New York City / Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Shelter System

If you are experiencing unsheltered homelessness and living on the streets or subway, you can get help at Drop-In Centers (DICs). These centers are designed to make getting services easier and to help remove barriers that may be keeping you from taking the first step toward transitional and permanent housing. The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) provides temporary emergency shelter to homeless individuals in a safe environment.DHS sponsors 9 drop-in centers located throughout the city.Drop-in centers provide hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, clothing, medical care, recreational space, employment referrals, and other social services. Staff can also help individuals find a safe and secure place to sleep. All Drop-In Centers operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

You can also get assistance if you are about to become homeless. If you would like to speak to a counselor, 311 can give you the address of your local HomeBase office.DHS does not provide transportation services to the shelter.

List of Drop-In Centers in Manhattan

Main Chance

120 East 32nd Street New York, NY 10016

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 train to 33rd Street

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Olivieri Center for Homeless
(Women Only)

257 West 30th Street (between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue)

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 train to 34th Street-Penn Station

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John Heuss House
(Woman)

42 Beaver St. in Lower Manhattan

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: J, M, Z to Broad, or 4/5 to Bowling Green, or N/R to Whitehall St.

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Project Rescue

315 Bowery in the East Village

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: F to 2nd Ave. or 6 to Bleecker St.

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Open Door

402W 41st St. in West Midtown

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 2, 3, A, C, E to Port Authority

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Peter's Place
(over 55)

123 W. 23rd St. in Chelsea

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 1 to 23rd St.

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The Bowery Mission

90 Lafayette St. New York, NY 10002

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 to Canal Street or N, Q, R, W to Canal Street or J/Z to Canal Street

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NCS Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter

237 E 77th St. Manhattan

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 to 77th St.

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