Schenectady County Code Blue Emergency Shelter
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.
Schenectady County Declares Code Blue When the Overnight Temperatures Drop Below 32 Degrees.
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.
Primary Code Blue Shelter Locations:
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