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60 resources found for New York

Shelter

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website
Shelter

NYC 311 Homeless Drop-In Centers

New York CityDrop-in centers open 24/7

24/7 drop-in centers with showers, laundry, meals, case management and shelter referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Shelter

The Bowery Mission

New York CitySeven days a week / 365 days; specific hours vary

Meals, shelter, clothing, showers and residential programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-226-6214Website
Shelter

NYC DHS PATH Family Shelter Intake

New York City151 E 151st St, Bronx, NY 1045124/7

Citywide family shelter intake and temporary housing application

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 718-503-6400 / Intake 844-347-7284Website
Shelter

Buffalo City Mission

Buffalo / Western New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Shelter, meals, recovery and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 716-854-8181Website
Food

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website
Food

New York State Find a Food Bank Near You

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

State food bank locator and food assistance routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Feeding New York State Member Food Banks

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Member food bank directory and statewide hunger-relief network

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

City Harvest Food Map

New York CityLocator hours vary

Food pantry and meal location map

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

FeedMore WNY

Western New York100 James E Casey Dr, Buffalo, NY 14206Call or check website for current hours

Food pantry locator, food assistance and senior meals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 716-822-2002Website
Showers

NYC 311 Homeless Drop-In Centers

New York CityDrop-in centers open 24/7

24/7 drop-in centers with showers, laundry, meals, case management and shelter referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

The Bowery Mission

New York CitySeven days a week / 365 days; specific hours vary

Meals, shelter, clothing, showers and residential programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-226-6214Website
Showers

Ali Forney Center

New York City307 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NYIntakes M-F 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; closed Wed 2-4pm

Drop-in center, housing, meals, showers, laundry and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-206-0574 ext. 100Website
Showers

CAMBA Drop-In Center / Respite Program

Brooklyn / NYCCall or check website for current hours

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, mail, phone and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Safe Horizon Streetwork Project

New York City209 W 125th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10027Call or check website for current hours

Drop-in centers, showers, laundry, meals, clothing, counseling, legal and medical connections

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-695-2220Website
Laundry

NYC 311 Homeless Drop-In Centers

New York CityDrop-in centers open 24/7

24/7 drop-in centers with showers, laundry, meals, case management and shelter referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Ali Forney Center

New York City307 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NYIntakes M-F 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; closed Wed 2-4pm

Drop-in center, housing, meals, showers, laundry and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-206-0574 ext. 100Website
Laundry

CAMBA Drop-In Center / Respite Program

Brooklyn / NYCCall or check website for current hours

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, mail, phone and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Safe Horizon Streetwork Project

New York City209 W 125th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10027Call or check website for current hours

Drop-in centers, showers, laundry, meals, clothing, counseling, legal and medical connections

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-695-2220Website
Laundry

NYC 311 Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers

New York CityVaries by center; some 24/7

Food, clothing, showers, laundry, counseling, shelter referrals and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

IDNYC

New York CityAppointment/site hours vary

Free municipal photo ID card

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

NYC 311 Homeless Drop-In Centers

New York CityDrop-in centers open 24/7

24/7 drop-in centers with showers, laundry, meals, case management and shelter referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

NYC 311 Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers

New York CityVaries by center; some 24/7

Food, clothing, showers, laundry, counseling, shelter referrals and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

The Legal Aid Society

New York CityCall or check website for current hours

Housing, benefits, family, immigration and criminal defense legal services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

New York Legal Assistance Group

New York City / regionCall or check website for current hours

Housing, benefits, family, immigration, consumer and health legal aid

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-613-5000Website
Legal Aid

LawHelpNY

Statewide New YorkLiveHelp M-Th 9am-9pm

Legal-aid directory, self-help resources and LiveHelp

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

The Legal Aid Society

New York CityCall or check website for current hours

Housing, benefits, family, immigration and criminal defense legal services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Legal Services NYC

New York CityCall or check website for current hours

Housing, benefits, consumer, immigration and other civil legal help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 917-661-4500Website
Legal Aid

New York Legal Assistance Group

New York City / regionCall or check website for current hours

Housing, benefits, family, immigration, consumer and health legal aid

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-613-5000Website
Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

Northeastern New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal aid including housing and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 833-628-0087Website
Mental Health

NYC 988

New York City24/7

Call, text and chat crisis counseling, mental health and substance-use support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 988Website
Mental Health

New York State Office of Mental Health

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Mental health programs, crisis resources and provider information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website
Mental Health

New York State OASAS HOPEline

Statewide New York24/7/365

Addiction helpline, treatment referrals, crisis routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-846-7369Website
Mental Health

LawHelpNY

Statewide New YorkLiveHelp M-Th 9am-9pm

Legal-aid directory, self-help resources and LiveHelp

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

New York State OASAS HOPEline

Statewide New York24/7/365

Addiction helpline, treatment referrals, crisis routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-846-7369Website
Addiction Support

New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Treatment locator, addiction services, prevention and recovery resources

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

NYC 988

New York City24/7

Call, text and chat crisis counseling, mental health and substance-use support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 988Website
Addiction Support

SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov

Statewide / national24/7 helpline

Treatment locator and national helpline

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 800-662-4357Website
Addiction Support

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Statewide / national24/7

VA homeless program routing, emergency support and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-424-3838Website
Veterans

New York State Department of Veterans' Services

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Benefits advising, claims support and veteran resource navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-838-7697Website
Veterans

New York State Veterans Housing Resources

Statewide New YorkCall or check website for current hours

Veteran housing resources and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-838-7697Website
Veterans

Black Veterans for Social Justice

New York City665 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206Call or check website for current hours

Housing, employment, mental health and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 718-852-6004Website
Veterans

HELP USA Supportive Services for Veteran Families

New York CityCall or check website for current hours

SSVF housing stability and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

NYC 311 Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers

New York CityVaries by center; some 24/7

Food, clothing, showers, laundry, counseling, shelter referrals and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Ali Forney Center

New York City307 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NYIntakes M-F 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; closed Wed 2-4pm

Drop-in center, housing, meals, showers, laundry and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-206-0574 ext. 100Website
Youth

Covenant House New York

New York City460 W 41st St, New York, NYEmergency services 24/7

Youth shelter, crisis care, meals, showers, laundry, housing and services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-613-0300Website
Youth

Safe Horizon Streetwork Project

New York City209 W 125th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10027Call or check website for current hours

Drop-in centers, showers, laundry, meals, clothing, counseling, legal and medical connections

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-695-2220Website
Youth

The Door

New York CityCall or check website for current hours

Youth support, housing/legal/health/education referrals and services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-941-9090Website
Families

NYC DHS PATH Family Shelter Intake

New York City151 E 151st St, Bronx, NY 1045124/7

Citywide family shelter intake and temporary housing application

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 718-503-6400 / Intake 844-347-7284Website
Families

Win NYC

New York CityOne State Street Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, transitional housing and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 212-695-4758Website
Families

HELP USA Family Housing and Shelter

New York City / nationalCall or check website for current hours

Shelter, housing, veteran/family services and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

CAMBA Drop-In Center / Respite Program

Brooklyn / NYCCall or check website for current hours

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, mail, phone and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

New York State Cooling Centers

Statewide New YorkSeasonal / facility hours vary

Cooling-center information and heat safety

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

NYC Code Blue / Extreme Cold Shelter Rights

New York CityActivation-based

Code Blue explanation, shelter rights and outreach routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Monroe County Code Blue Plan

Rochester / Monroe CountySeasonal / activation-based

Code Blue shelter plan and warming resources

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

NYC 311 Homeless Drop-In Centers

New York CityDrop-in centers open 24/7

24/7 drop-in centers with showers, laundry, meals, case management and shelter referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

211 New York

Statewide New York24/7

Statewide referrals for food, housing, mental health and social services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1Website