6 Housing & Shelter Resources in Erie, New York — Free Help & Counseling
6 verified housing & shelter resources in Erie, New York. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Buffalo City Mission — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 854-8181 — Office hours: 7 days a week from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Men's Community Center This program provides each individual with a pathway to a stable life through the educ
- Emergency Shelter - Community Services for Every1 — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 877-1111 — Emergency Shelter for developmental disabled. Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled offers a variety of different housing options to meet every pe
- Family Promise of WNY - Family Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 771-3007 — Emergency shelter for families with children. We offer help for families consisting of: 2 parents with child(ren) Single parents with child(ren)mom or dad Guard
- St. Luke's Mission of Mercy — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 894-4476 — St. Luke's provides shelter for men and women of all ages. Our homeless shelter houses adult men who would otherwise have nowhere else to stay. There are full t
- The Little Portion Friary — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 882-5705 — The Mission of Little Portion Friary is to journey with the homeless, providing temporary shelter, meals, and counseling during their struggle to acquire perman
- The Salvation Army Family Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Buffalo, New York — (716) 884-4798 — The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Salvation Army's Emergency Family Shelter provides temporary living accommodations and programs that help
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Erie, New York?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Erie, 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.