Homeless Intake Shelters & Drop-In Centers

Housing | NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

All New Yorkers regardless of immigration status

If you're experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, you can apply for shelter or get help finding stable housing.

Heads Up

Homeless Intake Centers help you avoid homelessness and provide temporary shelter when needed. Once you're in shelter, you'll need to:
  • Develop a plan to move into permanent housing
  • Apply for and maintain Public Assistance eligibility
  • Find and keep a job if you're able to work
  • Follow shelter rulesDrop-In Centers (DICs) help you transition off the street with:
  • Hot meals and clothing
  • Showers and laundry facilities
  • Counseling, case management, and health care connections
  • Job search and benefits application help
  • Transitional housing optionsYour immigration status doesn't affect your eligibility for these services. Interpreters are available if you don't speak English.

    • Eligibility

    Visit an intake center to apply for shelter and discuss your eligibility. Drop-in centers are open to everyone.

    How to Apply

    Apply in person at an intake center. Go to the center that matches your situation (listed below). Centers are open 24/7, including holidays. Bring your documents with you.Single Adult Men (18 or older)8 East 3rd Street New York, NY 10003Single Adult Women (18 or older)Franklin Shelter 1122 Franklin Avenue Bronx, NY 10456929-281-2330 (https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02528) and Help Women's Center114 Snediker Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207Adult families (with no children under 21)333 BoweryNew York, NY 10003Families with children younger than 21 or pregnant individualsPrevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH)151 East 151st Street Bronx, NY 10451718-503-6400 (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/runaway-and-homeless-youth-drop-in-centers/) Other Options

  • Find Drop-In Centers (DICS) (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/homebase/) in every borough
  • Runaway or homeless youth ages 24 and under can visit Runaway and Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers.
  • Contact Homebase if you're at risk of losing your housing

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