Farmington Safe Haven

Farmington Safe Haven is located in the town of Farmington, New York.

All referrals for this program need to be initiated by the Department of Veteran Affairs. To begin the referral process please call the National Homeless Veteran Call Center at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). After hours referrals can be made by calling the program directly at 585-978-8123. Safe Haven offers 20 low-barrier shelter beds and serves a population of more vulnerable male and female Veterans experiencing housing instability.

Residents are provided housing for up to 180 days while they search for and locate more permanent housing options. This program is based on the ‘low-barrier’ and ‘Housing First’ model of care that focuses on harm reduction with a community-based early recovery model of supportive housing.

Safe Haven is centrally located and is in close proximity to many local amenities such as grocery shopping, banks, places of worship, medical care, libraries, government agencies and general shopping centers. 

Veterans are provided:
- A bedroom including a bed (with sheets and linens provided), dresser, nightstand, lamp, and locking closet
- Fresh and nutritious dinners prepared daily
- Healthy food options for independently-prepared snacks, breakfast, and lunch
- Medication storage and oversight
- Life skills training including budgeting, relapse prevention, and cooking
- Assistance in housing and employment searches
- Transportation to medical, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment, as needed
- Collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other community organizations to locate stable and affordable long-term housing options

Upon arrival, Veterans meet with staff to complete an intake form and develop an individualized service plan. Clothing and/or personal hygiene items are provided to the residents, as needed.