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.

At DICs, you can access specialized services that meet your immediate needs such as:

  • Hot meals and clothing
  • Showers and laundry facilities
  • Counseling, case management services, and connections to health care, including medical care and mental health care
  • Help finding a job or applying for benefits

On-site staff can also work closely with you to help you transition off the streets if you choose to do so.

You can drop in at any time. All centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

Learn more about street homeless services and outreach.

The Living Room
800 Barretto Street (at Lafayette Avenue)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 train to Hunts Point Avenue

The Haven
2640 Third Ave (between East 141 Street and East 142 Street)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 train to 3 Ave/138th St Station

Gathering Place
2402 Atlantic Avenue (between Sackman Street and Jardine Place)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: A train to Broadway Junction

Mainchance
120 East 32nd Street (between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

By Subway: 6 train to 33rd Street

Olivieri Center for Homeless
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

Breaking Ground
100-32 Atlantic Avenue (at 102nd Street)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

Project Hospitality
150 Richmond Terrace (between Wall Street and Schuyler Street)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

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