Department of Homeless Services

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), part of the NYC Department of Social Services, works with partners to address homelessness and assist individuals and families in crisis. Its work includes homelessness prevention, street and subway outreach, shelter services, and support for clients moving toward housing permanency with aftercare.

Located at 33 Beaver St, New York, NY 10004, DHS provides information through its official shelter and services page. For agency contact information and guidance on finding prevention or shelter programs, visit the DHS contact page to confirm current program details.

Additional information is available through NHREA’s New York homeless assistance resources and federal assistance resources.