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The Adirondack Youth Lodge serving youth who have serious and persistent symptoms caused by a designated mental illness diagnosis.The Adirondack Youth Lodge serving youth who have serious and persistent symptoms caused by a designated mental illness diagnosis.

Adult Respite and Homeless Apartments

We offer respite and homeless apartments to adults and families that find themselves in need of a temporary place of residence. Residents are primarily made up of individuals seeking assistance from the Franklin County Department of Social Services (FCDSS) after claiming homelessness. Individuals that are looking for a transition from incarceration to permanent housing are also authorized to live in the apartments. Citizen Advocates provides furnishings, hygiene products and food for each apartment.

How to apply:

Citizen Advocates housing counselors assist individuals with the application process. Outside referral sources or providers can assist with the application process by downloading and completing the following forms.

Once completed, email the forms to one of the following individuals:

Cheryl Blanchard Community Living Manager cherylblanchard@citizenadvocates.net Phone:518-651-2270

These forms can also be mailed to:

Citizen Advocates Attn: Homeless Apartments, Cheryl Blanchard Location:31 Sixth Street, Malone, NY 12953

If you have any questions, please contact any one of the individuals listed above.

Need help navigating our community housing & living services?

At Citizen Advocates, we work as a team to provide the best individual, person-centered services to the people we serve. Care coordination assists clients with identifying and accessing the services that will assist them in addressing the problems they are experiencing, or that will help them to achieve a higher quality life or level of functioning.