Emergency & Transitional Housing

Dutchess County Coalition for the Homeless (DCCH)

DCCH Beds The DCCH Overnight Shelter provides emergency housing, two meals (dinner and breakfast), and shower facilities for up to 60 homeless adults each night of the year. Staff are available at the shelter site and by appointment to provide supportive counseling, advocacy, and referral information. Adults (age 18+) seeking shelter must come to the screening site at 269 Mill Street in the City of Poughkeepsie by 8:15 PM. After a brief screening, those accepted are transported to the nearby shelter. Guests are provided bus passes to return to Poughkeepsie the next morning. Shelter guests are expected to abide by a general set of rules. Individuals that threaten the safety of others (such as those exhibiting violent behavior or under the influence of alcohol/drugs that seriously impair their normal abilities, etc.) are not accepted at the shelter and are referred elsewhere, when possible.

Hudson River Lodging – Gannett House Program

Gannett House addresses the basic needs of homeless individuals and families that are placed in emergency housing at Hudson River Lodging, located at 389 Manchester Road in LaGrange. Individuals and families must apply for placement through the Dutchess County Department of Social Services. Gannett House provides meals, transportation, 24-hour security, and other immediate assistance a family or individual may need as they adjust to their temporary living situation. Once immediate needs are addressed, Gannett House Case Managers assist participants in overcoming the issues that led to their homelessness in accessing needed community resources and in working toward their goals, including transitioning to more stable housing.

Follow Through Program

The Follow Through Program assists homeless families that are temporarily housed at Hudson River Lodging to move to permanent housing and avoid the recurrence of homelessness. Funding is available through the program to assist with security and initial rent, thereby expediting movement from emergency to permanent housing. Follow Through Case Managers work closely with families for a year following their stay in temporary housing, helping them to adjust to the demands of successfully maintaining permanent housing. Limited rent subsidy funds are available when a family experiences a financial emergency that would jeopardize their ability to pay rent and keep their housing. Follow Through Program participants are referred by Gannett House and the Department of Social Services.

After-Hours Emergency Placement (AHEP)

HRH facilitates emergency placement of adults and families who find themselves homeless due to non-disaster related circumstances and outside of the regular business hours of the Dutchess County Department of Social Services. (The American Red Cross should be contacted at (845) 471-2000 for assistance when homelessness is related to a disaster, such as a fire.) AHEP services can be accessed by calling (845) 471-8454 after 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday and anytime Saturday, Sunday, or holidays when the Department of Social Services is closed.

Hillcrest House

Hillcrest House offers a supportive environment with 58 units of housing for adults transitioning out of homelessness. Residents may stay at Hillcrest House for up to two years, and during their stay they must pay monthly rent (based on their income) and participate in Hillcrest House’s on-site meal plan. Each resident is assigned a Case Manager to assist them in obtaining community services/resources and in pursuing their goals of achieving greater self-sufficiency as they move toward more permanent housing. Interested applicants must complete an application and participate in a screening process and an interview in order to be accepted at Hillcrest House. For further information, download application and requirements here.

Hudson River Lodging – LaGrange House House

The LaGrange House Program provides case management services for individuals and families residing in transitional housing units at Hudson River Lodging. LaGrange House is targeted toward households that are transitioning out of homelessness and, with the assistance of Lagrange House Case Managers, are actively working toward self-sufficiency goals including movement to more permanent housing. Due to the size of the LaGrange House units, occupancy is limited to no more than three household members, and at least one member of the household must be over age 18. Residents are responsible for their own meals and pay a monthly rent, which varies based on unit set-up (with or without kitchenette). While the LaGrange House Program is designed to be transitional, the units are leased on a month by month basis and there is no maximum time limit for participation in the program. LaGrange House applicants must complete an application and participate in a screening process and interview before being accepted. download application and requirements here.

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Contact

Patrice Kellett

Director of Support Services
pkellett@hudsonriverhousing.org
(845) 454-5176 - Office

Linda Malave

Manager of Adult and Family Services
lmalave@hudsonriverhousing.org
(845) 454-5176 - Office

Services

Hillcrest House & Dutchess County Coalition for the Homeless (DCCH)

28 Snow Terrace, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 452-5197
Fax: (845) 452-5361

Screening site for DCCH:

269 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Hudson River Lodging

Including information for: Gannett House, LaGrange House, and Follow-Through Programs
389 Manchester Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 452-0019
Fax: (845) 471-1632

Permanent Housing Programs

Including information for: Shelter Plus Care, Coach, Maximize, Home Base I&II, Special Unit Beds, and the Partnership for Permanent Housing
100 Little Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 485-0180
Fax: (845) 485-0182

River Haven Shelter

45 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-3600
Fax: (845) 473-3254
Walk-ins accepted

River Haven Transitional Living & Independent Living Programs

Including information for street outreach programs
305-307 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-2300
Fax: (845) 483-9522

After-Hours Emergency Placement

Phone: (845) 471-8454

Programs & Services