Shelters in New York
There are times that you will need access to shelters in New York. Below is a list of locations that will be helpful for toddlers, teens, adults and seniors.
Please note that starting in May 2009, New York City officials will start to charge shelter residents (up to 50 percent of their earnings) who have income from jobs.
If you have family living outside of New York State who will be glad to put you up, you may want to go to City Hall and find out how to get a free bus or plane ticket to get to them as being with family may be a bit better over the New York shelter.
Neighborhood Coalition-Shelter
157 East 86th Street
(Between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10028
1-212-537-5072
Neighborhood Coalition-Shelter provides supportive services and housing to homeless and formerly homeless single adults and to youth, ages 18-25, who are aging out of foster care or are homeless.
Safe Horizon
2 Lafayette Street, # 3
(Near Center Street)
New York, NY 10007
1-212-577-3020
Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization. Their mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.
American Red Cross
520 West 49th Street
(Between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019
1-212-787-1000
The mission of the American Red Cross in Greater New York is to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies; to enhance self-reliance and concern for others; and to improve the quality of human life.
Also provinding services in New York State are:
Grand Central Neighborhood
120 East 32nd Street
(Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10016
1-212-883-0680
PATH - Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing
346 Powers Avenue
(Between East 141st Street and East 142nd Street)
Bronx, NY 10454
1-917-521–3900 or 311
AFIC – Adult Family Intake Center
400 East 29th Street
(Between Avenue D and Newkirk Avenue)
New York, NY 10016
1-212-481-4704 or 311
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