Thank you for contacting Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach.

If you have contacted us:

-Regarding a person who is currently unsheltered, please go to SECTION 1 below

-Regarding a person who is currently sheltered but technically homeless, and looking for a place to go upon release or discharge, please go to SECTION 2 below

-Seeking instructions for mailing us a letter, please go to SECTION (3) below

-For any other reason, we will make every effort to respond as soon as possible (M-F, daytime)

NOTE: We may not respond if we feel your question/need has been addressed by the information below.

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SECTION 1

If you (or someone you are contacting us on behalf of) are currently unsheltered and need immediate assistance, we encourage you to contact Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS) (https://www.cityofrochester.gov/homelessness/).

The City of Rochester website states:

"If you are in need of emergency shelter now, call the Monroe County Department of Human Services: (585) 753-2780 from 8AM to 3PM, Monday-Friday. After 3 PM and on Weekends/Holidays call (585) 442-1742.

YOUTHS and YOUNG ADULTS Call the Center for Youth 24-hour hotline: (585) 271-7670, or the national 24-hour crisis hotline: (888) 617-KIDS (5437), or email: info@centerforyouth.net.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE If you are in danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, call the Willow Domestic Violence Center 24-hour hotline: (585) 222-SAFE (7233), or email: Hotline@WillowCenterNY.org.

If you need information on available services or have questions, call 2-1-1/LifeLine (dial 211) and explain the situation. A representative will be able to provide you with information and referrals to community organizations that may be able to help. Don’t want to call? Text 2-1-1/LifeLine at 898211.

Also of great assistance in exploring your housing options is The Housing Council hotline: (585) 546-3700. "

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SECTION 2

If you, or someone you are communicating on behalf of, is technically homeless but currently sheltered (e.g., incarcerated, inpatient treatment, another community program, etc.), and are looking for a place to go upon release or discharge, and you are interested in transitional housing at SCPO, please call the numbers below.

When you speak to a staff member, a screening will be completed to see if we are able to meet your needs. If no one answers, please leave a voicemail, as program staff are often away from their desks; they will return your call.

Jennifer House (women*) 585-288-1074

Nielsen House (men*) 585-328-0801

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SECTION 3

Individuals who wish to send us a letter in the mail may send it to:

Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach

30 Millbank Street

Rochester, NY 14619

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*SCPO makes every effort to be inclusive of all gender expressions and will do what it can to house residents where they and other residents feel affirmed and safe. 🏳️‍🌈