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Emergency Shelter

provided by YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

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YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

175 N Clinton Avenue
Rochester NY 14604
TDD/TTY:
585-546-5513
Main:
585-546-5820
Hours:
Office: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM. 24-Hour switchboard coverage.
Bus Service:

Public Transportation Available.

Email:
ywinfo​@ywcarochester.org

* Provides emergency shelter services.
  • Individual rooms or apartments offer privacy during a time of crisis and change; each resident has access to a kitchen facilities, lounge, and children’s playroom. Women and families entering the program receive an individualized assessment and meet with a case manager to create a personalized goal plan to find appropriate housing.

Eligibility: Women age 18 or older, with or without children. Men age 18 or older, with children.

Application Process: Most placements made through DHS, call for more information. Some courtesy nights with a denial letter from DHS.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for service.

Coverage Note: Monroe County.

Languages: Spanish, American Sign Language

 

YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County is a social services agency targeting the needs of women and families -  men are accepted in some of the programs. Services include a fall continuum of housing options, recovery services, parenting and pregnant teen services and racial justice programs.