CODE BLUE: Schenectady County has declared Code Blue in effect from Tuesday, November 11th through Friday, November 15 at 7:00 am, as temperatures are forecasted below freezing. View Code Blue Shelters
When the temperature drops, no one should have to face the winter cold alone. Schenectady County's Code Blue Partnership provides a safe, warm place for those in need during cold winter weather.
When a Code Blue is declared, the County's homeless shelters extend their hours of operation to allow those who need shelter to remain indoors during inclement winter weather. Schenectady County has worked with providers to create additional Code Blue beds over the last few years to increase the number of people who can be served when the temperature drops below freezing.
Take Precautions to Stay Warm! Learn more about how you can protect yourself, your family, and neighbors during from freezing conditions.
For those in need of Code Blue emergency sheltering or housing, contact the following:
Bethesda House, operating out of the State Street Presbyterian Church
Corner of State Street and Catherine Street
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 902-5255
The Bethesda House shelter welcomes all individuals without restrictions or qualifications, providing beds, shower opportunities, supper and breakfast for adult men and women.
Bridges of NY
428 Duane Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 557-1680
The Salvation Army’s Evangeline Booth Miracle Home (women only)
168 Lafayette Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 370-0276
City Mission of Schenectady
425 Hamilton Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 579-9339
Schenectady County Department of Social Services
797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
During regular business hours: (518) 388-4470
DSS On-Call (after 4:30pm): (518) 382-0383
Contact
Brandy Hillard-Bouldin
Commissioner
797 Broadway
Schenectady, NY 12305-2704
Tel: (518) 388-4470
Fax: (518) 388-4644