Provides short-term crisis case management and stabilization assistance to low-income Veteran families in Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties.

Assists individuals and families who are homeless due to domestic violence. Offers permanent supportive and rapid rehousing components that provide rent subsidy and supportive services to help participants remain safe and work toward self-sufficiency.

HATAS provides services via the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) to families at risk of homelessness, but is not a program entry point.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Assistance for Saratoga County Residents who are facing eviction or are literally homeless.

Offers the following services: Domestic violence referrals; Emergency fuel referrals; Referrals for suspected child abuse; Referrals to appropriate community agencies, if warranted; Referrals to emergency temporary housing and Several of these program components have eligibility guidelines. Call for detailed information regarding all services and programs offered.

Rapid Rehousing Assistance for Fulton or Montgomery County Residents who are literally homeless.

Offers shelter placements and assistance with emergency housing needs through the Department of Social Services (DSS) under the auspices of the Nassau County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). Eligible individuals and families can, on an emergency, temporary basis be assisted with shelter and other items of need in order to meet their emergency. The goal is to provide families and individuals with the tools they need to secure a permanent, stable housing, and move as quickly as possible to a stable self-sufficient role in the community. In addition DSS offers assistance to a family or individual who is threatened with eviction or foreclosure, assistance may be available to save the current housing. These emergency programs are: Emergency Assistance to Adults; Emergency Assistance to Families and Emergency Safety Net Assistance. These programs were designed to meet one-time non-recurrent emergency situations. These benefits do have specific eligibility requirements, and each case receives the attention of a worker with specialized knowledge in this area. Applications for eligibility should be made at Department of Social Services as soon as the potential problem becomes known. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

Free Services include: Homelessness Prevention Network, Case Management/Advocacy; Benefits Counseling; Employment Services; Landlord/Tenant Mediation; Community Referrals; and Financial assistance with rental and utility arrears for those who qualify.

Provides intervention on behalf of tenants to prevent homelessness and to assist those who are homeless. This includes assistance in finding affordable housing, advocacy and dispute resolution in landlord/tenant matters, assist tenants in money management and household budgeting. Referrals are made to programs such as: HEAP, SECTION 8, Social Services, and Public Housing. Assistance with applications to these programs are provided, particularly, for those with language and cultural barriers.

Provides assistance to Town of Islip families and singles who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Offers assistance with rent and utility arrears, landlord tenant negotiation, legal services, housing relocation, ongoing case management and referral to additional community based services.

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.

Provides educational programs, outreach activities, public presentations and services to increase community awareness of fair housing issues, advocacy on homelessness prevention, predatory lending. Fair housing laws can protect many residents from illegal discrimination in obtaining housing.

A rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention program designed to assist families facing the crisis of homelessness or imminent homelessness. Offers time-limited, individualized financial assistance designed to assist Veteran households to obtain and retain permanent housing. Financial assistance is provided at a level that enables Veterans to maintain housing while seeking to increase income, relocate to less expensive housing, obtain a longer-term subsidy, and/or reduce expenses to sustain housing. A case navigator and Housing Specialist will work with each veteran household to help them access the following: - Housing search assistance - Temporary financial assistance for rental arrears and rent, general housing barriers, and other qualifying services - Referral to employment coordinator and credit counseling partners - Referral to VA benefits resources - Assistance obtaining other public benefits - Coordination with other resources within the community ##Veteran##