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Richards House
290 Cypress Street
Rochester, New York 14620
585-506-9060
585-506-9063 (Fax)
The Veterans Outreach Center's long-standing desire to provide housing and a continuum of
care for area veterans recovering from substance abuse was realized on
January 3, 2000, when the first residents moved into Richards House.
Named after the Reverend Thomas B. Richards, a longtime advocate for
Rochester's homeless, Richards House can accommodate up to 18 residents
in a safe, homelike environment while receiving vital mental health services
and addiction treatment as the first steps toward making positive, long-term
lifestyle changes.
Supportive Living**
In January 2001, VOC opened eight supportive living apartments adjacent
to Richards House which was expanded to 10 units in 2003 and currently provides 14 OASAS Supportive Living apartments. Veterans who
have completed initial treatment continue to receive case management
services while living in these apartments. Supportive living provides
the final step on the road to independent living.
Residents may stay up to two years through the combined programs of
Richards House and the supportive living apartments.
** A certified program of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services
Shelter Plus Care
Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the Rochester Housing Authority, ten Shelter Plus Care
certificates provide the final link in our continuum of housing. These
tenant-based certificates allow disabled veterans long-term, affordable
housing in an apartment of their choice. VOC provides the case management
services to maximize stability.
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