Department of State Health Services

The mission of the Department of State Health Services is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources, and a focus on core public helth functions. Our goal is to improve health outcomes through public and population health strategies, including prevention and intervention. Our desire is to optimize response to disasters, disease threats, and outbreaks.

Resource Type:
Service Organization
Primary #:
518-776-7111
Secondary #:
888-893-7111

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Services Offered:
  • Shelter
  • Food Bank/Soup Kitchen
  • Clothing Assistance
  • Youth Support Services
  • Medical/Dental
  • Mental Health Services
  • Basic Human Needs
  • Family Services

Shelter Information

Shelter Category:
Temporary
Length of Stay:
60
Max # of Visits:
2
Status of Availability:
Immediate
# of Beds Available:
20
Types of clients served:
  • Single
  • Male
  • Female
  • Families with children
  • Single parent with children
Ineligibility conditions:
  • Felons
  • Convicted or charged with a Sexual Crime
  • Convicted or charged with Domestic Violence
ID Requirements:
  • Drivers License
  • Residential Address