Residents live in scattered site apartments. Skills training and support provided in all areas of daily living. Staff can visit 7 days/week, depending on need.

Provides permanent housing in a low demand and non-intrusive environment. Does not require participation in treatment or sobriety as a condition for housing. Residents will be provided private bedrooms, breakfast and dinner, access to local phone calls, secure mail services, computer access and transportation to and from scheduled appointments. On-site management and 24 hour security provided. Opportunities are available to attend trips to community and sports events.

Provides up to $5,000 for a first time low income homebuyer. Funding can assist with closing costs and down payments.

Provides the following services, with some transportation provided: advocacy, benefits/entitlements, developmentally disabled parent training, family reimbursement, guardianship, home care, home modification, independent living skills training, information and referral, parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children, residential habilitation, in-home and out-of-home respite care (day, evening, and overnight), service coordination/case management, support groups, and day camps.

Low-income/subsidized apartments with priority given to the visually and/or physically disabled. Building has 24 units. Amenities include emergency pull cords; security system; assistance by service coordinator; full size refrigerator and range; community room; central air conditioning; 24 hour emergency maintenance service; laundry facilities; and storage facilities. Trash removal and water included.

Currently offering donated bread and baked goods for people in need; see Intake below. New donations received on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Provides emergency services on a walk-in or referral basis. Emergency clothes closet on site; referrals for counseling and all else as pertinent. See separate listing for emergency food pantry. Assists families to become as independent and self-sufficient as possible through the Family Development Program. Offers Weatherization Program, Head Start (see separate listing), and Child Care Resource & Referral. Provides Thanksgiving meal boxes to Genesee County residents in need on first come, first served basis. Contact David Dodge at 585-343-7798 ext. 114 or [email protected] to sign up. No one will receive a box without signing up in advance.

Provides affordable and safe housing for seniors ages 62 and up who are income eligible. These independent apartment communities (not assisted living) include one and two bedroom apartments, depending on location. Monthly rent is based on the tenant's and/or couple's adjusted income. As an added cost savings, some utilities are included. Each apartment features a kitchen with spacious cupboards, a stove, and a refrigerator. For added comfort, each complex is equipped with secure entrances. Additional safety features include: stove fire prevention devices, grab bars in the bathroom, emergency pull-cords, and a 24-hour response system. Amenities vary.

Supported non-emergency housing provided to homeless individuals in recovery from substance use or mental illness. Program employs client-centered cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies, along with motivational interviewing to help residents learn to cope with life experiences without relying on substance use. Utilizes trauma-informed care practices that seek to address each individual's past history or trauma and its effect on their lives.

Provides behavior management, counseling, crisis intervention, family reimbursement, guardianship assistance, benefits and entitlements assistance, home modification, independent living skills, information and referral, parenting skills for parents of developmentally disabled children (in or out of home), service coordination/case management, support groups, and transitional planning for persons with developmental disabilities of all ages. Developmentally disabled parent training is provided to first time parents with a developmental disability. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program available for parents of children with autism.

Offers subsidized housing for families who are low-income. There are 215 units in this community offering a mix of home ownership and low, moderate, and upper income level rental units.

Provides loans to help purchase equipment that assists disabled persons to overcome barriers of daily living. Examples of eligible equipment include wheelchairs, wheelchair van lifts, ramps, communication devices for the deaf and hearing impaired, prosthetic devices, and devices which allow persons who are blind or visually impaired to discern printed material; this list is not all inclusive, and other equipment would be considered. Loans can be issued to equip a vehicle, but cannot be used to purchase any vehicle, accessible or not. Money is loaned either directly to the disabled person or to another person responsible for the individual. Loan amounts can range from $500-$4,000. Repayment period is 2-8 years depending upon the loan amount, at the discretion of the borrower.

Provides immediate emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families in Nassau County during the winter months. The program typically operates from the day after Thanksgiving through March 31 of the following year. If winter conditions persist beyond March 31st, the program will continue until warmer weather arrives. During operational hours, employees from WARMBED and the Department of Social Services (DSS) will make appropriate referrals and provide shelter placement. Once placed, the staff at DSS and the Office of Housing & Community Development will contact those who are homeless in order to access resources for permanent housing. Homeless veterans utilizing the WARMBED program will be assisted by the Nassau County Veterans Services Agency.

Transitional housing for families with children and individual apartments.

Helping Hands Housing assists persons recovering from mental illness and their families secure and maintain safe and affordable permanent housing of their choosing within Clinton County.

Provides individuals with developmental disabilities ages 21 and older the opportunity to live in a residential facility that best meets their needs. Settings include supervised Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) or group home providing supervised living in community setting with opportunities for socialization, recreation and leisure. Independent Support Services (ISS) provides financial and support services for individuals living independently or with family or friends.

Operates programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. Benefits include compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, pensions, education and training, home loan, burial and a medical care program incorporating nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers. Comprised of three organizations that administer veterans programs: the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Website access for resource and information.

Fearless provides confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children. Advocacy, shelter, support groups, individual support, 24-Hour Hotline, One-On-One chat sessions Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm through website, information and referrals, training and education, teen dating violence curriculum, accompaniment, children's services in shelter, a program designed for Latina victims of domestic violence El Abrazo de mis Hermanas - My Sister's Embrace.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Subsidizes tenants in privately owned housing.