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HATAS provides services via the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) to families at risk of homelessness, but is not a program entry point.

Rapid Rehousing Assistance for Fulton or Montgomery County Residents who are literally homeless.

Drop-in center for homeless vets. Provides linkage with VA services and assistance with finding housing. Works with homeless and at-risk veterans to help them overcome the barriers that may prevent them from receiving or benefiting from health services. Veterans have access to a shower in the Drop-in Center. Also offers outreach to homeless veterans in shelters, soup kitchens, and on the streets. Outreach workers help establish eligibility for VA medical service and pension, develop appropriate treatment plans, and screen for community placement. Homeless veterans eligible for VA Healthcare may call for availability and screening for VA funded emergency shelter, transitional housing, and HUD section 8 voucher program. Primary care clinic available on Tuesday mornings by appointment. ##Veteran##

Assists individuals and families who are homeless due to domestic violence. Offers permanent supportive and rapid rehousing components that provide rent subsidy and supportive services to help participants remain safe and work toward self-sufficiency.

Access to all Emergency Housing for Homeless Persons Requires a Referral by a DSS office location/hotline operator. For Nassau County, please call (516)227-8519 or the evening/emergency number at (516)573-8626. For Suffolk County, please call (631)854-9517 or the evening/emergency number at (631)854-9100. If you are ineligible for DSS services, please call Long Island Coalition for the Homeless at (631)464-4314. Provides food, clothing, and shelter for the homeless on the East End of Long Island. Overnight emergency shelter is open from November 1st to April 30th. Guests are transported nightly from Maureen's Haven to an assigned host site at locations in Southampton, Southold, Riverhead, and East Hampton. The Kay Kidde Day Center, Case Manager, and Support Services are available year round at the Riverhead location. Services include: case management, housing assistance, access to healthcare providers, counseling, supportive services, programs, daytime respite, food, clothing, job training, educational opportunities, and a community garden. The Homeless Outreach Programs provide critical services to those who need it most. They include: the Summer Weekend Lunch Program, street outreach and responding to concerns about the homeless in our community, and coordinating services among providers for those individuals who are unable or reluctant to access them directly.

The program assist to secure appropriate housing.

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

Provide financial assistance for the express purpose of obtaining temporary shelter, emergency housing or permanent housing for Veterans/Veteran families who are homeless or imminently homeless. Expenses may include rental deposits, rent assistance, utility deposits, moving expenses, expenses associated with non-shelter temporary housing in situations where permanent housing has been secured but is currently unavailable, and other costs the family may incur in the process of acquiring or maintaining housing.

Provides wrap around services and temporary financial assistance(TFA). The services offered include, but are not limited to, emergency housing referrals, assistance searching for housing, connection to local, state and federal benefits, employment and training services, financial literacy services, budget advisory, rental and arrears assistance, utility arrears, security deposits, storage and moving costs, temporary financial assistance and connection to child care providers.

Provide financial assistance for the express purpose of obtaining temporary shelter, emergency housing or permanent housing for Veterans/Veteran families who are homeless or imminently homeless. Expenses may include rental deposits, rent assistance, utility deposits, moving expenses, expenses associated with non-shelter temporary housing in situations where permanent housing has been secured but is currently unavailable, and other costs the family may incur in the process of acquiring or maintaining housing.

Offers financial assistance to rent and security deposits, other housing related expenses on a limited case-by-case basis.

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families(SSVF) program prevents homelessness by helping very low-income Veterans and their families gain access to the resources they need in order to successfully transition to, or maintain, permanent housing.

Provides three residential treatment facilities exclusively for veterans struggling with chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress disorder and other life challenges. They are located in Manhattan, Richmond Hill, Queens, and Ellenville NY. The Ellenville facility is dedicated to female veterans and offers gender-specific treatment at a safe and encouraging environment for women veterans. Also operates the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) which provides community-based housing assistance and support services for at-risk veterans and their families. These services include temporary financial assistance, housing counseling, legal service referrals, daily living services, personal financial planning and transportation services.

Provides a national hotline and online chat center for veterans at risk of homelessness and their families.

Provides a 24-hour homeless program for Albany County residents in need of shelter.NOTE: During normal business hours, individuals in need of shelter, contact the Albany Department of Social Services, 518-447-7300.

Provides case management, referral services and temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Helps participants and their families who are homeless, transition back to permanent housing within their community as quickly as possible. The RRH Program is designed to assist households in addressing and overcoming barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, thereby reducing the time they experience homelessness. Households will be assessed for initial assistance, which may include supportive services, housing supports, case management, and employment assistance, all with a focus on long-term housing retention. This program is intended for individuals and families who, after receiving temporary rental assistance (short- to medium-term support), can live independently and afford rent once the program term ends. Financial assistance will be provided to eligible households on a case-by-case basis.

Offers direct case management and permanent housing referrals to Nassau and Suffolk County households homeless for one year or longer. Includes single adults, adult couples, families, veterans, persons with disabilities and victims of domestic violence.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Saratoga County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Offers financial assistance to rent and security deposits, other housing related expenses on a limited case-by-case basis.

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include:

• Coordinated Entry
• Single Point of Access Referrals
• Referrals to Community Resources
• Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes
• On-Site Provider Screenings
• Shower and Laundry Facilities
• Light Snacks

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Provides referrals and assistance in accessing permanent housing for homeless persons.

Provides assistance to Town of Islip families and singles who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Offers assistance with rent and utility arrears, landlord tenant negotiation, legal services, housing relocation, ongoing case management and referral to additional community based services.

Free Services include: Homelessness Prevention Network, Case Management/Advocacy; Benefits Counseling; Employment Services; Landlord/Tenant Mediation; Community Referrals; and Financial assistance with rental and utility arrears for those who qualify.

Provides educational programs, outreach activities, public presentations and services to increase community awareness of fair housing issues, advocacy on homelessness prevention, predatory lending. Fair housing laws can protect many residents from illegal discrimination in obtaining housing.