10 Housing & Shelter Resources in New York City, New York — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified housing & shelter resources in New York City, New York. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Bowery Residents Committee — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 803-5700
- Coalition for the Homeless NYC — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 776-2000
- Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation (GCNSSC) — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 883-0680 — The Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation's Multi-Service Drop-in Center serves a street homeless population of single adults. Those who use ou
- Habitat for Humanity NYC — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 991-4000
- Homes for the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 529-5252 — Homes for the Homeless operates Community Residential Resource Centers (CRRCs) within the shelter infrastructure in an effort to simultaneously serve both homel
- NYC Department of Homeless Services — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (800) 994-6494
- Salvation Army Shelter - New York City — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (800) 725-2769
- Soup Soul - Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 924-0167 — Hours: Every weekday (including holidays) from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The Soup Kitchen provides a hot, nutritious, well-balanced mea. Although we only serve for tw
- The Bowery Mission - Tribeca Campus — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 226-6214 — We offer safe, clean shelter for men and women each night.Safe overnight shelter is offered daily at our Tribeca campus (90 Lafayette St). Intake takes place da
- The Bowery Mission Tribeca Campus Shelter — Housing & Shelter in New York City, New York — (212) 226-6214 — The Bowery Mission Tribeca Campus - formerly New York City Rescue Mission. They offer safe, clean shelter for men and women each night.Safe overnight shelter is
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in New York City, New York?
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Are these housing & shelter services free?
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How do I know if I'm eligible?
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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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.