We're proud to introduce Pete’s Place, a new youth and young adult drop-in center located at 310 Mill Street in the City of Poughkeepsie!

Pete’s Place offers a warm and friendly environment for youth and young adults to access housing and food resources, counseling, hygiene supplies and toiletries, internet access, help with job searching and resumes, special activities, and recreational programing. Please share this news with the youth in your life that may benefit from having a safe space to access these resources. Pete’s Place is open Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, and all youth 25 and under are welcome.

Pete’s Place is named in honor of Peter Menconeri, an unforgettable youth advocate and community leader who dedicated his entire life to helping young people.

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.

The entry point for Pat’s Place is Pete’s Place (drop-in center for youth and young adults located at 310 Mill St. in the City of Poughkeepsie), where staff are able to address immediate needs of youth while linking them to appropriate housing and supportive services. Once admitted into Pat’s Place, 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

River Haven Youth Shelter offers emergency housing and support services for runaway and homeless youth and young people who can otherwise benefit from short-term or respite housing due to family conflict or emergency, risk of court placement, or other issues. The River Haven Shelter is certified by New York State to house youth under age 18.

Staff are available 24/7 to handle requests for housing, and provide related services including: referrals, information, counseling and crisis intervention for adolescents and their families.

For more information or assistance, call (845) 454-3600 or text (845) 293-0118.

River Haven TLC (Transitional Living Community) provides youth a safe living environment through which to pursue their goals and learn life skills necessary to live independently.

Housing is available for young adults transitioning from homelessness. Residents must apply to the program and undergo a screening process. Other apartments for young adults are available with private landlords, and include care management services offered by Hudson River Housing.

For more information or assistance, please call (845) 452-0019.