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Catholic Charities Tri-County Services offers a wide range of essential services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families across Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties. Our programs support people of all ages, from infants to seniors. Helping individuals access essential human needs such as food, shelter, and safety is at the heart of our mission, as we empower them to grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential.

Office Address: 201 Academy Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144  
Phone: 518-512-3577  |  Fax: 518-621-7845

Programs include:

  • Aging Life Services- The program connects older adults residing in Schenectady
    County with services to feel safe and confident living at home, and provides
    assistance with accessing aging-related services, including non-medical needs
    such as grocery shopping, light housekeeping, friendly visits, and transportation
    to doctor’s appointments.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-372-5667 | Fax: 518-372-5686
  • Camp Scully- A co-ed overnight summer camp for ages 7–17, and a day camp
    for ages 5–10, located on Snyder’s Lake in Rensselaer County. Camp Scully
    fosters recreation and socialization for youth throughout the summer.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28, Rensselaer, NY 12144
    Address: 24 Camp Scully Way, Wynantskill, NY 12198
    Phone: 518-283-1617 | Fax: 518-303-1484
    Website: https://www.campscully.camp/
  • Caregiver Support Services- The program enables family members to maintain
    their quality of life while caring for their loved one at home, including offering
    respite and support services throughout the 14 counties of the Diocese.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-372-5667 | Fax: 518-372-5686
  • Catholic Charities Food Farmacy- The program serves Medicaid-eligible patients who are referred by a healthcare provider and face food insecurity and nutritional risk. The program offers healthy food and individualized nutrition education to help manage chronic health conditions using a ‘food as medicine’ approach.
    Address: 700 McClellan Street, Suite 102, Schenectady, NY 12304
    Phone: 518-630-5736 | Fax: 518-630-5737
  • Community Navigation- Community Resource Navigators offer short-term case management for Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady Counties including 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program. For more information, contact the program.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28, Rensselaer, NY 12144
    Phone: 518-314-0495
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  • CoNSERNS-U- The program provides essential services to individuals and families in rural Rensselaer County and the City of Rensselaer through a food pantry and seasonal programs, including holiday and back-to-school support.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28, Rensselaer, NY 12144
    Address: 201 Academy Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
    Phone: 518-463-8571
  • Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP)- HIICAP provides free and objective information, assistance, and advocacy to Medicare beneficiaries.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-372-5667 | Fax: 518-372-5686
  • Hilltowns Community Resource Center- The program provides essential services to individuals and families throughout rural Albany County through a food pantry, advocacy, casework services, and seasonal programs, including holiday and back-to-school support.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 147, Westerlo, NY 12193
    Address: 560 State Route 143, Westerlo, NY 12193
    Phone: 518-966-7380
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program- The program protects the health, safety, welfare, human, and civil rights of people living in nursing homes, adult care facilities, and family type homes. Trained, state-certified volunteers and staff Ombudsman visit nursing homes, adult care facilities, and family type homes to advocate for improved care and quality-of-life for residents by investigating complaints or concerns expressed and working cooperatively with facilities to resolve issues on residents' behalf.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-372-5667 | Fax: 518-372-5686
  • Meals on Wheels- The program provides delivery of nutritionally-balanced meals, primarily to homebound adults aged 60+ who are unable to prepare or access meals on their own, and are residents of Schenectady County.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-688-0051 | Fax: 518-372-5686
  • Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Schenectady- This program offers free, confidential, one-to-one services to help food insecure residents within Schenectady County get nutrition assistance with SNAP. Our NOEP Coordinator helps program applicants complete and submit their SNAP (food stamp) application, works with local government offices to ensure that each application is processed correctly, and refers those in need to other community resources as appropriate.
    Address: 1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Phone: 518-374-2427
  • Roarke Center- The program provides essential services to individuals and families in the city of Troy through a food pantry, a creative arts program, and seasonal programs including holiday and back-to-school support.
    Address: 107 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180
    Phone: 518-273-8351 | Fax: 518-270-0579
  • Schenectady Social Clubs- The program provides gathering places for seniors 55+ living in the City of Schenectady to socialize, share a meal, and participate in activities to improve emotional and physical health.
    Phone: 518-372-5667 | Fax: 518-372-5686 | Reservations: 518-382-5007
  • Sister Maureen Joyce Centers- The program provides essential services to individuals and families in the Arbor Hill and West Hill communities of Albany County, through a soup kitchen, food pantry, and seasonal programs, including holiday food support.
    Food Pantry Address: 315 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    Soup Kitchen Address: 369 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28, Rensselaer, NY 12144
    Phone: 518-314-0859
  • St. John's / St. Ann's Outreach Center- The program provides essential services to individuals and families in Albany’s South End community through a food pantry, the “Welcome Table” soup kitchen, and additional programs, including holiday assistance, fresh produce distribution, and GED support.
    Address: 88 Fourth Avenue, Albany, NY 12202
    Phone: 518-472-9091 | Fax: 518-427-5983
  • Sunnyside Child Development Center- The program offers an after-school program for students in grades K–6 and a summer day camp for children aged 5–12.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1410, Troy, NY 12181
    Address: 110 East Sunnyside Way, Troy, NY 12181
    Phone: 518-274-5986 | Fax: 518-273-3926
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program- The program provides free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families who meet income guidelines, with assistance from IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.

To find a VITA site visit: www.unitedwaygcr.org/cash
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