Chemung County
During Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am– 4:00 pm – Go to the Samaritan Center in Elmira, at 380 South Main, or call 607-734-9784.
After Hours
Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:30 am, Go directly to the homeless shelter located at 160 High Street in Elmira. Use the double doors entrance with the awning.
Saturday & Sunday, all day and night, Go directly to the homeless shelter located at 160 High Street in Elmira. Use the double doors entrance with the awning.
On Holidays (when Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center is closed), the Shelter is available all day.
Emergency Housing 24-hour call line: 607-732-5954
Residents will receive breakfast, lunch (served at the Elmira Community Kitchen), dinner, and an evening snack each day.
During “Code Blue” (temperatures below 32 degrees), those who wish to come for overnight shelter are welcome from 8:00 pm until 8:00 am.