Ready Willing and Able
Housing & Shelter in Brooklyn, New York. Ready, Willing & Able provides a working way home for homeless men with long histories of incarceration, addiction, and unemployment. At the core of this 12 month residential program is paid work - complemented by holistic social services, career training, education, and sobriety support. It is the first and only program that combines paid work with comprehensive services to help men become perman
Phone: (718) 628-3223
Address: 520 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11216
Website: https://www.doe.org/
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Frequently asked questions about Ready Willing and Able
How do I contact Ready Willing and Able?
You can call Ready Willing and Able at (718) 628-3223 or visit 520 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Their website is https://www.doe.org/.
What services does Ready Willing and Able offer?
Ready, Willing & Able provides a working way home for homeless men with long histories of incarceration, addiction, and unemployment. At the core of this 12 month residential program is paid work - complemented by holistic social services, career training, education, and sobriety support. It is the first and only program that combines paid work with comprehensive services to help men become permanently self-sufficient. The 'Men in Blue' as participants in the program are know
Are services at Ready Willing and Able free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Ready Willing and Able at (718) 628-3223 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Ready Willing and Able offer services in other languages?
Call Ready Willing and Able at (718) 628-3223 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.