The program assist to secure appropriate housing.

Provides three residential treatment facilities exclusively for veterans struggling with chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress disorder and other life challenges. They are located in Manhattan, Richmond Hill, Queens, and Ellenville NY. The Ellenville facility is dedicated to female veterans and offers gender-specific treatment at a safe and encouraging environment for women veterans. Also operates the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) which provides community-based housing assistance and support services for at-risk veterans and their families. These services include temporary financial assistance, housing counseling, legal service referrals, daily living services, personal financial planning and transportation services.

Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) to aid eligible individuals with case management and financial assistance. Services provided by the HPP include, but are not limited to: - Case management services designed to aid participants in accessing an array of community resources that would avert homelessness (e.g., submission of applications for financial assistance to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS), acquisition of legal services to prevent eviction, etc.) - Financial assistance in managing certain expenses necessary to maintain a household (e.g., utility arrears), subject to available program resources and other factors - Financial assistance in managing or settling rental arrears, subject to available program resources and other factors - Financial assistance in managing certain costs related to relocation (e.g., movers’ fees, etc.), subject to available program resources and other factors

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include: - Coordinated Entry - Single Point of Access Referrals - Referrals to Community Resources - Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes - On-Site Provider Screenings - Shower and Laundry Facilities - Light Snacks ##REENTRY##

Provides assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to move quickly out of shelter to new housing. Support includes a short term rent subsidy and case management.

Provides referrals and assistance in accessing permanent housing for homeless persons.

Drop-in center for homeless vets. Provides linkage with VA services and assistance with finding housing. Works with homeless and at-risk veterans to help them overcome the barriers that may prevent them from receiving or benefiting from health services. Veterans have access to a shower in the Drop-in Center. Also offers outreach to homeless veterans in shelters, soup kitchens, and on the streets. Outreach workers help establish eligibility for VA medical service and pension, develop appropriate treatment plans, and screen for community placement. Homeless veterans eligible for VA Healthcare may call for availability and screening for VA funded emergency shelter, transitional housing, and HUD section 8 voucher program. Primary care clinic available on Tuesday mornings by appointment. ##Veteran##

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include: - Coordinated Entry - Single Point of Access Referrals - Referrals to Community Resources - Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes - On-Site Provider Screenings - Shower and Laundry Facilities - Light Snacks ##REENTRY##

Rehousing program for Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties based on a HUD best-practice model for alleviating homelessness by helping families and individuals quickly exit homelessness. Program provides both housing identification and financial assistance while helping families achieve long-term housing stability.

Transitional Housing Center for homeless.

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Saratoga County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

Provide housing or permanent housing for Veterans/Veteran families who are homeless or imminently homeless.

Provides short term, long term and transitional housing throughout Long Island in 58 group homes, emergency shelters, and single family residences for men and women. Every resident has access to intensive case management, transportation, and daily living expenses.

Provides assistance to those in recovery, facing homelessness in Suffolk County. Peer outreach counselors assist each person to help them reestablish hope, take charge of their situation and get back on track. Services are mobile and can be provided in any setting where a person is most comfortable. Individuals receive peer support and are assisted with linkage to resources such as housing, self-help, mental health services, substance abuse, medical services, financial assistance, legal services, employment and benefits as needed.

Offers services to those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The office accepts calls from individuals, case managers, community advocates and providers for questions about housing and referrals to services in Nassau County. There are special housing situations such as senior, disabled, assisted living, nursing home, and mental health, which each have their own application process. The office is also able to connect households to other programs that assist with rental arrears. Homeless Prevention continues to develop relationships with agencies across the County, which helps expedite applications and ensures that residents are only referred to programs for which they are qualified. Please note, the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers assistance with rental arrears and must always be the first place you apply. ESG requires a denial from DSS as do the non-profits that distribute the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) monies, which also can assist with rental arrears. Also, please note, the Nassau County Emergency Shelter System can only be accessed by applying through the Nassau County Department of Social Services, located at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale NY 11530. Meeting with the Homeless Prevention Office requires an appointment. The office does not accept walk-in inquiries. Nassau County residents with 72-hour eviction notices are directed to call the ESG 72-Hour Eviction Notice Line at (516) 571-0090. All other inquiries, please call the ESG Homeless Prevention line at (516) 572-2330.

Provide financial assistance for the express purpose of obtaining temporary shelter, emergency housing or permanent housing for Veterans/Veteran families who are homeless or imminently homeless. Expenses may include rental deposits, rent assistance, utility deposits, moving expenses, expenses associated with non-shelter temporary housing in situations where permanent housing has been secured but is currently unavailable, and other costs the family may incur in the process of acquiring or maintaining housing.