Homelessness, Low-Income, and Crisis Assistance Resources: Home

14 Walworth St., Saratoga | 518-581-1097
Shelter curfew 10:30pm Sun-- Thurs and 11pm on Fri & Sat.
18+; need ID (SS card, birth certificate, driver’s license). Cost of $10/day (DSS help available). Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol use while in shelter; maximum stay duration of 60 days. Will try to place elsewhere if full.

120 South Broadway, Saratoga | 518-581-1097
Winter emergency shelter open when the temp is below 32 degrees (including wind chill.)
Open to all.

24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs NY | 518-584-6091
Mon, Wed 1-6:30pm, Fri 1-4:30pm when temps below 20 degrees.

480 Broadway LL 20, Saratoga Springs | Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Hotline: 518-584-8188 Office: 518-583-0280
For adults and their children with immediate safety concerns.

Shelter in Malta, main office in Clifton Park | 518-584-6042
Emergency shelter for homeless & runaway teens ages 13-17.

4 Adelphi Street, Saratoga | 518-587-6193
Low-barrier shelter serving 3 meals a day; 36 beds available.

10 Franklin Street | 518-587-9826
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m; Tues: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Non-profit organization offering safe and affordable housing; free clothing and furniture distribution; advocacy and referral information.

1 South Federal Street | 518-584-6600
Locally operated, federally funded organization offering affordable public housing. There is an application process and wait list for prospective tenants. See website for applications.

14 Walworth Street | (518) 581-1097
18+ shelter, need ID (SS card, birth certificate, driver’s license). Maximum stay duration of 60 days. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol use while in shelter; daily chores are required in order to learn life skills; houseguests leave the shelter Mon-Fri from 9am to 4pm to look for employment and housing; curfew of 10:30pm Sun through Thurs and 11pm on Fri and Sat; case manager meetings twice weekly for support and guidance; weekly house meetings. Employment seeking assistance is provided. Cost of $10/day or $70/week (can also get DSS assistance). Will try to place elsewhere if full.

518-884-4146
Provides energy assistance to families with low incomes by issuing regular and emergency grants to dealers for fuel for heating and utility related costs. Program is seasonal and operational when funding is available.

518-587-5000
Assistance for low-income individuals with things like utility bills, rent, emergency repairs, or unexpected bills.

A database of re-entry programs by state that help ex-prisoners find housing and other assistance.

A list of re-entry programs by state that help ex-prisoners find housing and other assistance.

Navigate to "Re-entry brochure" for document listing re-entry task force programs in New York State by County.

A government database of affordable housing listings.

A list of Section 8-eligible rental listings and housing agencies.

A list of low income housing units available in your area.

Includes links to tip sheets for common housing issues.

Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St.
Serves lunch Mon- Sat 11:45 – 1pm; Sun 3pm -- 4pm

24 Hamilton Street | 518-886-5600
Mon-Thur: 7:30am-7:00pm;Fri: 7:30am 4:00pm
Provides primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services to members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay.

39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa | 518-288-3206
Requires proof of income (Pay stubs, Social Security letter, DSS form, Pension/Retirement letters, Unemployment letter). Every individual and family coming to the food pantry will complete an initial intake form and will be assessed for crisis intervention services. Customers receive a 3-day supply of food, which is packed by volunteers. The order is appropriate to family size, dietary needs, and cooking facilities. Assistance is available to bring the groceries to the individual/family's car if needed.

39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa | 518-288-3232
A federally funded supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children for income eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. You can apply through Saratoga County EOC.

518-884-4155
Provides low-income households with a supplement to their income to purchase food. Free nutrition education to qualified individuals. Telephone office for requirements or apply online at myBenefits.ny.gov

27 Woodlawn Ave | 518-584-1640
Food Pantry open Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00am-11:00am

10 Franklin Street | 518-587-9826
Food pantry housed in office for low-income individuals and families.

From the SaratogaCountyNY.gov website

39 Bath St., Ballston Spa | 518-288-3206
Mon- Fri 8:30 am – 4 pm
Offers referral assistance and budgeting for many common crises such as housing, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and financial problems. Includes Wheels for Work, WIC, Family Development, Rural Food Delivery, and holiday meal assistance.

152 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-884-4140
Provides and facilitates the delivery of an appropriate mix of supportive services to meet the unmet financial and social needs of those who are unable to do so on their own, including Housing Assistance, SSI Assistance, Employment Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.

518-587-5188
Mon- Fri 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Free representation and legal services for low-income people in civil cases such as foreclosures, domestic violence, and immigration.

10 Franklin Street | 518-587-9826
Advocacy and referral information; housing assistance; clothing and household item assistance; holiday assistance; teenage pregnancy and parenting information (M.O.M.) and an after school youth prevention program called Project Lift.

480 Broadway LL 20 | Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Hotline: 518-584-8188 Office: 518-583-0280
Offers safety planning, legal advocacy, legal clinic, and case managers for victims of domestic violence. Also provides a safe, comfortable home for adults and their children with immediate safety concerns.

518-584-6042
Family Assistance program coordinates emergency financial assistance to provide temporary relief for financial needs including rental and utility arrears; Employment Readiness Program for youth who are out of school, have no diploma or GED, and are unemployed or low-income; programming for children, families, and seniors. Also has a shelter for homeless or runaway youth ages 13-17.

An online resource that connects you with legal help on issues related to your housing, family, employment, finances, and more.