Emergency Shelter & Housing

Emergency shelter, housing assistance, and Code Blue resources for Yates County residents.

Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency shelter: Call 211 (24/7)
  • Code Blue (cold weather): Call 211
  • Yates County DSS: (315) 536-5183
  • After hours emergency: Call 211

Housing Programs

Code Blue Emergency Shelter

Cold weather emergency shelter — no documentation required

Temporary Housing Assistance

Emergency housing through Yates County DSS

Housing Support Services

Help navigating housing options and rental assistance

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes

Domestic violence shelter — 24/7 hotline: 800-247-7273

How to Apply

  • Walk in: Yates County DSS, 417 Liberty Street, Suite 2122, Penn Yan
  • Phone: (315) 536-5183
  • Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • After hours: Call 211
  • No documentation required to start