Homelessness Intervention and Prevention


Help is just a phone call away.

Facing foreclosure? Need Help?

During this scary, confusing time, you need someone in your corner, to guide you through this process. Legal Assistance of Western NY, Inc. is now offering a Sub Prime Foreclosure Prevention Services Program to counsel participants and provide resources.

To see if you qualify, visit the foreclsoure help website and be connected to a conselor near you!

Program funded through a grant from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Program partners include Legal Assistance of WNY, ACCORD, Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Counties, Cattaraugus Community Action, Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corp., Keuka Housing Council, Inc., Pathstone Corporation, Rural Revitalization Corporation, Seneca Housing, Inc., and Tri County Housing Council.

ACCORD's Homelessness Prevention and Intervention program is designed to help prevent homeless situations. If you or anyone you know is in need of emergency housing assistance, please call or visit one of our locations. We can help!

Supportive Services Include:

  • Family Development Planning
  • Housing Assistance
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Nutrition Education
  • Case Management
  • Eviction and Foreclosure Intervention
  • Landlord Mediation and Coordination of Existing Support Services within the Community
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Assistance

You May Be Eligible for Assistance With:

  • Housing location
  • Rent, mortgage, security deposits, moving expenses and utility costs
  • Mediation services for landlord / tenant disputes
  • Prevention of foreclosure
  • Obtaining permanent housing
  • Defraying costs associated with medical and professional counseling services
  • Clothing and furniture
  • Accessing assistance in employment, substance abuse treatment, and other federal, state, and local resources

To speak with a program representative or to set up an appointment, please contact:

Belfast ACCESS Center
Edna Elling, Services Navigator
44 Main Street
(585) 365-2157
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belfast ACCESS Center

Belmont ACCESS Center
Sylvia McComb, Services Navigator
84 Schuyler St
(585) 268-7605
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belmont ACCESS Center

Friendship ACCESS Center
Gisela Fleming, Services Navigator
3 1/2 Maple Ave
(585) 973-3131
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Friendship ACCESS Center

Wellsville ACCESS Center
Theresa Roeske, Services Navigator
289 North Main St
(585) 593-6106
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Wellsville ACCESS Center

ACCORD Corporation is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).