The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) tailors services to a variety of different populations of clients. DHS provides temporary emergency shelter to Single Adult and Single Female as well as families. Before any New Yorker can enter a shelter, he/she must first apply at the intake center that is designated for him or her. More information.
Following are locations where applications are accepted:
Single Adult Men
400-430 East 30th street, New York
Single Adult Women
116 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn
OR
1122 Franklin Avenue, Bronx
PATH- Families with Children
151 East 151st Street
Some private organizations offer temporary housing to the youth and pregnant or parenting teens.
Here are some options:
Covenant House
460 West 41st Street, New York
(212) 613-0300
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York
(646) 600-7412
Missionaries of Charity (Mothers and children)
262 Macon Street, Brooklyn
(718) 453-7428
MOMMAS House (Mothers and children)
1857 Wantagh Ave, New York
(516)-781-8637
