Homebase: Support for housing stability to avoid shelter entry

Group: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page

Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/homebase to learn more about housing resources provided by the city of New York. Services include eviction prevention, assistance obtaining public benefits, employment search and assistance, financial counseling, relocation resources, and short-term financial assistance. This program is especially intended for individuals at imminent risk of entering the NYC shelter system/experiencing homelessness.

Homebase is a homelessness prevention network with 26 locations across NYC’s five boroughs. Use the homebase locator to find the location in your borough.

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents People with low-income/limited income

Application: This resource is currently only available over the phone. To access the hotline, call 311 and ask for homebase services. This service is specifically for people at risk of eviction/houselessness, and may not be useful for individuals already experiencing houselessness. Government ID Required

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