Crisis Response

Responding to immediate crisis and, whenever possible, attempting to remediate and solve the crisis.

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Emergency Assistance

We assist more than 2,000 families each year with prescription co-pays, clothing, obtaining legal identification, eviction assistance, and more.

Do you need immediate help?
Please visit or call us.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Contact: 315-378-4054

 

Food Pantry

Our downtown food pantry alone serves over 400 families every month.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Contact: 315-378-4054

 

Men’s Shelter

Our Men’s Shelter hosts up to 80 men in need of emergency shelter. Case management services are available to help individuals find and keep stable housing.

Location: 1801 Erie Boulevard E., Syracuse, NY 13210

Information and referrals: 315-423-9137

Crisis Response

Intake Center

Anyone in Onondaga County can utilize the Intake Center as a first point of contact to entering shelter. The Intake Center provides information and rides to individuals and families to any of the local shelters.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Contact: 315-530-1946

 

Hospitality Center

Open from 4 PM – 8 AM, the Hospitality Centers offers a place of refuge from the streets for anyone over the age of 18 experiencing homelessness. Guests can rest comfortably in a climate-controlled, safe space.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

A family of four hugging by a front door. The mother is in military uniform and has just returned home.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

This program helps find stable housing for low-income veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Learn more about SSVF and apply for assistance here.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Information and referrals: 315-558-4387 or email SSVF@ccoc.us

 

Family Support Program

The Family Support Program provides Case Mangement Services to families placed in a hotel by the Department of Social Services. This includes transporting children to and from school, providing meals, and offering other supports as needed.

Location: 262 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202

More Community Resources

More community resources can be found at 211 CNY or dial 2-1-1.
They are available to assist 24/7.