10 Housing & Shelter Resources in Albany, New York — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified housing & shelter resources in Albany, New York. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Capital City Rescue Mission — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 462-0459 — Capital City Gospel Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational, charitable organization. The Mission is dedicated to proclaiming the life-changing Go
- HUD Housing - New York — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (800) 569-4287
- Habitat for Humanity - New York — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (800) 422-4828
- Homeless & Travelers Aid Society — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 463-2124 — Emergency Services HATAS emergency homeless services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to make sure that everyone who comes to us for help will have
- Homeless and Travelers Aid Society — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 463-2124 — HATAS is a point of entry human services agency that helps the poor, the homeless, and others in need lead independent, self-sufficient, and safe lives in the c
- Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH) — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 434-8021 — The facility provides shelter for single men and women over the age of 18. Individuals are assisted on their journey of achieving stable housing and self-suffic
- Mercy House (Women and Children) — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 434-3531 — Shelter for women and children only. 19 shelter beds2 transitional (longer stay) shelter beds
- Sheridan Hollow Drop In Center — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 434-8021 — Daytime safe haven that provides an array of services for chronically homeless, at-risk individuals and families and low-income residents of the community. Serv
- St Charles Lwanga Center — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 465-4973 — Shelter for men. 19 bed emergency beds for men.
- The Salvation Army of Albany, NY — Housing & Shelter in Albany, New York — (518) 463-6678 — Services offered: Emergency Financial Assistance Emergency Shelter Food & Nutrition Programs Seasonal Services Worship Services - Children's / Teen Worship Serv
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Albany, New York?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Albany, New York. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.