1992
Bethesda House opened as an afternoon drop-in center
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1998Began to expand services ie: clothing room, morning service hours, self-help classes, shower and laundry facilities -
1999-2001Became independent 501 (c)(3) corporation with full-time case management staff -
2002Launched supportive housing at Lighthouse Residence through Housing First initiative -
2010Grand Opening at State Street location, securing more permanent supportive house and expansion of services ie: homeless prevention, emergency services, and rapid re-housing program -
2012-2013Launched Veterans Transitional Housing Program, Literacy Program -
2014-2015Incorporated in-house social work, mental health and counseling services -
2016Activated CODE BLUE Emergency Shelter, opened YATES Food Pantry -
2017Installed Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Program in partnership with Schenectady County -
2018Expanded community outreach case management program; opened 365-day overnight emergency shelter; established in-house medical care program -
2019Health Home Program; Medical Care Program – Lead by Registered Nurse, partnership with Ellis Medical Center Residency Program; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner services -
2020Bethesda House never closed our doors during the pandemic; partnered with State Street Presbyterian Church and operated an 18-bed shelter; kept staff and clients safe and had zero COVID cases. -
2021Bethesda House was awarded NYS OTDA HHAP funding for a 42-bed program; received ESG CV funding; continue to remain open and provide comprehensive services addressing social determinants of health. -
2022Bethesda House broke ground at 917 State Street to lay the foundations for Cara House. Continued to expand in-house medical and psychiatric care services. -
2023On November 30th, Cara House had its grand opening, adding 26 permanent supportive housing apartments and 16 emergency beds for the chronically homeless in Schenectady. Program highlights include re-entry rehabilitation and a fully equipped medical care office including medical respite beds.