Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS)

Housing & Shelter in Riverhead, New York. Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. A DSS emergency services unit worker will assess the individual's needs. The person may have to wait some time before they receive their referral for an emergency housing placement. If a person experiences

Phone: (631) 852-3500

Address: 893 E. Main Street, Riverhead, New York, 11901

Website: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Service-Centers/Riverhead-Center

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Frequently asked questions about Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS)

How do I contact Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS)?

You can call Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) at (631) 852-3500 or visit 893 E. Main Street in Riverhead, New York. Their website is https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Service-Centers/Riverhead-Center.

What services does Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) offer?

Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. A DSS emergency services unit worker will assess the individual's needs. The person may have to wait some time before they receive their referral for an emergency housing placement. If a person experiences a housing crisis after 4:30pm during the week, anytime during the weekend, or d

Are services at Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) at (631) 852-3500 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) offer services in other languages?

Call Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) at (631) 852-3500 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.