New York Housing Directory

OACRA New York Housing & Reentry Directory

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New York Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes New York housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, reentry supervision, transitional release, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. New York is large and highly localized: NYC shelter intake, county DSS emergency housing, Continuum of Care coordinated entry, supportive housing applications, and reentry referrals may follow different routes depending on county, household type, and supervision status.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across New York.

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: statewide New York. This section keeps statewide housing search, county emergency housing logic, Continuum of Care/coordinated entry, DOCCS reentry planning, supportive housing routing, recovery housing, and supervision-aware address planning in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local pathways.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing, Reentry & Emergency Housing Pathways

New York State OTDA — Homeless Housing & Assistance Program / Housing Resources State-level housing and homelessness resource hub connected to homeless housing assistance, emergency shelter policy, supportive housing funding, and statewide homelessness infrastructure. Use this as a system-level reference, not a direct shelter placement line.

State Housing System Homeless services Local access varies

Search OTDA housing resources Use local DSS, CoC, or provider access for direct help.

Ask locally Emergency housing route, shelter availability, DSS eligibility, referral requirements, and county-of-residence rules Whether documentation is needed for supervision, court, or reentry planning

Area Statewide New York

County Department of Social Services — Emergency Housing Path Outside New York City, emergency housing is commonly routed through the county Department of Social Services. Counties may use shelters, motel placements, contracted providers, code-blue shelters, or prevention assistance depending on eligibility, availability, and local practice.

County DSS Emergency housing County rules vary

Access Contact the DSS office for the county where the person is located or legally connected. Use county websites or regional 211 only as a locator, not as a substitute for DSS eligibility review.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household information, homelessness or eviction documentation, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, placement, denial, or appointment when possible

Area All non-NYC counties / county-dependent

NYC Department of Homeless Services — Shelter Intake System New York City shelter access is routed through DHS and differs by household type: families with children, adult families, single adults, youth, and special populations may have different intake locations or referral paths. NYC-specific details belong in the NYC section, but the statewide page should flag the system difference.

NYC Shelter Intake Household-type based Use correct intake route

Access NYC DHS shelter Call 311 for current intake guidance.

Bring ID, household documents, proof of relationship for families if available, medical information, release documents, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for intake proof or shelter verification if needed for court or supervision

Area New York City

NYC Coordinated Assessment and Placement System — CAPS NYC’s CAPS platform includes the Coordinated Assessment Survey, NYC Supportive Housing Application, and vacancy-control/referral functions. This is important for supportive housing access and should be handled through qualified providers, HRA/DHS pathways, or case managers.

Supportive Housing NYC Coordinated Entry Provider/case manager route

Info NYC CAPS information Ask a provider or case manager whether CAPS assessment/application is appropriate.

Ask Whether a Coordinated Assessment Survey, supportive housing application, psychiatric/medical documentation, or case-manager referral is needed How supervision, release planning, and housing eligibility interact

Area New York City supportive housing

NYS DOCCS Re-Entry Operations Unit — Housing & Specialized Service Referrals DOCCS Re-Entry Operations assists community supervision bureaus with access to county services and helps parole officers provide certain returning citizens with referrals for housing, specialized services, medical care, and mental health treatment.

Reentry Planning Parole / community supervision Referral-dependent

Info DOCCS re-entry services Re-Entry Operations Unit

Ask Whether a parole officer, reentry staff member, county reentry task force, or community provider can make a housing referral Whether the proposed address needs approval, inspection, transfer, or special-service coordination

Area Statewide New York / DOCCS-supervised individuals

DOCCS / OMH Parole Support and Treatment Program — PSTP PSTP is a supported housing and blended case-management pathway for eligible parolees with serious mental illness. It is not a walk-in housing option, but it is important for reentry planning when housing, mental health treatment, and community supervision need to be coordinated.

Supported Housing Mental health / parole Eligibility-specific

Info DOCCS state partnerships Ask parole/reentry staff whether PSTP or another OMH-linked option applies.

Ask Eligibility, referral source, mental health documentation, community supervision coordination, and housing availability Whether release planning should begin before supervision expiration or discharge

Area Statewide / eligible parolees

🛠️ Eligible Coordinated Entry, Recovery, Private Housing & Confirm-First Paths

Continuum of Care / Coordinated Entry — County and Regional Housing Access Coordinated Entry is used by local Continuums of Care to assess housing needs and prioritize access to certain homeless housing resources. New York has NYC-specific, county-specific, regional, and Balance of State structures, so the correct access route depends on where the person is located.

Coordinated Entry Supportive housing path Regional route varies

Info NY Balance of State CoC CARES NY coordinated entry

Ask locally Nearest coordinated-entry access point, whether assessment can be completed by provider referral, and what documents are required Whether the person should enter through shelter, outreach, DSS, hospital discharge planning, reentry staff, or a housing navigator

Area Statewide / CoC-dependent

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, curfew, medication, visitor, employment, relapse, and transportation rules. Some settings are certified or provider-operated; others are peer-run or private homes.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, verification letters, and whether justice-involved residents are accepted. Confirm whether the home is compatible with supervision, treatment court, parole, or probation requirements.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule if applicable, supervision contact, income proof, and full address Do not move in until address approval is handled if required

Area Statewide / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, SROs, Apartments & Extended-Stay Options Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, SRO-style units, apartments, extended-stay hotels, family placement, or private landlords. New York housing markets vary dramatically by region, so written terms, legal occupancy, safety, and approval requirements should be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees if supervised. Ask for written terms, legal address, landlord contact, receipts, and move-in date.

Bring Income proof, ID, references, landlord contact, lease or written terms, and supervision contact if applicable Ask about guests, curfew, utilities, occupancy limits, and address verification

Area Statewide New York

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family placement can be the fastest stabilizing option, but people on supervision may need approval before moving. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew, search conditions when applicable, visitor rules, victim restrictions, school restrictions, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, sleeping arrangement, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prep Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, and reporting around the residence

Area Statewide / family and shared housing

Eviction Prevention, Rental Arrears & Emergency Assistance When the person already has housing or a possible landlord, prevention may be more realistic than shelter. New York prevention routes vary by NYC HRA/Homebase, county DSS, local nonprofit providers, and grant-funded programs.

Prevention Rental arrears Funding varies

Ask locally Can assistance cover rental arrears, deposits, utility arrears, short-term rental help, or landlord mediation? Ask whether eviction papers, lease, income, or landlord documentation are required.

Bring Lease, rent ledger, court/eviction papers, landlord contact, income proof, benefits, ID, household information, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application or appointment

Area Statewide / local program dependent

Supervision-Aware Housing Approval People under probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision may need approval before moving. A shelter bed, family address, sober living opening, DSS placement, apartment approval, or room rental does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, reentry staff, defense counsel, case manager, treatment court contact, or approved supervision contact before moving. Ask whether a county transfer, travel approval, written approval, or address verification is needed.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, fees, house rules, residents, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Statewide New York

New York City

Boroughs / counties: Manhattan/New York County, Bronx County, Brooklyn/Kings County, Queens County, and Staten Island/Richmond County. NYC has its own shelter intake, Homebase prevention, supportive housing, reentry, and coordinated assessment systems. Use the correct route based on household type, age, safety needs, and supervision status.

✅ Verified City Intake, Reentry Housing & Major Provider Pathways

NYC Department of Homeless Services — Shelter Intake System City-run shelter access differs by household type. Families with children, adult families, single adults, youth, and safety-related cases may have different intake locations or referral routes. Call 311 or use official NYC shelter pages before travel.

City Intake Emergency Shelter Use correct household route

Access NYC DHS shelter information Call 311 for current intake instructions.

Bring ID if available, release papers if applicable, medical/medication information, household documents, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for proof of intake, shelter placement, or appointment if needed for court or supervision

Area NYC citywide

PATH Intake Center — Families with Children / Pregnant Individuals PATH is the NYC intake route for families with children younger than 21 and pregnant individuals seeking temporary housing assistance. Confirm documents, hours, family composition requirements, and transportation before arriving.

Families with children DHS intake Documents matter

Location Families with children applying 151 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 PATH phone listed by ACCESS NYC: (718) 503-6400

Bring IDs, birth certificates if available, proof of relationship, school/medical documents if available, and proof of housing crisis If supervised, bring officer/case-manager contact and ask how placement can be verified

Area Bronx intake / NYC families

AFIC — Adult Family Intake Center NYC intake pathway for adult families without children under 21. AFIC is listed at 400–430 East 30th Street and is described by NYC DHS as open 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays.

Adult Families 24-hour intake Confirm eligibility

Location Adult families applying 400–430 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016

Bring ID, proof of family relationship if available, benefits/income documents, prior address information, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for intake proof or written appointment/placement documentation

Area Manhattan intake / NYC adult families

Single Adult Shelter Intake — NYC DHS Route Single adults use NYC DHS single-adult intake routes. ACCESS NYC lists single-adult intake and drop-in options, including 30th Street/Bellevue-area intake and women’s shelter intake options. Because locations and operations can change, confirm the current route through 311 or ACCESS NYC before travel.

Single Adults DHS intake Confirm current site

Access ACCESS NYC intake shelters and drop-in centers Call 311 before travel for current instructions.

Bring ID if available, release documents if applicable, medical/medication information, benefits information, and supervision contact Ask whether intake or shelter stay can be verified in writing

Area NYC citywide / intake-site dependent

Homebase — NYC Homelessness Prevention Homebase provides homelessness prevention and aftercare services for New Yorkers experiencing housing instability. The city instructs people seeking Homebase services to call the office in advance to schedule an appointment.

Prevention Rental / eviction help Call ahead

Access NYC Homebase Call the relevant Homebase office before going in person.

Bring Lease, rent ledger, eviction/court papers if applicable, income, ID, landlord contact, household information, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for appointment proof and whether assistance can prevent shelter entry

Area NYC citywide / ZIP-based providers

NYC CAPS / 2010e — Supportive Housing Application Path CAPS is NYC’s web-based coordinated assessment and placement platform. It includes the Coordinated Assessment Survey, NYC Supportive Housing Application, and vacancy/referral functions. Supportive housing applications are generally handled through providers or qualified case managers.

Supportive Housing CAPS / 2010e Provider route

Info NYC CAPS HRA 2010e application info

Ask Whether a Coordinated Assessment Survey, 2010e application, psychiatric evaluation, medical documentation, or case-manager referral is needed How release planning, supervision status, and housing eligibility should be coordinated

Area NYC supportive housing

The Fortune Society — Reentry Housing & Support Major NYC reentry organization supporting people with justice involvement. Fortune’s work includes reentry services and housing-related advocacy and support, including education about housing discrimination against people with conviction histories.

Reentry Provider Housing support Justice-involved

Contact fortunesociety.org Reentry: Coming Home

Ask Eligibility, referral routes, current housing-related programs, reentry case management, and documentation needs Whether services fit parole, probation, jail reentry, prison reentry, or community-based support

Area NYC / reentry-focused

The Osborne Association — Reentry Supports NYC reentry organization serving people, families, and communities affected by incarceration. Housing support may depend on program track, referral route, and case-management eligibility.

Reentry Support Case management Program-specific

Contact osborneny.org Ask which reentry or family-support program fits the person’s situation.

Ask Referral eligibility, housing-navigation support, family reunification support, parole/probation coordination, and documents needed Whether the person needs a case manager, attorney, officer, or community partner referral

Area NYC / reentry-focused

The Doe Fund — Reentry, Employment & Supportive Housing Pathways NYC-based provider known for employment-focused programs and supportive housing. Program eligibility, referral routes, and residential expectations vary by track.

Reentry / Employment Supportive Housing Program rules vary

Contact doe.org Ask whether the current program accepts direct inquiry or requires referral.

Ask Eligibility, intake route, employment requirements, residential rules, curfew, documentation, and supervision compatibility Whether a verification letter can be provided for court or supervision

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

Project Renewal — Shelter, Outreach & Supportive Housing NYC provider offering shelter, outreach, health, employment, and supportive housing services. Access depends on the program, referral route, and current openings.

Shelter / Outreach Supportive Housing Referral varies

Contact projectrenewal.org Confirm which program handles the relevant need.

Ask Shelter access, supportive housing eligibility, outreach connection, health services, and documentation requirements Whether a case manager or DHS/CoC referral is required

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

HELP USA — Shelter, Supportive Housing & Homebase Provider Major NYC provider connected to shelter, supportive housing, and Homebase homelessness-prevention services. HELP USA operates multiple programs, including Homebase offices in the Bronx.

Shelter / Prevention Supportive Housing Homebase provider

Contact helpusa.org HELP USA Homebase

Ask Which program is appropriate: shelter, Homebase prevention, supportive housing, veterans, family housing, or other support Whether access is direct, ZIP-based, referral-based, or through city systems

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

Breaking Ground — Supportive Housing, Safe Haven & Street-to-Home NYC supportive housing and homelessness provider connected to street outreach, Safe Haven, transitional, and permanent supportive housing pathways. Most access is referral or system-based rather than walk-in.

Supportive Housing Safe Haven Referral-based

Contact breakingground.org Ask which pathway fits the person’s housing status.

Ask Street outreach referral, Safe Haven access, supportive housing eligibility, documentation, and case-manager requirements Whether CAPS/2010e, outreach, DHS, or CoC referral is the correct route

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

BRC — Shelters, Stabilization Beds, Safe Haven & Supportive Housing NYC provider offering shelter, outreach, stabilization, Safe Haven, and supportive housing programs. Access depends on program, referral route, borough, and current bed or housing availability.

Shelter / Safe Haven Supportive Housing Program-specific

Contact brc.org Confirm current access route before travel or referral.

Ask Which program fits the person’s status: shelter, Safe Haven, outreach, stabilization, or supportive housing Whether entry is through DHS, outreach, CAPS, provider referral, or another route

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

🛠️ Eligible Borough-Level, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths

Manhattan / New York County Housing-Stability Path Manhattan access may involve DHS intake, Homebase, supportive housing providers, Safe Haven pathways, SRO-style housing, room rentals, treatment-linked housing, reentry providers, and high-cost private rentals. Do not assume a Manhattan address is supervision-approved until checked.

Borough path Shelter / supportive High-cost market

Access Start with the correct DHS intake route, Homebase if still housed, provider referral if supportive housing is needed, or reentry case management. Confirm whether shelter, prevention, or supportive housing is the right lane.

Prep ID, income/benefits, housing history, release papers if applicable, current address, proposed address, and supervision contact Ask whether the address can support reporting, curfew, work, treatment, and transportation

Area Manhattan / New York County

Bronx Housing-Stability Path Bronx access may include PATH family intake, Homebase providers, borough shelter pathways, supportive housing, reentry providers, safety-focused housing, family placement, and private rentals. Bronx is also a key access point for family shelter intake through PATH.

Borough path Family intake / Homebase Confirm route first

Access Use PATH for families with children, Homebase for prevention, DHS routes for shelter, and provider/case-manager routes for supportive housing. Confirm current location and documents before travel.

Prep Household documents, school/medical paperwork if applicable, housing crisis details, benefits/income, and supervision contact Ask whether the provider can provide written verification for court or supervision

Area Bronx County

Brooklyn / Kings County Housing-Stability Path Brooklyn access may include Homebase prevention, DHS shelter intake by household type, supportive housing providers, reentry services, family placement, room rentals, recovery housing, and neighborhood-specific provider referrals.

Borough path Prevention / reentry Neighborhood-specific

Access If still housed, check Homebase first. If homeless, use the proper DHS intake route. If supportive housing is needed, ask a qualified provider about CAPS/2010e. For reentry, ask whether the case manager can coordinate with probation or parole.

Prep ID, lease/eviction papers if applicable, income, benefits, release papers, supervision contact, and proposed address if any Ask whether a room rental or family placement creates address-approval issues

Area Brooklyn / Kings County

Queens Housing-Stability Path Queens access may include Homebase prevention, DHS shelter routes, Fortune Society and reentry-task-force-related supports, supportive housing referrals, family placement, room rentals, recovery housing, and community-based stabilization providers.

Borough path Reentry support Confirm referral route

Access Start with the right city intake/prevention path, then use reentry providers or case managers for more specialized support. Ask whether Queens-specific reentry supports are appropriate.

Prep Housing history, current location, income/benefits, release papers if applicable, proposed address, and supervision contact Ask whether provider participation or housing search activity can be documented

Area Queens County

Staten Island / Richmond County Housing-Stability Path Staten Island access may involve Homebase prevention, DHS shelter routes, family placement, private landlords, room rentals, supportive housing referrals, ferry/bus transportation planning, and borough-specific community providers.

Borough path Prevention / private housing Transportation matters

Access Use Homebase for prevention if the person still has housing. Use DHS intake routes when homeless. Use provider/case-manager routes for supportive housing. Check transportation feasibility before accepting a distant placement.

Prep ID, housing documents, income/benefits, release papers if applicable, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether reporting, treatment, work, and curfew can be maintained from Staten Island

Area Staten Island / Richmond County

Coalition for the Homeless — Crisis Services & Shelter Navigation NYC homeless-services advocacy and crisis-support organization. Useful for understanding shelter rights, crisis navigation, and how to document shelter-system issues, but not a guaranteed housing placement.

Navigation Crisis support Not placement guarantee

Contact coalitionforthehomeless.org Use for shelter-navigation and advocacy guidance.

Ask How to document intake attempts, shelter issues, denials, safety concerns, or urgent needs Whether another legal, DSS, DHS, or provider route is more appropriate

Area NYC citywide

The Bowery Mission — Shelter, Meals & Residential Recovery Paths Faith-based NYC provider offering meals, shelter-related support, and residential recovery/program pathways. Program rules, eligibility, and intake routes vary; confirm before arrival or referral.

Shelter / meals Recovery path Rules vary

Contact bowery.org Ask whether the program is appropriate for the person’s household type and supervision status.

Ask Current shelter or residential program access, rules, curfew, work/treatment expectations, and documentation options Whether participation can be verified for court or supervision

Area Manhattan / NYC

Volunteers of America — Greater New York Regional provider with shelter, transitional, supportive, family, and veteran-related housing programs. Access may be through city systems, program referral, VA-related pathways, or provider-specific screening.

Shelter / transitional Veterans / families Referral may apply

Contact voa-gny.org Confirm the correct program and referral route.

Ask Which program fits the person: shelter, supportive housing, transitional housing, veterans, families, or specialized services Whether access is direct, DHS-based, VA-linked, or referral-based

Area NYC / Greater New York

Urban Pathways — Safe Haven & Supportive Housing NYC provider connected to Safe Haven, supportive housing, and homeless-services pathways. Access often depends on referral, outreach, eligibility, and program openings.

Safe Haven Supportive Housing Referral-based

Contact urbanpathways.org Ask whether the person needs outreach, shelter referral, or supportive housing assessment.

Ask Eligibility, referral route, documentation, supportive housing pathway, and whether CAPS/2010e may be relevant Whether the program can coordinate with supervision or reentry staff

Area NYC / provider-specific sites

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — NYC Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area NYC / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, SROs, Apartments & Extended-Stay Options Private NYC housing may include room rentals, SRO-style units, shared apartments, family placement, extended stays, or private landlords. Because NYC housing is expensive and competitive, written terms, receipts, legal occupancy, and address approval are especially important.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord or leaseholder identity, rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, and whether receipts are provided. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, and curfew compliance

Area NYC citywide

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, Family Justice Center, hospital advocate, law enforcement referral, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area NYC citywide / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — NYC For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DHS shelter placement, supportive housing referral, Homebase appointment, family address, sober living bed, room rental, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether shelter placement, borough move, or out-of-county residence creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area All five boroughs

Long Island

Counties: Nassau and Suffolk. Cities, towns, and communities include Hempstead, Uniondale, Freeport, Mineola, Long Beach, Glen Cove, Hicksville, Levittown, Garden City, Riverhead, Brentwood, Central Islip, Huntington, Babylon, Smithtown, Islip, Patchogue, Mastic, Shirley, Southampton, East Hampton, and the East End. Long Island housing access often runs through county DSS, referral-based shelters, HomeShare or stabilization programs, community nonprofits, and private-market housing.

✅ Verified County DSS, Emergency Housing & Major Long Island Providers

Nassau County Department of Social Services — Emergency Housing Path Nassau County emergency housing access is commonly routed through DSS. People who are homeless or at risk should confirm current intake hours, after-hours instructions, required documents, and whether a shelter, motel, or contracted provider referral is appropriate.

County DSS Emergency housing Eligibility required

Contact Nassau County Social Services 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553 General info: (516) 227-8519 After-hours: (516) 573-8626

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction documentation, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for proof of application, placement, appointment, or denial when possible

Area Nassau County

Suffolk County Department of Social Services — Temporary Housing Assistance Suffolk County directs people who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless to apply for temporary housing assistance at a Social Services Center. Placement, shelter access, motel use, and contracted provider referral depend on eligibility and availability.

County DSS Temporary housing Apply through DSS

Apply / Check Suffolk County Social Services Before 4 PM shelter line listed by 211LI: (631) 854-9935 After 4:30 PM line listed by 211LI: (631) 854-9100

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household information, eviction or homelessness documents, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether a DSS referral is required for any provider you plan to contact

Area Suffolk County

Long Island Coalition for the Homeless — Regional Navigation & Outreach Regional Long Island homelessness hub that helps connect people to outreach, referrals, housing resources, and the local homeless-services network. Useful when a person does not know whether to start with DSS, shelter providers, outreach, or prevention.

Regional Navigation Outreach / referrals Nassau / Suffolk

Contact lich.org Street Outreach Hotline listed by 211LI: (631) 464-4314 ext. 118 Messages may be returned later; use DSS for immediate shelter needs.

Ask Nearest access point, outreach options, county DSS route, shelter referral process, prevention resources, and provider referrals Whether the person should contact DSS, outreach, 211LI, or a specific provider first

Area Long Island / Nassau and Suffolk

The INN — Nassau County Emergency Shelters Nassau County provider with year-round emergency shelters for families and single men. The INN states its emergency shelters are staffed 24/7 and provide housing and supportive services for guests experiencing homelessness.

Emergency Shelter Families / single men Confirm referral route

Contact The INN emergency shelters Confirm current intake and whether DSS referral is required.

Ask Family shelter eligibility, single-men shelter availability, intake hours, DSS referral requirements, documents, curfew, and program rules Whether stay verification can be provided for court or supervision

Area Nassau County

Community Housing Innovations — Temporary, Supportive & Permanent Housing CHI provides temporary housing, supportive and permanent housing, rental supplement programs, eviction prevention, and financial-literacy supports. CHI states that emergency housing residents must be referred by county DSS or NYC DHS and that CHI cannot accept walk-ins.

Temporary Housing Supportive / permanent DSS/DHS referral

Contact CHI housing services CHI contact / referral note

Ask Whether DSS referral is required, what county must refer, whether the program is temporary, supportive, prevention, or rental supplement, and what documentation is needed Whether supervision status affects placement or address approval

Area Long Island / regional provider

Family Service League — Suffolk Housing & Homeless Services Family Service League provides emergency housing services for homeless families placed through Suffolk County DSS and offers housing-related services including HomeShare Long Island and stabilization supports. Access depends on program and referral requirements.

Family Housing Suffolk DSS placement HomeShare / support

Contact FSL housing & homeless services Emergency housing contact listed: (631) 470-6929

Ask Whether Suffolk DSS placement is required, family eligibility, current program availability, HomeShare screening, documents, and support services Whether program participation can be verified for court or supervision

Area Suffolk County / Huntington and regional services

TSLI-HHB — Suffolk County Emergency Housing for Families TSLI-HHB states that it provides emergency housing for homeless families in Suffolk County through a contract with Suffolk County DSS. This is a family emergency-housing route and should be treated as DSS-linked rather than walk-in housing.

Emergency Family Housing Suffolk DSS-linked Confirm referral

Info TSLI-HHB emergency housing Confirm access through Suffolk County DSS.

Ask Whether Suffolk DSS must refer, family eligibility, documents, placement rules, length of stay, case management, and verification letters How supervision reporting or address approval should be handled if applicable

Area Suffolk County

Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk — Housing-Stability Path Suffolk County community-action provider that may connect residents to stabilization, housing-related assistance, referrals, and supportive services depending on current programs and funding. Useful for prevention or referral support when direct shelter is not the only need.

Community Action Stabilization Funding varies

Contact eoc-suffolk.com Ask which housing-stability or referral programs are currently open.

Bring ID, income, household documents, lease/notice if applicable, utility bills if applicable, and housing-crisis details Ask whether assistance is prevention, referral, case management, or direct financial support

Area Suffolk County

🛠️ Eligible Community, Recovery, Veteran, Family & Confirm-First Paths

Nassau County Housing-Stability Path Nassau housing access may involve DSS emergency housing, The INN shelters, CHI referral-based housing, prevention assistance, local faith-based providers, private landlords, sober living, family placement, and high-cost private-market rentals.

County path DSS / providers Confirm referral route

Access Start with Nassau DSS for emergency housing, then confirm whether a provider accepts direct contact or requires DSS referral. Use prevention or rental-arrears help if the person can still preserve housing.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, lease/notice if applicable, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether any placement can provide written verification for court or supervision

Area Nassau County

Suffolk County Housing-Stability Path Suffolk housing access may involve DSS temporary housing assistance, Family Service League, TSLI-HHB family housing, CHI referral-based programs, community-action support, East End housing constraints, private rentals, sober living, and family placement.

County path DSS / providers Large county / travel matters

Access Start with Suffolk DSS for temporary housing assistance. Ask whether a provider requires DSS referral before contacting them directly. For East End placements, confirm transportation and supervision reporting feasibility.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing crisis proof, release papers if applicable, and proposed address if any Ask whether a DSS placement, family address, or room rental requires officer approval

Area Suffolk County

Family & Children’s Association — Nassau Support Path Nassau County nonprofit that may provide case management, family support, behavioral health, senior services, and community stabilization. Housing help depends on current program eligibility and referral fit.

Community Support Case management Program-specific

Contact fcali.org Ask which program fits housing instability, reentry, family support, or behavioral health needs.

Ask Program eligibility, housing-related referrals, case management, documents, appointments, and whether reentry status affects eligibility Whether the provider can coordinate with DSS, probation/parole, or treatment providers

Area Nassau County

Veteran Housing & SSVF-Style Support Path Eligible veterans may have access to veteran-specific homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, VA-linked case management, shelter, and supportive housing pathways. Programs may require veteran-status documentation and income/housing-crisis review.

Veterans Prevention / rapid rehousing Eligibility-specific

Access Start with VA homeless services, SSVF providers, county DSS, or Long Island veteran service organizations. Ask whether the person qualifies for veteran-specific prevention or rapid rehousing.

Bring DD214 or veteran-status documentation if available, ID, income/benefits, lease/notice if applicable, housing-crisis details, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether service can be coordinated with parole, probation, or treatment

Area Nassau / Suffolk / Long Island

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Long Island Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Long Island housing costs make written terms especially important.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Long Island / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments & Extended-Stay Options Private Long Island housing may include room rentals, accessory apartments, shared housing, family placement, apartments, extended stays, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, lease terms, utilities, deposits, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Nassau / Suffolk / Long Island

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family placement can be stabilizing, but supervised individuals may need approval before moving. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew, visitor limits, victim restrictions, search conditions when applicable, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, sleeping arrangement, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prep Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, and reporting around the residence

Area Nassau / Suffolk / Long Island

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, Family Justice Center, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Nassau / Suffolk / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Long Island For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, extended stay, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a Nassau/Suffolk move, out-of-county placement, or NYC/Long Island transfer creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Nassau and Suffolk counties

Hudson Valley

Counties: Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, and Sullivan. Cities and communities include Yonkers, Mount Vernon, White Plains, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Spring Valley, Nyack, Newburgh, Middletown, Port Jervis, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Kingston, Ellenville, New Paltz, Carmel, Brewster, Monticello, Liberty, Fallsburg, and surrounding Hudson Valley communities.

✅ Verified County DSS, Shelter & Major Housing Providers

Westchester County DSS — Homeless Services & Emergency Housing County homeless-services pathway for people needing shelter or emergency housing in Westchester County. Westchester lists DSS homeless services and an after-hours/weekend emergency number for families seeking shelter.

County DSS Emergency housing Eligibility required

Contact Westchester homeless services After-hours/weekends for families: (914) 995-2099

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, eviction/homelessness documents, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, placement, appointment, or denial when possible

Area Westchester County

Westhab — Transitional, Supportive & Affordable Housing Lower Hudson Valley housing and homeless-services provider. Westhab describes its transitional housing programs as shelter programs that help individuals and families regain stability and secure permanent housing, and it also develops supportive and affordable housing.

Transitional Housing Supportive Housing Westchester provider

Contact westhab.org Westhab transitional housing

Ask Whether access is through DSS, direct inquiry, outreach, coordinated entry, or provider referral Ask about eligibility, documentation, case management, curfew, program rules, and supervision compatibility

Area Westchester / Lower Hudson Valley

Hudson River Housing — Emergency Shelter & Housing Services Dutchess County housing provider offering emergency shelter, housing services, and affordable-housing pathways. Hudson River Housing lists a 24/7 number for people who need to talk to someone about housing right away.

Emergency Shelter Housing services Dutchess County

Contact Hudson River Housing emergency shelter Housing help: (845) 452-0019 Admin: 313 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Ask Emergency shelter availability, intake route, current shelter location, housing services, case management, and documentation Whether stay or service participation can be verified for court or supervision

Area Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Dutchess County DSS / Emergency Housing Path Dutchess County emergency housing may involve county DSS, Hudson River Housing, temporary placements, coordinated provider referrals, and local housing services. Confirm the correct access point before travel because shelter operations and locations can change.

County DSS Path Emergency housing Confirm current route

Access Start with Dutchess County DSS, Hudson River Housing, or the current county emergency-housing referral process. Use provider and county contacts to confirm current placement route.

Bring ID, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether shelter, motel, or provider placement is being used and whether proof can be issued

Area Dutchess County

Family of Woodstock — Emergency Housing & Permanent Housing Support Ulster County provider offering emergency housing at multiple shelters, support securing permanent housing, food, counseling, case management, clothing, and household items. Useful for shelter navigation and stabilization in Kingston, Ellenville, and surrounding communities.

Emergency Housing Permanent housing support Ulster County

Contact familyofwoodstockinc.org Adult services and hotlines

Ask Current shelter availability, emergency housing route, case management, permanent housing help, walk-in center hours, and documents Whether service participation can be verified for court, probation, parole, or treatment

Area Kingston / Ellenville / Ulster County

Ulster County DSS — Emergency Assistance / Temporary Housing Ulster County Emergency Assistance may help with urgent needs such as shelter arrears, utility arrears, fuel costs, domestic-violence shelter costs, and temporary housing or hotel/motel costs depending on eligibility.

Emergency Assistance Temporary housing Eligibility required

Apply / Check Ulster County Emergency Assistance Use county instructions for applying or contacting DSS.

Bring ID, income/benefits, household information, lease/notice if applicable, utility bill if applicable, and emergency/homelessness documentation Ask whether hotel/motel, shelter arrears, rent, utility, or DV shelter costs may be covered

Area Ulster County

HONOR / Orange County Emergency Housing Path Orange County emergency housing has historically included provider and county-linked shelter or crisis housing routes. Confirm the current direct intake, county referral, DSS placement, or provider pathway before relying on any specific location.

Emergency Housing Path Orange County Confirm current route

Access Start with Orange County DSS, local homeless-services providers, or current county referral instructions. Confirm whether direct provider intake is available or county referral is required.

Ask Bed availability, intake hours, referral source, documents, program rules, curfew, and case-management expectations Whether a stay or intake attempt can be verified in writing

Area Newburgh / Middletown / Orange County

RECAP — Orange County Stabilization & Reentry Support Path Orange County community organization providing stabilization, community-support, and reentry-related services depending on program availability. Useful as a referral and case-support path, but confirm whether housing help is direct, grant-funded, or referral-based.

Community Support Reentry / stabilization Program-specific

Contact recap.org Ask which housing-related or reentry program is currently available.

Ask Eligibility, intake route, housing referrals, reentry support, emergency assistance, case management, and documentation requirements Whether services can coordinate with DSS, probation/parole, treatment, or court

Area Orange County

Rockland County DSS / Emergency Housing Path Rockland County emergency housing may involve DSS eligibility review, temporary placement, shelter referral, prevention assistance, community nonprofits, and county-linked provider pathways. Confirm current access before travel.

County DSS Path Emergency housing Confirm route

Access Start with Rockland County DSS, 211, or local community-resource providers for the current emergency-housing route. Ask whether a county referral is required before contacting a shelter provider.

Bring ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis documentation, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, appointment, placement, or denial when possible

Area Rockland County

People to People — Rockland Referral & Basic Needs Path Rockland County basic-needs nonprofit that can help connect residents with food, emergency support, and local referrals. Treat as a referral and stabilization path, not a guaranteed shelter placement.

Referral Hub Basic needs Not direct placement

Contact p2phelps.org Ask for current housing-related referral options.

Ask Local housing referrals, emergency support, food, documents, case support, and county partner referrals Whether they can direct you to the correct DSS or shelter access point

Area Rockland County

🛠️ Eligible County Paths, Recovery, Rural, Safety & Confirm-First Options

Putnam County Housing-Stability Path Putnam County has fewer direct shelter providers than larger Hudson Valley counties. Housing planning may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local nonprofits, private landlords, family placement, prevention, and referral to Westchester, Dutchess, or nearby regional providers when appropriate.

County path DSS / referral Limited local capacity

Access Start with Putnam County DSS or county/community-resource contacts to confirm emergency housing, temporary placement, or prevention assistance. Confirm whether an out-of-county placement is allowed if supervised.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, lease/notice if applicable, proposed address if any, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether the county uses shelter, motel, referral, or prevention assistance for the situation

Area Carmel / Brewster / Putnam County

Sullivan County Housing-Stability Path Sullivan County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local nonprofits, temporary placement, rural landlords, family placement, recovery housing, and referrals across the Catskills/Hudson Valley region when local capacity is limited.

County path Rural / Catskills Confirm service area

Access Start with Sullivan County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, temporary placement, or prevention assistance. Confirm whether provider access is county-based, regional, or referral-only.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis documents, release papers if applicable, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether a rural address supports reporting, treatment, work, and curfew compliance

Area Monticello / Liberty / Sullivan County

Orange County DSS / Emergency Housing Path Orange County housing access may involve DSS emergency assistance, shelter referral, temporary housing, HONOR or other provider routing, RECAP, prevention assistance, private landlords, family placement, and recovery housing.

County DSS Path Emergency / prevention Confirm referral source

Access Start with Orange County DSS or provider referral instructions for emergency shelter, temporary housing, or prevention support. Confirm whether direct provider contact or DSS placement is required.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask for proof of application or placement decision when possible

Area Newburgh / Middletown / Port Jervis / Orange County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Hudson Valley Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Hudson Valley / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private Hudson Valley housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Hudson Valley

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family placement can be stabilizing, but supervised individuals may need approval before moving. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew, visitor limits, victim restrictions, search conditions when applicable, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, sleeping arrangement, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prep Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, and reporting around the residence

Area Hudson Valley / family and shared housing

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, Family Justice Center, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Hudson Valley / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Hudson Valley For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, out-of-county placement, NYC/Hudson Valley move, or rural address creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Westchester / Rockland / Orange / Dutchess / Ulster / Putnam / Sullivan

Capital Region

Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Columbia, and Greene. Cities and communities include Albany, Troy, Rensselaer, Cohoes, Watervliet, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Hudson, Catskill, Coxsackie, Cairo, Chatham, Kinderhook, Ravena, and surrounding Capital Region communities.

✅ Verified County DSS, Shelter & Major Capital Region Providers

Albany County DSS / HATAS — Shelter Access Path Albany County shelter access commonly starts with Albany County DSS during weekday business hours and the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society after hours, weekends, and holidays. This is the practical first route for emergency shelter placement and shelter-bed screening.

County DSS Path After-hours shelter line Confirm current route

Access Albany County shelter access via IPH DSS: 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY After-hours/weekends HATAS: (518) 463-2124

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction documentation, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, shelter placement, appointment, or denial when possible

Area Albany County

Homeless and Travelers Aid Society — HATAS Albany homeless-services access point and after-hours shelter contact. HATAS lists a 24-hour emergency shelter number and helps route people who need shelter or homeless-services support in Albany County.

Shelter Navigation After-hours access Albany

Contact hatas.org/albany-ny-homeless Emergency shelter line: (518) 463-2124 138 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Ask Current shelter route, after-hours placement, Code Blue instructions, documents, transportation, and verification options Whether the person should go to DSS first, call after hours, or contact a specific provider

Area Albany / Albany County

Capital City Rescue Mission — Emergency Shelter & Code Blue Support Albany provider serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Its emergency shelter page describes shelter for men, overflow mats, and Code Blue/warming center support during winter conditions.

Emergency Shelter Men / Code Blue Meals / services

Contact Capital City Rescue Mission shelter Main: (518) 462-0459 259 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202

Ask Current bed availability, length-of-stay rules, overflow/winter access, meals, clothing, clinic access, program rules, and documents Whether shelter stay or program participation can be verified for court or supervision

Area Albany / Capital Region

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless — Albany Shelter & Safe Haven Path Albany provider connected to shelter and supportive service pathways, including Sheridan House, South Ferry House, Mercy House, and seasonal Safe Haven/Code Blue access. Albany County residents are directed to DSS during weekday business hours and HATAS after hours.

Shelter Path Safe Haven / Code Blue DSS/HATAS route

Access IPH get help in Albany County Follow DSS/HATAS instructions for shelter-bed access.

Ask Which IPH program is appropriate, whether DSS placement is required, current bed status, Code Blue season rules, and documentation Whether service participation can be documented for supervision or court needs

Area Albany County

Joseph’s House & Shelter — Emergency Singles and Family Shelter Troy provider offering emergency shelter and support services for men, women, and children. Joseph’s House lists emergency singles shelter and family shelter programs operating year-round at 74 Ferry Street.

Emergency Shelter Singles / families Rensselaer County

Contact Joseph’s House programs Main shelter: (518) 272-2544 74 Ferry Street, Troy, NY

Ask Bed availability, single adult or family eligibility, intake hours, documents, shelter rules, case management, and supportive housing referrals Whether shelter stay or service participation can be verified for court or supervision

Area Troy / Rensselaer County

Unity House of Troy — Housing and Support Services Rensselaer County human service agency. Unity House’s housing and support services include housing, case management, crisis, and care coordination options for adults living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and/or chronic medical conditions.

Supportive Housing Case management Eligibility-specific

Contact Unity House housing and support Main site: unityhouseny.org

Ask Eligibility, referral route, supportive housing availability, mental health or medical documentation, case management, and crisis support Whether the program can coordinate with parole, probation, treatment, or reentry staff

Area Troy / Rensselaer County

City Mission of Schenectady — Shelter and Family Life Center Schenectady provider offering shelter, meals, and employment-focused supports. City Mission states it provides shelter for nearly 100 men, women, and children nightly, including a Men’s Center and Family Life Center.

Emergency Shelter Men / women / children Employment support

Contact citymission.com Main: (518) 346-2275 Family Life Center: 311 Clinton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Ask Men’s shelter availability, family/women’s shelter options, intake requirements, meals, employment support, documentation, and program rules Whether stay or service participation can be verified for supervision or court

Area Schenectady County

Shelters of Saratoga — Year-Round Emergency Shelter Saratoga Springs provider offering individualized support, shelter, and housing assistance. Its emergency shelter page lists year-round emergency shelter at 14 and 20 Walworth Street with 24-hour staff support and case management.

Emergency Shelter Case management Saratoga County

Contact Shelters of Saratoga emergency shelter Phone: (518) 581-1097 14 and 20 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Ask Bed availability, intake route, documents, shelter rules, case management, housing planning, and Code Blue/winter instructions Whether shelter stay or service participation can be verified for supervision or court

Area Saratoga Springs / Saratoga County

CAPTAIN CHS — Saratoga Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Path Saratoga County community provider connected to homelessness prevention and intervention work, including the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness. Useful when the need is prevention, coordinated provider referral, or non-shelter stabilization.

Prevention / intervention Saratoga County Program-specific

Contact Saratoga homelessness intervention Ask which prevention or intervention program is currently active.

Ask Prevention assistance, referral route, county partner programs, documentation, case management, and current availability Whether the person should contact DSS, Shelters of Saratoga, or a prevention provider first

Area Saratoga County

Columbia Greene Housing Coalition — CoC and Regional Housing Navigation Two-county Continuum of Care collaborative for Columbia and Greene counties. The coalition works with local partners on homelessness planning, assessment, and housing needs for vulnerable populations in Hudson, Catskill, and surrounding communities.

CoC / navigation Columbia / Greene Planning / referral route

Contact Columbia Greene Housing Coalition Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition Hudson/Catskill contact listed: (518) 291-9415

Ask Coordinated entry, local shelter or motel placement routes, outreach, housing referrals, and current provider contacts Whether Columbia County DSS, Greene County DSS, or coalition partners should be contacted first

Area Columbia and Greene counties

🛠️ Eligible County Paths, Recovery, Rural, Safety & Confirm-First Options

Rensselaer County DSS / Troy Housing-Stability Path Rensselaer County housing access may involve county DSS, Joseph’s House, Unity House, community-action programs, prevention assistance, private rentals, family placement, and supportive housing when eligibility aligns.

County path DSS / providers Confirm referral route

Access Start with Rensselaer County DSS, Joseph’s House, or the current county emergency-housing referral process. For supportive housing or clinical needs, ask whether Unity House or another provider is appropriate.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, eviction/homelessness proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether direct provider intake or DSS referral is required

Area Troy / Rensselaer County

Schenectady County DSS / City Mission Housing-Stability Path Schenectady County housing access may involve county DSS, City Mission of Schenectady, prevention assistance, private rentals, family placement, supportive housing, and recovery housing depending on household type and eligibility.

County path Shelter / prevention Confirm current route

Access Start with Schenectady County DSS or City Mission, depending on whether the need is county emergency housing, direct shelter inquiry, or prevention support. Confirm which provider handles men, women, families, or longer-term support.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether a bed, appointment, or application can be documented in writing

Area Schenectady County

Saratoga County DSS / Shelter and Code Blue Path Saratoga County housing access may involve Shelters of Saratoga, DSS emergency housing, homelessness prevention/intervention providers, Code Blue winter shelter routes, and community partners. Shelter capacity and year-round access should be confirmed directly.

County path Shelter / Code Blue Capacity changes

Access Start with Shelters of Saratoga, Saratoga County DSS, or local homelessness prevention/intervention contacts depending on urgency. During winter, ask about current Code Blue instructions.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether placement, bed status, or shelter use can be verified for court or supervision

Area Saratoga County

Columbia County / Hudson Housing-Stability Path Columbia County access may involve county DSS, motel placement, local housing coalition partners, Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition, community nonprofits, private rentals, prevention assistance, and regional supportive-housing development as available.

County path DSS / coalition Limited shelter capacity

Access Start with Columbia County DSS or Columbia/Greene housing coalition partners for current emergency housing and coordinated-entry guidance. Confirm whether placement is shelter, motel, prevention, referral, or supportive housing assessment.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, eviction/homelessness proof, proposed address if any, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether a rural or out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Hudson / Columbia County

Greene County / Catskill Housing-Stability Path Greene County access may involve county DSS, Community Action of Greene County, Columbia Greene Housing Coalition partners, motel placement, prevention assistance, local landlords, and regional referrals when shelter capacity is limited.

County path DSS / community action Confirm service route

Access Start with Greene County DSS, Community Action of Greene County, or Columbia/Greene housing coalition partners. Confirm whether the person should apply through DSS, coordinated entry, or a local provider.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address if any, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether Catskill, Hudson, Albany, or another regional hub is the practical placement route

Area Catskill / Greene County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Capital Region Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Albany / Troy / Schenectady / Saratoga / Columbia / Greene

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private Capital Region housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Capital Region

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, Family Justice Center, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Capital Region / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Capital Region For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, out-of-county placement, rural address, or Albany-area move creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Albany / Rensselaer / Schenectady / Saratoga / Columbia / Greene

Central New York

Counties: Onondaga, Oneida, Madison, Cortland, Cayuga, and Oswego. Cities and communities include Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Camillus, Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Oneida, Canastota, Cazenovia, Cortland, Homer, Auburn, Fulton, Oswego, and surrounding Central New York communities.

✅ Verified County DSS, Shelter & Major Central NY Providers

Rescue Mission Alliance — Syracuse Shelter, Outreach & Housing Services Syracuse provider connected to shelter, outreach, permanent housing, and stabilization services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Use this as a major direct Central New York provider path for adults and households needing shelter or housing-navigation support.

Shelter / Outreach Permanent housing support Syracuse

Contact Syracuse Rescue Mission 155 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 472-6251

Ask Current shelter access, outreach support, housing programs, case management, documents, meals, program rules, and verification options Whether shelter stay or service participation can be documented for court or supervision

Area Syracuse / Onondaga County

Onondaga County DSS — Emergency Shelter & Housing Assistance Path County public-benefits and housing-assistance route for Syracuse and Onondaga County residents. Use this path when the person needs county emergency shelter screening, Temporary Assistance, housing assistance, or public-benefits coordination.

County DSS Path Emergency shelter Eligibility required

Access Onondaga County DSS 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 DSS main contact listed in county resource materials: (315) 435-2985

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, eviction/homelessness documents, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, appointment, placement, or denial when possible

Area Syracuse / Onondaga County

The Salvation Army — Syracuse Emergency Family Shelter Path Syracuse-area emergency family shelter route for homeless families. Local public safety and resource materials identify a family shelter at South Warren Street; confirm current intake, eligibility, and referral requirements before sending a family.

Family Shelter Path Syracuse Confirm current intake

Access Use Syracuse/Onondaga County DSS, Salvation Army Syracuse, or local emergency shelter routing for current intake instructions. Confirm whether DSS referral is required.

Ask Family eligibility, check-in route, required documents, children’s documents, bed availability, curfew, rules, and verification options Whether the family should contact DSS before approaching the shelter

Area Syracuse / Onondaga County

Rescue Mission of Utica — Emergency Shelter & Housing Services Utica provider with a 59-bed emergency shelter for men, meals, clothing, counseling, advocacy, referrals, housing programs, employment resources, and stabilization supports. Use this as a major Oneida County direct provider route for men experiencing homelessness.

Emergency Shelter Men / housing programs Utica

Contact uticamission.org Emergency shelter listing: 293 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 Most programs listed as 24/7 by local resource directory

Ask Bed availability, intake hours, eligibility, documents, meals, housing programs, employment resources, counseling, and program rules Whether stay or service participation can be verified for probation, parole, court, or treatment

Area Utica / Oneida County

Oneida County DSS — Homeless Services Unit Oneida County describes its Homeless Services Unit as an integrated unit involving Social Services and Temporary Assistance staff working to address housing needs for individuals and families presenting as homeless.

County DSS Homeless Services Unit Eligibility required

Access Oneida County Homeless Services Use county instructions for current emergency housing and Temporary Assistance screening.

Bring ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis documents, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether county placement, provider referral, or Temporary Assistance is the correct route

Area Utica / Rome / Oneida County

Rescue Mission of Utica — Community Based Residential Program Residential reentry-related program path operated by Rescue Mission of Utica. The program references PREA compliance and residential safety policies, which makes it relevant for justice-involved individuals needing structured residential placement or referral review.

Residential Program Reentry-relevant Referral / rules apply

Info Community Based Residential Program Confirm eligibility and referral source before listing as an option for a client.

Ask Eligibility, referral requirements, program rules, documentation, supervision coordination, and whether the person must be referred through a specific agency Ask whether placement can be verified for court, parole, probation, or reentry staff

Area Utica / Oneida County

Rescue Mission Alliance — Auburn Location Auburn Rescue Mission is listed by Rescue Mission Alliance as a service location at 51 Merriman Street. Use this as a direct Cayuga County shelter/housing-service path, with current intake and program availability confirmed before referral.

Shelter / services path Auburn Confirm current intake

Contact Rescue Mission Alliance locations 51 Merriman St., Auburn, NY 13021 Phone listed: (315) 282-7195

Ask Current services, shelter access, housing help, eligibility, documents, meals, case management, and verification options Whether the person should contact DSS first or can inquire directly

Area Auburn / Cayuga County

Oswego County Opportunities — Housing & Community Support Path Major Oswego County community-action and human-services provider. Use as a confirm-first path for housing-related support, referrals, stabilization services, family support, and county/community assistance when emergency shelter or prevention support is needed.

Community Provider Housing-related support Program availability varies

Contact oco.org Ask which housing or emergency-services program is currently active.

Ask Emergency housing referrals, rental assistance, case management, family services, shelter referral, documents, and eligibility Whether county DSS, OCO, or another provider should be contacted first

Area Oswego / Fulton / Oswego County

🛠️ Eligible County Paths, Recovery, Rural, Safety & Confirm-First Options

Madison County Housing-Stability Path Madison County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized properties, family placement, referrals to Oneida/Utica or Syracuse providers, and prevention support when housing can still be preserved.

County path DSS / referral Limited local capacity

Access Start with Madison County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing and Temporary Assistance screening. Confirm whether regional placement in Syracuse or Utica is allowed if local shelter is unavailable.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether DSS placement, prevention assistance, or regional referral is the appropriate route

Area Oneida / Canastota / Cazenovia / Madison County

Cortland County Housing-Stability Path Cortland County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local service providers, private landlords, family placement, prevention assistance, and regional shelter referrals to Syracuse, Ithaca, or Binghamton when direct local capacity is limited.

County path DSS / referral Regional access may matter

Access Start with Cortland County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention support. Confirm whether local shelter, motel placement, or regional referral is being used.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, and proposed address if any Ask whether a regional placement can be approved if supervised

Area Cortland / Homer / Cortland County

Cayuga County DSS / Auburn Housing-Stability Path Cayuga County access may involve county DSS, Auburn Rescue Mission, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized rentals, family placement, and prevention assistance. Confirm whether DSS referral is needed before contacting any shelter provider.

County path Shelter / prevention Confirm referral route

Access Start with Cayuga County DSS or Auburn Rescue Mission depending on urgency and referral requirements. Ask whether local placement, prevention, motel, or regional referral is being used.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, proposed address, and supervision contact Ask whether stay, appointment, or application activity can be documented

Area Auburn / Cayuga County

Oswego County DSS / OCO Housing-Stability Path Oswego County housing access may involve county DSS, Oswego County Opportunities, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized properties, family placement, and regional referrals to Syracuse or Watertown depending on capacity and transportation.

County path DSS / OCO Confirm current route

Access Start with Oswego County DSS or OCO for current emergency housing, prevention, or referral guidance. Confirm whether the person should apply through DSS first or contact a provider directly.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether an Oswego, Fulton, Syracuse, or regional placement is realistic and approved if supervised

Area Oswego / Fulton / Oswego County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Central NY Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Syracuse / Utica / Rome / Auburn / Cortland / Oswego

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private Central New York housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Central New York

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family placement can be stabilizing, but supervised individuals may need approval before moving. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew, visitor limits, victim restrictions, search conditions when applicable, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, sleeping arrangement, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prep Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, and reporting around the residence

Area Central New York / family and shared housing

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, Family Justice Center, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Central New York / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Central NY For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, out-of-county placement, Syracuse/Utica move, or rural address creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Onondaga / Oneida / Madison / Cortland / Cayuga / Oswego

Finger Lakes & Rochester

Counties: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Seneca, Yates, Schuyler, and Orleans-adjacent rural routes. Cities and communities include Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta, Webster, Canandaigua, Geneva, Newark, Lyons, Sodus, Geneseo, Dansville, Penn Yan, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Watkins Glen, Albion, Medina, and surrounding Finger Lakes communities.

✅ Verified Rochester, Monroe County & Finger Lakes Provider Paths

City of Rochester — Homelessness Resources Rochester resource page describing the local homeless-services system, including emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent housing units, HOPWA-supported services, and provider routes. Use this as the city-level system map for Rochester housing navigation.

City Resource Page Shelter / housing system Rochester

Search Rochester homelessness resources Use the city page to identify the right shelter, rapid rehousing, HOPWA, or housing provider path.

Ask locally Which provider handles emergency shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, HOPWA, coordinated entry, or permanent housing for the person’s situation Whether a shelter stay, outreach contact, or provider appointment can be verified for court or supervision

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Monroe County DHS / Emergency Housing Path County emergency housing and Temporary Assistance route for Rochester and Monroe County residents. Use this path when the person needs county screening, shelter placement, public benefits, prevention, or coordinated housing assistance.

County DHS Path Emergency housing Eligibility required

Access Start with Monroe County DHS, the City of Rochester resource page, or the current local coordinated homeless-services route. Confirm whether the person should go through DHS, a shelter provider, outreach, or a case manager first.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction documents, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for proof of application, appointment, placement, or denial when possible

Area Rochester / Monroe County

House of Mercy — Emergency Shelter, Food, Clothing & Advocacy Rochester provider offering emergency shelter, food, clothing, advocacy, drop-in social services, health and wellness support, and community stabilization. House of Mercy describes its emergency shelter as a 76-bed shelter.

Emergency Shelter Low-barrier support Rochester

Contact houseofmercyrochester.org Services access: (585) 546-2580 Email listed by provider: info@houseofmercyrochester.org

Ask Bed availability, intake process, drop-in services, meals, clothing, advocacy, health/wellness support, and documentation options Whether shelter stay or service participation can be verified for probation, parole, treatment, or court

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Open Door Mission — Rochester Shelter & Stabilization Path Rochester homeless-services provider historically connected to shelter, meals, recovery, and stabilization pathways. Confirm the current shelter, residential, and program access route before sending someone in person.

Shelter Path Meals / recovery support Confirm current access

Access Use Open Door Mission’s current website or phone contact to confirm program status and intake route. Ask whether direct arrival, phone screening, or referral is required.

Ask Shelter availability, residential program rules, recovery support, meals, documents, curfew, and verification letters Whether the program accepts people on parole, probation, treatment court, or pretrial supervision

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Person Centered Housing Options — Housing First & Supportive Housing Path Rochester nonprofit focused on addressing chronic homelessness using a Housing First model. PCHO provides housing-focused assistance, outreach, permanent supportive housing, and care management for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Housing First Supportive housing Care management

Contact pcho.org Phone listed by local resource directory: (585) 736-4663

Ask Eligibility, outreach connection, Housing First programs, supportive housing referrals, care management, and documentation requirements Whether entry is through outreach, coordinated entry, referral, or direct program screening

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Willow Domestic Violence Center — Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing Rochester provider serving survivors of domestic violence and trafficking. Willow’s Shill Family Building is described as a 49-bed emergency shelter for survivors, children, and pets, and Willow also offers supportive housing units for survivors leaving shelter.

Safety Shelter Supportive housing Confidential access

Hotline willowcenterny.org 24/7 hotline/text: (585) 222-SAFE (7233)

Ask safely Safe intake, transportation, shelter access, children/pet rules, confidentiality, supportive housing options, and how to report safely if supervised Do not disclose confidential shelter location publicly

Area Rochester / Monroe County / confidential access

Dimitri House — Shelter, Food & Basic-Needs Path Rochester nonprofit serving people facing hunger and housing insecurity. Local resource listings identify Dimitri House with food, clothing, shelter, and support services. Confirm current shelter season, hours, and access process before referral.

Basic Needs / Shelter Path Food / clothing Confirm current access

Contact Dimitri House listing 102 N. Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (585) 325-1796

Ask Current shelter access, seasonal hours if applicable, meals, clothing, drop-in support, documents, and referrals Whether service participation can be documented for court or supervision

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services — Housing Support Path Rochester-area provider referenced in the city’s homelessness resources for HOPWA-related housing support. Use as a confirm-first route for eligible individuals needing housing case management, subsidy support, or specialized housing assistance.

Housing Support HOPWA / case management Eligibility-specific

Access Start with Catholic Charities Family and Community Services or the City of Rochester HOPWA/provider routing. Confirm current eligibility, county coverage, and referral requirements.

Ask Eligibility, documentation, housing subsidy support, case management, referral route, and whether HOPWA or another housing program applies Whether services can coordinate with treatment, reentry staff, probation, or parole

Area Rochester / Monroe County

Trillium Health — HOPWA / Health-Linked Housing Support Path Rochester provider referenced in the city’s HOPWA housing-support context. May be relevant for people needing health-linked housing support, case management, or housing subsidy assistance where eligibility and program capacity align.

Health-linked Housing HOPWA support Eligibility-specific

Access Start with Trillium Health or the City of Rochester HOPWA/provider route. Confirm eligibility, documentation, and referral process before relying on the program.

Ask Housing support eligibility, health documentation, case management, subsidy availability, and whether a referral is required Whether services can coordinate with treatment, reentry, probation, or parole contacts

Area Rochester / Monroe County

🛠️ Eligible County, Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths

Ontario County / Canandaigua / Geneva Housing-Stability Path Ontario County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local nonprofits, private landlords, family placement, recovery housing, and regional referral to Rochester or Finger Lakes providers when local shelter capacity is limited.

County path DSS / referral Confirm local capacity

Access Start with Ontario County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, prevention, or Temporary Assistance screening. Confirm whether the provider serves Canandaigua, Geneva, Victor, or rural Ontario County.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether Rochester-area placement can be approved if local housing is unavailable

Area Canandaigua / Geneva / Ontario County

Wayne County / Newark / Lyons / Sodus Housing-Stability Path Wayne County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized properties, family placement, prevention support, rural transportation planning, and referral to Rochester, Ontario County, or regional providers.

County path Rural / lake communities Transportation matters

Access Start with Wayne County DSS or local community-resource contacts for emergency housing, prevention, or referral guidance. Confirm whether the route is shelter, motel, prevention, private landlord, or regional referral.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, phone access, transportation, and supervision contact Ask whether the address supports reporting, treatment, work, and curfew compliance

Area Newark / Lyons / Sodus / Wayne County

Livingston County / Geneseo / Dansville Housing-Stability Path Livingston County access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized properties, family placement, rural transportation planning, and referral to Rochester, Steuben, or Finger Lakes providers when local direct shelter is limited.

County path Rural access Confirm service area

Access Start with Livingston County DSS or county/community-resource contacts to confirm emergency housing and prevention support. Ask whether placement is local, motel-based, provider-based, or regional.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, transportation plan, proposed address, and supervision contact Ask whether rural or out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Geneseo / Dansville / Livingston County

Seneca County / Waterloo / Seneca Falls Housing-Stability Path Seneca County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, prevention assistance, family placement, recovery housing, and referral to Geneva, Auburn, Rochester, or regional Finger Lakes providers when needed.

County path DSS / referral Confirm local route

Access Start with Seneca County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention support. Confirm whether nearby Geneva, Auburn, or Rochester referral is practical and allowed.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether placement can be documented for court or supervision

Area Waterloo / Seneca Falls / Seneca County

Yates County / Penn Yan Rural Housing-Stability Path Yates County may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing planning may require county DSS, local landlords, family placement, faith-based/community support, prevention assistance, recovery housing, or referral to Ontario, Steuben, or Monroe County providers.

Rural county path DSS / referral Plan before travel

Access Start with Yates County DSS or local community-resource contacts. Confirm whether any regional provider can serve the person before arranging travel.

Prep Current location, county residency, phone access, income, proposed address, transportation, and reporting/treatment plan Ask whether remote housing can satisfy supervision, work, treatment, and emergency-contact needs

Area Penn Yan / Yates County

Schuyler County / Watkins Glen Rural Housing-Stability Path Schuyler County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, family placement, prevention, rural transportation planning, and referral to Chemung, Steuben, Tompkins, or Finger Lakes providers when local direct shelter is limited.

Rural county path DSS / regional referral Transportation matters

Access Start with Schuyler County DSS or county/community contacts for current emergency housing or prevention guidance. Confirm whether a regional placement is realistic and approved if supervised.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, current housing status, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether placement can be documented for court or supervision

Area Watkins Glen / Schuyler County

Orleans County / Albion / Medina Housing-Stability Path Orleans County is often connected practically to Rochester and Western New York service routes. Housing planning may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, prevention assistance, rural transportation planning, and regional referrals to Monroe, Genesee, or Niagara/Erie providers.

Rural county path DSS / regional referral Confirm service area

Access Start with Orleans County DSS or county/community-resource contacts. Confirm whether Rochester-area or Western New York providers can serve the person before arranging travel.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Albion / Medina / Orleans County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Finger Lakes / Rochester Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Rochester / Finger Lakes / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Finger Lakes / Rochester region

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Finger Lakes / Rochester For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, Rochester-area placement, rural address, or out-of-county move creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Monroe / Ontario / Wayne / Livingston / Seneca / Yates / Schuyler / Orleans

Western New York

Counties: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany. Cities and communities include Buffalo, Lackawanna, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville, Belmont, and surrounding Western New York communities.

✅ Verified Erie, Buffalo, Niagara & Western NY Provider Paths

Erie County DSS Homeless Team — Emergency Shelter / Hotel / Motel Path Erie County’s Homeless Team may place people who have nowhere safe to stay in a shelter, hotel, or motel during normal business hours. After 5 PM, people are directed to call 211WNY for safe shelter for the night and follow up with the Homeless Team the next business day.

County DSS Path Shelter / hotel / motel After-hours 211WNY

Access Erie County homelessness help Homeless Team: 158 Pearl Street, 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY After 5 PM: call 1-888-696-9211 through 211WNY

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for proof of application, placement, shelter/hotel referral, appointment, or denial when possible

Area Buffalo / Erie County

Erie County DSS Emergency Services — Emergency Assistance Intake Erie County Emergency Services intake is located at the Rath Building, 158 Pearl Street, Buffalo. This is the county-level route for emergency assistance, housing crisis screening, and related Temporary Assistance matters.

Emergency Services County intake Eligibility required

Access Erie County Emergency Services 158 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY Use the Pearl Street entrance and current county instructions.

Bring ID, income/benefits, household information, lease/notice if applicable, homelessness documentation, utility bills if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether the correct route is emergency shelter, motel placement, rental assistance, public benefits, or another county program

Area Erie County

211WNY — Erie County After-Hours Homeless Program 211WNY provides after-hours emergency housing placement for Erie County DSS when DSS is closed. The program assesses callers with emergency housing needs and provides placement for those determined eligible.

After-hours access Emergency housing Erie County eligibility

Call 211WNY after-hours homeless program Phone: 1-888-696-9211 Available when Erie County DSS is closed.

Ask Eligibility screening, overnight placement, next-business-day DSS follow-up, documents, transportation, and written confirmation if available If supervised, ask how placement address and reporting should be handled safely

Area Erie County / after-hours

Buffalo City Mission — Shelter, Meals, Counseling & Recuperative Care Major Buffalo provider serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, abuse, and addiction. Buffalo City Mission provides safe shelter, hot meals, counseling, and recuperative care.

Emergency Shelter Men / women / children Recovery / care support

Contact buffalocitymission.org Emergency shelter information should be confirmed directly before arrival. Use Erie County DSS or 211WNY if county placement is required.

Ask Men’s shelter availability, women/children shelter route, intake hours, documents, meals, counseling, recuperative care, program rules, and verification letters Whether entry is direct, county-referred, or based on current bed availability

Area Buffalo / Erie County

Friends of Night People — Basic Needs, Medical Care, Counseling & Outreach Buffalo provider serving people experiencing poverty and homelessness with food, clothing, medical care, counseling, hygiene support, outreach, and referrals. It is useful as a stabilization and outreach path, especially when a person needs basic needs plus navigation.

Basic Needs / Outreach Medical / counseling 365-day support

Contact friendsofnightpeople.com Phone: (716) 884-5375 Confirm current hours and services before travel.

Ask Meals, clothing, medical care, counseling, outreach, housing referrals, hygiene support, and documentation options Whether service participation or appointments can be verified for court, probation, parole, or treatment

Area Buffalo / Erie County

Restoration Society / Erie County Supportive Housing Path Buffalo-area supportive-housing and recovery-oriented service path for people with behavioral health, homelessness, and stabilization needs. Confirm current program access, eligibility, and referral requirements directly before relying on it for placement.

Supportive Housing Path Behavioral health support Referral / eligibility

Access Use provider, county, or coordinated-entry referral channels for supportive housing screening. Confirm whether a case manager, treatment provider, or DSS referral is required.

Ask Eligibility, current housing programs, behavioral health documentation, case management, referral route, waitlist, and supervision compatibility Whether housing can coordinate with treatment, probation, parole, or reentry planning

Area Buffalo / Erie County

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier — Emergency Housing & Crisis Shelter Niagara Falls provider operating emergency housing and crisis shelter at 1570 Buffalo Avenue. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and local city information identifies it for needs including homelessness, eviction, domestic violence, hospital discharge, parole, and release from prison.

Emergency Shelter 24/7 access Niagara County

Contact Community Missions emergency housing 1570 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Phone: (716) 285-3403

Ask Bed availability, intake process, referral sources, documents, Code Blue/warming access, family eligibility, and program rules Whether stay or service participation can be verified for parole, probation, court, or treatment

Area Niagara Falls / Niagara County

Chautauqua County DSS / Homeless Coalition Emergency Shelter Path Chautauqua County homeless resources advise people experiencing homelessness to go to the Department of Social Services for emergency shelter placement. Other shelter options may include Code Blue, UCAN City Mission for single men, and The Salvation Army Anew Center for people fleeing domestic violence.

County DSS Path Emergency shelter placement Use DSS first

Access Chautauqua homeless resources Chautauqua County Social Services DSS offices are in Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Mayville.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness/eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether the route is DSS placement, Code Blue, UCAN City Mission, Anew Center, youth shelter, or another provider

Area Jamestown / Dunkirk / Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Opportunities — Emergency Shelter, Housing Assistance & Youth Safe House Chautauqua Opportunities is identified locally as offering emergency shelter, housing assistance, and support services for individuals and families facing homelessness. Its Safe House provides 24/7 help for runaway and homeless youth.

Housing Assistance Youth Safe House Confirm program route

Access Chautauqua homelessness programs Safe House of Chautauqua County Youth Safe House: 1-866-877-9647

Ask Emergency shelter route, housing assistance, youth eligibility, transitional youth programs, documents, referral requirements, and verification options Whether the person should go through DSS, Safe House, Code Blue, or another program first

Area Jamestown / Dunkirk / Chautauqua County

Connecting Communities in Action — Cattaraugus Housing & Transitional Services Cattaraugus provider offering housing-related services including supported SRO units in Olean and Salamanca, HUD/STEHP rapid rehousing, housing counseling, weatherization, and crisis/victim services. Some shelter routes are referral-only and should be confirmed before arrival.

Supported SRO / RRH Housing counseling Referral rules vary

Contact CCA transitional services ccaction.org Victim services hotline: 1-888-945-3970

Ask Supported SRO eligibility, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter referral rules, housing counseling, documents, current openings, and supervision compatibility Whether the person must go through DSS or another referral source first

Area Olean / Salamanca / Cattaraugus County

Genesis House of Olean — Shelter Path Olean shelter path for people experiencing homelessness. Local school/community resource information says applicants should apply for homeless assistance at the Department of Social Services first for referral to Genesis House, followed by an intake with Genesis House staff by phone.

Shelter Path Olean DSS referral first

Access Cattaraugus emergency shelter listing 107 South Barry Street, Olean, NY 14760 Phone listed: (716) 373-3354

Ask DSS referral requirements, current shelter availability, intake phone process, documents, family eligibility, men/women placement, and program rules Whether stay or intake activity can be verified for court or supervision

Area Olean / Cattaraugus County

🛠️ Eligible County, Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths

Niagara County DSS / Community Missions Housing-Stability Path Niagara County housing access may involve Niagara County DSS, Community Missions, emergency shelter, Code Blue/warming access, private landlords, family placement, recovery housing, and regional referrals to Erie County or Buffalo-area providers when appropriate.

County path DSS / Community Missions Confirm current route

Access Start with Niagara County DSS or Community Missions depending on urgency, eligibility, and referral rules. Confirm whether the person should contact DSS, shelter provider, 211WNY, or a hospital/discharge planner first.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether a placement can be documented for probation, parole, court, or treatment reporting

Area Niagara Falls / Lockport / Niagara County

Genesee County / Batavia Housing-Stability Path Genesee County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, subsidized properties, family placement, prevention support, and referral to Buffalo, Rochester, or regional providers when local shelter options are limited.

County path DSS / regional referral Confirm service area

Access Start with Genesee County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention screening. Confirm whether Buffalo or Rochester placement is realistic and approved if supervised.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, and supervision contact Ask whether local, motel-based, or regional placement is being used

Area Batavia / Genesee County

Wyoming County / Warsaw Rural Housing-Stability Path Wyoming County may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing planning may require county DSS, local landlords, family placement, faith-based/community support, prevention assistance, recovery housing, or referral to Buffalo, Batavia, or Rochester-area providers.

Rural county path DSS / referral Plan before travel

Access Start with Wyoming County DSS or county/community-resource contacts. Confirm whether any regional provider can serve the person before arranging travel.

Prep Current location, county residency, phone access, income, proposed address, transportation, and reporting/treatment plan Ask whether remote or out-of-county housing can satisfy supervision, work, treatment, and emergency-contact needs

Area Warsaw / Wyoming County

Allegany County / Wellsville / Belmont Rural Housing-Stability Path Allegany County housing access may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, prevention assistance, faith-based/community support, rural transportation planning, and referral to Olean, Hornell, Jamestown, or Buffalo-area providers when local shelter capacity is limited.

Rural county path DSS / referral Distance matters

Access Start with Allegany County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention guidance. Confirm whether a regional placement is realistic and approved if supervised.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, current housing status, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether placement can be documented for court or supervision

Area Wellsville / Belmont / Allegany County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Western NY Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Buffalo / Niagara / Chautauqua / Cattaraugus / Western NY

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private Western New York housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Western New York

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family placement can be stabilizing, but supervised individuals may need approval before moving. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew, visitor limits, victim restrictions, search conditions when applicable, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, sleeping arrangement, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prep Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, and reporting around the residence

Area Western New York / family and shared housing

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, domestic violence provider, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Western New York / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Western NY For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, hotel placement, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, Buffalo-area placement, rural address, or out-of-county move creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Erie / Niagara / Genesee / Wyoming / Chautauqua / Cattaraugus / Allegany

Southern Tier

Counties: Broome, Chemung, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Delaware, Chenango, and Otsego-adjacent rural routes. Cities and communities include Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Elmira, Horseheads, Corning, Hornell, Bath, Owego, Waverly, Ithaca, Dryden, Cortland-adjacent access points, Oneonta, Norwich, Sidney, Delhi, Walton, and surrounding Southern Tier communities.

✅ Verified Broome, Chemung, Tompkins & Southern Tier Provider Paths

Broome County DSS / Binghamton Emergency Housing Path Broome County housing access may involve county DSS emergency housing screening, Temporary Assistance, shelter referral, local nonprofit providers, motel placement, prevention support, and coordinated case management depending on the person’s situation and eligibility.

County DSS Path Emergency housing Eligibility required

Access Start with Broome County DSS or local homeless-services providers for current emergency housing and Temporary Assistance screening. Confirm whether the person should contact DSS, shelter provider, 211, or a case manager first.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, appointment, placement, or denial when possible

Area Binghamton / Johnson City / Endicott / Broome County

Volunteers of America Upstate New York — Housing Services VOA Upstate New York provides a continuum of housing services, including emergency shelters for families, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, housing for older adults and veterans, rental assistance, and residential reentry-related services. Confirm the correct Southern Tier program and referral route before relying on placement.

Housing Services Family / veterans / RRH Reentry-relevant

Contact voaupny.org Emergency family shelters Rapid rehousing / prevention

Ask Which program fits the person: emergency family shelter, rapid rehousing, veterans housing, supportive housing, prevention, or reentry-related residential services Whether access is direct, DSS-referred, VA-linked, case-manager referred, or program-screened

Area Upstate NY / Southern Tier program-dependent

Chemung County DHS — Homeless Housing / Prevention Chemung County directs people experiencing an emergency to report to the Department of Human Services at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue in Elmira. Emergency assistance may include shelter arrears, utility arrears, temporary housing, fuel costs, or related stabilization help depending on eligibility.

County DHS Path Emergency assistance Eligibility required

Apply / Check Chemung homeless housing / prevention 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 Emergency Assistance: (607) 737-5302

Bring ID, income/benefits, household documents, lease/notice if applicable, utility bills if applicable, housing-crisis proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether assistance is shelter placement, temporary housing, rent arrears, utility help, motel placement, or prevention

Area Elmira / Chemung County

Catholic Charities Chemung County — Samaritan Center & Homeless Shelter Catholic Charities works with Chemung County DSS and other programs to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Local listings identify the Samaritan Center at 380 South Main Street during business hours and the Homeless Shelter at 160 High Street after hours and weekends.

Emergency Shelter Samaritan Center Elmira

Contact Catholic Charities homeless services Samaritan Center: 380 South Main Street, Elmira After-hours shelter: 160 High Street, Elmira Phone: (607) 734-9784; after hours: (607) 732-5954

Ask Current shelter availability, business-hours/after-hours route, DSS coordination, food, hygiene items, motel placement, documents, and case-management referrals Whether shelter stay or service participation can be verified for court, probation, parole, or treatment

Area Elmira / Chemung County

Tompkins County DSS — Emergency Shelter System Path Tompkins County has shifted from the prior SJCS-operated year-round shelter model and uses alternative sheltering approaches through DSS based on individual circumstances. People seeking emergency shelter should contact DSS or the current county shelter-access route before travel.

County DSS Path Emergency shelter alternatives Confirm current route

Info Tompkins emergency shelter update Use DSS or county instructions for current emergency sheltering.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether the route is Temporary Housing Assistance, Code Blue, motel placement, outreach, or provider referral

Area Ithaca / Tompkins County

Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County — Housing Provider Coordination Tompkins County housing provider information includes emergency shelter beds, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and county-level provider coordination. Use as a system-navigation route rather than a guaranteed placement provider.

Provider Coordination Shelter / housing inventory Not direct placement

Search Tompkins housing provider information Use with DSS/county access route for actual shelter or placement decisions.

Ask locally Which provider handles emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach, coordinated entry, supportive housing, or rapid rehousing Whether provider access is direct, DSS-based, coordinated-entry based, or case-manager referred

Area Ithaca / Tompkins County

Serenity House — Ithaca Recovery Residence Path Serenity House is a nine-bedroom home in Ithaca that welcomes individuals recovering from substance use and offers long-term rehabilitation support, supportive counseling, vocational opportunities, and connections to local resources.

Recovery Residence Long-term support Program rules apply

Contact Serenity House Confirm current openings, eligibility, and intake requirements directly.

Ask Current openings, recovery requirements, fees if any, program length, medications, employment/vocational expectations, house rules, and verification letters Whether residents on probation, parole, treatment court, or pretrial supervision are accepted

Area Ithaca / Tompkins County

Catholic Charities Southern Tier — Regional Homeless Services Path Catholic Charities’ Southern Tier network is relevant across Chemung, Steuben, and nearby counties for homelessness services, emergency support, referrals, and stabilization. Confirm county service area and whether DSS referral is required for shelter or motel placement.

Regional Provider Path Homeless services County-specific access

Access Catholic Charities homeless services Confirm the correct county office and current program availability.

Ask Homeless-services route, shelter or motel placement, rapid rehousing/prevention, case management, food/basic needs, documents, and DSS coordination Whether services can coordinate with probation, parole, court, or treatment providers

Area Chemung / Steuben / Schuyler regional path

🛠️ Eligible County, Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths

Steuben County / Corning / Bath / Hornell Housing-Stability Path Steuben County housing access may involve county DSS, Catholic Charities regional support, emergency assistance, local landlords, family placement, motels, prevention assistance, and referral to Elmira, Ithaca, Rochester, or Binghamton depending on location and capacity.

County path DSS / regional referral Confirm service area

Access Start with Steuben County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention support. Confirm whether the person should use a local provider, DSS, motel placement, or regional shelter path.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Corning / Bath / Hornell / Steuben County

Tioga County / Owego / Waverly Housing-Stability Path Tioga County housing access may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, emergency assistance, motel placement, prevention support, and regional referrals to Binghamton, Elmira, or Ithaca when local direct shelter capacity is limited.

County path DSS / rural referral Transportation matters

Access Start with Tioga County DSS or county/community-resource contacts. Confirm whether the route is local emergency assistance, motel placement, prevention, or regional referral.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, phone access, transportation, proposed address, and supervision contact Ask whether a regional placement can be approved if supervised

Area Owego / Waverly / Tioga County

Delaware County / Delhi / Walton / Sidney Rural Housing-Stability Path Delaware County may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing planning may require county DSS, local landlords, family placement, faith-based/community support, motel placement, prevention assistance, and referral to Oneonta, Binghamton, Kingston, or Catskills providers.

Rural county path DSS / regional referral Plan before travel

Access Start with Delaware County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention guidance. Confirm whether any regional provider can serve the person before arranging travel.

Prep Current location, county residency, income, proposed address, phone access, transportation, and reporting/treatment plan Ask whether remote housing can satisfy supervision, work, treatment, and emergency-contact needs

Area Delhi / Walton / Sidney / Delaware County

Chenango County / Norwich Housing-Stability Path Chenango County housing access may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, community nonprofits, motel placement, emergency assistance, prevention support, and referral to Binghamton, Oneonta, Utica, or Syracuse depending on capacity and transportation.

Rural county path DSS / referral Confirm service area

Access Start with Chenango County DSS or county/community-resource contacts. Confirm whether placement is local, motel-based, regional, or prevention-focused.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Norwich / Chenango County

Otsego County / Oneonta / Cooperstown Housing-Stability Path Otsego County sits between Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, and Central New York service patterns. Housing access may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, emergency assistance, motel placement, college-town rental constraints, and referral to Oneonta, Binghamton, Utica, or Albany-area providers.

Rural / small-city path DSS / regional referral Confirm route first

Access Start with Otsego County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for current emergency housing or prevention guidance. Confirm whether Oneonta, Cooperstown, Binghamton, Utica, or another regional hub is the practical placement route.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement is allowed if supervised

Area Oneonta / Cooperstown / Otsego County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — Southern Tier Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules. Confirm before paying or moving in.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, and travel limits

Area Binghamton / Elmira / Ithaca / Corning / Oneonta / Southern Tier

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private Southern Tier housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, deposits, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, and transportation compliance

Area Southern Tier

Safety-Focused Shelter & Confidential Housing Paths People fleeing domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger may need confidential shelter and safety planning instead of standard shelter placement. Use safe intake routes and avoid publicly sharing confidential locations.

Safety Shelter Confidential access Call first

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, domestic violence provider, or confidential provider intake route. Do not travel to a confidential location without instructions.

Ask Safe intake, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, phone safety, and how to report safely if supervised Ask how address confidentiality and supervision reporting can be handled together

Area Southern Tier / confidential access

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — Southern Tier For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, hotel placement, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address Planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, rural address, college-town placement, motel placement, or out-of-county move creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, and transportation plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, and emergency communication

Area Broome / Chemung / Steuben / Tioga / Tompkins / Delaware / Chenango / Otsego

North Country & Adirondacks

Counties: Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Herkimer, and Lewis. Cities and communities include Watertown, Fort Drum area, Lowville, Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg, Malone, Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Ticonderoga, Elizabethtown, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Lake George, Indian Lake, Speculator, Old Forge, Little Falls, Herkimer, Ilion, and surrounding rural North Country and Adirondack communities.

✅ Verified North Country DSS, Shelter & Housing Provider Paths

North Country Homeless Services / Points North Housing Coalition Regional homeless-services access and coordination hub for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Use this path when a person needs to identify the correct county DSS, coordinated-entry, shelter, permanent housing, or outreach route in the northern tri-county service area.

Regional Navigation Jefferson / Lewis / St. Lawrence Coordinated access

Search northcountryhomeless.org Services / county access points

Ask locally Nearest county DSS access point, coordinated entry route, emergency shelter/hotel process, permanent housing programs, and referral requirements Whether the person should start with DSS, a housing provider, outreach, or a case manager

Area Jefferson / Lewis / St. Lawrence counties

Jefferson County DSS — Permanent Housing Programs Jefferson County DSS administers permanent housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including people facing housing instability due to domestic violence. Programs may provide rental assistance and supportive services to help stabilize housing.

County DSS Rental assistance Supportive services

Contact Jefferson County permanent housing DSS: 250 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 Phone listed by North Country Homeless Services: (315) 785-3000

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household documents, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask about rental assistance, supportive services, eligibility, waitlists, documentation, and proof of application

Area Watertown / Jefferson County

Thrive Wellness and Recovery — HUD Housing & Supportive Housing North Country housing provider offering HUD homeless housing/rental assistance services in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties, plus supportive housing for eligible adults with serious mental illness and housing instability.

Housing Assistance Supportive Housing Eligibility-specific

Contact Thrive housing programs HUD program

Ask HUD housing/rental assistance, supportive housing eligibility, SMI documentation if applicable, case management, waitlist, referral source, and documents Whether services can coordinate with probation, parole, treatment, or reentry staff

Area Jefferson / Lewis / St. Lawrence counties

St. Lawrence County DSS / Emergency Shelter Directory Path St. Lawrence County maintains emergency housing and shelter-related resource information, including DSS, warming center, neighborhood center, and supported-housing contacts. Use current county and provider instructions because availability and funding vary by location.

County DSS Path Emergency resources Availability varies

Access St. Lawrence County Social Services County DSS: 6 Judson Street, Canton, NY DSS main contact from shelter directory: (315) 379-2222

Bring ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address if any, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact Ask whether the route is DSS placement, warming center, hotel stay, supported housing, or provider referral

Area Canton / Potsdam / Massena / Ogdensburg / St. Lawrence County

Ogdensburg Warming Center / Supported Housing / Hotel-Stay Path St. Lawrence County emergency shelter directory information identifies Step-by-Step Warming Center in Ogdensburg and United Helpers Supported Housing, with emergency hotel stays sometimes available case-by-case as funding allows.

Warming Center Path Supported housing Funding varies

Contacts Step-by-Step Warming Center: (315) 394-0597 1515 Knox Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13696 United Helpers Supported Housing: (315) 393-0730

Ask Warming center hours, emergency hotel availability, supported housing eligibility, internet/housing-search access, documents, funding, and referral source Whether service participation can be documented for court, parole, probation, or treatment reporting

Area Ogdensburg / St. Lawrence County

Clinton County DSS — Emergency Housing Clinton County DSS provides emergency housing instructions for people who are homeless. The county lists an after-hours, weekend, and holiday number for people needing homeless assistance after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays or when county offices are closed.

County DSS Emergency housing After-hours number

Contact Clinton County emergency housing DSS: 13 Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 After-hours/weekends/holidays: (518) 420-8864

Bring ID, income/benefits, household information, homelessness or eviction proof, release papers if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask whether placement is shelter, hotel/motel, prevention, supportive housing, or referral-based

Area Plattsburgh / Clinton County

ETC Housing Corp. — Emergency Shelter and Homeless Programs Clinton County-area nonprofit operating a 12-unit emergency shelter with 4 family units and 8 single units. ETC notes that its shelter units are generally used by DSS for difficult, chronic homeless cases and that case management is provided.

Emergency Shelter Family / single units DSS-linked

Contact etchousing.org Confirm current referral route and DSS requirements.

Ask DSS referral requirements, current emergency shelter availability, case management, family/single unit rules, documents, rapid rehousing, and housing support Whether stay or service participation can be verified for court, probation, parole, or treatment

Area Clinton County / Plattsburgh area

Victims Assistance Center — Safe Shelter Path Jefferson County provider operating a residential home for emergency safe housing for individuals and dependent children in crisis. The shelter is also described as a licensed shelter for homeless females and their dependent children, staffed around the clock.

Safe Shelter Women / children Confidential/safety access

Info VAC safe shelter Use safe contact methods and confirm current intake before travel.

Ask safely Safe intake route, eligibility, dependent-child rules, confidentiality, transportation, documents, and how to report safely if supervised Do not share confidential shelter details publicly

Area Jefferson County / confidential access

🛠️ Eligible Adirondack, Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths

Lewis County / Lowville Housing-Stability Path Lewis County access may involve DSS, North Country Homeless Services coordination, Thrive housing programs, local landlords, family placement, motel or hotel assistance, prevention support, and referral to Watertown or St. Lawrence providers when direct local capacity is limited.

Rural county path DSS / regional referral Confirm route first

Access Start with Lewis County DSS, North Country Homeless Services, or Thrive housing programs depending on need and eligibility. Confirm whether Watertown, Lowville, or another regional hub is the practical placement route.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, phone access, transportation, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Lowville / Lewis County

Franklin County / Malone / Saranac Lake Housing-Stability Path Franklin County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, local landlords, family placement, prevention support, motels, supportive housing referrals, and regional access to Plattsburgh, Malone, Saranac Lake, or Adirondack providers.

Adirondack county path DSS / regional referral Distance matters

Access Start with Franklin County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for current emergency housing and Temporary Assistance instructions. Confirm whether a placement is local, motel-based, or regional.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, current housing status, proposed address, phone access, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether a rural or out-of-county address can satisfy reporting, treatment, work, and curfew needs

Area Malone / Saranac Lake / Franklin County

Essex County / Adirondack Housing-Stability Path Essex County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency assistance, motel placement, local landlords, family placement, seasonal rental challenges, prevention support, and regional referral to Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Glens Falls, or Warren/Washington providers.

Adirondack county path Seasonal housing pressure Confirm local capacity

Access Start with Essex County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for current emergency housing, prevention, or Temporary Assistance screening. Confirm whether a regional placement is realistic before travel.

Prep ID, income/benefits, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation, phone access, and supervision contact Ask whether a remote, seasonal, or out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Elizabethtown / Lake Placid / Ticonderoga / Essex County

Warren County / Glens Falls Housing-Stability Path Warren County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency housing, Code Blue/winter shelter routes, local landlords, family placement, prevention support, motels, and referral to Washington, Saratoga, or Capital Region providers when local capacity is limited.

County path DSS / Code Blue Winter planning matters

Access Start with Warren County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or Code Blue instructions. Confirm whether placement is shelter, motel, Code Blue, prevention, or regional referral.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, current housing status, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether local or regional placement can be documented for court or supervision

Area Glens Falls / Queensbury / Warren County

Washington County / Hudson Falls / Fort Edward Housing-Stability Path Washington County housing access may involve county DSS, emergency housing, Code Blue/winter planning, local landlords, family placement, prevention support, motel placement, rural transportation planning, and referral to Warren, Saratoga, or Capital Region providers.

Rural county path DSS / Code Blue Distance matters

Access Start with Washington County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, Code Blue, or prevention instructions. Confirm whether a regional placement is allowed and practical if supervised.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household information, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, phone access, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether remote or out-of-county housing can satisfy reporting, treatment, work, and curfew needs

Area Hudson Falls / Fort Edward / Washington County

Hamilton County / Central Adirondacks Housing-Stability Path Hamilton County has very limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing planning may require county DSS, motel or emergency assistance, family placement, local landlords, faith/community support, seasonal housing checks, and out-of-county referral to Warren, Herkimer, Franklin, or Saratoga-area providers.

Remote Adirondack path DSS / regional referral Plan before travel

Access Start with Hamilton County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing and assistance instructions. Confirm whether any regional provider can serve the person before arranging travel.

Prep Current location, phone access, income, proposed address, transportation, winter safety plan, and reporting/treatment plan Ask whether remote housing can satisfy supervision, work, treatment, and emergency-contact requirements

Area Indian Lake / Speculator / Hamilton County

Herkimer County / Mohawk Valley / Adirondack Edge Housing-Stability Path Herkimer County housing access may involve county DSS, local landlords, family placement, prevention assistance, motel placement, emergency assistance, and referral to Utica/Rome, Oneida County, or Adirondack-area providers when local shelter capacity is limited.

County path DSS / regional referral Confirm service route

Access Start with Herkimer County DSS or county/community-resource contacts for emergency housing, Temporary Assistance, or prevention support. Confirm whether Utica/Rome or another nearby hub is the practical placement route.

Prep ID, income/benefits, household documents, housing-crisis proof, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision contact Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised

Area Herkimer / Ilion / Little Falls / Old Forge area

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes — North Country / Adirondacks Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but homes can be limited across rural North Country counties. Each home has different fees, drug testing, medication, visitor, curfew, employment, relapse, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, written house rules, drug-testing policy, medication policy, transportation, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on parole, probation, pretrial, or treatment court are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan, treatment schedule, income source, supervision contact, ID, and full address Ask whether the home can comply with curfew, reporting, work, treatment, travel, and winter-transportation limits

Area Watertown / Plattsburgh / Malone / Potsdam / Glens Falls / Adirondacks

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments, Motels & Extended-Stay Options Private North Country housing may include room rentals, shared housing, apartments, motels, extended stays, family placement, seasonal rentals, caretaker units, and private landlords. Screening, legal occupancy, transportation, winter access, utilities, and supervision approval must be checked before money is paid.

Independent Housing Rural / seasonal market Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, heat, winter access, guest rules, occupancy, receipt policy, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking approval requirements if supervised.

Prep Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, heating/utility status, and move-in date Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, employment, curfew, travel, and emergency-contact compliance

Area North Country / Adirondacks

Supervision-Aware Address Planning — North Country / Adirondacks For people on probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision, a DSS placement, family address, sober living bed, room rental, emergency shelter, motel stay, hotel placement, or private apartment does not automatically mean the address is approved. Rural distance and winter travel can affect compliance.

Address Planning Rural / winter-aware Approval may apply

Check Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, reentry staff, treatment court contact, or case manager before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a county transfer, remote address, winter travel problem, border-area placement, or out-of-county move creates reporting issues.

Prep Full address, directions if rural, provider/landlord contact, household members, rules, fees, curfew, move-in date, transportation, and winter safety plan Plan for reporting, treatment, work, school, electronic monitoring, phone access, and emergency communication

Area Jefferson / St. Lawrence / Franklin / Clinton / Essex / Warren / Washington / Hamilton / Herkimer / Lewis

Rural, Recovery & Supervision Planning

Coverage: statewide New York placement logic for rural counties, remote communities, out-of-county shelter access, recovery housing, private rentals, family placement, motels, approved addresses, and supervision-aware housing plans. Use this section when a person’s housing option is not a direct shelter or listed provider.

✅ Verified Statewide Reentry, County DSS & Provider Listing Paths

County DSS Emergency Housing Route Outside New York City, emergency shelter, temporary housing, hotel or motel placement, and certain prevention supports are often routed through the county Department of Social Services. The exact process varies by county, household type, time of day, funding, and eligibility.

County DSS Path Emergency housing County rules vary

Use when The person is homeless, at risk of homelessness, being released without housing, facing eviction, or needs emergency shelter screening. Call or visit the county DSS office for the county where the person is located or legally connected.

Bring ID if available, income/benefits, household information, homelessness or eviction proof, release paperwork if applicable, and supervision contact if applicable Ask for written proof of application, placement, denial, appointment, or referral when possible

Area All New York counties outside NYC / county-dependent

DOCCS / Community Supervision Reentry Housing Coordination People under DOCCS community supervision may need housing coordination through parole, reentry staff, county services, contracted providers, or specialized referral pathways. A bed, shelter placement, family address, sober living option, or private rental should be reviewed before move-in when approval is required.

Reentry Coordination Parole / community supervision Referral-dependent

Use when The person is leaving custody, under parole/community supervision, transferring counties, or needs a reentry housing referral. Coordinate with the assigned officer, reentry staff, or case manager before paying money or moving.

Prepare Full proposed address, provider or landlord contact, program rules, household members, fees, curfew, transportation, and move-in date Ask whether approval, inspection, transfer, written permission, or special-service coordination is required

Area Statewide New York / DOCCS-supervised individuals

Coordinated Entry / Continuum of Care Housing Path Some supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and homeless-housing resources are prioritized through Coordinated Entry or local Continuum of Care systems. The access point may be a shelter, outreach team, DSS, housing navigator, hospital discharge planner, reentry staff, or nonprofit provider.

Coordinated Entry Supportive housing Regional route varies

Use when The person is chronically homeless, medically vulnerable, fleeing unsafe conditions, repeatedly sheltered, or needs supportive housing rather than short-term shelter. Ask which local agency conducts assessments or referrals.

Ask Whether the person needs coordinated assessment, documentation of homelessness, disability documentation, behavioral health records, medical records, or case-manager referral Ask how reentry status, supervision, and housing history should be documented

Area Statewide / CoC-dependent

New York Providers: Add or Claim a Listing on OACRA OACRA invites New York shelters, reentry housing programs, sober living homes, recovery residences, transitional housing providers, supportive housing programs, county partners, nonprofit providers, and housing navigators to submit accurate listing information for public discovery.

Provider Listing New York coverage Directory growth

Submit Request or claim a provider listing Contact OACRA

Useful details Provider name, service area, intake phone, website, eligibility, referral process, accepted populations, documents, fees, and whether justice-involved clients are considered Providers can request verified listing review or expanded visibility options

Area Statewide New York

🛠️ Eligible Private Housing, Recovery, Documents, Red Flags & Final Planning

Out-of-County Shelter or Housing Placement In many parts of New York, the nearest practical shelter, sober living home, transitional program, motel placement, or supportive housing provider may be outside the person’s current county. That may solve the immediate housing crisis but can create supervision, transportation, treatment, and reporting issues.

Out-of-county path Regional access Approval may apply

Before moving Confirm whether out-of-county placement is allowed, whether travel approval is needed, and whether reporting can continue. Do not assume a shelter bed or room offer automatically satisfies supervision conditions.

Prepare Proposed address, intake contact, check-in time, program rules, transportation route, and reporting plan Plan for treatment, work, prescriptions, phone access, and emergency communication

Area Statewide / rural-to-regional placement

Motels, Hotels & Temporary Lodging Motels and hotels may be used as short-term emergency housing, county placement, self-paid temporary lodging, or a bridge while waiting for shelter, recovery housing, family placement, or a rental unit. Costs, ID rules, visitors, safety, receipts, and address approval must be checked first.

Temporary lodging Short-term path Cost / approval issues

Check Daily or weekly rate, deposit, ID requirements, visitor policy, payment method, security, location, and whether receipts or stay verification are available. Confirm whether the address can be approved if supervised.

Prepare Full motel address, rate terms, payment source, check-in date, transportation plan, and next-step housing plan Ask whether the stay is temporary and what happens when payment ends

Area Statewide / temporary placement

Recovery Housing, Sober Living & Residential Recovery Homes Recovery housing can support sobriety and reentry stability, but it is not the same as emergency shelter. Each home or program has its own rules, fees, drug testing, medication policies, relapse policy, curfew, employment expectations, visitor rules, and supervision compatibility.

Recovery housing House rules vary Confirm before paying

Ask first Are residents on probation, parole, pretrial, or treatment court accepted? Are verification letters available? Does the home allow prescribed medications, MAT, work schedules, treatment appointments, and curfew compliance?

Bring ID, income source, recovery plan, treatment schedule, medication list if applicable, supervision contact, and full address Ask for written rules, fees, refund policy, and relapse policy before paying

Area Statewide / confirm by home

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Shared Housing, SROs & Apartments Private housing may be the fastest path when shelter or program beds are unavailable. Options may include rooms, shared apartments, SRO-style units, family placement, accessory units, private landlords, or apartment complexes. Screening, legal occupancy, safety, lease terms, and supervision approval matter.

Independent housing Screening varies Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written terms, utilities, guest rules, occupancy limits, receipt policy, and move-in date. Do not pay until approval requirements are checked if supervised.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written agreement, and transportation plan Ask whether the address allows reporting, treatment, work, curfew, and electronic monitoring if applicable

Area Statewide New York

Family Placement, Shared Housing & Approved Residence Planning Family or shared housing can stabilize reentry quickly, but supervised individuals may need address approval. Household members should understand possible residence verification, curfew rules, visitor restrictions, victim or school restrictions, search conditions when applicable, and reporting expectations.

Family placement Shared housing Household rules matter

Before move-in Confirm household members, sleeping arrangement, landlord permission if applicable, lease status, address verification, and whether the location is allowed. Ask whether any household member, victim restriction, or location restriction creates a conflict.

Prepare Full address, host name and phone, landlord if applicable, household members, rent terms, and move-in date Plan transportation, work, treatment, reporting, and curfew around the residence

Area Statewide / family and shared housing

Documents to Prepare Before Housing Applications Housing programs, DSS offices, shelters, sober living homes, supportive housing providers, and landlords may all ask for different documents. Preparing a basic housing packet helps prevent delays and protects the person from losing an opening because paperwork is missing.

Document packet Application prep Requirements vary

Core packet ID or ID-replacement plan, Social Security information if required, birth certificate if available, income proof, benefit letters, release documents, and phone/email contact. Keep copies in a folder or secure phone storage.

Also useful Rental history, references, treatment schedule, medication list, employment letter, supervision contact, recovery plan, and written rehabilitation explanation if appropriate Ask each program what documents are mandatory versus helpful

Area Statewide / all applications

Housing Red Flags Before Paying Money People in reentry are often under pressure to secure housing quickly. Before paying a deposit, application fee, weekly rent, sober-living fee, motel cost, or room-rental payment, verify the address, rules, safety, written terms, and supervision compatibility.

Consumer caution Payment safety Verify first

Red flags No written terms, refusal to provide an address, pressure to pay immediately, unclear landlord identity, unsafe conditions, no receipt, or rules that conflict with supervision. For sober living, ask for rules, fees, relapse policy, drug testing, and medication policy in writing.

Before paying Verify address, owner/program contact, house rules, payment terms, refund policy, and whether a receipt is available. Confirm approval requirements before moving in.

Area Statewide / private and program housing

Safety Planning When Housing Is Confidential If the housing need involves domestic violence, trafficking, stalking, coercion, or immediate danger, confidential safety planning may override normal housing search steps. Standard public listings, shared addresses, or public transportation may not be safe.

Safety planning Confidential shelter Do not disclose location

Access Use a safe phone, hotline, advocate, hospital, law enforcement referral, Family Justice Center, shelter intake process, or confidential provider route. Do not share confidential shelter locations publicly.

Ask safely Safe intake route, transportation, children/pet rules, confidentiality, documentation, and how to report safely if supervised Plan around phone safety, address confidentiality, and safe contacts

Area Statewide / confidential access

Directory Use Disclaimer

OACRA provides publicly available information to help people locate housing, shelter, reentry, recovery, prevention, and stabilization resources. OACRA is not a court, probation office, parole office, housing authority, treatment provider, shelter operator, law firm, or government agency, and cannot guarantee acceptance, placement, eligibility, bed availability, funding, or approval of any address.

Always verify intake rules, hours, documents, referral requirements, program rules, fees, background-screening practices, and current availability directly with the provider. If you are on probation, parole, pretrial release, treatment court, community supervision, or any other court-related supervision, follow your conditions and obtain required approval before changing residence.