Homeless Shelters

Are you homeless? Do you want to get off the streets now?

Here is a summary of the top five solutions. Scroll down this page to see all solutions available to you.

1) Call Pax Christie’s (men only) (631) 928-9108 Port Jefferson

2) Go to the local Department of Social Services before 2:30 pm on weekdays, or call emergency housing at 631-854-9100 on weekdays after 4:30. Holidays and weekends anytime.

3) Men and women can call the Salvation Army for long-term shelter. Felons, undocumented, substance abuse accepted, maximum age 65 years old.

Men call: (516) 481-7600

194 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550

Women's Rehab program number is 585-235-2769. (Must be 18+)

4) Veterans Click here for all options

5) Still no solution? Scroll down to see all shelters or call/text us, at 631-260-1363

All Shelters

Social Services Emergency services

Please visit DSS before 2:30 pm click on link below for more info, if you can't get there, call the Department of Social Services

Before 3pm 631-854-9935

(you will have faster service if you go instead of calling).

Emergency Services (After 4:30PM, Anytime Weekends, Holidays): (631)-854-9100

they will pick you up. If the temperature drops below freezing (32 degrees), anyone on the street has immediate access. even if your Sanctioned.

Pax Christi Hospitality Center men only shelter

Pax Christi Hospitality Center in Port Jefferson is a 25-bed emergency shelter for men over the age of 16. The center provides not only shelter and food, but also counseling, advocacy, and networking needs. They also provide hot showers for anyone in need, along with hot meals for all. Pax Christies has four non-DSS beds. If you don't have DSS, call and ask if they have any beds available. If you have DSS, you need to go through the department of social services.

Address: 255 Oakland Avenue Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Phone: (631) 928-9108

Maureen's Haven

CLOED TILL DECEMBER FIRST

Maureen’s Haven is an awesome shelter that will give you shelter along with feed you dinner. They are fully operational November 1st through to April 31st every year. They safely shelter you in one of many churches. From 4pm to 7am nightly. Call them and ask if they have a bed available. Maureen's haven is close to the riverhead train station. Monday-Friday: 10am to 4pm, Saturday & Sunday: 2pm to 4pm 28 Lincoln Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone 631-727-6831

Suffolk County Help Hotline

Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 Phone 631-751-7500

Haven-Centerport Church

If you need shelter and a meal for Monday nights, December through April click on link below. This is a safe shelter for winter months only.

68 Redington st, Bayshore NY 11706

(631) 665-2489

Domestic Violence Shelters

Suffolk DV Centers

Brighter tomorrow: Call 631-395-1800

The retreat: Call 631-329-4398

L I A D V safe harbor: Call 631-666-7181

ECLI-VIBES: Call (631) 360-3606

Nassau DV Centers

The safe center: Call 24/7 (516) 542-0404

Suffolk County Campgrounds

Click the link to find campgrounds in Suffolk County. Some campsite's close down for the winter.

Call each camp ground for dates. some are open to campers all year, however they close to tents November to April.

HiHi Homeless Shelter

HiHI is contracted through DSS. Go to or call Department of social services to be placed at this shelter. 22 E 18th St Huntington, NY View More

Free Help for Homeless Veterans

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-877-4AID (877-424-3838) For more help options click on link:

DASH Hotline & Crisis Care Center Available 24-hours a Day

Dash is a resource center open 24 hours a day, If you have mental or emotional issues its worth the call. They have many resources available. Phone 631-952-3333

CALL 211

The 211 Long Island Call Center is a free and confidential hotline, People can call about everything from basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, legal services, drug treatment, employment support, childcare, eldercare, and more. The 211 Long Island Call Center is available 24/7 and is accessible by dialing 2-1-1 or outside Nassau and Suffolk Counties by calling 1-888-774-7633.

You can click view now to see the 211 website which is very user friendly.

Nasau county Emergency Housing

Emergency Services Program
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553-3656
Directions

Emergency Services: 516-573-8626
Hours
Monday - Friday
4 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Weekends and Holidays
24 hours a day

Salvation Army

This is an excellent program. Please be aware that it is a one year faith based homeless and homeless with substance abuse problems, felons and undocumented homeless are also accepted. Age limits are18-65 years old.

Everyone we sent to this rehab stayed the duration. Address: 194 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550

Phone Men: 516-481-7600

Phone Women: 585-235-2769

Family Service League

Family Service League (FSL) Helps seniors seeking companionship and purpose and the homeless seeking shelter. along with many other services. Phone 1-631-647-3100

Disaster Emergency Shelter and Evacuation Center Locator, Suffolk County

This interactive tool is provided for your information and use to assist with personal preparedness when emergency situations, storm flooding conditions or potential evacuations may occur. These shelters are closed unless there is a declared crisis by the government.

Click to view interactive map,

Shelters with your pets

URI-NYC Domestic violence shelter with your pet.

In 2013 URI took bold action and launched the pioneering People and Animals Living Safely program, creating safe shelter and support that allows domestic violence survivors and their pets to live and heal together.

Urban Resource Institute 205 East 42 Street, 13th floor New York, NY 10017 People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) PALSinfo@urinyc.org