Resources in the 6th District and Albany County
6th District Resources
Office of Legislator Dannielle Hille
📧 Dannielle.Hille@albanycountyny.gov
📞 518-336-0042
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/danniellehille
If you need help navigating County services or connecting with a program, please reach out.
Food Assistance
St. John / St. Ann Outreach Center
Food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing and outreach programs.
📍 88 Fourth Ave
🔗 https://www.joanofarcproject.org
South End Children’s Café
Meals, tutoring, and youth programming.
📍 25 Warren St
🔗 https://www.southendchildrenscafe.org
Trinity Alliance Food Pantry
Emergency food distribution and family services.
📍 15 Trinity Place
🔗 https://www.trinityalliancealbany.org
FOCUS Churches of Albany
Emergency food pantry and basic needs support.
🔗 https://www.focuschurches.net
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Find local food pantries and meal programs.
🔗 https://regionalfoodbank.net
Housing & Homeless Services
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
Emergency shelter, outreach, and housing support.
🔗 https://www.iphny.org
Homeless and Travelers Aid Society
Emergency shelter and supportive housing.
🔗 https://www.htaalbany.org
Albany Housing Authority
Public housing programs and housing assistance.
📍 200 S Pearl St
🔗 https://albanyhousing.org
Albany Community Land Trust
Supports affordable housing and community ownership.
🔗 https://albanyclt.com
United Tenants of Albany, Inc.
Works to improve housing conditions and responds to calls throughout the Capital District and concentrates its activities in low and moderate income neighborhoods in Albany.
🔗 https://utalbany.org/
Healthcare & Clinics
Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center
Primary care, dental, and behavioral health services.
🔗 https://www.wmyhealth.org
ACPHS Collaboratory Health Center
Community health services in the South End.
🔗 https://www.acphs.edu/about/community-outreach/collaboratory
Albany County Health Department
Public health programs, vaccinations, and services.
🔗 https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/health
Planned Parenthood – Albany Health Center
Reproductive health services and education.
🔗 https://www.plannedparenthood.org
Mental Health & Substance Use Support
Capital Area Peer Services (CAPS)
Peer recovery support and addiction services.
🔗 https://www.capsrecovery.org
Hope House Addiction Services
Residential and outpatient addiction treatment.
🔗 https://www.hopehouseinc.org
Project Safe Point
Harm reduction and overdose prevention services.
🔗 https://www.projectsafepointcc.org
Equinox Inc.
Domestic violence services, counseling, and youth support.
🔗 https://www.equinoxinc.org
Youth Programs
South End Children’s Café
🔗 https://www.southendchildrenscafe.org
Trinity Alliance Youth Programs
After-school and youth development programs.
🔗 https://www.trinityalliancealbany.org
Albany Police Athletic League (PAL)
Youth mentoring and sports programs.
🔗 https://albanypal.org
Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area
Youth leadership and enrichment programs.
🔗 https://www.bgccapitalarea.org
Libraries & Community Spaces
Albany Public Library
Free internet, books, and community programs.
🔗 https://www.albanypubliclibrary.org
Lincoln Park
Public park and recreation space serving the South End.
🔗 https://www.albanyny.gov
Employment & Workforce Support
Albany County Career Central
Job training and employment assistance.
🔗 https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/social-services/career-central
Capital District Workforce Development Board
Workforce training and career support programs.
🔗 https://www.capitalregionworkforce.com
Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)
Energy assistance, employment support, and family programs.
🔗 https://albanycap.org
Legal Assistance
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Free civil legal services.
🔗 https://www.lasnny.org
The Legal Project
Legal help for low-income residents.
🔗 https://legalproject.org
Crisis & Immediate Assistance
211 – Community Resource Line
🔗 https://211nys.org
988 – Mental Health Crisis Line
🔗 https://988lifeline.org
Emergency – Call 911
Albany County Resources
Social Services & Financial Assistance
Albany County Department of Social Services
Provides assistance programs including SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Assistance, Medicaid enrollment help, and protective services for adults. (Albany County)
📍 162 Washington Ave, Albany, NY
📞 518-447-7300
Food Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Helps low-income residents buy groceries through electronic benefits. Applications can be submitted online or through the local Department of Social Services. (The Official Website of New York State)
Residents can also call 211 to find nearby food pantries and meal programs.
Child Care Assistance
Albany County offers subsidies to help working families afford childcare if their income meets eligibility guidelines (up to 85% of state median income). (Albany County)
Contact DSS for applications and eligibility.
Housing & Homeless Services
Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance
Residents experiencing homelessness can apply for shelter through DSS or contact local outreach programs that provide case management and connections to services. (IPH Website)
After-hours shelter help:
📞 Homeless and Travelers Aid Society – 518-463-2124
Senior & Long-Term Care Support
NY Connects Albany County
Provides information and assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities including home care, meals, and long-term care services. (Albany County)
📞 518-447-7177
Family & Youth Services
Community programs across Albany County provide early childhood education, youth development programs, and family support services for low-income households. (Albany CAP)
Quick Help Numbers
- 211 – Community services and referrals
- 988 – Mental health crisis line
- 911 – Emergency assistance
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