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Are You Homeless?
Do you want to get off the streets now? Or do you need help with essentials like a tent, blankets, or other essentials? We’re here to help make your situation as comfortable as possible until you can find stable housing.
We are not a shelter, but we are happy to assist you in getting off the streets. Call 1-631-260-1363.
Check out a summary of the top five solutions below.
1) Go to the local Department of Social Services before 2:30 pm on weekdays, or call emergency housing at Suffolk 631-854-9100 Nassau 516-573-8626 on weekdays after 4:30. Holidays and weekends anytime. 2) 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+) 3) Domestic Violence Scroll Down 4) Still no solution? Scroll down to see all shelters or call/text us, at 631-260-1363
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Get out of the extreme weather
If you are experiencing homelessness or staying in a home without Temperature control. libraries serve as approved cooling/warming stations by the Department of Social Services (DSS). Visit the link below to find a list of libraries near you where you can stay cool/warm, access resources, and enjoy a welcoming environment. Your well-being is important, and local libraries are here to help!
Suffolk: Website
Nassau: Website
See the map and zoom in with two fingers to find a library near you.
Important Information about Patient Review Instrument (PRI)
If you’re being discharged from a hospital and plan to rely on DSS for housing, you must have a PRI (Patient Review Instrument) — without it, DSS will not provide housing assistance. What is the PRI form? The PRI (Patient Review Instrument) hospital release form is a document used primarily in healthcare settings to assess a patient's needs before they are discharged from a facility. This form helps evaluate the patient's medical condition, functional abilities, and any required follow-up care or services upon their release. It typically includes information about the patient's diagnosis, treatment received, and recommendations for continued care, ensuring a smooth transition from inpatient to outpatient care and facilitating appropriate community resources.
"Crisis to Comfort: A New Yorker’s Guide to Emergency Housing and Privacy Rights" Specifically pertaining to PRI and non disclosure to DSS when seeking emergency housing after hospital discharge’s. With sample letter.
Sheriff Evictions
"The Suffolk County Sheriff is currently only up to one week behind, meaning evictions can be carried out any day within a week after the 14th day." Nassau county is caught up also, both counties used to be at least one - two months behind schedule.
Learn the eviction process in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Click here
How to do an order to show cause (OSC): Click here
A Common Mistake We See
One of the biggest challenges we notice among individuals experiencing homelessness is how they use their limited monthly income. Many people living in cars or on the streets head straight to a hotel as soon as they receive money, only to run out of funds within a few days and end up back outside. We always encourage them to plan carefully — save those hotel stays for when they’re truly needed, such as during severe weather or intolerable storms. Using resources wisely can make a big difference in staying safe and financially stable throughout the month.
🧊 Code Blue Housing Law: What It Means for Suffolk & Nassau Counties
What Is Code Blue? “Code Blue” is a New York State mandate that protects individuals experiencing homelessness during dangerous winter weather. When the temperature (including wind chill) is forecast to drop to 32°F or below for two or more hours, local social service agencies must ensure that no one is left outside. Regardless if your sanctioned or denied services from Social Services Under 18 NYCRR § 304.1, both Suffolk County and Nassau County are required to activate emergency shelter plans during a Code Blue event — removing intake restrictions and providing safe, warm places for anyone in need. What Happens During Code Blue Emergency shelters and warming centers open to all. No one can be denied shelter because of eligibility, sobriety, or identification issues. Transportation is provided when necessary to reach a shelter or warming center. Extended hours of operation may be implemented to ensure overnight protection. Street outreach teams are mobilized to check on people living outdoors and offer assistance. Suffolk County Code Blue Contacts Suffolk County Department of Social Services: (631) 854-9930 After Hours Emergency Services: (631) 854-9100 Local Homeless Hotline: 311 or call your local police department’s non-emergency line for transport to a warming site. Nassau County Code Blue Contacts Nassau County Department of Social Services: (516) 227-8519 Code Blue Emergency Hotline (WARMBED): 1-866-927-6233 Police Non-Emergency: Contact for immediate transport assistance during overnight hours. Why It Matters Cold weather can be deadly for individuals living outside or in vehicles. Code Blue ensures that everyone — regardless of situation — has access to warmth and safety. Outreach workers, community organizations, and concerned residents are encouraged to spread the word and check on anyone who may be unsheltered when temperatures fall below freezing. What You Can Do If you see someone in need, call the hotline listed above to get them to safety. Share this information on social media, community boards, or with local churches and outreach programs. Visit HomelessLongIsland.org for shelter maps, emergency contacts, and updates during Code Blue events.
Shelters Nassau Suffolk
Haven-Centerport Church Mondays
If you need shelter and a meal, 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
Maureen's Haven
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
Nassau County 866-WARM-BED
The number for WARM BED (1-866-927-6233) is a winter emergency housing program for Nassau County that operates from December 1st through March 31st. This number is for those who are not eligible for other emergency housing programs, often due to not meeting a 30-day residency requirement.
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 program. Felons and undocumented homeless are also accepted. Age limits are18-65 years old. First two weeks you will have no contact with anyone outside the facility, no phones either. the first two weeks. Everyone we sent to this rehab stayed the duration. Address: 194 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550
Men's Shelter Hempstead call: 516-481-7600
Woman's Shelter call: 585-235-2769
Nassau & Suffolk Counties Social Services Housing and Emergency Housing
SUFFOLK COUNTY Emergency housing (631)-854-9100 You can call: Monday - Friday 4 pm -8 am weekdays, or weekends and holidays 24 hours a day. Walk in hours 8 am- 2:30 pm They will not let you in after 2:30 they close 4 pm 605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 Telephone:(631) 852-3500 Fax:(631)852-3505 80 Middle Country Road Coram, New York 11727 Telephone:(631) 854-2300 Fax: (631) 854-2123 200 Wireless Boulevard Hauppauge, New York 11788 Telephone:(631) 853-8714 Fax: (631) 853-8842 2 South 2nd Street Deer Park, New York 11729 Telephone:(631) 854-6600 Fax: (631) 854-6672 Once approved for emergency housing, they say they will pick you up. The reality is sometimes they leave you waiting all night long and never do pick you up.. CALL THEM ONCE AN HOUR AND SAY YOUR STILL WAITING! BLUE LAW For both Nassau and Suffolk counties. If the temperature drops below freezing (32F degrees), anyone on the street has immediate access even if you're sanctioned or undocumented. NASSAU COUNTY HOUSING AND EMERGENCY HOUSING Housing: Emergency Services Program 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553-3656 Housing phone number: 516-227-8519 Call 9 am-4pm Emergency Services: 516-573-8626 You can call: Monday - Friday 4 pm -8 am weekdays, or weekends and holidays 24 hours a day. Walk in hours 8 am- 2:30 pm They will not let you in after 2:30 they close 4 pm 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd #160, Uniondale, NY 11553
Respite Temporary Housing
Respite housing for homeless individuals, including those with pets, is a temporary accommodation option designed to provide safe shelter and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. This is a short term solution up to 28 days. You will need a psych evaluation and a care coordinator to apply, to see a list of care coordinators that can help you: Click here
Were You Raised in a Foster Home?
The Chafee Funds Program - Beyond (CFP-B) of New York State through the Office of Children and Family Services offers limited financial awards to eligible youth who are currently or were in foster care. Funds for this program are awarded from $500 to $2,000. Applicants will be informed if funds are available for multiple awards.
FYI VOUCHERS FOR THE FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative makes Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance available to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWAs). Under FYI, PHAs provide housing assistance on behalf of:
Suffolk County Campgrounds
Department of social services (DSS) will pay your county camp ground fees, if you qualify.
Click the links below to find campgrounds in Suffolk County. Campsites are closed for tenting November till March. Southaven Camp ground in Shirley, is closed till April for renovations. Call each camp ground for dates. some are open to campers all year, however they close to tents November to April. What you will need: Green key card, government photo ID, proof of registration, inspection, if you have pets, proof of rabies vaccination.
Click the links below to find campgrounds in Nassau 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.
Click below for Nassau county Parks
Shelters Available Through DSS Placement Only
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. Call to see if any beds are available. Undocumented Men are accepted, subject to availability. Address: 255 Oakland Avenue Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Phone: (631) 928-9108
Bethany House offer a safe haven for healing and personal growth for women with children facing homelessness. Bethany House provides emergency shelter for women and women with children in Nassau County. Bethany House does not provide housing to men. Women who come to Bethany House must be referred through the Nassau County Department of Social Services, you can asked to be placed at Bethany House.
Hi Hi Homeless Shelter
HI HI (Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative)
HI HI is a homeless shelter that provides placement exclusively through the Department of Social Services (DSS). In cases of extreme weather, exceptions to this requirement may be made.
📍 Address: 22 E 18th St, Huntington Station, NY 11746
Domestic Violence Shelters Nassau, Suffolk, NYC.
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 170 Veterans hwy Islandia NY Nassau DV Centers The safe center: Call 24/7 (516) 542-0404 IF ALL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS ARE FULL GO TO YOUR LOCALE DSS OFFICE, THEY WILL HELP YOU. OR AFTER 4PM CALL SUFFOLK DSS EMERGENCY HOUSING AT 631-854-9100 NASSAU DSS EMERGENCY HOUSING 516-573-8626 Manhattan DV shelter with your pet. URINYC Tel: 646-588-0030 For more info see our homeless with pet page.
Brighter Tomorrow
Are You Being Abused?
Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) human service agency dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence. Call our hotline for shelter, free legal assistance, counseling or housing options. Safety planning is critical when leaving an abuser. Our trained advocates can help you make a plan that is safe for you and your children. No one should go through this difficult process alone. An advocate will meet you at court to file for an order of protection, child support and child custody. An attorney will be assigned to your case at no charge to you.
24/7 Hotline (631) 395-1800
Pregnant & Homeless Resources
Mama's House
A Division of Long Island Coalition of the homeless
MOMMAS House is a mother-child transition housing program in the Nassau/Suffolk metro area specifically serving young women (18-24). The program provides young mothers and their children with supportive housing and access to programs which enable them to achieve independence. We offer a residential stay of up to 2 years. MOMMAS House (Main Office) is open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm. Phone: 516-781-8637 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756 After hours: Levittown Residence 1-516-280-3220 Glen cove 1-516-609-0079
At Bethany House we support women, and women with children, experiencing homelessness, through transition to stability. We begin by providing shelter, and meeting the basic needs of our guests, in a welcoming and safe, home-like setting.
(516) 868-6866 or (516) 824-2753
CoAbode
No Phone number listed click on view more below, fill out and submit form . The Home Sharing program is the primary focus of the CoAbode organization. It connects single mothers whose interests and parenting philosophies are compatible, with the purpose of sharing a home and raising their children together.
Shower Locations & Laundry Nassau Suffolk
Suffolk County Pax Christies Showers & Haircuts
Showers are available for all, just show up 10 am-Noon, and 1 pm - 2:30 pm, soup kitchen12 pm- 1 pm.
Haircuts are also available call for information.
255 Oakland Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 1 (631) 928-9108
Suffolk County : RiseWell : Showers and Laundry
The Federation has showers available and you can do your laundry, for anyone with a need. we suggest you call first and make an appointment. Patchogue Community Center 456 Waverly Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 447-6460 Copiague Community Center 1375 Akron Street Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 552-4240
Suffolk County H.A.L.I. Hands Across Long Island Mobil Showers
Showers are available at the main office:
🕛 Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM (No appointment necessary)
📍 Location: 159 Brightside Avenue, Central Islip, NY
📞 Phone: 1-631-352-7221
For the current schedule of the Mobile Shower Unit or to request a stop, please email: support@hali88.org
HALI also offers a food pantry, clothing, and a wide range of support services.
Laundry Love is a neighboring movement that partners with groups, schools and local laundromats to wash the clothes and bedding of low-income and/or no-income families and person(s). Locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Port Washington Super Laundry 4 Manor-haven Blvd, Port Washington, New York, 11050, United States (516) 567-4692 Email maureenperaza@gmail.com Day-Time Meets 3rd Thursdays 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. The last wash starts no later than 7:45 pm. Mattituck Main Street Laundry 12250 Main Street, Mattituck, New York, 11952, (631) 603-2785 Email padregerardoromo@gmail.com Day-Time 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM ( 3rd Saturday of the month )
Are you an immigrant who wants to go home?
Do You Want to go Home?
"We can help you return home safely and confidentially through the CBP Home Program."
Many undocumented immigrants who wish to return to their home country can now use the CBP Home Mobile App, an official U.S. Department of Homeland Security tool designed to make voluntary self-deportation easier and safer. The app is fully available in Spanish and offers several benefits: - Free travel arrangements back to the immigrant’s home country or another country where they have legal status - Forgiveness of any outstanding fines related to illegal presence in the United States - A $1,000 exit bonus to support the transition back home How to Use the Program: 1. Download the CBP Home Mobile App (available in Spanish) on your smartphone. 2. Follow the instructions to apply for voluntary self-deportation. 3. Receive assistance with travel arrangements and benefits from the program. Who Can Apply: - Undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. who want to return to their home country voluntarily. Additional Support in Long Island: - The Long Island Immigration Clinic (LIIC) offers legal aid and advice for immigrants, including help with asylum applications, work authorization, and understanding options available. LIIC is located in Brentwood and provides services in Spanish. - Local organizations such as Centro Corazón de María provide advocacy and direct services for the Latino immigrant community.
If you want to go home with the option to come back, we will help you with the process: call or text us English or Spanish: 631-260-1363