COI provides a number of prevention services to assist families that are facing homelessness because of eviction, foreclosure, bankruptcy, utility arrears, family relationships, fire, or other natural disasters. Our Housing Support Specialists help customers match their needs to available housing in the area.
The assistance also includes a financial analysis that provides the customer guidelines for affordable housing (including how to estimate utility costs) and comparison rental cost data for the local community.
The Safe House of Chautauqua County
The Safe House of Chautauqua County provides safe shelter and crisis services to runaway and homeless youth. The 12 bed facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Youth age 18 and under can access Safe House services on a voluntary basis.