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Homelessness
For emergency assistance
referrals and information on shelter locations.
The Department of Homeless Services operates emergency shelters
for homeless New Yorkers and assists in the search for permanent
housing. Call the main office for information on shelters and
referral services during regular business hours. After business
hours, call or go to the Emergency Assistance Unit.
Emergency Assistance
Unit; operates 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
151 East 151st Street
Bronx, NY
(800)994-6494
Monday through Friday,
9 am to 5 pm
(212) 361-8000
Call 311
If you need shelter after business hours, call or go to the Department
of Homeless Services Emergency Assistance Unit.
Hotline operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
(800) 994-6494
Monday through Friday,
5 pm to 8 am; Weekends, 24 hours a day
Emergency Assistance Unit
151 East 151st Street
Call 311
The HRA Infoline can give information about emergency services
for the homeless. A tape will advise people to go to their local
income support center if they call during business hours, and
the locations of income support centers are listed. When people
call after business hours, people are directed to the Emergency
Assistance Unit.
7 days a week, 24 hours a day, English and Spanish recording
(877) 472-8411
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