Homeless Shelters
Are you homeless? Do you want to get off the streets now?
WE ARE NOT A SHELTER, however here is a summary of the top five solutions.
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 Suffolk 631-854-9100 Nassau 516-573-8626 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 See Veterans page  5) Domestic Violence Scroll Down  6) Still no solution? Scroll down to see all shelters or call/text us, at 631-260-1363
ALL SHELTERS
Nassau & Suffolk Counties Social Services Housing and Emergency Housing
SUFFOLK COUNTY HOUSING AND EMERGENCY HOUSING ​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
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​
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
Suffolk County Help Hotline
Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 Phone 631-751-7500
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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 Nassau DV Centers The safe center: Call 24/7 (516) 542-0404​​ Manhattan DV shelter with your pet. URINYC Tel: 646-588-0030 For more info see our homeless with pet page.
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
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
Family Service League
Family Service League (FSL) Helps seniors seeking companionship and purpose and the homeless seeking shelter. along with many other services. 1-631-647-3100
Call 211 Nassau and Suffolk
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.
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:
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
Click the links below to find campgrounds in Suffolk County. Some campsite's close down to tents 11/11/2024. Southaven Camp ground in Shirley, will close 9/9/24 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.
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 State Parks
​State Parks
