# Homelessness Help Resources - New York ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) - Homeless Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-342-3009 - **Website:** [https://otda.ny.gov](https://otda.ny.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelters, housing assistance, and homelessness prevention programs throughout the state. - **Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.nysdhcr.gov](https://www.nysdhcr.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Funding and resources for local organizations addressing homelessness, including supportive housing programs. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### New York City - **Coalition for the Homeless (NYC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-CHC-3106 - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Office Location:** 129 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy, emergency food, shelter, job training, and permanent housing programs. - **The Bowery Mission (Homeless Shelter):** - **Phone:** 1-800-298-1800 - **Website:** [https://www.bowery.org](https://www.bowery.org/) - **Office Location:** 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and life skills development. ### Upstate New York (Buffalo Area) - **Buffalo City Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-716-854-8181 - **Website:** [https://buffalocitymission.org](https://buffalocitymission.org/) - **Office Location:** 100 E. Tupper St, Buffalo, NY 14203 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, recovery programs, and support for individuals facing homelessness. - **Heart of New York Homeless Outreach:** - **Phone:** 1-585-262-5070 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** 250 N. Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607 - **Specialized Services:** Outreach, food distribution, and emergency shelter referrals for homeless individuals. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Resources on understanding homelessness, advocacy, and how to prevent homelessness. ## Additional Support - **New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-995-HOME (1-800-995-4663) - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov](https://www.nyc.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Shelter referrals, family housing services, and assistance for individuals in need of emergency housing. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance or the Coalition for the Homeless._