Emergency shelters provided by Coalition for the Homeless in New York

If you have been evicted from your New York apartment and have no place to go, you might find that a visit to an emergency housing shelter could be beneficial. Despite what you have heard, there are a number of services available even if you do not stay overnight.

Case workers at area shelters in the city can assist with placement in one of the city’s homeless shelters. From there, they can assist with helping you obtain other emergency assistance, such as food stamps, medicaid and public assistance.

Even after you are placed for emergency housing, your case manager will work with you to find a transitional housing opportunity that helps you get back on your feet again. Even permanent housing might be an option, with subsidies helping to reduce the sky high rents that you otherwise might face.

Gather your family and belongings and make your way to the best shelter to fit your needs. Coalition for the Homeless operates the following shelters in the city:

• Families with children under age 21. Prevention and Temporary Housing (PATH) might be a possibility for your family. It is located at 151 East 151st St in the Bronx. 149th St is the closest train station (2,4 or 5 train).
• Families/Adult couples with no children. The Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC) is located at 400-430 30th St near First Ave in New York. The 6 train can take you to nearby 28th St.
• Shelter for Single Adult Women. The Brooklyn Women’s Shelter at 116 Williams Ave in Brooklyn is a safe place. The C train can bring you to nearby Liberty Ave. Also, the Franklin Women’s Shelter at 1122 Franklin Ave at East 166th St in the Bronx may be able to take you in. The 2 or 5 train can take you as close as 149th St and 3rd Ave, but you will likely need to take the 55 bus to 3rd Ave at East 166th St.
• Shelter for Single Adult Men. The 30th Street Men’s Shelter located at 400-430 30th Street at First Ave in New York may have openings. Take the 6 train to 28th St.

You may also want to visit the Crisis Intervention Program at 129 Fulton Street in lower Manhattan. No appointment is necessary, but it is recommended that you arrive prior to 9:00 am. You will get help with housing, public benefits and counseling. They can even provide you with a Metrocard to cover your travel costs if you need help with it.

If you have income and just need a bit of extra assistance in the form of a grant or loan for rent in the Bronx, there are additional programs that may be better suited for that purpose.