New York Housing Directory

✅ Established / common shelter pathways 🛠️ Community options – confirm first

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.

Tip: search “reentry”, “DV”, “men”, “women”, “family”, “veteran”, “sober”.

New York City (5 Boroughs)

Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island

✅ Verified Established city/agency intake & major providers

Start here if you need shelter placement fast. Providers: get verified →
NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) — Shelter Intake (311)
City-run intake for emergency shelter. Families w/ children often use PATH; single adults use borough intake sites.
City intakeEmergency shelter
Ask officer about curfew/reporting if you enter shelter.
Contact:
Call 311
nyc.gov/dhs
Citywide
PATH Intake Center (Families with Children)
Family intake pathway for emergency shelter placement (DHS). Confirm hours before travel.
FamiliesIntake
Bring IDs + any court/probation paperwork.
Contact:
Call 311
PATH info
Bronx
AFIC — Adult Family Intake Center
For adult families without minor children (DHS intake pathway). Confirm eligibility requirements.
Adult familiesIntake
Ask for written proof of shelter intake attempt.
Contact:
Call 311
AFIC info
Manhattan
30th Street Intake Center (Single Adults)
Common intake route for single adults seeking shelter placement. Confirm what site applies (men/women) before arrival.
Single adultsIntake
Document travel approvals if you’re under county limits.
Contact:
Call 311
Single adult intake
Manhattan
Homebase (NYC) — Homelessness Prevention
Prevention program that may help with eviction prevention, short-term supports, and referrals. Availability varies.
PreventionCase help
If you’re on supervision, ask for appointment proof.
Contact:
Call 311 / HRA
Homebase info
Citywide
The Fortune Society — Reentry Housing & Support
Reentry services + housing-related supports for justice-involved individuals. Housing placements may involve referrals/waitlists.
ReentrySupport
Confirm eligibility based on supervision status.
NYC
The Doe Fund — Supportive Housing & Reentry
Supportive housing programs + employment-focused reentry tracks (varies by program).
ReentrySupportive housing
Ask about curfew rules + documentation letters.
Contact:
doe.org
NYC
Project Renewal
Shelter, supportive housing, and street outreach programs. Referral pathways vary.
ShelterSupportive housing
Ask intake what documents they can sign for court.
NYC
HELP USA
Supportive housing + shelter programs. Many services require referral/intake screening.
ShelterSupportive housing
Confirm borough + eligibility before travel.
Contact:
helpusa.org
NYC

🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & housing nonprofits (confirm first)

Good options, but rules/availability change. Suggest an update →
Coalition for the Homeless — Crisis Services
Helpline + crisis intervention + guidance navigating shelter/housing systems.
NavigationCrisis
Ask for appointment notes or referral proof.
Contact:
Website
NYC
The Bowery Mission
Emergency shelter + meals + residential recovery tracks (rules vary by program).
ShelterRecovery
Get officer approval if rules affect curfew/work.
Contact:
bowery.org
Manhattan
Volunteers of America — Greater New York
Shelter + transitional housing programs (some via referrals/DHS/VA).
ShelterTransitionalVeterans
Ask how to enter (walk-in vs referral).
Contact:
voa-gny.org
NYC
Urban Pathways
Supportive housing and Safe Haven programs; eligibility and referrals may apply.
Safe HavenSupportive
Confirm waitlist + referral needs.
NYC
BRC — Bowery Residents’ Committee
Shelters, stabilization beds, outreach, and supportive housing programs.
ShelterStabilization
Confirm location + intake steps.
Contact:
brc.org
NYC
Breaking Ground
Supportive housing + Safe Haven and street-to-home programs. Often referral-based.
SupportiveSafe Haven
Ask if they can provide a housing verification letter.
NYC
The Osborne Association (Reentry Supports)
Reentry services; may help connect clients to housing partners depending on program track.
ReentrySupport
Ask your PO/case manager if referral is available.
Contact:
osborneny.org
NYC
NY 211 (NYC + Statewide) — Housing Referrals
Search local shelters, rental assistance, and community housing programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Use if you’re moving boroughs or need fast options.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
NYC

Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk)

Counties: Nassau, Suffolk

✅ Verified County pathways & major regional hubs

Start with DSS/211 for placement routes. Add a provider →
Nassau County DSS — Emergency Housing
County emergency housing placements (eligibility applies). Confirm required documentation.
DSSEmergency housing
Ask for written proof of placement for your file.
Contact:
DSS info
Nassau
Suffolk County DSS — Emergency Housing
County emergency housing pathway. Confirm intake process and availability.
DSSEmergency housing
Travel approvals may apply under supervision.
Contact:
DSS info
Suffolk
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless
Regional hub for outreach, referrals, and housing resources across Nassau/Suffolk.
ReferralsNavigation
Good first call if you don’t know where to start.
Contact:
lich.org
Island-wide
NY 211 — Long Island Housing Referrals
Search shelters, rental assistance, and community programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Use if your county placement is full.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Long Island
Oxford House (Sober Living) — Search
Sober living homes. Always get officer approval before moving into any group home.
Sober livingRecovery
Confirm house rules won’t conflict with supervision.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Nassau/Suffolk

🛠️ Eligible Community shelters & transitional housing

Confirm intake route (walk-in vs referral). Providers: upgrade visibility →
Community Housing Innovations (CHI)
Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing programs (often referral-based).
TransitionalSupportive
Ask what paperwork they provide for court/PO.
Nassau/Suffolk
Family Service League (Housing Supports)
Community programs that may include housing supports and stabilization (programs vary).
StabilizationSupport
Confirm eligibility + openings.
Contact:
fsl-li.org
Suffolk
The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network)
Community nonprofit with housing-related programs and referrals (services vary).
ReferralsCommunity
Call ahead to confirm the right site.
Contact:
the-inn.org
Nassau
Local faith-based shelters & drop-in centers (Long Island)
Some churches/partners offer short-term shelter or referrals depending on funding.
Short-termReferrals
Get officer approval before overnight stays.
Contact:
Call NY 211
Find options
Local

Hudson Valley

Counties: Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Sullivan

✅ Verified County pathways & major shelter providers

Start with DSS + shelter providers in your county. Submit updates →
Westchester County DSS — Emergency Housing
County-run emergency housing pathway and placements.
DSSEmergency housing
Ask for written proof of placement.
Contact:
Westchester DSS
Westchester
Westhab
Shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing programs; referral rules vary.
ShelterTransitionalSupportive
Confirm intake route + openings.
Contact:
westhab.org
Westchester
Dutchess Outreach
Emergency shelter, services, and stabilization supports in Dutchess County.
ShelterStabilization
Ask for stay verification letters if needed.
Dutchess
HONOR — Orange County
Shelter and residential programs for adults/youth. Availability varies.
ShelterCrisis
Call ahead before traveling.
Contact:
honor-ehg.org
Orange
Hudson River Housing
Emergency shelter + transitional/supportive programs (often case-managed).
ShelterSupportive
Confirm visitor rules + curfews.
Dutchess

🛠️ Eligible Community resources & referral hubs

Use these to locate smaller programs quickly. Search NY 211 →
People to People (Rockland) — Referral Hub
Basic-needs nonprofit that can connect clients to local housing resources.
ReferralsCommunity
Use as a starting hub for local options.
Contact:
p2phelps.org
Rockland
RECAP (Orange County)
Community supports that may include housing-related programs and stabilization services.
SupportStabilization
Confirm eligibility + referral route.
Contact:
recap.org
Orange
Catholic Charities (Regional Offices)
Many counties have Catholic Charities offices with housing stabilization and referrals.
StabilizationReferrals
Ask what housing programs are currently funded.
Contact:
Search by county via 211
211nys.org
Hudson Valley
County DSS — Emergency Housing Units (All Hudson Valley Counties)
In many counties, emergency housing is coordinated through DSS with shelter/motel placements.
DSSEmergency housing
Match DSS county to your legal residence where possible.
Contact:
Call NY 211
Find DSS
Regional

Capital Region / Albany

Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Columbia, Greene

✅ Verified Major shelters & transitional providers

Start with shelters, then DSS for placements. Submit edits →
Capital City Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter + meals + residential programs. Confirm bed availability and rules.
ShelterMeals
Ask for documented dates of stay.
Contact:
Website
Albany
City Mission of Schenectady
Emergency shelter and longer-term residential programs. Rules vary by program track.
ShelterResidential
Confirm curfew/attendance expectations.
Contact:
citymission.com
Schenectady
Joseph’s House & Shelter
Emergency shelter + outreach + supportive housing supports. Call to confirm intake steps.
ShelterOutreach
Call ahead before arrival.
Contact:
Website
Troy
Unity House of Troy (DV + Housing Supports)
Housing support programs + domestic violence services (some locations are confidential).
DVSupport
Some programs require referrals and safety screening.
Contact:
unityhouseny.org
Rensselaer
County DSS (Capital Region) — Emergency Housing
Each county manages emergency housing placements through DSS. Use 211 if you need the correct office.
DSSEmergency housing
Confirm which county you’re allowed to reside in under supervision.
Contact:
Call NY 211
Find DSS
Capital Region

🛠️ Eligible Community housing supports

Good for referrals, but not always direct shelter. Claim your listing →
Catholic Charities (Capital Region)
May offer housing stabilization, referrals, and case supports depending on funding.
StabilizationReferrals
Ask which programs are currently open.
Contact:
Search by county via 211
211nys.org
Capital
The Salvation Army (Local Corps)
Some locations offer housing-related services, emergency supports, or referrals.
ReferralsSupport
Confirm what’s offered in your county.
Capital
Oxford House — Sober Living Search
Sober homes may accept people on supervision. Always get officer approval first.
Sober livingRecovery
Confirm rules won’t conflict with curfew/work.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Capital
NY 211 — Capital Region
Search shelters, rental assistance, and community programs by ZIP and county.
ReferralsStatewide
Use if you need more options fast.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Capital

Central NY / Syracuse

Counties: Onondaga, Madison, Cortland

✅ Verified Shelter & housing

Start with shelter intake; ask about transitional tracks. Add a provider →
Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
Emergency shelter + transitional housing + supportive housing programs.
ShelterTransitional
Ask about housing verification letters.
Contact:
Website
Syracuse
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Housing stabilization + supportive housing/referrals depending on program availability.
StabilizationSupport
Ask about rapid rehousing / rental assistance.
Contact:
ccoc.us
Onondaga
The Salvation Army (Syracuse Area)
Housing-related supports and referrals; offerings vary.
ReferralsSupport
Confirm what’s available today.
Central NY
Onondaga County DSS — Emergency Housing
County emergency housing placements and shelter pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
Bring ID and any court paperwork.
Contact:
ongov.net/dss
Onondaga

🛠️ Eligible Recovery housing & referral tools

Confirm officer approval before group living. Search 211 →
Oxford House & Recovery Homes (Search)
Sober living homes that may accept people on supervision who are in recovery.
Sober livingRecovery
Get officer approval before moving.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Central NY
NY 211 — Syracuse / Onondaga
Find shelters, rental help, and community programs by ZIP and county.
ReferralsStatewide
Use to discover smaller local options.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Central NY
Community Action Agencies (Central NY)
May offer stabilization supports, referrals, and emergency funds depending on grants.
StabilizationReferrals
Ask what documentation they can provide.
Contact:
Search via 211
Find agencies
Regional

Rochester & Finger Lakes

Counties: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Seneca (and nearby)

✅ Verified Shelters & transitional housing

Ask for stay verification and completion letters if in a program. Add/edit →
House of Mercy
Emergency shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness in Rochester.
ShelterEmergency
Request documented dates of stay.
Contact:
Website
Rochester
Open Door Mission — Rochester
Emergency housing + meals + residential programs (intake and rules vary).
ShelterResidential
Call ahead for bed availability.
Contact:
Website
Rochester
YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County
Supportive housing and transitional programs for women and families.
WomenFamilies
Coordinate with case manager where possible.
Monroe
Catholic Family Center (Rochester)
Housing-related programs and supports (availability varies by funding).
SupportReferrals
Ask which housing programs are open.
Contact:
cfcrochester.org
Rochester
Monroe County DSS — Emergency Housing
County emergency housing placement pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
Bring ID + documentation.
Contact:
monroecounty.gov
Monroe

🛠️ Eligible Community housing supports

Use these to find rental help and smaller shelters. Search 211 →
Action for a Better Community
Community action agency; may include rental assistance/stabilization depending on funding.
StabilizationReferrals
Ask what’s open right now.
Contact:
abcinfo.org
Rochester
The Salvation Army (Rochester Area)
Local corps may provide housing-related supports or referrals.
ReferralsSupport
Confirm what services are offered today.
Monroe
Oxford House — Finger Lakes Search
Sober living homes (always get officer approval first).
Sober livingRecovery
Confirm rules won’t conflict with supervision.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Finger Lakes
NY 211 — Rochester & Finger Lakes
Search shelters, rental help, and community housing programs by ZIP.
ReferralsStatewide
Fastest way to discover smaller providers.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Regional

Buffalo & Western New York

Counties: Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus

✅ Verified Shelters & supportive housing

Start with shelters; ask about transitional tracks. Add/edit →
Buffalo City Mission
Emergency shelter + meals + recovery-oriented residential programs.
ShelterRecovery
Ask for stay verification letters.
Buffalo
Compass House (Youth/Young Adult Support)
Services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness (program criteria apply).
YouthSupport
Confirm age/eligibility requirements.
Contact:
compasshouse.org
Buffalo
Gerard Place
Transitional housing and supports for families. Limited capacity — call ahead.
FamiliesTransitional
Ask about referral route.
Contact:
gerardplace.org
Buffalo
Erie County DSS — Emergency Housing
County emergency housing placement pathway (eligibility applies).
DSSEmergency housing
Bring ID + documentation.
Erie
211 WNY — Housing Referrals
Regional referral tool for shelters and housing resources.
ReferralsNavigation
Use to find smaller providers by ZIP.
Contact:
211wny.org
Western NY

🛠️ Eligible Housing supports & rights resources

Useful for landlord screening issues and referrals. Providers: get verified →
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)
Fair housing organization — helps address discrimination and housing barriers.
Fair housingRights
Useful if screening uses your record improperly.
Contact:
homeny.org
Buffalo
The Salvation Army (Buffalo Area)
May offer housing-related supports or referrals depending on location.
ReferralsSupport
Confirm what’s available today.
Western NY
Oxford House — Western NY Search
Sober living homes (officer approval recommended before move-in).
Sober livingRecovery
Confirm house rules and curfew requirements.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Regional
NY 211 — Western NY
Statewide tool for shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
ReferralsStatewide
Search by ZIP for closest programs.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Western NY

Southern Tier & North Country

Counties: Broome, Chemung, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Clinton (and nearby)

✅ Verified Regional shelters & housing hubs

Rural counties often route placements through DSS. Add/edit →
Binghamton Rescue Mission
Emergency and transitional housing supports. Call ahead to confirm intake and rules.
ShelterTransitional
Coordinate with supervising officer before entry.
Contact:
Website
Broome
Shelter Association of Tompkins County (Ithaca)
Local shelter and housing-related supports. Confirm intake availability.
ShelterLocal
Ask what documentation they can provide.
Contact:
stchomeless.org
Tompkins
Watertown Urban Mission (Referral Hub)
Basic-needs programs and housing referrals in the Watertown area (services vary).
ReferralsCommunity
Use as a hub for small-town resources.
Contact:
Search via 211
Find local options
Jefferson
County DSS Emergency Housing Units (Rural Counties)
In rural counties, emergency housing is often managed by DSS with motel or shelter placements.
DSSEmergency housing
Ask probation which DSS office matches your legal residence.
Contact:
Call NY 211
Find DSS
Regional

🛠️ Eligible Referral tools & recovery housing search

Use these to discover local providers by ZIP. Search NY 211 →
New York 211
Statewide referral line connecting you to local shelters, rental assistance, and housing programs.
StatewideReferrals
Search by ZIP to find the closest options.
Contact:
Call 2-1-1
211nys.org
Statewide
Oxford House — Sober Living Search
Sober living homes may accept people on supervision. Officer approval recommended before entry.
Sober livingRecovery
Confirm rules won’t conflict with supervision.
Contact:
oxfordhouse.org
Regional
Catholic Charities (Local Offices)
Many counties have offices with stabilization supports and referrals.
StabilizationReferrals
Ask what housing programs are open this month.
Contact:
Search by county via 211
Find offices
Regional
Community Action Agencies (Regional)
May offer emergency supports, stabilization, and referrals depending on grants.
SupportReferrals
Ask what documentation they can provide.
Contact:
Search via 211
Find agencies
Regional

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.

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