Below are 8 shelters for homeless in Rensselaer, NY County.

The Unity House Transitional Apartment Services Program (TAS) provides safe, secure furnished apartments for adults with mental illness. Services are provided through home visits up to 7 days a week, based upon individual needs. TAS is regulated by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

Case Management Services works with both young adults and adults with mental illness and chemical abuse. Unity House staff meet with people to assess their service needs and provide case management services including making referrals and coordinating care. If the individual requires Unity House's Community Residence Services, the case manager continues to work with him/her in the community. Individuals may remain with family or in an independent apartment if they chose. Case managers provide direct service 1-3 times per week, based on an individual's need. The level of service is diverse and intensive and may include: independent living skills training, obtaining and maintaining housing, utilities and employment, coordinating with providers and connecting clients to community resources. Services continue on a time-limited basis until services are no longer needed.

The Supported Housing Program for victims of domestic violence provides comprehensive case management services including affordable housing and assistance in securing and maintaining safe permanent housing, home visits, life skills training, advocacy, referrals, legal services, support services, safety planning and individual counseling.

The Supported Housing Program for people living with HIV/AIDS provides intensive, family-centered case management services to HIV infected and high risk persons who are identified as having had difficulty accessing medical care and/or other services, and who require frequent personal contacts and/or home visitation to ensure their return for medical care and other needed services

The Unity House Transitional Apartment Services Program (TAS) provides safe, secure furnished apartments for adults with mental illness. Services are provided through home visits up to 7 days a week, based upon individual needs. TAS is regulated by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

The Supported Housing Program for adults living with mental illness provides comprehensive case management services including assistance in securing and maintaining permanent housing and a network of support services, home visits, daily living skills training, symptom management and social skills development.

The Supported Housing Program for victims of domestic violence provides comprehensive case management services including affordable housing and assistance in securing and maintaining safe permanent housing, home visits, life skills training, advocacy, referrals, legal services, support services, safety planning and individual counseling.

The Supported Housing Program for people living with HIV/AIDS provides assistance in securing and maintaining safe, permanent housing as well as comprehensive case management services including home visits, individualized service plans, transportation to medical/treatment providers, advocacy and referrals.