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Local Health Professionals Delivering Innovative Home Care For Over 40 Years
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• Skilled Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
• Medical Social Work
• Home Health Aides
• Nutrition Services
• Care Management
❱ Self-Direct, Inc. is New York State Department of Health licensed home care agency, with offices in Baldwinsville and Utica, NY, providing home health care services throughout nine counties. The organization provides consumer directed personal assistance services, personal emergency response systems, home medical equipment, and a social adult day program. It provides services under the NYS DOH Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver, and contract with NYS managed long-term care programs, private insurance companies, and private pay clients.
Syracuse Jewish Family Services
4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214 315-446-9111, ext. 234
❱ info@sjfs.org
❱ www.sjfs.org
❱ Syracuse Jewish Family Service (SJFS) caters to the needs of older and/ or disabled adults as well as their family members and caregivers. The AgeWise Care Solutions program is a comprehensive geriatric care management service including financial case management. The Expanded In-Home Service to the Elderly
Program (EISEP) provides case management to older adults who are not on Medicaid. SJFS offers Kosher Meals on Wheels that also meet the requirements for individuals adhering to an Halal diet. M-Power U (MPU) is a fun, social program to promote well-being and independence for people who are experiencing mild memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or early-stage dementia (no diagnosis required). The “Brain Power” group uses a psychoeducational approach to offer cognitive challenge and education on lifestyle factors to help maintain brain health. The “Arts and Minds” group offers an arts-based curriculum to encourage creative expression to foster brain health. Counseling services are available through licensed clinicians and graduate level social work and mental health counseling interns. SJFS’ PEARLS program offers an in-home intervention for older adults with depression.
DISABLED – ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATION
ARISE Advocacy and Accessibility Programs
• Onondaga County 635 James St. , Syracuse, NY 13203
315-472-3171
• Oswego County Creekside Plaza 293 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126 315-342-4088
❱ www.ariseinc.org
❱ On-site evaluations and recommendations addressing accessibility issues in residential, community and business facilities. Programs include Accessibility Resource Center, ADA accessibility evaluations, advocacy groups, home modifications program, medical equipment Loan Closet, ramp construction assistance, and systems advocacy.
AT Village
725 Irving Ave., Suite 112, Syracuse, NY 13210 315-209-3697 locastrm@upstate.edu
❱ www.atvillage.org
❱ AT Village is a web resource developed as part of a quality improvement initiative focused on improving access to assistive technologies for children with developmental disabilities and their families in our community. AT Village website serves as a hub for information and resources about all the different ways to access assistive technologies in the community. Under the “equipment solutions” tab, AT provides information about getting durable medical equipment via health insurance reimbursement. There are also resources for therapists to support their efforts in this process, along with tips and checklists for therapists as they write letters of medical necessity. In addition, in the “Community Solutions” tab, has information about community resources for accessing equipment that may not be covered by insurance (e.g., loan closets, equipment shares, maker spaces, non profits, and sports teams).
ARISE Medical Equipment Loan Closet
• Onondaga County
635 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203
Accessibility Program Coordinator 315-472-3171 syracuseadvocacydepartment@ariseinc.org
• Oswego County 315-342-4088 oswegoadvocacy@ariseinc.org
• Cayuga/Seneca County 315-255-3447 advocacyteam@ariseinc.org
• Madison County 315-363-4672
❱ advocacyteam@ariseinc.org
❱ The Medical Equipment Loan Closet is a free resource through ARISE for the Central New York community that provides adaptive equipment for loan during temporary times of need. The closet has a variety of walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, shower and tub benches of different designs, shower chairs, and other specialized types of medical equipment. To find out if they have a specific item you need, please call your nearest location.
Central New York Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (CNYDDRO)
187 Northern Concourse, N. Syracuse, NY 13212 315-473-5050
❱ www.opwdd.ny.gov
❱ OPWDD’s Assistive Technology Program, which includes DME (adaptive devices), environmental modifications and vehicle modifications, can provide funding for OPWDD qualified individuals through an application process submitted to OPWDD’s Regional Office by the individual’s care manager. All AT/EM/VM related applications should be sent to the following email mailbox: opwdd.sm.region2.emods@ opwdd.ny.gov
Operation Northern Comfort
❱ info@operationnc.org
❱ www.operationnc.org
❱ Facebook: OperationNoCo
❱ Operation Northern Comfort is a nonprofit, volunteer group from Central New York committed to serving the surrounding communities by providing labor and resources for construction and repair to improve the environment of those in need. donations and support in any time of need. Recent projects have included building ramps for those with disabilities, constructing desks and bookshelves for students learning at home, and rehabilitating homes for veterans.
Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disability (TRAID) Center at AccessCNY
1603 Court St., Syracuse, 13208 315-455-7591
❱ info@accesscny.org
❱ www.accesscny.org
❱ The center is AccessCNY’s assistive technology lending library, with the primary mission to increase access to assistive technology and durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and augmentative communication devices. TRAID provides short-term equipment loans at no cost; individuals simply borrow items, use them and then return the items to the TRAID Center for others to utilize. Services are available to individuals with disabilities of all ages, their family members, service providers, employers, and others who are interested in disability issues and/or assistive technology. In addition, the TRAID Center also does demonstrations to compare different devices; facilitates trainings on assistive technologies and durable medical equipment; provides information and referrals; and raises public awareness at events, conferences, etc.
DISABILITIES – RECREATION AND SUMMER CAMPS
Advanced Strategy Adventures
7703 Kirkville Rd., Kirkville NY 13082
315-656-9050
❱ Willi2117643@gmail.com
❱ www.advancedstrategiesadventures.org
❱ Advanced Strategy Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the goal of giving everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, the chance to enjoy the outdoors. The group provides physically challenged, elderly and youth, the opportunity to fish or hunt on free guided trips with transportation and necessary gear provided if needed at no costs to the participants.
ARISE and Ski
635 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203
Mary Schwanke, Manager of Respite and Family Support Services 315-671-3092
❱ mschwanke@ariseinc.org
❱ www.ariseinc.org/services/recreation-and-art/arise-and-ski/
❱ ARISE & Ski uses individualized instruction and adaptive ski equipment to help skiers of all levels and abilities hit the slopes each year. Each year, ARISE & Ski gives lessons to individuals with various disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, all developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, Lowe syndrome, behavioral disorders, vision impairments, and many others. People of all ages, all abilities, and all skiing levels are welcome. Lessons are offered every Saturday and Sunday for six weeks starting in early January. Students can register for a lesson in the morning or afternoon. All lessons are free and held at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center in Fabius.
ARISE at the Farm
1972 New Boston Road, Chittenango, NY 13037 Laura Little, Manager 315-687-6727
❱ llittle@ariseinc.org
❱ www.ariseinc.org
❱ ARISE at the Farm is an accessible, inclusive recreation center, focused on the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities, the Farm is open throughout the year and offers recreational activities, from therapeutic horseback riding to summer camps, and an accessible playground and fishing pond. For more information, call 315-687-6727 or email recreation@ ariseinc.org
Arthritis Foundation of New York
697 Third Ave., Suite 326, New York, NY 10017 929-446-0939
❱ www.arthritis.org/new-york
❱ The Foundation offers some help for children with juvenile arthritis, such as a parent-to-parent mentoring program and camp programs. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. The goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure.
Camp Good Days
356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206 315-434-9477
Syracuse@campgooddays.org www.campgooddays.org
❱ Camp Good Days provides residential camping programs at its recreational facility in Branchport, located on the shores of Keuka Lake as well as year-round recreational and support activities, in the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse regions. Camp Good Days offers services for children who have cancer and sickle cell anemia, as well as children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. Additionally, Camp Good Days’ Adult Oncology programs support men and women who have a current cancer diagnosis or who have experienced a recent relapse by facilitating retreat opportunities, year-round activities, and group outings. All programming and services through Camp Good Days are free, and no child with cancer is ever turned away.
Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) 6493 Ridings Road, Suite 115 , Syracuse, NY 13203 315-477-9777
❱ info@epiny.org
❱ www.epiny.org
❱ Empowering People’s Independence (EPI), previously Epilepsy-Pralid, provides comprehensive services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and neurological and chronic health condi- w Cooking w Shopping w Respite care & medicine reminders w Overnight stays 24-hour care w Light housekeeping w Transportation w Companionship w Yard work w Mobility assistance w Doctor appointments
Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services is an exceptional program of caring and care where seniors who want to help are matched with seniors who are looking for help.
In the Senior Helping Seniors family, everyone wins. Those who give and those who receive learn from each other everyday and all we hear about is how rewarding it is for both of them. For the help you want at a price you can afford.
Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services is the place to call.
Amaus Vision Services
259 E. Onondaga St. (in the Parish Center, next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception) Syracuse, NY 13202 315-314-7004
❱ Amaus-vision.org
❱ Info@amaus-vision.org
❱ Amaus Vision Services is an outreach program of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, in downtown Syracuse, that provides eye exams and glasses to the uninsured or underinsured in Central New York. Experienced optometrists, opticians and staff volunteer in the well-equipped facility. Amaus Vision is available by appointment only. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Amaus Dental Services
259 E. Onondaga St Syracuse, NY 13202 315-802-6741
❱ An outreach ministry of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the clinic offers free limited dental care to homeless, unemployed and uninsured adults in Central New York. The scope of care offered is limited to examinations, X-rays, hygiene, fillings and routine extractions. Care is provided by volunteer dentists and hygienists by appointment only.
Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic
John H. Mulroy Civic Center
421 Montgomery St., Room 30, Basement Level Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-2000
❱ https://covid19.ongov.net/vaccine/
❱ www.ongov.net/health/immunizationclinic.html
❱ COVID-19 vaccines are available for walk-ins and appointments on Tuesdays. Please complete the online consent form and bring the completed form, identification/proof of age, and your insurance card to the immunization clinic. The vaccine is free and there will never be a charge, individuals are not required to have insurance to get the vaccine.
❱ Routine immunizations are available by appointment on Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for children with no insurance or with public insurance and for adults with no insurance only. Call 315435-2000 to schedule an appointment.
Family Planning Service
• 301 Slocum Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
• 113 E. Taft Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-435-3295
❱ http://ongov.net/health/familyPlanning. html
❱ Reproductive Health Care is offered to all persons regardless of ability to pay. Cost is based on family size and income, and no one is turned away. FPS accepts most insurance and can help patients apply for insurance to cover their family planning visit (if eligible).
Onondaga County Health Department | STD Clinic
John H. Mulroy Civic Center
421 Montgomery St., Room 80 (Basement Level) Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone 315-435-3236
❱ www.ongov.net/health/STD.html
❱ The STD clinic provides comprehensive testing, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in Onondaga County. The STD clinic offers services by appointment only, please call 315-4353236.
Onondaga County Health Department | Tuberculosis (TB) Control
John H. Mulroy Civic Center
421 Montgomery St., Room 80 (Basement Level)
Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone 315-435-3236
❱ www.ongov.net/health/TB.html
❱ The TB Control Program decreases the public health threat of TB through comprehensive testing, diagnosis, and treatment of active TB cases in Onondaga County. The TB clinic offers services by appointment only, please call 315-435-3236..
Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Cayuga County
East Hill Family Medical, Inc
144 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-6796
• Onondaga County
Syracuse Community Health
819 S Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315 476-7921 www.schcny.com https://syracusecommunityhealth.org/locations/ school-locations/
Syracuse Community Health’s school-based health centers are located at
• Delaware Elementary School
900 S. Geddes St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-435-4540
• Dr. King Elementary School
416 E. Raynor Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-435-4580
• Dr. Weeks Elementary School
710 Hawley Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13203
315-435-4097
• Franklin Elementary School
428 S. Alvord St.
Syracuse, NY 13208
315-435-4550
• H. W. Smith Pre-K–8 School
1130 Salt Springs Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13224
315-435-4490
• Westside Academy at Blodgett
312 Oswego St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-435-4386
• Grant Middle School
2400 Grant Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13208
315-435-4433
• Fowler High School
227 Magnolia St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-435-4376
• Oswego County
ConnextCare Central Square
3045 East Ave, Suite G400 Central Square, NY 13036 315-675-9200
• ConnextCare Fulton 510 South Fourth St., Suite 600 Fulton, NY 13069 315-598-4790
• ConnextCare Mexico
5856 Scenic Ave.
Mexico, NY 13114 315- 963-4133
ConnextCare Oswego 10 George St, Suite 200
Oswego, NY 13126 315-342-0880
• ConnextCare Parish
10 Carlton Drive Parish, NY 13131
315-625-4388
• ConnextCare Phoenix 7 Bridge St. Phoenix, NY 13135
315-695-4700
• ConnextCare Pulaski 61 Delano St. Pulaski, New York 13142
315- 298-6564
• Pulaski Dental 61 Delano St. Pulaski, NY 13142
315-298-6815
• Fulton Dental
510 S Fourth St. Suite 600 Fulton, NY 13069
315-297-4760
School Based Health Centers
The SBHC is a full- service health center operated by ConnextCare and partially funded by the State of New York.
• School Based Health Center and Dental @ APW Elementary
640 County Route 22 Parish, NY 13131
315-625-5210, ext. 1701
• School Based Health Center & Dental @ APW High School
639 County Route 22
Parish, NY 13131
315-625-5213
• School Based Health Center @ Lura Sharp Elementary
2 Hinman Road Pulaski, NY 13142
315-298-2570
• School Based Health Center & Dental @ Mexico Elementary/High School
26 Academy St. Mexico, NY 13114
315-963-8400 x4208
• School Based Health Center @ Mexico Middle School
16 Fravor Road
Mexico, NY 13114
315-963-8400 ext. 4208
• School Based Health Center @ Pulaski MiddleSenior High School
4624 Salina St. Pulaski, NY 13142
315-298-2696
• School Based Health Center and Dental Center @ Sandy Creek School
124 Salisbury St. Sandy Creek, NY 13142
315-387-3620
• School Based Center Dental @ Fairgrieve Elementary School
716 Academy St.
Fulton, NY 13069
315-593-5550
Poverello Health Center
808 North Salina St. Syracuse NY 13208
315-423-7609
❱ The Poverello Health Center at Assumption Church offers free medical care to uninsured and underinsured adults and children in the Central New York area. It is open on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. The center welcomes walk-ins, but appointments are encouraged. The center provides physicals and PPD (for TB) tests for pre-employment, college/vocational schools, and school sports. Physicals must be scheduled in advance. It is staffed by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses, as well as other specialties as needed. Some medications are available free of charge through the clinic pharmacy. A prescription assistance program is available to qualified patients to obtain medications, not available at the clinic, through various drug companies. Diabetic teaching, dietary counseling, social service counseling, and hypertension monitoring are also offered.
Rahma Health Clinic
3100 S. Salina St.
Syracuse, New York 13205
315-565-5667 tions. EPI’s offerings include Self-Direction, Community Habilitation, Housing Navigation and Respite. EPI also offers the only week-long camp for children and young adults with epilepsy in New York State.
❱ The Rahma Health Clinic offers free healthcare to uninsured, underinsured, and under-served adults. Services include physicals and medical care for all patients above 18 years of age, diagnostic labs, radiology, prescriptions and referrals. All visits to the clinic are by appointment only.
Heritage Farm
3599 State Route 46. Bouckville, NY 13310 315-893-1889
❱ www.heritagefarminc.org
❱ Founded in 1985, Heritage Farm is a working farm, designed specifically for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include group day and community habilitation, respite, recreational and after-school services, supported employment, children’s summer program, and self-advocacy. Serving individuals throughout Madison County and its surrounding areas.
Move Along, Inc.
P.O. Box 83, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 315-350-1726
❱ www.movealonginc.org
❱ Move Along Inc. provides and promotes inclusive adaptive sport and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities and allies. Its goal is to develop these opportunities and experiences by engaging participants and encouraging community involvement with desired outcomes, including increased physical activity, and fostering a community where social skills such as self-confidence, self-reliance, and independence are paramount. The organization also offers seasonal adaptive recreational programming, such as sled hockey, wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, adaptive racket sports; and the agency will often bring equipment into the local schools.
NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Access Pass
Access Pass
State Parks, Albany, NY 12238
General Inquiries: 518-474-0456
Central Region: 315-492-1756
❱ https://parks.ny.gov/admission/access-pass/
❱ The Access Pass permits residents of New York State with disabilities, as defined in the application available through the website, free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preser- vation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The pass holder must be present and may have free or discounted use of facilities operated by these offices, for which there is normally a charge. The Access Pass is not valid for amenities, including some services or locations operated by an outside concessionaire.
Special Olympics – Central New York Region
6315 Fly Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 315-314-6839
❱ www.specialolympics-ny.org/central
❱ The organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Education And Prevention
Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Education Program
PO Box 4754, Syracuse NY 13221 315-433-2600
❱ www.ocmboces.org
❱ ADA-PEP is a school-based substance abuse prevention program that provides school districts with information, education and counseling services at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. It includes full and part-time counselors in school districts in Onondaga and Madison Counties.
Prevention Network
906 Spencer St., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-471-1359
❱ www.preventionnetworkcny.org
❱ Prevention Network is a nonprofit agency that educates, trains, and provides prevention services and education pertaining to substance use, misuse, and addictions to the Central New York community. The agency assists individuals, families, schools, and businesses by providing helpful information and training, anonymous referrals, and support services to assure positive outcomes. All programming can be offered in-person or virtually to tailor to individuals’ comfort and safety.
Oswego County Traffic Safety Board
317 W. 1st St., Suite 111, Oswego, NY 13126 315-343-2344x122
❱ oswgtsb@icpoc.org
❱ The board fosters cooperation and partnerships between local agencies, including law enforcement and community members, who have a vested interest in the education and enforcement of traffic safety within Oswego County. To reach this goal, the OCTSB will coordinate and direct local activities related to the implementation of the state highway safety program.
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc./ Syracuse Community Connections
401 South Ave. , Syracuse, NY 13204 315-474-6823 info@swccsyr.org
❱ https://smnfswcc.org
❱ Among its programs, is PRIDE (Promoting Responsibility in Drug Education), designed to help school age youth 8-12.
END-OF-LIFE SERVICES
Francis House
108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208 315-475-5422
❱ www.francishouseny.org
❱ Offers a place where people with terminal illnesses can die with dignity while experiencing the unconditional love of God. Must be in last six months of life, having a level of care that can be safely managed, and is in need of a home. Caregivers are available 24 hours a day to assist residents.
Friends of Dorothy House
212 Wayne St., Syracuse NY 13103
Contact through Facebook Page
❱ The Friends of Dorothy House is a non-affiliated HIV/AIDS focused hospice for one to two patients at a time, offered free of charge, built on the Catholic worker model. Since 1992, Friends of Dorothy House has offered home-based care and support to people with AIDS.
Friends of Oswego County Hospice
44 E. Bridge St., Suite 204B P.O. Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126 315-343-5223
❱ www.friendsofhospice.org
❱ Friends of Oswego County Hospice is dedicated to helping enhance the time that Oswego County patients and their families have together by providing financial assistance and non-medical support. The Friends of Hospice also runs Camp Rainbow of Hope, an overnight bereavement camp for children aged 8 to 18.
Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes
990 Seventh North St. , Liverpool, NY 13088 315-634-1100; 315-266-1943
❱ info@hospicecny.org
❱ www.hospicecny.org
❱ Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes is a community resource at the end of life, providing comprehensive comfort care to patients and families through interdisciplinary services, bereavement counseling, education and collaboration. They serve patients and their caregivers in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga and Madison counties.
Family Medicine
FCMG
1001 W Fayette St,, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-472-1488 (main switchboard)
❱ www.fcmg.org
❱ FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) is a multispecialty medical group dedicated to providing exceptional, family-focused medical care throughout Central New York. Founded in 1996, today’s FCMG has more than 60 physicians, ¬over 40 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and 29 general practice and specialist locations across Onondaga, Cayuga, and Cortland counties. Services include family practice, general internal medicine, endocrinology, infectious disease, gynecology, sleep medicine, ophthalmology, physiatry, rehabilitation, and many others. Additionally, FCMG physicians have affiliations with all area hospitals and health centers. Finally, FCMG is proud to partner with agilon health in the Salt City Senior Care Advantage program, which increases coordina- tion with health insurance plans to achieve ever-better care and coverage.
Family Planning Services
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services Project, Oswego County CiTiBOCES
179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-4251, ext. 315
❱ www.citiboces.org
❱ The mission of Oswego County BOCES’ Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services (APPS) Project is to coordinate the provision of high quality and innovative APPS strategies for the residents of the county. Intervention strategies focus on the reduction of premature sexual activity and parenthood, which present potential long-term medical, social, economic and psychological problems to adolescents, their families, the children they bear and society at large. CiTiBOCES provides counseling and education on human sexuality and health issues to students in area schools. Services are confidential.
Birthright of Onondaga County
346 N. Midler Ave. #46, Syracuse NY 13206 1-800-550-4900 (Hotline); 315-479-5807
❱ www.birthrightsyr.org
❱ Birthright believes it’s the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born. This international, nondenominational volunteer organization offers positive solutions to women with unplanned pregnancies. Offers positive solutions to the problem of crisis pregnancy, providing help to women who may be pregnant and new mothers. Free pregnancy tests, helpful service referrals, one-on-one counseling, diapers, baby and maternity clothing. Confidential for any woman.
Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Northern New
York
724 State St., Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-LIFE (5433)
❱ www.carenetnny.com
❱ Care Net Pregnancy Centers of NNY educates, supports, and empowers women and couples facing unplanned pregnancies with compassion and non-judgmental care. If you think you may be pregnant, the Centers’ staff can help with options.
❱ Provides pregnancy tests, first-trimester ultrasounds, consultations on all pregnancy options, consultations and support for men, prenatal and parenting education, fatherhood education, referrals for adoption, referrals for community support services, support after miscarriage or stillbirth, and support after abortion. Care Net Pregnancy Center is an affiliate of Care Net International.
Cayuga County Health Department
Prenatal Maternal and Child Health Programs
8 Dill St., Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-1560
❱ www.cayugacounty.us/405/Prenatal-Maternal-Child-Health-Programs
❱ The Cayuga County Health Department
Complete, comprehensive mental health, substance use and housing services
Substance Use Disorder Services
Includes medication management, individual, group and family counseling sessions to assist our patients with meeting their treatment and recovery goals
Mental Health Services
A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, counselors, peers and other support staff use evidence-based practices to assist each patient
Housing Services
Our Housing First approach works to quickly connect individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry
Get Help Right Now
If you or a loved one needs help right away, our Open Access is here for you 24/7/365
To access services please call: (315) 471-1564 www.helio.health offers a variety of free programs for pregnant women, new mothers, and babies.
Central New York Regional Perinatal Center
Upstate Health Care Center
Suite #3118
3rd Floor, 90 Presidential Plaza
Syracuse NY 13202 315-464-4458
❱ www.upstate.edu/obgyn/healthcare/ perinatal/
❱ The Central New York Regional Perinatal Program (CNY-RPP) aims to promote healthy outcomes for women by ensuring that high-risk mothers timely access to a continuum of risk-appropriate obstetric care to include: preconceptual consultation, genetic consultation, invasive prenatal diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive obstetrical ultrasound, consultation for complex medical and surgical conditions of pregnancy, consultation for abnormal placentation, and diagnosis and treatment of fetal abnormalities. The CNY-RPP supervises 18 hospitals in the region, including those in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tompkins and Tioga counties and includes four perinatal networks.
Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care
1045 James St. , Syracuse, NY 13203 315-472-4471
❱ www.Liberty-Resources.org
❱ Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care team provides comprehensive women’s health care at every stage of life. Care includes annual check-ups, clinical breast exams, pap smears- cervical cancer screening, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, risk assessment for osteoporosis, sexual health counseling, adolescence gynecologic, perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, contraception and family planning, screening and treatment for gynecological conditions.
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York
1120 E. Genesee St. , Syracuse, NY 13210
315-475-5540
For appointments, call 1-866-600-6886 or use the “Book an Appointment” tool on the website
❱ www.plannedparenthood.org/plannedparenthood-central-western-new-york
❱ Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York has 9 health centers and one mobile unit. Services may vary by site, but include abortion care, breast exams, colposcopy, emergency contraception, gender-affirming hormone care, gynecological care, health counseling, HIV testing, counseling and education, HIV prevention (PrEP); HPV vaccine; Pap tests, pregnancy testing and options counseling, sexual assault services, smoking cessation, and STD testing and treatment.
Pregnancy Care Center of Cayuga County
75 Genesee St., Floor Two, Auburn, NY 13021
315-255-2778
24/7 Helpline: 1-800-712-4357
❱ info@auburnpcc.com
❱ www.auburnpcc.com
❱ Pregnancy Care Center of Cayuga County assists young women and their families who are encountering the issues of an unplanned pregnancy to help them find the necessary resources to meet their needs. The center provides free pregnancy tests, referrals to doctors and community agencies, information on STDs, childbirth education lessons, parenting lessons, life skills lessons, men’s mentoring information, abstinence information, education on types of abortion procedures and their risks, and small group studies. All pregnancy options are discussed. All services are free and confidential.
REACH CNY, Inc.
1010 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 315-424-0009
❱ execdir@reachcny.org
❱ www.reachcny.org
❱ REACH CNY, Inc. provides resources, education, advocacy, and collaborative programs to improve health and promote health equity in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. Services include connecting pregnant and parenting women to health care and community resources. The agency provides evidence-based comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention education for youth 10 to 21 in Syracuse. REACH CNY also promotes safe use and disposal of sharps and provides safe sleep education and Cribs for Kids. Please visit www. reachcny.org.
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc./ Syracuse Community Connections
401 South Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-474-6823
❱ https://smnfswcc.org
❱ A program of the Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc./Syracuse Community Connections, which has particular experience in service to predominately African American, low-income residents. The program provides an easy and affordable means for women, teenagers and young men to access reproductive healthcare. It offers a full range of low-cost or no-cost (for most patients) confidential services which include gynecological exams, male exams, birth-control services, confidential teen services, emergency contraception, STD testing and treatment, among other services.
Hearing Care
dB Audiology Associates, PC 5992 E Molloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211 315-410-1295
❱ dBaudiologyassociatescny.com
❱ Doug Brown has been providing audiology services in Central New York for more than 40 years. If a hearing loss exists, a plan is developed with patients to minimize its affects. This may entail referring patients back to their physician, providing treatment for tinnitus (ringing in the ears), determining if hearing aids are appropriate, and which devices are best for that patient. Information on preventing hearing loss from exposure to high levels of sound for both work and recreational activities are given. A variety of hearing protection devices are available to address specific situations.
Hotlines
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
❱ www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisislifeline
❱ The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline –previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – provides 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress. It is a national network of more than 200 crisis centers that helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day. These centers are supported by local and state sources as well as the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
❱ • Help for Veterans: For calls, pressing “1” after dialing 988 will connect you directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves the nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
2-1-1
844-245-1922 www.211cny.com
❱ 211cny@contactsyracuse.org
❱ The 211 system helps residents find resources in such areas as food, shelter, employment and health care, by dialing the three-digit number — 211 — without calling dozens of agencies. The Federal Communications Commission assigned the three-digit dialing code 2-1-1 for the exclusive purpose of providing widespread access to community information and referral services. 211 CNY brings together organizations in the community to better serve the residents of five counties: Onondaga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence. and the call or use of the database is free and available 24/7.
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
Adelphi University School of Social Work
1 South Ave. / PO Box 701 Garden City, New York 11530
1-800-877-8077
❱ breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu
❱ https://Breast-cancer.adelphi.edu
❱ This hotline provides information, referrals and support to women and men who have breast cancer or anyone with concerns about breast cancer. The hotline is staffed by 100 volunteers (mostly breast cancer survivors) and social-work staff who are professionally trained and supervised.
American Cancer Society – Upstate New York
1-800-227-2345 - 24-hour hotline
❱ www.cancer.org
❱ Services provided include a 24/7 information and support hotline (also available via live chat or video chat on cancer.org), transportation assistance, lodging assistance, online support groups, and online peer support. There are opportunities for volunteer drivers.
Birthright of Onondaga County
346 N. Midler Ave. #46, Syracuse NY 13206 1-800-550-4900 (Hotline); 315-479-5807 www.birthrightsyr.org
❱ Birthright believes it’s the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born. This international, nondenominational volunteer organization offers positive solutions to women with unplanned pregnancies. Offers positive solutions to the problem of crisis pregnancy, providing help to women who may be pregnant and new mothers. Free pregnancy tests, helpful service referrals, one-on-one counseling, diapers, baby and maternity clothing. Confidential for any woman.
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Text VOICE to 20121
❱ The Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors. It is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services for more than 100 languages also are available 24 hours a day. The speech- and hearing-impaired can contact the organization at its email address: hotline@boystown.org.
Contact Hotline
• Onondaga County: 315-251-0600
• Cayuga County: 877-400-8740
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
❱ www.contactsyracuse.org
❱ Confidential, anonymous, free 24-hour telephone counseling, suicide prevention and crisis counseling. Live chat is available 24/7.
Crisis Hotlines Through Oswego County Opportunities’ Service to Aid Families (SAF) and Homeless Services
• 315-342-1600 (Crisis Hotline for SAF)
• 315-342-7618 or 877-342-7618 (Homeless Services)
9 Fourth Ave., Oswego, NY 13126
❱ SAF is the domestic violence and rape crisis program for Oswego County and has provided crisis support, advocacy and educational services throughout Oswego County for more than 30 years. It provides crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or other violent crimes; people experiencing a housing crisis or difficulty meeting basic needs; and people experiencing other types of crises.
The H-Line/New York State HIV/STI/ Hepatitis C Hotline
1-800-541-2437
1-800-233-7432 (Spanish language hotline) www.nyaidsline.org
❱ The New York State HIV/STI/HCV hotline provides HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C education, risk-reduction, information and referrals, including testing and free condom requests. The hotline services are available free to the general public. The Hotline is open Monday through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HOPEline Services
For help and hope 24/7, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY
❱ https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline
❱ The New York State problem gambling and chemical dependency HOPEline is owned by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and operated by contractors to provide high quality, responsive information, and referral services via phone and text message to callers throughout New York State experiencing substance abuse and problem gambling. HOPEline services are free and confidential. A bilingual staff provides services in English and Spanish, as well as the 5 other languages that are required by the state of New York (Bengali, traditional Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, and Russian).
Liberty Resources Crisis Services
www.liberty-resources.org
1-855-778-1900
❱ Available 24/7 – Free and Confidential
❱ Crisis Services provides intervention, response and stabilization for adults, youth & families in the home, community or at one of the agency’s adult crisis residences. The crisis team consists of licensed/qualified crisis providers and peer specialists/advocates that provide a variety of interventions to include mobile crisis, crisis respite & intensive support.
Liberty Resources Help Restore Hope Center
• Madison County 218 Liberty St., Oneida, NY 13421
• Chenango County
21 Eaton St., Norwich, NY 13815
1-855-966-9723
❱ www.liberty-resources.org/hrhc/
❱ Liberty Resources Help Restore Hope Center provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence or other violent crimes in Madison and Chenango Counties and surrounding communities. The 24-hour hotline is staffed by trained volunteers. A six-bed safe dwelling provides confidential housing in addition to advocacy and support from a team of trained staff professionals. Short-term counseling and assistance with legal orders of protection are also provided
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-(SAFE) 7233
Text: “Start” to 88788
❱ Chat at www.thehotline.org
❱ Responding to calls 24/7, 365 days a year, The Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
The National Deaf Domestic Hotline
Video phone: 855-812-1001
Instant Messenger: DeafHotline
❱ Live chat through the website: Chat at www.thedeafhotline.org
❱ Through the National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline, a partnership with the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services and National Domestic Violence Hotline, advocates are available 24/7 via TTY and live chat to help people affected by domestic violence. The staff can offer culturally-adept advocacy in ASL or through the email address listed above.
National Runaway Safeline
3141 B N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
❱ www.1800runaway.org
❱ The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) responds to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. The organization works to keep its technology, training and services current, to meet the needs of vulnerable youth. Visit the website to access email, chat and forum information.
NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register
518-473-7793
1-800-342-3720; 1-800-638-5163 (TDD/TTY)
1-800-342-3720 (video relay system)
❱ www.ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps
Provides 24-hour-a-day services for the purpose of reporting cases of suspected child abuse anywhere in the state.
NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906 (multi-languages available) or text 844-997-2121
All conversations are confidential, secure and available 24/7.
NYS Growing Up Healthy Hotline
1-800-522-5006
TTY: 1-800-655-1789
❱ https://health.ny.gov/GUHH
❱ 24-hour help and resources on a variety of topics including child care, health insurance, mental health care, family planning, newborn health, food access, nutrition, pregnancy and other services.
NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Hotline
855-373-2122
TYY: 711, 855-373-2122
❱ The Justice Center operates a centralized, statewide toll-free hotline and incident reporting system that receives and tracks allegations of abuse and neglect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports are made by service providers and others who are mandated reporters as well as by any individual who witnesses or suspects the abuse or neglect of a person with special needs.
NYS Office of Child and Family Services
Capital View Office Park
52 Washington St. Rensselaer, New York 12144-2834
Email: info@ocfs.ny.gov
To Report Child Abuse: 1-800-342-3720
❱ For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at 1-800-638-5163 or have your Video Relay System provider call 1-800-342-3720
Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services – Child Welfare Intake Unit
John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 6th and 7th Floors
421 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
Intake Line: 315-422-9701
Child Abuse Report Hotline for general public: 1-800-342-3720
NYS Mandated Reporter Hotline: 1-800-6351522
StrongHearts Native Hotline https://strongheartshelpline.org/ Call or text: 844-7NATIVE
❱ Chat: Click on the chat icon on the website’s “get help” page to connect one-onone with an advocate 24/7/365.
❱ StrongHearts Native Hotline is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Survivors, family, friends and partners questioning their own behavior can connect with StrongHearts advocates who provide support and advocacy.
Susan G. Komen Foundation Breast Care Helpline
1-877-GO-KOMEN
1-877-465-6636 (Spanish) helpline@komen.org
Telecare
315-218-1916
❱ www.ContactSyracuse.org/TeleCare
❱ TeleCare is a free telephone-based service that offers a regular connection and supports caregiving and services already in place. Trained staff and volunteers provide daily telephone calls to community members, including seniors and people with disabilities. Many residents who live alone face the danger that a fall, stroke or sudden illness could leave them incapacitated and unable to seek immediate help. One of the most effective means of reducing isolation, victimization, and health concerns is daily contact through a telephone reassurance call.
Upstate New York Poison Center
750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210
Office: 315-464-7078
Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
❱ www.upstate.edu/poison
❱ This agency is responsible for 54 counties in Upstate New York. It provides telephone management when poisoning occurs and supplies information regarding poisoning inquiries. It is also involved with educating the general population and health care professionals through out- reach, and it also acts as a resource and referral service.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and Press 1
Text message to 838255
TTY: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
❱ Chat online: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net and click on chat
❱ The crisis line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members
Vera House
723 James St. , Syracuse, NY 13203 315 468-3260 (24/7)
❱ www.verahouse.org
❱ Vera House focuses on serving those affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elderly abuse. Services include advocacy; counseling for individuals and families; education and prevention programs; and community coordination. Vera House also offers a 24-hour support line at 315-468-3260; 315-4847263 (TTY) as well as chat services that are available via website: www.verahouse. org.
HOUSING / HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
A Tiny Home For Good
❱ www.ATinyHomeforGood.org
❱ A Tiny Home for Good Inc. builds and maintains affordable homes for people struggling with homelessness. Homes are scattered throughout the city of Syracuse, woven into the fabric of established neighborhoods, and range from tiny homes averaging 350 square feet to single family homes averaging 1,000 square feet. Each home is furnished and equipped with all the necessities of a regular home. Rent is determined on a sliding scale dependent on the resident’s income. Each resident is connected with a professional care manager through a partnership with several care management organizations in the Syracuse area and further supported by A Tiny Home for Good’s on-staff care management.
Home HeadQuarters
538 Erie Blvd., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13204
315-474-1939
❱ info@homehq.org
❱ www.homehq.org
❱ Home HeadQuarters is a nonprofit neighborhood and housing development organization and certified community development financial institution that addresses underserved people in the regional housing market through lending, education, and development. The organization is recognized nationally for its innovative loan products for homebuyers and local investors that are unable to borrow from traditional lenders.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Onondaga County Department of Social Services
– Economic Security Department
Energy Assistance Unit
John H. Mulroy Civic Center
421 Montgomery St., 2nd Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-435-2700
❱ www.ongov.net/dss/heap/
❱ HEAP is a federally-funded energy assistance program to help low-income families meet their home energy costs. The HEAP program consists of six components –Regular HEAP, emergency HEAP, heating equipment repair and replacement, cooling, regular arrears supplement benefit and clean and tune benefit. For after hour heating emergencies please call: 211CNY (formerly Helpline) by dialing 211 or 1-844-245-1922. Visit the website at www. ongov.net/dss/heap/ for more information.
La Liga – The Spanish Action League of Onondaga County
700 Oswego St., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-475-6153 laligaupstateny.org
Executive Director: Elisa Morales
❱ La Liga’s housing department program offers general information about and referrals for housing. They also provide counseling regarding housing court assistance, help in getting rental subsidies, housing publications, eviction prevention, negotiations between housing grievance complaints and landlords/tenants, as well as assistance regarding homeownership. The nonprofit agency also offers rent assistance to people undergoing financial challenges on a limited basis.
Onondaga County Health Department –Healthy Neighborhood Program
John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery St., 12th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202
❱ www.ongov.net/health/env/ healthy-neighborhoods.html
❱ The Healthy Neighborhood program is a New York State Department of Health grant-supported program. The program provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco, indoor air, lead, fire safety, and other environmental home hazards in targeted high-risk census tracts in the City of Syracuse. Please visit the website to sign up for a home visit or email us at healthyneighborhood@ongov. net.
Onondaga County Health Department –Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery St., 12th floor Syracuse, NY 13202 315-435-3271
❱ LeadFreeKids@ongov.net
❱ ongov.net/health/lead
❱ The Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works to protect children from lead poisoning by: identifying and inspecting high-risk housing; referring eligible homeowners to available financial resources for home repair; community education and outreach; coordinating testing; and providing case management services for children identified with elevated blood lead test results.
Onondaga County Health Department –Radon Program
4170 Route 31 , Clay, NY 13041 315-435-1649
❱ www.ongov.net/health/env/radon.html
❱ The Radon Program provides information and guidance on radon testing and mitigation. Radon test kits are available on a limited basis.
Onondaga County Health Department –Residential Environmental Health
4170 Route 31 , Clay, NY 13041 315-435-1649
❱ www.ongov.net/health/env/sanitation. html
❱ The residential environmental Health program conducts health and safety inspections at mobile home parks and childcare centers and investigates complaints regarding public health nuisances and hazards. A list of specific types of residential complaints that the program can assist with can be found at www.ongov.net/ health/env/sanitation.html
Operation Northern Comfort
❱ info@operationnc.org
❱ www.operationnc.org
❱ Facebook: OperationNoCo
❱ Operation Northern Comfort is a nonprofit, volunteer group from Central New York committed to serving the surrounding communities by providing labor and resources for construction and repair to improve the environment of those in need. donations and support in any time of need. Recent projects have included building ramps for those with disabilities, constructing desks and bookshelves for students learning at home, and rehabilitating homes for veterans.
Peace Inc. Dept. of Energy & Housing Services
811 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-470-3315
❱ energy@peace-caa.org
❱ www.peace-caa.org
❱ PEACE, Inc.’s Department of Energy and Housing Services has successfully operating New York State’s Weatherization Assistance Program in Onondaga County for more than 25 years. This program provides energy conservation measures for income-eligible homeowners and renters.
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and ReStore
514 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-422-2230
❱ shfh@syracusehabitat.org
❱ www.syracusehabitat.org
❱ Syracuse Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Internation- al, a nonprofit ecumenical agency, whose mission is to eliminate substandard housing in the world by working with God and people everywhere. Syracuse Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated 70 homes since 1986 through all-volunteer donations of money, labor and materials. Homes are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed for a low interest rate and a 30-year term. Homeowners must volunteer 300 hours of labor and put down a $1,000 down payment on the house.
HOUSING/SHELTERS
Adult and Teen Challenge
124 Furman St. , Syracuse, NY 13205
Office: 315-478-4139
Cell: 631-671-1651
❱ www.newyorkadultandteenchallenge. com
❱ Adult and Teen Challenge operates a 26-bed facility that serves the Western and Central New York area. The program provides residential recovery to men aged 17 and older from all ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.
Arbor House – Chemical Dependency
Behavioral Health Services www.oco.org/home-for-dd-adults/arbor-house
315-598-4710
❱ This facility is designed for adults recovering from any form of substance abuse. The facility provides a structured, homelike setting for up to 16 persons making the transition into abstinent living and provides trained assistance from resident staff.
Barnabas Shelter
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-475-9744 ext. 102
❱ www.sasyr.org
❱ A program of the Salvation Army, Barnabas House is a co-ed group facility offering short-term transitional housing for up to six older homeless young adults, aged 18 to 24. Participants typically receive shelter services for up to 2 to 4 weeks, often enabling them to become enrolled in the Salvation Army’s long-term transitional housing apartments or its rapid rehousing rental assistance program. There is no cost associated with Barnabas Shelter, however, you must telephone in advance to ensure space is available.
Barnabas Apartments
1941 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205 315-475-9744
❱ www.sasyr.org
❱ A program of the Salvation Army, Barnabas Apartments provide opportunities for seven homeless males to experience the full reality of living in their own apartments. Due to the severity and longevity of their homelessness, the youth that live in Barnabas Apartments typically do not have the option of reuniting with family members. These particular youth often remain involved in the program for up to 18 months, moving into the community upon discharge. There is no cost to participate in this program.
Booth House
1704 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13205 1-800-660-6999
❱ www.sasyr.org
❱ A program of the Salvation Army, Booth House is a shelter for runaway and homeless youth, aged 12 to 17 basis. During times of crisis, youth are able to access shelter services for up to 30 days. Services may be initiated by contacting the 24-hour hotline, 1-800-660-6999. In addition, Booth House offers a variety of crisis services, including family mediation, case management, home schooling, living skills and recreational activities. The principles of youth development are integrated into each of the programs offered at Booth House. The voluntary aspects of the program are fully reinforced, and Booth
House incorporates youth participation in program activities, as well as program decision-making. This is a best practice method designed to achieve optimum engagement from youth receiving services. There is no cost to participate in this program.
Catholic Charities - Onondaga County
1654 W. Onondaga St. , Syracuse, NY 13204 315-424-1800
❱ Catholic Charities offers emergency assistance and shelter programs for men, women and children including supportive housing; relocation assistance for homeless or housing vulnerable individuals and families; emergency services; emergency shelter for men; emergency shelter for women.
Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter
1074 S. Clinton St., Syracuse NY 13202 315-423-9137
❱ www.ccoc.us
❱ A multi-bed emergency evening shelter for homeless men. Casework services are available to help individuals find and keep stable housing.
Chadwick Residence
335 Valley Drive , Syracuse, NY 13207 315-476-6554
❱ www.chadwickresidence.org
❱ Chadwick Residence is a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing, permanent housing, case management and independent living skills education to women and children who are HUD homeless.
Christopher Community
990 James St. , Syracuse, NY 13203 315-424-1821; 1-800-662-1220 (TDD/TYY)
❱ ccinc@christopher-community.org
❱ www.christopher-community.org
❱ Christopher Community is a nonprofit development and management company which specializes in promoting senior and elderly housing facilities in Upstate New York. It provides federal rental subsidies for families, individuals, seniors and the disabled to live in private housing in towns and villages throughout Onondaga County under the Section 8 program.
Crossroads Adult Home
120 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-701-3894
❱ www.rescuemissionalliance.org
❱ Crossroads Adult Home is operated by the Rescue Mission on its Gifford Street campus. It is a 59-bed, congregate care Level 3 residence for men, licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Staffed 24 hours a day, Crossroads provides a positive environment that encourages self-sufficiency, as well as assistance with administering medication, an on-site health care coordinator, case management, three meals and two snacks daily, an activities program, six lounges with cable TV, free laundry facilities, free telephones, spiritual care on a voluntary basis.
Ethel T. Chamberlain Women’s Residence
664 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13204 315-472-0947
❱ The Salvation Army’s women’s shelter provides temporary emergency housing for adult women without children, who have serious mental health problems and psychiatric disabilities. Crisis counseling, comprehensive social work support services, mental health services and linkages to community resources are provided to help the women obtain housing stability, income supports, mental health treatment and supportive services. The women’s shelter has 15 beds and 16 subsidized one-bedroom apartments.
Kiesewetter Emergency Shelter
Rescue Mission
122 Dickerson St. , Syracuse NY 13202 315-472-6251
❱ www.rescuemissionalliance.org
❱ The shelter provides 192-bed, state-licensed emergency shelter for men and women, with access to meals, permanent housing, employment and spiritual assistance. Makes referrals for individuals with drug and alcohol issues. Case managers are available on site. Eligibility: individuals experiencing homelessness, 18 years of age and older.
Rescue Mission, Auburn
51 Merriman St. Extension, Auburn NY 13021 315-282-7195
❱ www.rescuemissionalliance.org
❱ The Rescue Mission’s Auburn program provides supportive housing for families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. It offers support for basic needs such as food and clothing. Case managers work with families to achieve their highest levels of stability and independence. They also assist families who are temporarily housed by the Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services to find permanent housing and connect with other key services.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY
1100 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 315-476-1027
❱ house@rmhcny.org
❱ www.rmhcny.org
❱ Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY operates the CNY Ronald McDonald House 24 hours a day, year-round to help keep families of seriously ill children that are receiving medical care at Syracuse-area hospitals nearby. The nonprofit is a continuum of care for the major Central New York care networks including Crouse Hospital, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, and their affiliated clinics. The House is fully accessible and provides the convenience of a comfortable room and warm bed, a home-cooked meal, and support and compassion. All guest families must receive a certified referral to stay. There is no fee for families. For referral guidelines and current Covid guidelines please visit our website at www.rmhcny.org.
Salvation Army Emergency Family Shelter
749 S. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-479-1332
❱ syracuseny.salvationarmy.org
❱ The Salvation Army’s emergency family shelter has 81 beds and 10 cribs and is a co-ed shelter, providing temporary emergency housing and counseling services for homeless families of any configuration, including extended families, men with children, older male children and single women crisis counseling, comprehensive social work support services and linkages to community resources are provided to secure and maintain permanent housing.
Sarah’s Guest House
100 Roberts Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207 315-475-1747
❱ www.sarahsguesthouse.org
❱ Sarah’s Guest House provides lodging, transportation, meals and comfort to patients and families of patients receiving medical care in Central New York. Individuals must be over the age of 18 and able to independently care for themselves or come with a caregiver. All guests must be referred by someone related to their medical care. A donation of $25 per night is requested for single occupancy, and $40 for two or more guests, but no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Services to Aid Families
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. 9 4th Ave. Hillside Commons, Oswego, NY 13126 315-342-7532
❱ www.oco.org/crisis-development
❱ Programs offered include the abuse and assault hotline, crime victim assistance program, domestic violence program, rape crisis program, victim support project, school prevention program and community education. SAF provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence and advocacy to any individual.
State Street Apartments
1480 S. State St., Syracuse, NY 13205 315-475-7663
❱ Contact: Nadine Dickerson
❱ Salvation Army’s State Street Apartments is a six-bed, co-ed residential housing unit for homeless young adults with diagnosed mental illness, 18 to 25 years of age. The program offers intensive mental health case management services in a supportive environment. State Street Apartments serves young adults in residence and also those living in the community who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The young adults who are part of this program receive independent living skills training, social group support and educational and recreational services focused on building self-sufficiency.
Transitional Apartment and Parenting Center (TAPC)
667 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 315-479-1330
Contact: Sheila Dickerson
❱ https://syracuseny.salvationarmy.org/
❱ The Transitional Apartments and Parenting Center (TAPC) is a 24-unit apartment complex providing long-term transitional
