New York Housing Directory
New York Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options
A statewide directory of emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing partners, and reentry-friendly resources across New York. OACRA does not place you in housing — we help you find options to review with your officer, attorney, case manager, or housing navigator.
New York City (5 Boroughs)
✅ Verified Established city/agency intake & major providers
City-run intake for emergency shelter. Families w/ children often use PATH; single adults use borough intake sites.
City intakeEmergency shelter
Family intake pathway for emergency shelter placement (DHS). Confirm hours before travel.
FamiliesIntake
For adult families without minor children (DHS intake pathway). Confirm eligibility requirements.
Adult familiesIntake
Common intake route for single adults seeking shelter placement. Confirm what site applies (men/women) before arrival.
Single adultsIntake
Prevention program that may help with eviction prevention, short-term supports, and referrals. Availability varies.
PreventionCase help
Reentry services + housing-related supports for justice-involved individuals. Housing placements may involve referrals/waitlists.
ReentrySupport
fortunesociety.org
Supportive housing programs + employment-focused reentry tracks (varies by program).
ReentrySupportive housing
doe.org
Shelter, supportive housing, and street outreach programs. Referral pathways vary.
ShelterSupportive housing
projectrenewal.org
Supportive housing + shelter programs. Many services require referral/intake screening.
ShelterSupportive housing
helpusa.org
🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & housing nonprofits (confirm first)
Helpline + crisis intervention + guidance navigating shelter/housing systems.
NavigationCrisis
Website
Emergency shelter + meals + residential recovery tracks (rules vary by program).
ShelterRecovery
bowery.org
Shelter + transitional housing programs (some via referrals/DHS/VA).
ShelterTransitionalVeterans
voa-gny.org
Supportive housing and Safe Haven programs; eligibility and referrals may apply.
Safe HavenSupportive
urbanpathways.org
Shelters, stabilization beds, outreach, and supportive housing programs.
ShelterStabilization
brc.org
Supportive housing + Safe Haven and street-to-home programs. Often referral-based.
SupportiveSafe Haven
breakingground.org
Reentry services; may help connect clients to housing partners depending on program track.
ReentrySupport
osborneny.org
Search local shelters, rental assistance, and community housing programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk)
✅ Verified County pathways & major regional hubs
County emergency housing placements (eligibility applies). Confirm required documentation.
DSSEmergency housing
DSS info
County emergency housing pathway. Confirm intake process and availability.
DSSEmergency housing
DSS info
Regional hub for outreach, referrals, and housing resources across Nassau/Suffolk.
ReferralsNavigation
lich.org
Search shelters, rental assistance, and community programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Sober living homes. Always get officer approval before moving into any group home.
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & transitional housing
Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing programs (often referral-based).
TransitionalSupportive
communityhousing.org
Community programs that may include housing supports and stabilization (programs vary).
StabilizationSupport
fsl-li.org
Community nonprofit with housing-related programs and referrals (services vary).
ReferralsCommunity
the-inn.org
Some churches/partners offer short-term shelter or referrals depending on funding.
Short-termReferrals
Hudson Valley
✅ Verified County pathways & major shelter providers
County-run emergency housing pathway and placements.
DSSEmergency housing
Westchester DSS
Shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing programs; referral rules vary.
ShelterTransitionalSupportive
westhab.org
Emergency shelter, services, and stabilization supports in Dutchess County.
ShelterStabilization
dutchessoutreach.org
Shelter and residential programs for adults/youth. Availability varies.
ShelterCrisis
honor-ehg.org
Emergency shelter + transitional/supportive programs (often case-managed).
ShelterSupportive
hudsonriverhousing.org
🛠️ Eligible Community resources & referral hubs
Basic-needs nonprofit that can connect clients to local housing resources.
ReferralsCommunity
p2phelps.org
Community supports that may include housing-related programs and stabilization services.
SupportStabilization
recap.org
Many counties have Catholic Charities offices with housing stabilization and referrals.
StabilizationReferrals
In many counties, emergency housing is coordinated through DSS with shelter/motel placements.
DSSEmergency housing
Capital Region / Albany
✅ Verified Major shelters & transitional providers
Emergency shelter + meals + residential programs. Confirm bed availability and rules.
ShelterMeals
Website
Emergency shelter and longer-term residential programs. Rules vary by program track.
ShelterResidential
citymission.com
Emergency shelter + outreach + supportive housing supports. Call to confirm intake steps.
ShelterOutreach
Website
Housing support programs + domestic violence services (some locations are confidential).
DVSupport
unityhouseny.org
Each county manages emergency housing placements through DSS. Use 211 if you need the correct office.
DSSEmergency housing
🛠️ Eligible Community housing supports
May offer housing stabilization, referrals, and case supports depending on funding.
StabilizationReferrals
Some locations offer housing-related services, emergency supports, or referrals.
ReferralsSupport
Find local office
Sober homes may accept people on supervision. Always get officer approval first.
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
Search shelters, rental assistance, and community programs by ZIP and county.
ReferralsStatewide
Central NY / Syracuse
✅ Verified Shelter & housing
Emergency shelter + transitional housing + supportive housing programs.
ShelterTransitional
Website
Housing stabilization + supportive housing/referrals depending on program availability.
StabilizationSupport
ccoc.us
Housing-related supports and referrals; offerings vary.
ReferralsSupport
Find local office
County emergency housing placements and shelter pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
ongov.net/dss
🛠️ Eligible Recovery housing & referral tools
Sober living homes that may accept people on supervision who are in recovery.
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
Find shelters, rental help, and community programs by ZIP and county.
ReferralsStatewide
May offer stabilization supports, referrals, and emergency funds depending on grants.
StabilizationReferrals
Rochester & Finger Lakes
✅ Verified Shelters & transitional housing
Emergency shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness in Rochester.
ShelterEmergency
Website
Emergency housing + meals + residential programs (intake and rules vary).
ShelterResidential
Website
Supportive housing and transitional programs for women and families.
WomenFamilies
ywcarochester.org
Housing-related programs and supports (availability varies by funding).
SupportReferrals
cfcrochester.org
County emergency housing placement pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
monroecounty.gov
🛠️ Eligible Community housing supports
Community action agency; may include rental assistance/stabilization depending on funding.
StabilizationReferrals
abcinfo.org
Local corps may provide housing-related supports or referrals.
ReferralsSupport
Find local office
Sober living homes (always get officer approval first).
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
Search shelters, rental help, and community housing programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Buffalo & Western New York
✅ Verified Shelters & supportive housing
Emergency shelter + meals + recovery-oriented residential programs.
ShelterRecovery
buffalocitymission.org
Services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness (program criteria apply).
YouthSupport
compasshouse.org
Transitional housing and supports for families. Limited capacity — call ahead.
FamiliesTransitional
gerardplace.org
County emergency housing placement pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
erie.gov/socialservices
Regional referral tool for shelters and housing resources.
ReferralsNavigation
211wny.org
🛠️ Eligible Housing supports & rights resources
Fair housing organization — helps address discrimination and housing barriers.
Fair housingRights
homeny.org
May offer housing-related supports or referrals depending on location.
ReferralsSupport
Find local office
Sober living homes (officer approval recommended before move-in).
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
Statewide tool for shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
ReferralsStatewide
Southern Tier & North Country
✅ Verified Regional shelters & housing hubs
Emergency and transitional housing supports. Call ahead to confirm intake and rules.
ShelterTransitional
Website
Local shelter and housing-related supports. Confirm intake availability.
ShelterLocal
stchomeless.org
Basic-needs programs and housing referrals in the Watertown area (services vary).
ReferralsCommunity
In rural counties, emergency housing is often managed by DSS with motel or shelter placements.
DSSEmergency housing
🛠️ Eligible Referral tools & recovery housing search
Statewide referral line connecting you to local shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
StatewideReferrals
Sober living homes may accept people on supervision. Officer approval recommended before entry.
Sober livingRecovery
oxfordhouse.org
Many counties have offices with stabilization supports and referrals.
StabilizationReferrals
May offer emergency supports, stabilization, and referrals depending on grants.
SupportReferrals
Important: OACRA does not run any of these shelters or housing programs and cannot guarantee eligibility or availability. “✅ Established” means common intake pathways / large providers; “🛠️ Eligible” means community options that may work depending on rules, openings, and referrals.
Before moving or entering shelter: review your judgment and supervision conditions, ask your officer about county/address restrictions, and make sure curfews/house rules won’t put you at risk of a violation. Get placements and travel approvals in writing when possible.
Providers: Want more visibility and direct leads? Get listed as a verified partner: Verified Provider Plan.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA provides educational information only. We do not provide legal advice, and we do not place people in housing.