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Student Support Services connects students to resources on campus and within the community for housing, health insurance, food, public assistance, and more. If you are unsure what you need help with, schedule an appointment to find out more.
A comprehensive list of resources in a variety of areas is available.
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These meetings are for students to discuss any resource needs they have, such as housing, health insurance, public assistance, and more.
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Schedule an Appointment
In the event you cannot reach Student Support Services and need emergency housing, head to one of the following locations. These drop-in centers and shelters are open 24/7 and provide a safe place to stay for the night, showers, food, clothing, and referrals to other resources. Contact Assistant Director of Student Support Services Nicole Cohen at the next possible opportunity for continued assistance.
HELP Women’s Shelter (for women ages 18+) 104-152 Williams Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 P: 718.483.7700 Directions: Take the L train to Atlantic Avenue or the C train to Liberty Avenue.
SCO Family of Services (drop-in center for ages 14-24) 774 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212 P: 718-682-3850 Directions: Take the 3 train to Rockaway Avenue.
Franklin Williams Women’s Shelter (for women 18+) 1122 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY 10456 P: 718.842.9797 Directions: Take the Bx15 to 3 Av/E 166 St or the Bx21 to Boston Rd/E 166 St from 3 Av-149 St on the 2/5 train.
PATH DHS Assessment Shelter (for families with children) 151 East 151st St, Bronx, NY 10451 P: 718.503.6400 Directions: Take the 2/5 to 149 St-Grand Concourse.
The Living Room (drop-in center for adults 18+) 800 Barretto St, Bronx, NY 10474 P: 718.893.3606 Directions: Take the 6 train to Hunts Point Av.
The Door (drop-in center for ages 16-24) 2999 Third Ave, 1st Fl, Bronx, NY 10455 P: 212.941.9090 Directions: Take the 2/5 to 3 Av-149 St.
30th Street Intake Shelter (for men 18+) 400-430 East 30th St, New York, NY 10016 P: 718.557.1399 Directions: Take the 6 train to 28 St.
Ali Forney Center (drop-in center for ages 16-24) 307 West 38th St, New York, NY 10018 P: 212.222.3427 Directions: Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, or W train to Times Square, or the B, D, F, or M train to 42 St–Bryant Park.
Mainchance (drop-in center for adults 18+) 120 East 32nd St, New York, NY 10016 P: 212.883.0680 Directions: Take the 6 train to 33 St, or walk from the NQWR/BDFM at 34 St-Herald Sq.
Sheltering Arms (drop-in center for ages 14-24) 89-74 162nd St, 3rd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432 P: 718.526.2400, ext. 2077 Directions: Take the E, J, or Z train to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer.
Breaking Ground (drop-in center for adults 18+) 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, NY 11416 Directions: Take the J train to 104 Street or the Q24 bus to Atlantic Av/102 St.
Project Hospitality (drop-in center for ages 14-25) 27 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302 P: 718.876.4752 Directions: Take the Staten Island Ferry to St. George Ferry Terminal, or the S74 or S76 bus to Bay St/Borough Pl.
312 Student Center 2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY E: Nicole.Cohen@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5000 ext. 3936
