Independent Housing

Father Young, in the course of his tenure as Chaplain at Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility, often heard inmates who were about to be released from prison remark that they were "all dressed up with no place to go". This convinced him that providing housing for people who are fighting addiction can be just as important as treatment.

To that end, VESTA Community Housing, Inc. was created, and today manages a multitude of properties under the PYHIT umbrella.

Incorporated in 1992, VESTA was established to be the property development and holding arm of PYHIT. As set forth in the articles of incorporation, VESTA's purpose is to restore individuals with addiction issues to their rightful role in society as responsible, respectful, working citizens who can support their families. The housing program greatly enhances the effectiveness of PYHIT's treatment and employment programs by providing the programmatic framework necessary for a supportive community.

VESTA has a wealth of experience with local, state, and federal funding programs which support housing. VESTA has received funding from the NYS Department of Social Services, Homeless Housing Assistance Program, and Housing and Urban Development.

The Altamont Program fulfills the role of the management firm, managing and operating the VESTA properties on a daily basis, along with other properties that are leased or rented.

PYHIT has a variety of certified residences, supportive living environments, and transitional housing. These apartment buildings usually have on-site managers, but otherwise provide a high level of independence for tenants who have graduated from treatment and are easing back into community living. The apartments are provided at a low cost to the tenant (generally between $250 to $425 per month) so that they may be able to use part of their earnings rebuilding their lives and supporting their families.

Below is a complete listing of all properties owned and/or managed by VESTA, 820 River Street, and Altamont Program. An asterisk * means the property is owned by VESTA Community Housing.

Property

Type of Housing

Units

1180 Berne Road, Altamont *

Rehabilitation (OASAS)

30

3075 Sixth Avenue, Troy

Halfway House (OASAS)

22

3215 Sixth Avenue, Troy *

Transitional Housing

8

820 River Street, Troy *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

14

814 River Street, Troy *

Transitional Housing

10

809 River Street, Troy *

Transitional Housing

5

304 Second Avenue, Troy *

Transitional Housing

2

306 Second Avenue, Troy *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

3

834 River Street, Troy *

Transitional Housing

6

836 River Street, Troy *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

3

111-113 Second Street, Troy *

Supportive Living

14

37 So. Ferry Street, Albany *

Transitional Housing

3

45 So. Ferry Street, Albany *

Parole Residence (DCJS)

9

9-10 St Joseph's, Albany *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

15

347 South Pearl Street, Albany *

Supportive Living (female)

8

31 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

3

46 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

4

85 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

6

87 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

4

89 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

6

91 Clinton Avenue, Albany *

Transitional Housing

6

107-109 Clinton Ave, Albany *

Transitional Housing

8

325 Washington Ave, Albany *

Transitional Housing

14

260-270 N Pearl, Albany

Transitional Housing

40

40 Eagle Street, Albany *

Offices

4

42 Eagle Street, Albany *

Deli

N/A

39 Myrtle Ave, Albany *

Transitional Housing

2

47 Judson Street, Albany *

Transitional Housing

 4

867 Second Avenue, Troy *

Transitional Housing

 16

134 Franklin Street, Albany *

Outpatient Clinic

N/A

70 Sycamore Street, Buffalo *

Community Reintegration (DOC)

13

72 Sycamore Street, Buffalo *

Community Reintegration (DOC)

12

Route 22, Granville *

Halfway House (OASAS)

15

13 Crandall Street, Glens Falls *

Halfway House (OASAS)

21

Cherry Street, Glens Falls *

OASAS and Transitional Housing

9

37-39 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

7

1001 Park Place, Utica *

Supportive Living (OASAS)

11

575 Broadway, Menands *

Transitional Housing (DSS)

39

1442 Dewey Avenue, Rochester *

Transitional Living

7

428 Duane Avenue, Schenectady *

Transitional Living / Administration

40

629 Old Liverpool Rd, Syracuse *

Transitional Housing (DSS)

39

20 Stone Court, Syracuse

Transitional Housing

20

418 Fabius Street, Syracuse

Transitional Living

49

Raddison Court, Syracuse

Transitional Housing

10

McBride Street townhouses, Syracuse

Independent Housing

3

420 Gifford Street, Syracuse *

Transitional Living

24

108-30 Sutphin Blvd, Queens

Outpatient Clinic

12

145 South Road, Queens

Supportive Living (OASAS)

14

Location & Contact Information

Altamont Program Housing
134 Franklin St.
Albany , NY 12202
Tel: (518) 465-1020 x142
Fax:(518) 465-8041

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