Homeless Services

Location: Samaritan Center, 380 South Main Street, Elmira
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Contact: 607-734-9784 (after hours: 607.732.5954)
After Hours: Elmira Police Department, 317 East Church Street, Elmira

If you would like to help by donating items, please check our list of much-needed items for those experiencing homelessness.

More information will be posted soon about our temporary dorm-style shelter to be located at 160 High Street.

For more information on addressing homelessness, please visit our Continuum of Care page.

The Second Place East Homeless Shelter on College Avenue closed on May 31, 2022. Emergency Shelter is being provided through local motels. A Warming Station may now be available on “Code Blue Nights” (temperature or windchill at or below 32 degrees). Check-in at the Elmira Police Department for instructions.

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