About Pat’s Place

Description & Purpose

Pat's Place is a voluntary, transitional supportive housing program where young adults can reside for up to 24 months as they prepare for a successful transition to sustainable permanent housing. The site offers private bedrooms for up to 12 residents with a shared kitchen, living room, and recreational space. Nutritional meals are prepared on-site by staff and residents.
Pat's Place benefits from a team of 24/7 on-site staff who work in tandem to develop and implement individualized plans with residents that address personal needs and goals, respond to emergencies, facilitate group workshops and activities, and provide general support. Building on established partnerships, Care Managers link residents to needed community services, resources, and opportunities that can further support them while at Pat's Place and beyond. This transformative program is committed to providing an environment of safety, trust, and support between staff, residents, and their peers, ultimately facilitating positive journeys toward independence.
Eligibility & Admission

At Pat's Place, we assess eligibility based on three HUD housing categories: 1 (Literally Homeless), 2 (Imminent Risk of Homelessness), and 4 (Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence). For more information on the Four Categories of the Homeless Definition, please visit the link below. To qualify, applicants must be between 18 and 24 years old, experiencing homelessness, and actively employed or seeking employment. This requirement ensures participants have the potential to become self-sufficient upon aging out of the program, as we prioritize long-term stability.
Pete’s Place (drop-in center for youth and young adults located at 310 Mill St. in the City of Poughkeepsie) is the entry point for Pat’s Place, where staff are able to address immediate needs of youth while linking them to appropriate housing and supportive services. Once admitted, residents follow a structured daily routine that includes designated times for waking up, meals, educational activities, vocational training, recreation, employment, and workforce development.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact: (845) 337-4407 ext. 406

HUD Eligibility
Our Commitment

Every Resident will be provided with safe and supported housing for up to 24 months.
Every Resident will have the freedom to choose their own path and to articulate their own goals.
Every Resident will be free to express themselves without judgement in a welcoming environment.
Every Resident will be connected to a Care Manager who will assist them in meeting their needs and goals and link them to community resources.
Every Resident will participate in a program model that fully integrates the values of Positive Youth Development and Healing Centered Engagement.
Every Resident will be offered workshops and activities that promote self-sufficiency, health, learning, leadership, and social well-being.
Every Resident will receive support in accomplishing their unique goals and preparing for their transition to independent living.

FAQs

Pete’s Place, HRH’s Drop-in Center for homeless and housing-insecure young adults, serves as the entry point for Pat’s Place. The staff collaborates with Dutchess County’s Coordinated Entry System to address immediate needs and connect youth with appropriate housing and support services. Located at 310 Mill Street in Poughkeepsie, Pete’s Place offers food, shelter, counseling, job training, and more. For more information or to make an appointment, call (845) 337-4407 ext. 406.
Young adults can reside at Pat’s Place for up to 24 months as they prepare for a successful transition to sustainable permanent housing.
Yes. At Pat's Place, guests are welcome during designated visiting hours. On weekdays, guests may visit from 3 PM to 6 PM, while weekend visiting hours are from 11 AM to 7 PM.
There are 10 private bedrooms and one shared bedroom at Pat’s Place. All bedrooms are fully furnished. There is a shared kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room and other indoor and outdoor space for residents to use at the site.
There is no rent charged, food and basic needs are addressed, and all services are free and confidential. Residents are expected to open personal bank accounts and save for their future.
Yes, our care managers work with you to find stable, permanent housing options.
Yes, our program is welcoming and inclusive to all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Yes, we offer GED preparation, vocational training, and job placement assistance.
Yes. We maintain a 24/7 staff presence on-site and have strategically positioned security cameras throughout the house, promoting constant vigilance and accountability.
Yes. A thorough assessment is conducted before determining whether an applicant is a good fit for the program, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.