New York Housing Directory
New York Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options
A statewide directory of emergency shelter, transitional housing, and reentry-friendly housing resources across New York. Listings include municipal shelter systems, supportive housing nonprofits, and community organizations that may work with people on probation, parole, or other supervision. OACRA does not place you in housing — we help you find options to review with your officer, attorney, case manager, or housing navigator.
New York City (5 Boroughs)
Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island
✅ Verified Shelter & housing commonly linked with courts/supervision
NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) – Shelter Intake
City-run intake for emergency shelter. Families with children use the PATH intake center; single adults use borough-based intake sites. Access is usually through 311 or direct walk-in.
City-run intake for emergency shelter. Families with children use the PATH intake center; single adults use borough-based intake sites. Access is usually through 311 or direct walk-in.
Ask officer about curfew & reporting while in shelter
Citywide / 311
Coalition for the Homeless – Crisis Services
Helpline, crisis intervention, and help navigating NYC’s shelter system. May assist with shelter referrals and limited rental assistance depending on funding.
Helpline, crisis intervention, and help navigating NYC’s shelter system. May assist with shelter referrals and limited rental assistance depending on funding.
Ask for documentation of any appointments or referrals
Manhattan / Citywide
Breaking Ground
Supportive and transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness, including Safe Haven and street-to-home programs.
Supportive and transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness, including Safe Haven and street-to-home programs.
Longer-term options; referrals often required
Citywide
BRC – Bowery Residents’ Committee
Shelters, stabilization beds, and outreach for adults experiencing homelessness, with on-site services and case management.
Shelters, stabilization beds, and outreach for adults experiencing homelessness, with on-site services and case management.
Confirm program rules with your officer
Manhattan / Bronx / Queens
🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & housing nonprofits (confirm first)
The Bowery Mission
Emergency shelter and residential programs for adults, plus meals and basic services. Some locations have program rules about curfews and substance use.
Emergency shelter and residential programs for adults, plus meals and basic services. Some locations have program rules about curfews and substance use.
Ask staff to sign any probation timesheets
Manhattan
Volunteers of America – Greater New York
Operates shelters and transitional housing for individuals and families, including veteran-specific programs.
Operates shelters and transitional housing for individuals and families, including veteran-specific programs.
Many referrals come via DHS or VA
Citywide
Urban Pathways
Supportive housing and Safe Haven programs for adults with long histories of homelessness and mental health needs.
Supportive housing and Safe Haven programs for adults with long histories of homelessness and mental health needs.
Check waitlists and referral criteria
Citywide
Faith-based shelters & drop-in centers
Some churches and faith communities offer short-term shelter or host beds in partnership with city agencies or nonprofits.
Some churches and faith communities offer short-term shelter or host beds in partnership with city agencies or nonprofits.
Confirm that overnight stays meet your supervision rules
Neighborhood-based
Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk)
Counties: Nassau, Suffolk
✅ Verified County shelter & reentry-linked housing
Nassau County DSS – Emergency Housing
County-operated emergency housing placements for eligible individuals and families, accessed through the Department of Social Services.
County-operated emergency housing placements for eligible individuals and families, accessed through the Department of Social Services.
Ask about documentation to show probation/court
Nassau County
Suffolk County DSS – Emergency Housing
Emergency housing, motel placements, and shelter access for residents experiencing homelessness.
Emergency housing, motel placements, and shelter access for residents experiencing homelessness.
Travel limits may apply based on supervision
Suffolk County
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
Coordinates outreach, housing resources, and referrals across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including for people exiting jail or prison.
Coordinates outreach, housing resources, and referrals across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including for people exiting jail or prison.
Good starting point for regional resources
Island-wide
🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & transitional housing
Bethany House
Faith-based shelters serving women and children experiencing homelessness in Nassau County.
Faith-based shelters serving women and children experiencing homelessness in Nassau County.
Check eligibility and program length
Nassau County
Community Housing Innovations (CHI)
Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing for families and individuals, including scattered-site apartments.
Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing for families and individuals, including scattered-site apartments.
Often requires DSS or provider referral
Nassau & Suffolk
Hudson Valley
Counties: Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Sullivan
✅ Verified County shelters & reentry partners
Westchester County DSS – Emergency Housing
County-run emergency housing and shelter placements coordinated through the Department of Social Services.
County-run emergency housing and shelter placements coordinated through the Department of Social Services.
Ask for written proof of placement for your file
Westchester County
Westhab
Shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing focused on people experiencing homelessness in Westchester and the Bronx.
Shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing focused on people experiencing homelessness in Westchester and the Bronx.
Frequently works with probation & reentry
Westchester / Bronx
Hudson River Housing
Emergency shelter, transitional programs, and supportive housing for individuals and families in Dutchess County.
Emergency shelter, transitional programs, and supportive housing for individuals and families in Dutchess County.
Ask about curfew and visitor rules
Dutchess County
🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & housing nonprofits
People to People / Rockland housing partners
Food pantry and basic-needs nonprofit that can connect residents to local emergency housing resources.
Food pantry and basic-needs nonprofit that can connect residents to local emergency housing resources.
Use as a hub for referrals
Rockland County
HONOR (Helping Others Needing Our Resources)
Shelter and residential programs for adults and youth, including crisis housing in Orange County.
Shelter and residential programs for adults and youth, including crisis housing in Orange County.
Confirm availability before traveling
Orange County
Capital Region / Albany
Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Columbia, Greene
✅ Verified Shelter & transitional housing
Capital City Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for adults experiencing homelessness in Albany.
Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for adults experiencing homelessness in Albany.
Ask staff to sign any court/probation paperwork
Albany
City Mission of Schenectady
Emergency shelter, meals, and long-term residential programs for men and women.
Emergency shelter, meals, and long-term residential programs for men and women.
Program rules vary by track
Schenectady
Unity House of Troy
Housing support, domestic violence shelter, and community programs in Rensselaer County.
Housing support, domestic violence shelter, and community programs in Rensselaer County.
Some programs have safety-related confidentiality rules
Troy / Rensselaer County
🛠️ Eligible Other housing-related supports
Joseph’s House & Shelter
Emergency shelter, outreach, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter, outreach, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Check bed availability before arrival
Troy
County DSS Housing Units
Each county in the Capital Region has a Department of Social Services that manages emergency housing placements.
Each county in the Capital Region has a Department of Social Services that manages emergency housing placements.
Ask probation which county you are allowed to stay in
Capital Region
Central NY / Syracuse
Counties: Onondaga, Madison, Cortland
✅ Verified Shelter & housing
Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and affordable housing programs, including support for justice-involved individuals.
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and affordable housing programs, including support for justice-involved individuals.
Often used by local courts and reentry programs
Syracuse
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Housing stabilization, shelters, and supportive housing options for families and individuals.
Housing stabilization, shelters, and supportive housing options for families and individuals.
Ask about rapid rehousing or rental assistance
Onondaga County
🛠️ Eligible Other community housing options
Oxford House & similar recovery homes
Sober-living homes that may accept people on supervision who are in recovery.
Sober-living homes that may accept people on supervision who are in recovery.
Get officer approval before moving into any group home
Central NY
Rochester & Finger Lakes
Counties: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Seneca (and nearby)
✅ Verified Shelters & transitional housing
House of Mercy
Emergency shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness in Rochester.
Emergency shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness in Rochester.
Ask for documented dates of stay
Rochester
Open Door Mission – Rochester
Provides emergency housing, meals, and residential programs for men and women.
Provides emergency housing, meals, and residential programs for men and women.
Program beds may require intake and commitment
Rochester
YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County
Supportive housing and transitional programs for women and families, including those leaving incarceration.
Supportive housing and transitional programs for women and families, including those leaving incarceration.
Good to coordinate with your case manager
Monroe County
🛠️ Eligible Community housing supports
Action for a Better Community
Community action agency with programs that may include rental assistance, housing stabilization, and referrals.
Community action agency with programs that may include rental assistance, housing stabilization, and referrals.
Ask which programs are open to people on supervision
Rochester / Monroe County
Buffalo & Western New York
Counties: Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus
✅ Verified Shelters & supportive housing
Buffalo City Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, and residential recovery programs for adults in Buffalo.
Emergency shelter, meals, and residential recovery programs for adults in Buffalo.
Courts commonly recognize stays here as verified housing
Buffalo
Gerard Place
Transitional housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness in Buffalo.
Transitional housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness in Buffalo.
Space is limited; call ahead
Buffalo
Restoration Society, Inc.
Housing and recovery-focused services, including programs for people with behavioral health needs.
Housing and recovery-focused services, including programs for people with behavioral health needs.
Ask about requirements related to your charges
Erie County
🛠️ Eligible Community housing resources
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)
Fair housing organization that can advise on discrimination and help with landlord issues, not emergency shelter.
Fair housing organization that can advise on discrimination and help with landlord issues, not emergency shelter.
Useful if your record is being misused in screening
Buffalo / Erie County
Community Action & 211WNY
Regional community action agencies and 211WNY can connect you to small emergency housing and rental-assistance funds.
Regional community action agencies and 211WNY can connect you to small emergency housing and rental-assistance funds.
Call 2-1-1 or visit regional 211 site
Western NY
Southern Tier & North Country
Counties: Broome, Chemung, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Clinton (and nearby)
✅ Verified Regional shelters & housing
Binghamton Rescue Mission
Emergency and transitional housing for adults experiencing homelessness in the Southern Tier.
Emergency and transitional housing for adults experiencing homelessness in the Southern Tier.
Coordinate with your supervising officer before entry
Broome County
Watertown Urban Mission
Housing, basic-needs programs, and referrals in the Watertown area.
Housing, basic-needs programs, and referrals in the Watertown area.
Good hub for small-town resources
Jefferson County
🛠️ Eligible DSS & community housing contacts
County DSS Emergency Housing Units
In rural counties, emergency housing is often managed directly by the local Department of Social Services with motel or shelter placements.
In rural counties, emergency housing is often managed directly by the local Department of Social Services with motel or shelter placements.
Ask probation which DSS office matches your legal residence
Southern Tier & North Country
New York 211
Statewide information and referral line connecting you to local shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
Statewide information and referral line connecting you to local shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
Call 2-1-1 or search online by ZIP code
Statewide
Important: OACRA does not run any of these shelters or housing programs and cannot guarantee eligibility or availability. Programs marked with ✅ are commonly used by courts or supervision agencies, but policies change without notice.
Before moving or entering shelter: review your judgment and supervision conditions, ask your officer about county or address restrictions, and make sure curfews and house rules will not put you at risk of a violation. Get all placements, curfew changes, and travel approvals in writing when possible.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA provides educational information only. We do not provide legal advice, we do not place people in housing, and we do not speak on behalf of any court, probation department, parole authority, or department of corrections.
