Are You Homeless?

Stay cool and health this summer. Click here for a list of cooling centers near the homeless intake centers or go to http://gis.nyc.gov/oem/cc/index.htm to find the cooling center nearest you.

Homeless individuals and families have a right to shelter in the City of New York. If you are currently homeless, you can seek assistance at the intake shelters listed below. If you have difficulty applying for shelter or in receiving a shelter bed, or have questions about shelter, please come into the Crisis Intervention Program at the Coalition for the Homeless. Click here for more information about how to get help at the Crisis Intervention Program. 

Shelter for Single Adult Men and Women

Men 30th Street Men's Shelter 400-430 30th Street at First Avenue New York, NY 10016 Directions: Take the 6 train to 28th St and walk to 30th St and 1st Ave.

Women Brooklyn Women's Shelter 116 Williams Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Directions: Take the C train to Liberty Ave.

Franklin Women's Shelter 1122 Franklin Avenue at East 166th Street Bronx, NY 10456 Directions: Take the 2 or 5 train to 149th St / 3rd Ave and the 55 Bus to 3rd Ave and E.166th St.

Shelter for Families & Adult Couples without Minor Children (under 21)

Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC)
Located inside of the 30th Street Men's Shelter
400-430 30th Street at First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Directions:
Take the 6 train to 28th St and walk to 30th St and 1st Ave.

Shelter for Families with Children (under 21) 

Prevention and Temporary Housing (PATH)
346 Powers Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
Directions:
Subway: Take the 6 train to the Cypress Ave. When you get off the train, you will be on 138th St between Jackson and Cypress Avenues. Walk one block west to Cypress Ave, turn right on Cypress Ave. Walk north to 141st St. Turn right onto 141st St. Walk on 141st St until you get to Powers Ave. Turn left onto Powers Ave and look for the building #346. The PATH Office will be on the right hand side of the street.
Bus:33 Bus: Take the number 33 bus to 138th St. and Cypress Ave. When you get off the bus, you will be on 138th St between Jackson and Cypress Avenues. Walk one block west to Cypress Avenue. Turn right on Cypress Avenue and walk north to 141st Street. Turn right onto 141st Street. Walk on 141st Street until you get to Powers Avenue. Turn left onto Powers Avenue and look for #346. The PATH Office will be on the right side of the street.
Bx17 Bus: Take this bus to Southern Blvd. and East 141st St. Walk three blocks west to Powers Ave. Turn right onto Powers Ave and look for #346. The PATH office will be on the right side of the street. 

Are you in need of assistance with your shelter placement or application for shelter? 

The Coalition's Crisis Intervention Program provides same-day, walk-in help for New Yorkers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. No appointment is necessary. Our counselors and advocates are available five days each week. However, because we are limited in the daily number of clients we can serve, please arrive at our offices, located at 129 Fulton Street in lower Manhattan, before 9am to sign up and receive assistance on a first-come, first serve basis.

We provide assistance and advocacy with: • Problems at shelters, intake centers, and at PATH • Benefits (Public Assistance, Food Stamps, SSI/SSD, Medicaid, etc.) • Establishing a mailing address • Applications for housing assistance (Section 8, public housing, supportive housing, etc.)

We also provide referrals for: • Shelter • Clothing • Food pantry • Legal Services • Counseling • Detox and Addiction Treatment

• Job Training • Medical and Mental Health Services • Domestic Violence Counseling • Assistance with ID • Immigration Services • Other Services

Directions:
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, J, M or Z trains to Fulton Street station or the A or C train to Broadway/Nassau Street station. Metrocards will be provided for your return trip.