Homeless Intake Shelters & Drop-In Centers

If you're experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, you can apply for shelter or get help finding stable housing. Important details Homeless Intake Centers help you avoid homelessness and provide temporary shelter when needed. Once you're in shelter, you'll need to: • Develop a plan to move into permanent housing • Apply for and maintain Public Assistance eligibility • Find and keep a job if you're able to work • Follow shelter rules Drop-In Centers (DICs) help you transition off the street with: • Hot meals and clothing • Showers and laundry facilities • Counseling, case management, and health care connections • Job search and benefits application help • Transitional housing options Your immigration status doesn't affect your eligibility for these services. Interpreters are available if you don't speak English. How to apply Apply in person at an intake center. Go to the center that matches your situation (listed below). Centers are open 24/7, including holidays. Bring your documents with you. Single Adult Men (18 or older) 8 East 3rd Street New York, NY 10003 Single Adult Women (18 or older) Franklin Shelter 1122 Franklin Avenue Bronx, NY 10456 929-281-2330 and Help Women's Center 114 Snediker Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 Adult families (with no children under 21) 333 Bowery New York, NY 10003 Families with children younger than 21 or pregnant individuals Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH) 151 East 151st Street Bronx, NY 10451 718-503-6400 Other Options • Find Drop-In Centers (DICS) in every borough • Runaway or homeless youth ages 24 and under can visit Runaway and Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers . • Contact Homebase if you're at risk of losing your housing