New York City Homeless Services

New York City Homeless Services, part of the NYC Department of Homeless Services, connects New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or housing instability with shelter, outreach, prevention, and pathways toward more permanent housing. Its work includes support for individuals and families in crisis.

The agency and its community partners address homelessness through shelter services, street and subway outreach, homelessness-prevention assistance, and transition support intended to help people return to stable housing. Learn more through the official NYC Department of Homeless Services website, including guidance for families with children and single adults seeking temporary housing assistance.

Additional information about housing-related resources is available through NHREA’s New York homeless assistance guide and federal assistance resources. Visit the official agency website to confirm current program details and procedures.