273.8624

ALBANY COUNTY CHILD CARE ACAP Head Start Program............................................................................... 1 Child Care Subsidy Program (County DSS Day Care Units) ......................... 14 Club Federal Child Care Center ..................................................................... 15 Workforce Development Institute .................................................................. 43 CHILDREN-YOUTH SERVICES Boys & Girls Club Of Albany .......................................................................... 7 CRIME VICTIMS Albany County Crime Victims And Sexual Violence Center .......................... 3 Crime Victims Board (CVB) .......................................................................... 18 DISABILITIES-SPECIAL NEEDS Capital District Center For Independence (CDCI) ......................................... 10 Independent Living Center Of The Hudson Valley ........................................ 23 Vocational And Educational Services For Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) ......................................................................................................... 41 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence Legal Connection............................................................ 19 Equinox Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 21 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 27 NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline ................................................... 27 Unity House Domestic Violence Services ..................................................... 41 HEALTH Albany County Department Of Health STD Clinic .......................................... 3 Capital City Rescue Mission - Free Medical Clinic ......................................... 9 Healthy Capital District Initiative .................................................................. 22 Koinonia Primary Care ................................................................................... 25 Planned Parenthood ....................................................................................... 29 Poverello Clinic .............................................................................................. 29 Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) ........................................................... 31 Town Total Health ......................................................................................... 38 Whitney M Young Jr Health Services ........................................................... 42

HIV ADAP - HIV Uninsured Care Programs .......................................................... 2 AIDS Council Of Northeastern New York ...................................................... 3 Albany Medical Center – AIDS Program ........................................................ 5 Catholic Charities AIDS Services .................................................................. 13 Damien Center ............................................................................................... 18 HOUSING Affordable Housing Partnership ...................................................................... 2 Albany Housing Coalition / Veterans Housing And Services .......................... 4 Catholic Charities Housing Office ................................................................. 13 Horizon Center Inc ......................................................................................... 23 Marillac Homeless Family Program ............................................................... 26 United Tenants Of Albany ............................................................................. 40 HUMAN SERVICES Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)............................................. 3 American Red Cross Of Northeastern New York ............................................ 6 Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany ............................................... 12 Equinox Community Services Agency .......................................................... 21 In Our Own Voices ........................................................................................ 24 Interfaith Partnership For The Homeless (IPH) ............................................. 24 Pride Center Of The Capital Region (Pride Center) ....................................... 30 Salvation Army .............................................................................................. 33 Trinity Alliance .............................................................................................. 39 JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION Adult Learning Center ..................................................................................... 2 America Works ................................................................................................ 6 Attentive Personnel Services ........................................................................... 6 Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)................................ 11 Career Central/One Stop Career Centers ....................................................... 12 Labor Ready ................................................................................................... 25 Northeast Career Planning ............................................................................. 27 LEGAL ISSUES Albany Law Clinic ........................................................................................... 4 Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Central New York (CCCS Of CNY)18 Empire Justice Center .................................................................................... 21 Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York .............................................. 25

MENTAL HEALTH Albany County Department Of Mental Health Services .................................. 3 Albany County Mobile Crisis Team ................................................................ 4 Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) ................................................... 11 Clearview Center Inc ..................................................................................... 15 NUTRITION Capital City Rescue Mission - Meals ............................................................. 10 Eat Smart New York (ESNY) ........................................................................ 19 Veggie Mobile ............................................................................................... 41 Women Infants And Children (WIC) ............................................................. 42 PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SERVICES Alpha Pregnancy Care Center .......................................................................... 5 Birthright .......................................................................................................... 7 Community Maternity Services ..................................................................... 17 SHELTERS-HOMELESS SERVICES Capital City Rescue Mission - Shelter ............................................................ 10 Equinox Youth Shelter ................................................................................... 21 Homeless And Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) ............................................ 23 Sheridan Hollow Drop-In Center.................................................................... 36 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENTITLEMENTS Albany County Department Of Social Services ............................................... 4 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)................................................... 22 Social Security Administration ...................................................................... 36 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT Substance Use Information & Referral Services (SUIRS) ............................. 37 TRANSPORTATION Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) .................................................... 11 Special Transit Available By Request (STAR) .............................................. 37 Wheels For Work Program ............................................................................ 42

COLUMBIA COUNTY (HUDSON) CHILD CARE Child Care Subsidy Program (County DSS Day Care Units) ........................ 14 Workforce Development Institute .................................................................. 43 CRIME VICTIMS Crime Victims Board (CVB) .......................................................................... 18 The Reach Center ........................................................................................... 31 DISABILITIES-SPECIAL NEEDS COARC .......................................................................................................... 16 Independent Living Center Of The Hudson Valley ........................................ 23 Vocational And Educational Services For Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) ......................................................................................................... 41 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence Legal Connection............................................................ 19 Equinox Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 21 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 27 NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline ................................................... 27 Unity House Domestic Violence Services ..................................................... 41 HEALTH Columbia County Memorial Hospital............................................................. 16 Planned Parenthood ....................................................................................... 29 Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) ........................................................... 31 HIV ADAP - HIV Uninsured Care Programs .......................................................... 2 AIDS Council Of Northeastern New York ...................................................... 3 Albany Medical Center – AIDS Program ........................................................ 5 Catholic Charities AIDS Services .................................................................. 13 HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross Of Northeastern New York ............................................ 6 Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany ............................................... 12 Columbia Opportunities ................................................................................. 17 In Our Own Voices ........................................................................................ 24 Salvation Army .............................................................................................. 33

JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION Career Central/One Stop Career Centers ....................................................... 12 Literacy Connections ..................................................................................... 26 Northeast Career Planning ............................................................................. 27 Questar III ...................................................................................................... 30 LEGAL ISSUES Columbia County Public Defender ................................................................ 17 Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Central New York (CCCS Of CNY)18 Empire Justice Center .................................................................................... 21 Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York .............................................. 25 MENTAL HEALTH Columbia County Mental Health Center ........................................................ 16 Mental Health Association Of Columbia And Greene Counties .................... 26 NUTRITION Eat Smart New York (ESNY) ........................................................................ 19 Women Infants And Children (WIC) ............................................................. 42 PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SERVICES Alight Pregnancy Center .................................................................................. 5 Community Maternity Services ..................................................................... 17 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENTITLEMENTS Columbia County Department Of Social Services ......................................... 16 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)................................................... 22 Social Security Administration ...................................................................... 36 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT Substance Use Information & Referral Services (SUIRS) ............................. 37

RENSSELAER COUNTY (TROY) CHILD CARE CEO - Head Start ........................................................................................... 13 Child Care Subsidy Program (County DSS Day Care Units) ........................ 14 Workforce Development Institute .................................................................. 43 CHILDREN-YOUTH SERVICES The Ark ............................................................................................................ 6 Boys & Girls Club Of Lansingburgh................................................................ 8 Boys & Girls Club Of Rensselaer .................................................................... 8 Boys & Girls Club Of Troy .............................................................................. 9 CEO - Teen And Young Adult Programs ....................................................... 14 CRIME VICTIMS Crime Victims Board (CVB) .......................................................................... 18 Senior Crime Victims Program ...................................................................... 35 Sexual Assault And Crime Victims Assistance Program For Rensselaer County ............................................................................................................ 35 DISABILITIES-SPECIAL NEEDS Independent Living Center Of The Hudson Valley ........................................ 23 Vocational And Educational Services For Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) ......................................................................................................... 41 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence Legal Connection............................................................ 19 Equinox Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 21 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 27 NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline ................................................... 27 Unity House Domestic Violence Services ..................................................... 41 HEALTH Healthy Capital District Initiative .................................................................. 22 Planned Parenthood ....................................................................................... 29 Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) ........................................................... 31 Rensselaer County Dept. Of Health – STI Clinic .......................................... 31 Whitney M Young Jr Health Services ........................................................... 42

HIV ADAP - HIV Uninsured Care Programs .......................................................... 2 AIDS Council Of Northeastern New York ...................................................... 3 Albany Medical Center – AIDS Program ........................................................ 5 Catholic Charities AIDS Services .................................................................. 13 Damien Center ............................................................................................... 18 HOUSING Affordable Housing Partnership ...................................................................... 2 Catholic Charities Housing Office ................................................................. 13 Pahl Transitional Apartments ......................................................................... 28 St. Peter’s Residency ...................................................................................... 33 Supplemental Homelessness Intervention Program (SHIP) ........................... 38 Troy Housing Authority ................................................................................. 39 Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program (TRIP) ................................... 40 YWCA Troy Housing Opportunities.............................................................. 44 HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross Of Northeastern New York ............................................ 6 Bethany Hospitality House .............................................................................. 7 Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany ............................................... 12 Commission On Economic Opportunity For The Greater Capital Region (CEO) ............................................................................................................. 17 In Our Own Voices ........................................................................................ 24 Roarke Center ................................................................................................ 32 Salvation Army .............................................................................................. 33 Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM) ........................................................... 39 Unity House ................................................................................................... 40 JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION Attentive Personnel Services ........................................................................... 6 Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)................................ 11 Career Central/One Stop Career Centers ....................................................... 12 Northeast Career Planning ............................................................................. 27 LEGAL ISSUES Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Central New York (CCCS Of CNY)18 Empire Justice Center .................................................................................... 21 Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York .............................................. 25

MENTAL HEALTH Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) ................................................... 11 NUTRITION Eat Smart New York (ESNY) ........................................................................ 19 Veggie Mobile ............................................................................................... 41 Women Infants And Children (WIC) ............................................................. 42 PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SERVICES Alight Care Center ........................................................................................... 5 Community Maternity Services ..................................................................... 17 Pregnancy Care Project – Unity House .......................................................... 29 SHELTERS-HOMELESS SERVICES Joseph’s House & Shelter .............................................................................. 24 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENTITLEMENTS Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)................................................... 22 Rensselaer County Dept. Of Social Services.................................................. 31 Social Security Administration ...................................................................... 36 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT Substance Use Information & Referral Services (SUIRS) ............................. 37 TRANSPORTATION Access Transit Services (CDTA) ..................................................................... 2 Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) .................................................... 11 Special Transit Available By Request (STAR) .............................................. 37 Wheels For Work Program ............................................................................ 42

SCHENECTADY COUNTY CHILD CARE Child Care Subsidy Program (County DSS Day Care Units) ........................ 14 Parsons Child And Family Center Head Start ................................................ 28 SCAP Head Start Program ............................................................................. 33 Workforce Development Institute .................................................................. 43 CHILDREN-YOUTH SERVICES Boys & Girls Club Of Schenectady ........................................................................ 8 CRIME VICTIMS Crime Victims Board (CVB) ......................................................................... 18 DISABILITIES-SPECIAL NEEDS Capital District Center For Independence (CDCI) ......................................... 10 Vocational And Educational Services For Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) ......................................................................................................... 41 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence Legal Connection............................................................ 19 Equinox Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 21 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................. 27 NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline ................................................... 27 Unity House Domestic Violence Services ..................................................... 41 HEALTH Ellis Family Health Center ............................................................................ 20 Healthy Capital District Initiative .................................................................. 22 Hometown Health Center .............................................................................. 23 Planned Parenthood ....................................................................................... 29 Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) .......................................................... 31 Schenectady County Public Health Services ................................................. 35 Schenectady Free Health Clinic .................................................................... 35 HIV ADAP - HIV Uninsured Care Programs .......................................................... 2 AIDS Council Of Northeastern New York ...................................................... 3 Albany Medical Center – AIDS Program ........................................................ 5 Catholic Charities AIDS Services .................................................................. 13 Damien Center ............................................................................................... 18

HOUSING Affordable Housing Partnership ...................................................................... 2 Capital District YMCA .................................................................................. 11 Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) .................................... 35 Section 8 Rental Assistance ........................................................................... 35 State And Hulett Albany Associates .............................................................. 37 YWCA Schenectady Housing Services ......................................................... 43 HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross of Northeastern New York ............................................. 6 Bethesda House ................................................................................................ 7 Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany ............................................... 12 In Our Own Voices ........................................................................................ 24 Salvation Army .............................................................................................. 33 Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) ....................................... 34 JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION Attentive Personnel Services ........................................................................... 6 Career Central/One Stop Career Centers ....................................................... 12 Northeast Career Planning ............................................................................. 27 Labor Ready ................................................................................................... 25 Washington Irving Adult Education Center ................................................... 42 LEGAL ISSUES Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Central New York (CCCS Of CNY)18 Empire Justice Center .................................................................................... 21 Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York .............................................. 25 MENTAL HEALTH Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) ................................................... 11 NUTRITION City Mission Of Schenectady –Food Services ............................................... 14 Eat Smart New York (ESNY) ........................................................................ 19 Summer Lunch For Youth ............................................................................. 38 Veggie Mobile ............................................................................................... 41 Women Infants And Children (WIC) ............................................................. 42 PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SERVICES Alpha Pregnancy Care Center .......................................................................... 5 Birthright .......................................................................................................... 7 Community Maternity Services ..................................................................... 17

SHELTERS-HOMELESS SERVICES City Mission Of Schenectady ........................................................................ 14 Evangeline Booth Miracle Home ................................................................... 21 Safe Inc., Of Schenectady- Safe House ......................................................... 32 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENTITLEMENTS Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)................................................... 22 Schenectady County Department Of Social Services .................................... 34 Social Security Administration ...................................................................... 36 SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT Substance Use Information & Referral Services (SUIRS) ............................. 37 TRANSPORTATION Access Transit Services (CDTA) ..................................................................... 2 Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) .................................................... 11 Special Transit Available By Request (STAR) .............................................. 37 Wheels For Work Program ............................................................................ 42

A ACAP HEAD START PROGRAM Childcare Albany Community Action Partnership Administrative Office 333 Sheridan Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.463.3175 ANN KLOSE FIRST SCHOOL

295 Colonie St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.432.9622 Hours: 8am-1:30pm Child ages: 3 & 4 years old. No transportation. EARLY LEARNING CENTER

25 Monroe St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.463.0655 Hours: 7am to 5:30pm Child ages: Infant to 4 years old Transportation available for Head Start only OLIVIA RORIE HEAD START

7 Morton Ave Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.462.5411 Hours: 8am to 1:30pm & 9am to 5:15pm Child ages: 3&4 years old. Transportation available. GIFFEN UNIVERSAL PRE-K 274 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.432.9195 Hours: 9am to 5:30pm Child ages: 4 years old. Transportation available. LINCOLN SQUARE HEAD START

3 Lincoln Sq Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.463.0013 Hours: 8am to 1:30pm & 9am to 2:30pm Child ages: 4 years old. Transportation available Website: www.albanycap.org Early Education/Head Start. Call or go to website for guidelines and application.

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ACCESS TRANSIT SERVICES (CDTA) Transportation 85 Watervliet Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.459.8747 / Fax: 518.453.8833 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Website: www.cdta.org (click on riding link and then accessible services) Subsidiary of CDTA provides transportation to non-emergency medical appointments for Rensselaer and Schenectady County Medicaid recipients. Clients must schedule transportation 3 days in advance.

ADAP - HIV UNINSURED CARE PROGRAMS HIV Empire Station PO Box 2052 Albany, NY 12220-0052 Phone: In State: Toll Free 800.542.2437 / Out of State: 518.459.1641 TDD: 518.459.0121 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Website: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/resources Programs established by the NYS DOH AIDS Institute that provide access to free health care for uninsured or underinsured New York State residents with HIV infection. Includes: AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP); ADAP Plus (Primary Care); Home Care Program; and ADAP Plus Insurance Continuation Program (APIC).

ADULT LEARNING CENTER Job Training & Education 141 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.475.6525 / Fax: 518.462.7104 Classes in GED Preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as Office Occupations and Health Services programs that prepare students for finding jobs in those fields.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Housing 255 Orange St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.434.1730 / Fax: 518.434.1730 Website: www.ahphome.org Affordable programs for low-middle income home buyers and homeowners. Includes: down payment programs; matched savings program; money management classes; foreclosure prevention services; repair loans; landlord training; and other services. Serving the residents of the Capital Region.

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AIDS COUNCIL OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK HIV 927 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.434.4686 Website: www.aidscouncil.org Case management for HIV infected individuals through client services. Free, confidential HIV, STI, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing through Prevention Services.

ALBANY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (ACAP) Human Services 333 Sheridan Ave Albany, NY 12206 (Main Office) Phone: 518.463.3175 / Fax: 518.463.8185 Website: www.albanycap.org Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Weatherization, HEAP, Community Outreach and Development, Head Start/Pre-K, early learning center, family court child center, food pantry, tax assistance. Services are located at various locations. Contact the main office for details.

ALBANY COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER Crime Victims 112 State St Room 1100 Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.447.5500 / 24 Hour Hotline 518.447.7716 Fax: 518.447.7102 Website: www.albanycounty.com/cvsvc Supportive services for victims of rape and other sexual assaults. 24hour hotline for individuals in need.

ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STD CLINIC Health 175 Green St Albany, NY 12201 Phone: 518.447.4640 Hours: M 2:30-4pm / Tu & Th 8:30-10am Free STD clinic. Also offers immunizations and PPD testing. Walk-in only. First come, first served.

ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health 175 Green St Albany NY 12202

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Phone: 518.447.4550. Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Website: www.albanycounty.com Provides crisis assessment, triage, ongoing counseling for adults and children.

ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services & Entitlements 162 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.447.7300 / Fax: 518.447.7722 Website: www.albanycounty.com/dss Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm) Provides financial assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, housing services, energy assistance (HEAP), child support and employment services. The MENANDS OUTREACH CENTER located at 555 Broadway in Menands serves families in Cohoes, Watervliet, Green Island, Menands, North Albany, Loudonville, and Colonie.

ALBANY COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS TEAM Mental Health 75 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518.447.9650 / Fax: 518.447.1858 Website: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/mentalhealth (select Programs and Services then click CART Mobile Crisis) 24/7 availability of mobile response to individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency throughout Albany County. The team provides accessibility to persons in mental or emotional distress and to agencies and/or individuals who are dealing with individuals in distress.

ALBANY HOUSING COALITION / VETERANS HOUSING AND SERVICES Housing 278 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.465.5251 / Fax: 518.465.6499 Website: www.ahcvets.org Transitional, permanent and home ownership services provided to veterans, low-income families and individuals.

ALBANY LAW CLINIC Legal Issues 80 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518.445.2328 A division of Albany Law School. Provides representation in litigation

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and proceedings for the following: civil rights and disabilities; unemployment benefits; domestic violence; low-income taxpayer assistance; and health law for those affected by HIV or cancer. Income based; call to make an intake appointment.

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER – AIDS PROGRAM HIV 47 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518.262.4043 (patient care and appointments) Designated by the NYS Department of Health as a regional AIDS Treatment Center. Provides comprehensive services, including medical, dental, social, nutritional, psychological, educational and clinical research services to any person with HIV infection or AIDS regardless of their ability to pay.

ALIGHT CARE CENTER Pregnancy & Parenting 500 Federal St Suite 200 Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.270.5540 (available 24/7) / Fax: 518.271.0580 Website: www.alight.org Office Hours: M & W 10am-3pm / T & Th 6:30pm-8:30pm Educational and support services for individuals and families in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. Free and confidential pregnancy testing; peer counseling for pregnancy-related topics; postabortion counseling & support group; 24/7 crisis pregnancy hotline; classes in childbirth, infant care, parenting, cooperative parenting, anger management and abstinence. Also offers free diapers; infant, toddler and maternity clothes; and baby accessories/supplies to families in need based on income eligibility.

ALIGHT PREGNANCY CENTER Pregnancy & Parenting 192 Fairview Ave. Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.822.9008 / National Helpline: 800.712.HELP Website: www.alightpc.org Hours: M-Th: 10:30am-3:30pm (and Tues from 5pm-8pm). Closed Fri. Free pregnancy testing, community referrals, material assistance, pregnancy classes, abortion recovery support, adoption information and support.

ALPHA PREGNANCY CARE CENTER Pregnancy & Parenting 518 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.462.2188 / Fax: 518.462.2895

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Website: www.alphacare.org Hours: M-F 9am-4pm and Th 9am-8pm Pregnancy testing, counseling & information on options; free clothing and baby supplies; referrals to Social Services and Medical facilities; parenting &new fathers classes, counseling & support groups. Satellite offices in Schenectady, Cohoes, Delmar and Clifton Park.

AMERICA WORKS Job Training & Education 19 Dove St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.465.5627 Website: www.americaworks.com Employment/staffing agency specializing in a full range of entry-level positions. Salaries for placements typically range between $15,500 and $18,000 per year.

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK Human Services 33 Everett Road Albany NY 12205 Phone: 518.458-8111 / 800.831.0927 (24/ 7) Office Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm Website: www.redcrossneny.org Provides emergency disaster assistance for home fires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and other natural and man-made disasters; services provided free of charge.

THE ARK Children-Youth Services 125 River St Taylor Apartments, Bldg 2, 1st Flr Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.2555 / Fax: 518.270.5805 Website: www.thearkinc.org Community based after-school education center providing services that promote and reinforce positive development for at-risk youth in the City of Troy.

ATTENTIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES Job Training & Education 5 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 518.438.6021 Website: www.attentivepersonnelservices.com Temporary and direct hire employment firm specializing in Office Support, Medical Office Support, Technical and Light Industrial positions.

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B BETHANY HOSPITALITY HOUSE Human Services St. Paul’s Parish Guild House – 2nd Floor 27 State St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.273.3529 Walk-in day center for people who are homeless, transient or otherwise in need. Provides nutritious meals, a sitting area, occasional holiday celebrations and staff assistance for guests. Meals Served: Breakfast: M-F 8am-9am Sat and Sun 9am-1pm Lunch: M-F 11:30am-12:30pm

BETHESDA HOUSE Human Services 834 State St. Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.374.7873 Website: www.bethesdahouseschenectady.org Drop in center, housing case management, emergency assistance, laundry assistance, laundry facilities, shower, emergency food pantry, and clothing room. Snack served at 1pm with a lunch served at 3pm.

BIRTHRIGHT Pregnancy & Parenting ALBANY

586 Central Ave Albany NY 12206 Phone: 518.438.2978 SCHENECTADY

164 Lafayette St Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.370.1532 Website: www.birthright.org Confidential and free services including pregnancy tests, maternity and infant clothing, community referrals, counseling, information, and emergency shelter.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALBANY Children-Youth Services DELAWARE AVENUE UNIT 21 Delaware Ave Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518.462.5528

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IDA YARBROUGH UNIT

North Pearl St Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.463.0797 The Boys & Girls Club has a drop-in program policy. Children may arrive and leave the Club at any time. If parents would like children to remain until picked up, they should inform the Club in advance. Check with each local clubhouse for programs, hours and any fees.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANSINGBURGH Children-Youth Services 501 Fourth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.235.4143 The Boys & Girls Club has a drop-in program policy. Children may arrive and leave the Club at any time. If parents would like children to remain until picked up, they should inform the Club in advance. Check with clubhouse for programs, hours and any fees.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RENSSELAER Children-Youth Services 544 Broadway Rensselaer, NY 12144 Phone: 518.465.3403 The Boys & Girls Club has a drop-in program policy. Children may arrive and leave the Club at any time. If parents would like children to remain until picked up, they should inform the Club in advance. Check with clubhouse for programs, hours and any fees.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SCHENECTADY Children-Youth Services CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

421 Elm St Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518.788.2690 CRAIG STREET CLUBHOUSE

400 Craig St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.370.5591 MAC GATHAN TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

Jerry St Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone (call Steinmetz Club at 518.372.3620) MONT PLEASANT CLUB

1104 Webster St (corner of 7th Ave) Schenectady, NY 12303 Phone: 518.372.7040

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MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

1121 Forest Rd Schenectady, NY 12303 Phone: 518.788.2672 ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

1629 Oneida St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.788.2697 SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL

1445 The Plaza Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.376.9276 STEINMETZ CLUB

118 Henry St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.372.3620 YATES VILLAGE CLUB

Corner of VanVranken Ave & VanDerBogart Terr Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.372.3583 Website: www.bgcschenectady.org The Boys & Girls Club has a drop-in program policy. Children may arrive and leave the Club at any time. If parents would like children to remain until picked up, they should inform the Club in advance. Check with each local clubhouse for programs, hours and any fees.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TROY Children-Youth Services 1700 Seventh Ave Troy NY, 12180 Phone: 518.274.3781 Website: www.tbgc.org The Boys & Girls Club has a drop-in program policy. Children may arrive and leave the Club at any time. If parents would like children to remain until picked up, they should inform the Club in advance. Check with clubhouse for programs, hours and any fees.

C CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION - FREE MEDICAL CLINIC Health 259 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.462.0459

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Website: www.capitalcityrescuemission.com Hours: Tues and Fri 10:30am-2pm A free on-site medical clinic at the mission is staffed and administered by an experienced Nurse Practitioner to address episodic, primary care for the poor. Priority is given to residents of the mission, services are on a first come first served basis. Must be uninsured.

CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION - MEALS Nutrition 259 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.462.0459 www.capitalcityrescuemission.com Serves 3 nutritious meals daily, 365 days a year without cost to the homeless, poor and needy residents of the community. Meals served: Breakfast 6:15am, Lunch 11:30am, Dinner 6:30pm

CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION - SHELTER Shelters-Homeless Services 259 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.462.0459 www.capitalcityrescuemission.com Emergency shelter for men is provided for up to 30 consecutive nights in a 60-bed dorm and 30 overflow mats downstairs. A Day Sitting Room is also offered to shelter guests and needy members of the community.

CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI) Disabilities-Special Needs ALBANY OFFICE: West Mall Office Plaza 875 Central Ave South 4 Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.459.6422 / Fax: 518.459.7847 SCHENECTADY OFFICE: City Hall 105 Jay St Room 2 Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.382.5199 ext. 5346 Website: www.cdciweb.com Services to individuals with disabilities and their families, including advocacy and peer advocacy, information and referrals, client assistance program, independent living skills training, consumer directed personal assistance program and housing information. Serves residents of Albany and Schenectady Counties. Client can have any physical or mental disabilities to qualify.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) Job Training & Education 145 Congress St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.273.1900 / Fax: 518.273.0244 Website: www.hvcc.edu/eoc The Capital District EOC offers tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to economically disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared New York State residents ages 16 years and older. Must show evidence of educational and economic need. Also has a center in Albany in the Westgate Plaza.

CAPITAL DISTRICT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CDPC) Mental Health 75 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518.447.9611 / Fax: 518.434.0041 Website: www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/cdpc/facility.htm Psychiatric Care Center run by the New York State Office of Mental Health providing inpatient psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation to patients who have been diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses and for whom brief or short-term treatment in a community hospital mental health unit has been unable to provide symptom stability. Also has outpatient treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults, and operates two adult community residences, an adolescent crisis residence, and three adolescent day-treatment programs.

CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CDTA) Transportation 110 Watervliet Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.482.8822 Website: www.cdta.org Public transportation. Call or check website for routes, timetables and rates.

CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA Housing 13 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.374.9136 Website: www.cdymca.org Short to long-term “single room occupancy” (SRO) low-cost housing.

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CAREER CENTRAL/ONE STOP CAREER CENTERS Job Training & Education ALBANY COUNTY

175 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.462.7600 ext. 116 COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia / Greene Community College 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.4181 ext. 5510 RENSSELAER COUNTY Ned Pattison Office Building 1600 7th Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.270.2860 SCHENECTADY COUNTY 797 Broadway Schenectady NY 12305 Phone: 518.344.2735 Website: www.capreg.org A service of the Department of Labor; provides job search assistance (resumes, interviewing), resource library (including computers), free office resources (telephone, fax, copier), support services and training.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY Human Services ALBANY COUNTY

40 North Main Ave Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.453.6650 COLUMBIA COUNTY

431 East Allen St Hudson, NY, 12534 Phone: 518.828.8660 RENSSELAER COUNTY

Ninth St at Ingalls Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.5086 SCHENECTADY COUNTY

818 Union St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.372.5667 Website: www.ccrcda.org Coordinates and provides an array of essential services including

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childcare, after-school programs, work services, social services, emergency assistance, food pantries, senior services, services for pregnant and parenting teens, wheels for work, etc. Check website or call individual center for services offered.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES AIDS SERVICES HIV ALBANY and COLUMBIA and RENSSELAER COUNTIES

100 Slingerlands St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.449.3581/ Fax: 518.426.3662 SCHENECTADY COUNTY (Outreach Office) 520 Hegeman St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.372.3912 / Fax: 518.381.1767 Website: www.ccaidsalbany.org/ Provides intensive case management, support services and emergency assistance to Medicaid-eligible persons living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. The agency also operates a syringe access and disposal program. (Transportation for the Sick Program operated in Rensselaer County and the cities of Watervliet, Cohoes and Waterford. Phone 271.1418)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING OFFICE Housing 41 North Main Ave Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.459.0183 / Fax: 518.459.0202 Website: www.cchoalbany.org Provides emergency and permanent housing and support services for very low income and homeless men, women and families in Albany County ; includes emergency shelters, single room occupancy residences and scattered site apartments. Also provides permanent housing and support services for very low income and homeless individuals in Rensselaer County. Applications are available at the office or online.

CEO - HEAD START Childcare 2331 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.6012 Website: www.ceo-cap.org (select Services and click Head Start) The Early Childhood Division of the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region offers Head Start (3-5 years) and Early Head Start (6 months to 3 years) for income eligible families in Rensselaer County.

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CEO - TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Children-Youth Services 2331 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.6012 Website: www.ceo-cap.org (select Services and Youth & Family) The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region offers a variety of services for teens and young adults, including after school programs and student outreach services. The Teenager Opportunity Program serves youths between the ages of 14-21 who are at risk for pregnancy, pregnant or parenting to assist them in accessing necessary medical, social, psychosocial, educational and other services (must be Medicaid eligible and a resident of Rensselaer County). The Youthbuild Program helps youth ages 16-24 work toward obtaining their GED or high school diploma, learn job skills, and serve their communities by building affordable housing.

CITY MISSION OF SCHENECTADY Shelters-Homeless Services 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.346.2275 Provides emergency shelter and other basic needs for homeless men, women and children with 3 meals a day. Transitional housing assistance provided for shelter residents. The center also has a learning and career center and a medical clinic. Dinner is served to the community 6 days a week. Bagged meals and food boxes are available in emergency situations.

CITY MISSION OF SCHENECTADY –FOOD SERVICES Nutrition William Campbell Dining Room 512 Smith St Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.346.2275 ext. 334 Website: www.citymission.com Provides dinner meals for the community. Call the center for days and hours.

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (COUNTY DSS DAY CARE UNITS) Childcare ALBANY COUNTY

162 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.447.7435

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COLUMBIA COUNTY

25 Railroad Ave Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.822.0087 RENSSELAER COUNTY

127 Bloomingrove Dr Troy NY 12180 Phone: 518.833.6191 SCHENECTADY COUNTY

106 Erie Blvd Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.388.4736 Through the Child Care Subsidy Program, eligible families may receive financial assistance to help them with associated costs for providing quality care that enhances the emotional, physical and educational well being of their children whenever the parent(s) are unavailable to provide 24-hour care due to employment, involvement in activities to obtain employment, documented illness or incapacity, temporary absence from home, attendance at an approved educational/training/vocational program, or part of a child protective plan for the family. For eligibility or an application, call the appropriate county phone number listed above.

CLEARVIEW CENTER INC Mental Health 500 Central Ave Albany NY 12206 Phone: 518.435.9931 Website: www.clearviewcenter.com Not-for-profit mental health resource center offering out-patient mental health treatment, residential programs for those with mental illnesses, supportive case management and rehabilitation programs. Call to schedule a needs assessment.

CLUB FEDERAL CHILD CARE CENTER Childcare Leo W O’Brien Federal Building 11-A Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.431.4338 Managed by Victory Child Care Inc., this center is part of the Federal Government General Services Administration (GSA) network of childcare centers. The center is accredited by the Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and accepts children ages 2 months to 8 years.

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COARC Disabilities-Special Needs Main Headquarters PO Box 2 630 Rt 217 Mellenville, NY 12544 Phone: 518.888.4451 / 518.672.4451 Website: www.coarc.org Email: [email protected] Provides programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Columbia County including: residential assistance; work services; day activities; advocacy and legal services; children’s services and more.

COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services & Entitlements 25 Railroad Ave Hudson, NY 12534 518.828. 9411 Hours: Monday- Friday 8am - 4pm Food stamps, Medicaid, child support, adult protective and preventive services, family and children preventive and protective services, employment services, HEAP and more.

COLUMBIA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Health 71 Prospect Ave Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.7601 Website: www.columbiamemorial.com Medical services, dental van, emergency medicine, family practice, general surgery, Hospice, inpatient psychiatric center, long term care, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, pain management, pediatrics, rehabilitation services, psychiatry, diagnostic services and more.

COLUMBIA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Mental Health 325 Columbia St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.9446 / 24 hr. Crisis Line: 518.828.9446 Fax: 518.828.9450 Provides a variety of services to Columbia County residents: clinical services such as evaluation, short and long term therapy ,and/or medication therapy; intensive case management/long term care. Accepts most insurance plans, Managed Care, and Medicaid. Sliding scale based payment may be available for those who are uninsured.

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COLUMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER Legal 610 State St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.3410 Criminal defense and family offenses. Income eligibility is 125% of the Federal poverty level.

COLUMBIA OPPORTUNITIES Human Services 540 Columbia St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.4611 / 877.378.4325 Fax: 518.828.4614 Website: http://www.columbiaopportunities.org Serving low-income families and individuals of all ages in Columbia County. Services include: emergency assistance and services; family literacy assistance program; early childhood programs (Head Start); emergency food pantry; housing vouchers; tax preparation; HEAP and weatherization programs; and more.

COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION (CEO) Human Services 2331 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.6012 / Fax: 518.272.0658 Website: www.ceo-cap.org Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Provides a variety of community services including family and child counseling, student outreach support, homeless intervention program, and teenage opportunity programs.

COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES Pregnancy & Parenting 27 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.482.8836 Website: www.cccms.org Hours: M-F 8am-5pm An agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany. Provides case management, advocacy, referrals, parent education, and childbirth education throughout the 14 counties of the Albany Diocese.

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CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (CCCS of CNY) Legal Issues 2 Computer Drive West Albany NY 12205 Phone: 518.482.2227 / Fax: 518.482.2296 Website: www.credithelpny.org Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Credit and financial services include: credit/budget counseling; bankruptcy counseling; HUD-approved housing counseling; and credit report review. Services are available to all who seek them. There are no income qualifying guidelines for free financial counseling. However, consumers who participate in the Debt Management Program must have financial resources sufficient to meet basic living expenses and provide funds for debt repayment.

CRIME VICTIMS BOARD (CVB) Crime Victims 1 Columbia Circle Suite 200 Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.457.8727 / Toll Free: 800.247.8035 / TTY: 888.289.9747 Website: www.cvb.state.ny.us Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Provides a variety of services and compensation to New York State residents who are innocent victims of crime. Check website or call to check eligibility and services and to get application forms.

D DAMIEN CENTER HIV ALBANY

12 South Lake Ave Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.449.7119 Website: www.AlbanyDamienCenter.org Drop-in Living Room Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-8:30pm. Lunch served Monday-Friday at 12pm and dinner at 6pm free of charge. Other activities include a variety of support groups, game nights, Smart Meals program, movie nights, free massage and Reiki, PAWS Program (specifically for pet owners living with HIV/AIDS to assist in obtaining food for pets, utilizing volunteers to care for pets, assistance in located

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low-cost spay and neuter clinics, available to Capital Region residents). SCHENECTADY

615 Nott St. Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.374.2683 Website: www.sicm.us/Damien_Center.html Drop-in Living room Hours: Tues 9am-3pm, Wed 3:30pm7:30pm, Thurs 2pm-7:30pm. Lunch served Tues at 12pm, dinner served Weds and Thurs at 5:30pm. Other activities include game nights every Weds, free massage and Reiki by appointment and various support groups. TROY

392 Second St (in the TAUM Bldg) Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.270.9170 Drop-in hours: Mon 2pm-8pm, Thurs and Fri 11:30am-4pm. Lunch served Thurs and Friday at 12pm and dinner served Monday at 6pm. Other activities include social outings, various support groups and referral services.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL CONNECTION Domestic Violence The Legal Project 1475 Western Ave. Albany NY 12203 Phone: 518.435.1770 / Fax: 518.435.1773 Offers free and reduced rate services to victims of domestic violence including: advice and representation for victims seeking safety and independence from their abusers; legal representation in Family Court; and consultations on a wide range of non-criminal legal issues resulting from domestic violence.

E EAT SMART NEW YORK (ESNY) Nutrition ALBANY COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

P. O. Box 497 24 Martin Rd Voorheesville, NY 12186 Phone: 518.765.3500

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COLUMBIA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

479 Route 66 Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.3346 RENSSELAER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

61 State Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.4210 SCHENECTADY COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Schaffer Heights 107 Nott Terrace, Suite 301 Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.372.1622 Website: www.otda.ny.gov/programs/nutrition Free nutrition education for Food Stamp participants and those eligible to receive Food Stamps. Covered topics include: nutrition, meal planning, healthy food shopping on a budget, cooking and food safety, weight control , physical activity, and more. Classes are held at area cooperative extensions, individual homes, and at agencies like food pantries, senior centers or Head Start locations.

ELLIS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER Health 624 McClellan St, Suite 101 Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518.382.2260 Website: www.ellismedicine.org/non-surgical/fhc.aspx Office Hours: M-F 7am-5pm (7am -7pm on alternating Tues & Thurs) On-call 24/7 for emergencies and urgent concerns. Primary Care services including physical exams, diet and exercise education, diabetes (risk assessment, screenings and education) ,smoking cessation program, immunizations, blood pressure screenings, prenatal and pediatric care, home care, (OB/GYN) and more.

ELLIS HOSPITAL – MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health 1101 Nott St Schenectady NY 12308 Phone: 518.243.3300 (Outpatient) 24/hr hotline, inpatient and crisis: 518.243.4000 Website: www.ellismedicine.org Mental Health Services and a 24/7 Crisis Information and Referral Hotline. Offers a comprehensive array of programs including crisis intervention, inpatient care, continuing day treatment, outpatient mental health clinic, adolescent treatment center, peer advocacy program, and more.

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EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER Legal Issues 119 Washington Ave Albany NY 12210 Phone: 518.462.6831 / Fax: 518.462.6687 Website: www.empirejustice.org Provides referrals to local services programs, and, in certain cases, may provide free legal representation to low income residents on the following issues: Medicaid, food stamps, housing, immigration, and social security. Must call first and state situation.

EQUINOX COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY Human Services 95 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.434.6135 / Fax 518.434.6135 Website: www.equinoxinc.org Domestic violence services, youth services, counseling services, medical exam night and an adventure-based course.

EQUINOX DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE Domestic Violence Phone: 518.432.7865 24 hour domestic violence hotline based out of Albany.

EQUINOX YOUTH SHELTER Shelters-Homeless Services 35 Ferry St Troy NY 12180 Phone: 518.465.9524 Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing and life skills education to youth (will serve youths under 15 years old and will take youth directly off the street at no cost); youth outreach program, intensive case management, independent living program and Project Integrity housing program which provides housing subsidy and child care assistance.

EVANGELINE BOOTH MIRACLE HOME Shelters-Homeless Services 168 Lafayette St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.370.0276 or 518.370.0277 Emergency homeless shelter that houses women and children in Schenectady County. Length of stay from 1 to 90 days.

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G H HEALTHY CAPITAL DISTRICT INITIATIVE Health Administrative Office 315 Sheridan Ave. Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.462.7040 / Fax: 518.462.7021 Website: www.hcdiny.org Health planning and Facilitated Enrollment Program providing free help to individuals and families who wish to apply for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid and PCAP at convenient community locations. Individuals who are not eligible for one of the main government health insurance programs can receive assistance finding other sources of coverage or reduced cost care. For residents of Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties.

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) Social Services & Entitlements ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

162 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.447.7323 COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

25 Railroad Avenue Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.9411 RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

1801 Sixth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.270.3935 SCHENECTADY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

487 Nott St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.388.4412 NYS HEAP Hotline: 800.342.3009 Website: www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap The low income Home Energy Assistance Program is a federallyfunded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. Call local Department of Social Services or check the HEAP website for eligibility and where/how to apply.

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HOMELESS AND TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY (HATAS) Shelters-Homeless Services 138 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.463.2124 or 866.201.7399 (24/7) Office Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm Website: www.hatas.org Provides emergency and case management services, employment services and housing assistance to individuals and families in crisis due to homelessness. HATAS also operates a number of transitional apartments with supportive case management services for mental health clients and families moving from shelter to housing. Serving Albany County.

HOMETOWN HEALTH CENTER Health 1044 State St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.370.1441 A family practice providing comprehensive medical, dental and social work services to the medically indigent population in Schenectady.

HORIZON CENTER INC Housing 28 Elizabeth St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.465.3215 / Fax: 518.433.8335 Halfway house for ex-offenders in Albany. Arsonists and sex offenders are not eligible.

I INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER OF THE HUDSON VALLEY Disabilities-Special Needs TROY

15-17 Third St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.0701 Website: www.ilchv.org HUDSON INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER / TROY SATELLITE

802 Columbia St. Hudson, New York 12534 Phone: 518.828.4886 / TTY 518.828.6293 Fax: 518.828.2592 Email: [email protected]

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The Independent Living Center provides services to individuals with disabilities and their families, including advocacy, peer counseling, benefits advisement, information and referrals, housing information, consultation on architectural barriers, transportation, living skills, employment services, and personal assistant services. The center serves a five county area in the Capital Region.

INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS (IPH) Shelters-Homeless Services 26 South Swan St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.434.8021 Website: www.interfaithpartnership.com Emergency shelter, drop-in center, and homeless intervention program. Offers case management, employment assistance, life skills development, daily meals, laundry, showers, mailboxes, voicemail, bus token program, access to phone/copier/fax, clothing, and more.

IN OUR OWN VOICES Human Services 245 Lark St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.432.4188 / Fax: 518.432.4123 Website: www.inourownvoices.org Serving the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender People of Color, their friends and families. Services include advocacy and education; community organizing; anti-violence programs and support groups; substance abuse and recovery support groups; health and family wellness information and programs; social activities; TransCare (a program designed to provide resources and services to Transgender People of Color throughout the Capital Region); LGBT crime victims assistance program; Capital District LGBT anti-violence program.

J JOSEPH’S HOUSE & SHELTER Shelters-Homeless Services 74 Ferry St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.2544 / Fax: 518.272.9370 Website: www.josephshousetroy.org Provides shelter, services, support and guidance to homeless individuals, youth, and families. Services include family resettlement, legal, medical and dental. Medical and dental services for shelter and supportive housing residents only.

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K KOINONIA PRIMARY CARE Health 553 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.689.0282 / Toll Free 877.227.3969 Website: www.drbobcares.org Office Hours: M-F 9:30am-5pm (closed from 1pm-2pm) General Medical clinic (for current patients): 5:30pm-8pm Provides access to quality primary care and mental health services for the underserved in West Hill and surrounding neighborhoods in the Capital Region of New York State.

L LABOR READY Job Training & Education ALBANY

165 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.455.0910 / Fax: 518.455.0863 SCHENECTADY 934 State St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.346.9647 / Fax: 518.346.9323 Website: www.laborready.com Temporary employment services for unskilled construction, janitorial, light industrial, demolition, food processing, catering, warehousing, etc.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK Legal Issues 55 Colvin Ave Albany NY 12206 Phone: 518.462.6765 / 800.462.2922 Fax: 518.427.8352 Website: www.lasnny.org Helps with civil legal issues including public assistance, social security, SSI, unemployment, access to health care, housing and bankruptcy. HIV/AIDS Legal Consortium, foreclosure and eviction issues, domestic violence legal assistance, immigration law project, and more. Income based, call to make an appointment.

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LITERACY CONNECTIONS Job Training & Education Hudson Area Association Library 400 State St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.697.8227 Website: www.literacyconnections.org Email: [email protected] Student-centered volunteer literacy program. One-on-one and small group literacy education for adults who are functionally illiterate. Classes for ESL students are also offered.

M MARILLAC HOMELESS FAMILY PROGRAM Housing 195 Washington Ave Ext Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 518.869.1960 Homeless shelter for families. Must be referred by Homeless & Travelers Aid Society (HATAS).

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF COLUMBIA AND GREENE COUNTIES Mental Health Administrative Office 713 Union St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.4619 / Fax: 518.828.1196 Website: www.mhacg.org Children and Family Services including: mobile assessment; community based prevention; linkages to services and support; family advocacy; parental support; parenting classes; after school programs. Clinical and Rehabilitation Services including: continuing day treatment; intensive psychiatric rehabilitation treatment; supported employment and education programs; New Leaf Social Club; Compeer peer support program. Residential Services including: comprehensive and supported housing programs.

MOHAWK OPPORTUNITIES INC – HIV SUPPORT HIV Administrative Office 201 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY 12307

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Phone: 518.374.8424 / Fax: 518.374.8440 Website: www.mohawkopportunities.org Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Provides adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS flexible support services and affordable housing.

MOHAWK OPPORTUNITIES INC – MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Administrative Office 218 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.374.8424 / Fax: 518.374.8440 Website: www.mohawkopportunities.org Provides adults diagnosed with mental illness flexible support services and affordable housing.

N NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE Domestic Violence Toll Free: 800.799.SAFE (7233) / TTY: 800.787.3224 Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide victims (or anyone calling on their behalf) crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to agencies in 50 states.

NYS DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE HOTLINE Domestic Violence English - Toll free: 800.942.6906 / TTY: 800.818.0656 Spanish - Toll free: 800.942.6908 / TTY: 800.780.7660 Statewide hotline for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and are trained in all aspects of domestic violence and sexual assault, including, but not limited to: counseling; crisis intervention; safety planning; available services and community resources; public assistance; legal and criminal justice issues; health/medical issues; and more.

NORTHEAST CAREER PLANNING Job Training & Education ALBANY

28 Colvin Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.438.3445 / Fax: 518.453.9096

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HUDSON

802 Columbia St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.4886 / Fax: 518.828.2592 SCHENECTADY

2469 Albany St Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518.372.2895 / Fax: 518.372.0216 TROY

1700 Sixth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.273.0818 / Fax: 518.273.7119 Website: www.northeastcareer.org Creates job placement opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. Provides career counseling, job seeking skills training, work try-outs, resume preparation, advocacy, and referrals. Also provides the following services once you get a job: job site accommodation, advocacy, job skills training, employment counseling and long term support.

O P PAHL TRANSITIONAL APARTMENTS Housing 559 Sixth Ave Troy, NY 12182 Phone: 518.237.9891 Non-hospital, residential substance use treatment. Has a special adolescent program. Self-pay and private health insurance. Sliding fee scale; payment assistance may be available.

PARSONS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER HEAD START Childcare 530 Franklin St Suite 209 Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.431.1631 (for admissions and referrals) Early Head Start Program and county-subsidized Day Care Center for children ages 18 months to 3 years.

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD Health ALBANY (UPPER HUDSON)

855 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.434.5678 / Fax: 518.434.0732 Hours: M-W 8:30am-8pm; Th 8:30am-6:30pm; F 8:30am-5pm; S 9am-1pm HUDSON

190 Fairview Ave Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.4675 / Fax: 518.828.5209 Hours: W 9am-5pm; Th 12pm-8pm SCHENECTADY (MOHAWK HUDSON) 1040 State St Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.374.5353 / Fax: 518.374.8234 Hours: M & W 8am-7pm; T & Th 8:30am-5pm; F 8:30am-4pm TROY

200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.5640 / Fax: 518.274.5646 Hours: M & W 10am-6:30pm; T, Th & F 8:30am-5pm Website: www.plannedparenthood.org Planned Parenthood centers provide a variety of sexual health services. These generally include: abortion services, birth control services, emergency contraception, HIV/STD testing, STD treatment, patient education, and more. Call individual health center to confirm which services they provide. The uninsured may qualify for statefunded programs or lower fee scale based on household income.

POVERELLO CLINIC Health 35 Sheridan Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.447.4640 Hours: Wednesdays from 5:00pm-7:30 pm Free medical clinic (acute care) for the uninsured of Albany County.

PREGNANCY CARE PROJECT – UNITY HOUSE Pregnancy & Parenting 2431 Sixth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.2352 Website: www.unityhouseny.org

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Hours: limited, call for availability Serves women of Rensselaer County living in poverty that are experiencing (or at risk of experiencing) pregnancy/childbirth complications. Provides assistance with, or information on: pregnancy care; early development testing; baby clothes and furniture; pre- and postnatal nutrition; baby food and formula; support networks; and referrals to community-based resources.

PRIDE CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION (PRIDE CENTER) Human Services 332 Hudson Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.462.6138 Email: [email protected] Website: www.capitalpridecenter.org Office Hours: M-F 10am-5pm (by appt) Rainbow Café Drop-in Hours: Sat-Wed 6pm-9pm, Th & F 6pm-10pm The country’s oldest continuously operating LGBT community center. Providing information, support groups, advocacy and education. Center activities include social networking; youth group and advocacy opportunities; referrals and resources; an arts program and gallery; the Rainbow Café; community outreach and more.

Q QUESTAR III Job Training &Education Columbia-Green Educational Center 131 Union Turnpike Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.0675 Website: www.questar.org Pre-GED and GED preparation, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, literacy training programs, career and technical education, health occupation training (LPN, CPN), community education classes, and training for business and industry. $60 registration fee.

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R RAINBOW ACCESS INITIATIVE, INC. (RAI) Health PO Box 9144 Niskayuna, NY 12309 Phone: 518.227.4880 Website: www.rainbowaccess.org Rainbow Access Initiative is an all-volunteer organization that seeks to inform and educate health care and human service professionals in the unique aspects of LGBTQ specific health issues, and to inform and educate the LGBTQ public about options they have in obtaining culturally competent treatment. Offers courses for professionals and consumers about the health needs of the LGBTQ community and what can be done to improve access and treatment.

THE REACH CENTER Crime Victims 713 Union St (In MHA Bldg) Hudson, NY 12523 Phone: 518.828.5556 / 888.943.2472 / 24-hour Hotline: 518.828.5556 Counseling for crime and abuse victims and their families; accompaniment to the hospital, police and court; help with financial reimbursement through NYS Crime Victims Compensation Board. All services are free and confidential.

RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPT. OF HEALTH – STI CLINIC Health 1600 Seventh Ave Second Floor Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.270.2655 Hours: Mon 2-4pm (HIV Only) / Wed 2-4:45pm (STI and HIV) Free STI/HIV testing, free STI clinic. First come, first served.

RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services & Entitlements ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL INFO): 127 Bloomingrove Dr Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.833.6000 APPLYING FOR BENEFITS

1801 Sixth Ave Troy, NY Phone: 518.270.8638

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Website: www.rensco.com/departments_socialservices.asp Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm Services for families and individuals in need. Includes: temporary financial assistance; food stamps; Medicaid; managed care; child support enforcement; housing services; burial services; energy assistance; employment; child support; and adult protective services. Call or check website to get information regarding specific programs and how to apply for them.

ROARKE CENTER Human Services 107 Fourth Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.273.8351 / Fax: 518.270.0579 Website: www.ccrcda.org Hours: M-F 9-4pm (Food Pantry closed between 12-1pm and 3-4pm) A program of Catholic Charities. Services include: emergency assistance (information, referral, advocacy and food); help with housing, utilities, benefits, etc.; services for women with legal issues or who are leaving incarceration; food stamp information and advocacy; family budgeting assistance; adult/computer literacy and creative arts classes; “extra helpings” where people can buy food at a reduced cost; and a Medical Clinic (Wed 6-8pm).

S SAFE INC., OF SCHENECTADY- SAFE HOUSE Shelters-Homeless Services 1344 Albany St Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518.374.5178 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sites.google.com/site/safeincofschenectady Temporary emergency shelter that serves homeless, "throwaway", and runaway youth ages 16 to 20. A youth may come to SAFE House through self-referral or through referral sources. Services and referrals include: crisis intervention; emergency shelter; 24 hour hotline services; individual and/or family counseling; peer support group; medical services; drug and alcohol counseling; GED classes/school enrollment; vocational training; job placement; housing assistance and more.

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ST. PETER’S RESIDENCY Housing 2335 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.273.3291 35 furnished “single room occupancy” (SRO) rooms and three meals daily. Sliding scale fee. Targeted for the chronically homeless. No alcohol or illegal substances.

SALVATION ARMY Human Services ALBANY

20 South Ferry St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.463.6678 21 Colvin Street Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.437.1501 452 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone:518.465.2416 TROY

410 River St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.4901 SCHENECTADY

222 LaFayette St Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.465.2416 HUDSON

300 Fairview Ave Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.0420 Provides a variety of human services including: emergency assistance (shelter, food/nutrition, financial, etc.); disaster services; family counseling and casework services; adult and youth community recreation; education services; and more. Contact specific locations for details on what they offer.

SCAP HEAD START PROGRAM Childcare Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) Head Start Program Main Office 100 Bigelow Ave

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Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518.377.8539 Website: www.scapny.org/headstart.html BIGELOW AVENUE HEAD START CENTER

Main offices at 100 Bigelow Ave Schenectady NY Hours 8am-5pm BELLEVUE HEAD START CENTER

Operates from the Bellevue Reformed Church on Broadway Hours 8am-2pm LINCOLN SCHOOL HEAD START CENTER

Operates from the Lincoln Elementary School in the Scotia/Glenville School District Hours 9am-1:30pm Head Start program for 3 and 4 year olds. Meals are provided on-site and limited transportation is available. Families must meet federal income guidelines. Call for specific information or to obtain an application.

SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (SCAP) Human Services 913 Albany St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.374.9181 / Fax: 518.374.9190 Website: www.scapny.org Hours: M-W-F 9am-5pm T-Th 9am-6:30pm Emergency housing for homeless women and children, housing assistance, Head Start program, community advocacy, emergency assistance, income tax preparation, career readiness program.

SCHENECTADY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services & Entitlements 797 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.388.4470 Website: www.schenectadycounty.com Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Provides financial assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, housing services, energy assistance, child support and employment services. Call or go to the website (under departments, click on Department of Social Services) to get specific information about services/programs and how to apply for them.

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SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Health 107 Nott Terrace, 2nd Floor Suite 204 Schenectady NY 12305 Phone: 518.346.2187 Free STI/HIV testing, STI treatment during clinic hours. Walk-ins served on Wed & Thurs 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. First come, first served. Also offers immunizations and Child Wellness programs. Call for more details. Clients must live or go to school in Schenectady County.

SCHENECTADY FREE HEALTH CLINIC Health 600 Franklin St Suite 205 Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.344.7067 Hours: M & Th 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Primary health care for individuals without insurance. New patients should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Must be a resident of Schenectady County and uninsured.

SCHENECTADY MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (SMHA) Housing 375 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.386.7000 Provides decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low income persons and families in the City of Schenectady.

SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE Housing 242 Union Street #1 Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.372.8846 Provides Section 8 housing voucher assistance and planning.

SENIOR CRIME VICTIMS PROGRAM Crime Victims 2215 Burdett Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.271.3512 / Fax: 518.271.3163 Assistance and support for older adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, fraud, financial exploitation and other crimes.

SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY Crime Victims Samaritan Hospital 2215 Burdett Ave

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Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 24/7 Hotline 518.271.3257 24 Hour Crisis Hotline and comprehensive, specialized services to victims of sexual violence, victims of stalkers, older adults, as well as other victims of crime, their family members, friends or significant others.

SHERIDAN HOLLOW DROP-IN CENTER Shelters-Homeless Services 26 S. Swan St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.694.8899 / Fax: 518.694.8898 Website: www.interfaithpartnership.com (select Program and Services menu and click Sheridan Hollow Drop-In Center) The Sheridan Hollow Drop-In Center assists individuals as they move toward self-sufficiency. The Drop-In Center is a safe-haven during the day for homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness providing showers, a laundry facility, play area for children, daily meal, lockers, access to an office for business purposes, weekly life skills groups, community room, clothing pantry, bus token program, and case management services. Case management includes crisis intervention, goal planning, assistance with life skills such as budgeting, self-advocacy, resource exploration, and referrals to service providers. In addition, the Drop-In Center also hosts onsite agencies that provide services such as a legal clinic, mental health outreach, employment and housing assistance, and healthy low-cost cooking workshops.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Social Services & Entitlements ALBANY

Federal Building 11A Clinton Ave Rm 430 Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 866.253.9183 / TTY: 518.431.4050 Toll Free: 800.772.1213 HUDSON

747 Warren St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.2098 RENSSELAER COUNTY

500 Federal St Suite 101 Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 866.770.2662 / TTY: 518.272.7264 Toll Free: 800.772.1213

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SCHENECTADY

1 Broadway Center 8th Floor Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: Local: 866.964.1296 / TTY: 518.382.9489 Toll Free: 800.772.1213 Website: www.socialsecurity.gov Hours: M-F 9am-3:30pm (except federal holidays) Provides Social Security ID cards; retirement, disability and survivors benefits; supplemental security income to individuals meeting eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL TRANSIT AVAILABLE BY REQUEST (STAR) Transportation 110 Watervliet Ave Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518.482.2022 CDTA operates this service for people who are disabled and unable to use regular route buses. Provides curb-to-curb transportation on a 24hour reservation basis and operates on the same days, during the same times and in the same general geographic area as CDTA's fixed routes. Call for information about service, fares and eligibility requirements.

STATE AND HULETT ALBANY ASSOCIATES Housing 799 Albany St #103 Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.346.7052 / Fax: 518.370.7052 Non -Section 8 subsidized housing.

SUBSTANCE USE INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES (SUIRS) Substance Use Treatment 927 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 SUIRS is a program within the Given the Chance program of the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York which allows for the facilitated referral of active drug users who are HIV-, HIV+, or have unknown HIV status, into drug treatment. This process expands existing outreach by Prevention staff in community settings towards the identification of clients who may be in need of or are seeking drug treatment. Substance Use Information & Referral Services are primarily a prevention tool with the dual outcomes of preventing HIV, STIs, hepatitis and treating drug addiction. Substance Use Referral Specialists have an extensive directory of substance use services available if needed.

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SUMMER LUNCH FOR YOUTH Nutrition Schenectady Inner City Ministry 930 Albany St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.374.2683 Serves free lunches in parks and various church lawns during the summer to children and youth from infancy to age 18. Most children served qualify for free or reduced lunch during the school year. Call for eligibility, times, and locations.

SUPPLEMENTAL HOMELESSNESS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (SHIP) Housing CEO 2331 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.6012 Website: www.ceo-cap.org Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Program offered by The Commission on Economic Opportunity provides families with ongoing support to retain safe, affordable and permanent housing. Works with eligible families to ease the threat of eviction; prevent utility shutoffs; provide help and support in obtaining and keeping adequate employment; assist with child care services; provide education and counseling for budgeting; resolve transportation issues and secure housing rehabilitation and energy reduction services.

T TOWN TOTAL HEALTH Health 350 Northern Blvd Albany, NY 12204 Phone: 518.257.7294 / Toll Free: 800.591.9936 Fax: 518.257.7299 Website: www.towntotal.com Specialty pharmacy providing health services and programs for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Various programs are designed to treat patients in the community and at home for asthma, diabetes, HIV, Hepatitis C, and more. Services include compound medicines; treatment adherence plans; delivery options; medication therapy management; personal clinical team; and more. Call or contact through the website for more information.

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TRINITY ALLIANCE Human Services TRINITY PLACE

15 Trinity Pl Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.449.5155 / Fax: 518.689.0379 ARBOR HILL CENTER

47 North Lark St Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.463.1516 WEST HILL CENTER

341 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12206 Website: www.trinityalliancealbany.org Provides a variety of services through family/neighborhood resource centers including but not limited to: health and wellness services; childcare and afterschool activities; transitional planning for juveniles and adults; violence prevention programs; workforce development services; food pantry and pre-scheduled “mass food distribution” days; assistance and programs for parents and family members caring for an individual with developmental disabilities; family support services and case management. Please check website for the specific location of programs.

TROY AREA UNITED MINISTRIES (TAUM) Human Services 392 Second St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.5920 Website: www.taum.org TAUM is comprised of approximately 40 congregations. It works closely with area organizations that provide housing and HIV/AIDS services in the community. Programs listed on their website are campus ministry, computers for kids, CROP walk for hunger, Damien Center, furniture program, and holiday adopt a family.

TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing 1 Eddy’s Lane Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.3211 / Fax: 518.274.6633 Provides public housing apartments and Section 8 housing assistance for individuals, families and the elderly of low or moderate income.

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TROY REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TRIP) Housing 415 River St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.8289 Website: www.triponline.org Enables individuals and families to live in desirable, sustainable neighborhoods by providing opportunities for people to access decent, safe, affordable housing – whether through helping them achieve home ownership or by renting one of its apartments – and by working in partnership with neighborhood residents and others to create vibrant communities.

U UNITED TENANTS OF ALBANY Housing 33 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.436.8997 / Fax: 518.436.0320 Website: www.unitedtenantsalbany.org Housing assistance/advocacy. Provides listing of open apartments, court mediation for landlord-tenant issues, and information regarding real property laws in New York. Services available for Albany County residents, hotline calls are accepted from around the state.

UNITY HOUSE Human Services Main Office 33 Second St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.2607 / Fax: 518.271.8502 Website: www.unityhouseny.org Serving residents of Rensselaer County. Thrift store, pregnancy services, food programs, domestic violence services, housing support services, case management, transportation services for people with psychiatric disabilities, children and youth services, and employment and training services.

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UNITY HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES Domestic Violence 504 Broadway Troy NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.5917 / 24-hour Hotline 518.272.2370 24 Hour hotline and services for victims of domestic violence. The hotline is an anonymous service which provides crisis intervention, information and referrals 24 hours a day. Collect calls are accepted. Other services include: Emergency Shelter; Legal Counseling and Representation (including assistance in obtaining orders of protection, custody, child support, divorce and other family court matters); Medical Care provided on Wednesday evenings by residents of Albany Medical Center.

V VEGGIE MOBILE Nutrition Capital District Community Gardens 40 River Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.8685 Website: www.cdcg.org/VeggieMobile.html Email: [email protected] A low cost mobile vegetable market operating in Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Operates Tuesday through Saturday with stops as assisted living, public housing and other densely populated areas throughout the Capital District. Accepts cash, check and EBT. Check website for schedule.

VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (VESID) Disabilities-Special Needs 1 Commerce Plaza Rm 1603 Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 518.474.1711 / 800.222.JOBS (5627) Website: www.acces.nysed.gov/vr A New York State agency offering a wide range of vocational and educational services for individuals with disabilities. Also oversees all independent living centers in New York State. Client can have any physical or mental disability.

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W WASHINGTON IRVING ADULT EDUCATION CENTER Job Training & Education 422 Mumford St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.370.8220 Website: www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/wiec/index.htm Free GED and ESL classes for adults.

WHEELS FOR WORK PROGRAM Transportation 818 Union St Schenectady, NY 12308 Phone: 518.346.3861 In partnership with Catholic Charities of Albany and Rensselaer County. Provides used, privately donated vehicles to qualified, lowincome Schenectady, Albany, and Rensselaer County residents so they will be able to secure better paying, more stable employment.

WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH SERVICES Health ALBANY

920 Lark Dr Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.465.4771 TROY

6-102nd St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.833.6900 Website: www.wmyhealth.org Affordable, accessible, high-quality medical, dental and addiction services to all people who need it, regardless of income or insurance status.

WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) Nutrition ALBANY COUNTY

Whitney Young Health Center 920 Lark Dr Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518.465.9387 Women’s Health Center 220 Green St Albany, NY 12202 Phone: 518.432.4033

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COLUMBIA COUNTY

Catholic Charities 431 East Allen St Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518.828.9668 RENSSELAER COUNTY Commission on Economic Opportunity 2328 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.6159 SCHENECTADY COUNTY

Public Health Services 1044 State St Schenectady, NY 12307 Phone: 518.346.8818 Provides nutrition information, food vouchers, and Farmer’s Market checks for pregnant women, infants and children under 5 years old. They also provide free breast pumps, counseling, and peer support to moms exclusively breast feeding.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Childcare 24 Fourth Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.272.3500 Website: www.wdiny.org/childcaresubsidy.html Provides child care subsidies for income-eligible working families who do not qualify for the Child Care Subsidy Program. To qualify, parents must work 25 hours per week, have children under the age of 13, reside in the Capital District, and meet income guidelines. The program also assists families in the selection of developmentally appropriate and safe childcare providers and provides other local and state child care and family resource information.

X Y YWCA SCHENECTADY HOUSING SERVICES Housing 44 Washington Ave Schenectady, NY 12305 Phone: 518.374.3394 / Fax: 518.374.3385

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Email: www.ywca-schenectady.org Safe, affordable housing for women for short stays or permanent residence. Residents enjoy a friendly, supportive environment. Shared bathrooms, kitchens, TV lounges and laundry facilities are provided. Support services are available.

YWCA TROY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Housing 21 First St Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518.274.7100 / Fax: 518.274.2575 Email: www.ywca-troy.org Housing for up to 75 women. Single room occupancy and women in transition programs.

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF AGENCIES IN THIS DIRECTORY: ACAP Head Start Program ................................................................................................ 1 Access Transit Services (CDTA) ....................................................................................... 2 ADAP – HIV Uninsured Care Programs ........................................................................... 2 Adult Learning Center ....................................................................................................... 2 Affordable Housing Partnership ........................................................................................ 2 AIDS Council Of Northeastern New York ........................................................................ 3 Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) .............................................................. 3 Albany County Crime Victims And Sexual Violence Center ............................................ 3 Albany County Department Of Health STD Clinic ........................................................... 3 Albany County Department Of Mental Health Services .................................................... 3 Albany County Department Of Social Services ................................................................ 4 Albany County Mobile Crisis Team .................................................................................. 4 Albany Housing Coalition / Veterans Housing And Services ........................................... 4 Albany Law Clinic ............................................................................................................ 4 Albany Medical Center – AIDS Program .......................................................................... 5 Alight Care Center ............................................................................................................. 5 Alight Pregnancy Center ................................................................................................... 5 Alpha Pregnancy Care Center ........................................................................................... 5 America Works .................................................................................................................. 6 American Red Cross Of Northeastern New York .............................................................. 6 The Ark ............................................................................................................................. 6 Attentive Personnel Services ............................................................................................. 6 Bethany Hospitality House ................................................................................................ 7 Bethesda House ................................................................................................................. 7 Birthright ........................................................................................................................... 7 Boys & Girls Club Of Albany ........................................................................................... 7 Boys & Girls Club Of Lansingburgh ................................................................................. 8 Boys & Girls Club Of Rensselaer ...................................................................................... 8 Boys & Girls Club Of Schenectady ................................................................................... 8 Boys & Girls Club Of Troy ............................................................................................... 9 Capital City Rescue Mission - Free Medical Clinic........................................................... 9 Capital City Rescue Mission - Meals............................................................................... 10 Capital City Rescue Mission - Shelter ............................................................................. 10 Capital District Center For Independence (CDCI)........................................................... 10 Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) ................................................. 11 Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC)..................................................................... 11 Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) ...................................................................... 11 Capital District YMCA .................................................................................................... 11 Career Central/One Stop Career Centers ......................................................................... 12 Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Albany ................................................................ 12 Catholic Charities AIDS Services .................................................................................... 13 Catholic Charities Housing Office ................................................................................... 13 CEO - Head Start ............................................................................................................. 13

CEO - Teen And Young Adult Programs ........................................................................ 14 City Mission Of Schenectady .......................................................................................... 14 City Mission Of Schenectady –Food Services ................................................................. 14 Child Care Subsidy Program (County DSS Day Care Units) .......................................... 14 Clearview Center Inc ....................................................................................................... 15 Club Federal Child Care Center....................................................................................... 15 COARC ........................................................................................................................... 16 Columbia County Department Of Social Services ........................................................... 16 Columbia County Memorial Hospital .............................................................................. 16 Columbia County Mental Health Center ......................................................................... 16 Columbia County Public Defender .................................................................................. 17 Columbia Opportunities .................................................................................................. 17 Commission On Economic Opportunity For The Greater Capital Region (CEO) ........... 17 Community Maternity Services ....................................................................................... 17 Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Central New York (CCCS Of CNY) ............. 18 Crime Victims Board (CVB) ........................................................................................... 18 Damien Center ................................................................................................................. 18 Domestic Violence Legal Connection ............................................................................. 19 Eat Smart New York (ESNY).......................................................................................... 19 Ellis Family Health Center .............................................................................................. 20 Ellis Hospital – Mental Health Services .......................................................................... 20 Empire Justice Center ...................................................................................................... 21 Equinox Community Services Agency ............................................................................ 21 Equinox Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................................... 21 Equinox Youth Shelter .................................................................................................... 21 Evangeline Booth Miracle Home .................................................................................... 21 Healthy Capital District Initiative .................................................................................... 22 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) .................................................................... 22 Homeless And Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) ............................................................. 23 Hometown Health Center ................................................................................................ 23 Horizon Center Inc .......................................................................................................... 23 Independent Living Center Of The Hudson Valley ......................................................... 23 Interfaith Partnership For The Homeless (IPH) ............................................................... 24 In Our Own Voices .......................................................................................................... 24 Joseph’s House & Shelter ................................................................................................ 24 Koinonia Primary Care .................................................................................................... 25 Labor Ready .................................................................................................................... 25 Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York ................................................................ 25 Literacy Connections ....................................................................................................... 26 Marillac Homeless Family Program ................................................................................ 26 Mental Health Association Of Columbia And Greene Counties...................................... 26 Mohawk Opportunities Inc – HIV Support...................................................................... 26 Mohawk Opportunities Inc – Mental Health ................................................................... 27 National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................................................................... 27 NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline ..................................................................... 27 Northeast Career Planning ............................................................................................... 27 Pahl Transitional Apartments .......................................................................................... 28

Parsons Child And Family Center Head Start ................................................................. 28 Planned Parenthood ......................................................................................................... 29 Poverello Clinic ............................................................................................................... 29 Pregnancy Care Project – Unity House ........................................................................... 29 Pride Center Of The Capital Region (Pride Center) ........................................................ 30 Questar III........................................................................................................................ 30 Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) ............................................................................. 31 The Reach Center ............................................................................................................ 31 Rensselaer County Dept. Of Health – STI Clinic ............................................................ 31 Rensselaer County Dept. Of Social Services ................................................................... 31 Roarke Center .................................................................................................................. 32 Safe Inc., Of Schenectady- Safe House ........................................................................... 32 St. Peter’s Residency ....................................................................................................... 33 Salvation Army................................................................................................................ 33 SCAP Head Start Program............................................................................................... 33 Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) ......................................................... 34 Schenectady County Department Of Social Services ...................................................... 34 Schenectady County Public Health Services ................................................................... 35 Schenectady Free Health Clinic....................................................................................... 35 Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) ...................................................... 35 Section 8 Rental Assistance ............................................................................................. 35 Senior Crime Victims Program........................................................................................ 35 Sexual Assault And Crime Victims Assistance Program For Rensselaer County ........... 35 Sheridan Hollow Drop-In Center..................................................................................... 36 Social Security Administration ........................................................................................ 36 Special Transit Available By Request (STAR) ................................................................ 37 State And Hulett Albany Associates ................................................................................ 37 Substance Use Information & Referral Services (SUIRS) ............................................... 37 Summer Lunch For Youth ............................................................................................... 38 Supplemental Homelessness Intervention Program (SHIP) ............................................. 38 Town Total Health ........................................................................................................... 38 Trinity Alliance ............................................................................................................... 39 Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM) ............................................................................ 39 Troy Housing Authority .................................................................................................. 39 Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program (TRIP) ..................................................... 40 United Tenants Of Albany ............................................................................................... 40 Unity House ..................................................................................................................... 40 Unity House Domestic Violence Services ....................................................................... 41 Veggie Mobile ................................................................................................................. 41 Vocational And Educational Services For Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) ......... 41 Washington Irving Adult Education Center..................................................................... 42 Wheels For Work Program .............................................................................................. 42 Whitney M Young Jr Health Services ............................................................................. 42 Women Infants And Children (WIC) .............................................................................. 42 Workforce Development Institute ................................................................................... 43 YWCA Schenectady Housing Services ........................................................................... 43 YWCA Troy Housing Opportunities ............................................................................... 44

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