Temporary Housing (Shelters)

If you have just returned from a state correctional facility without housing, you would have been directed to the DSS office at 85 Court Street for housing to meet with staff dedicated to your needs. If you arrive after the office closes, you will be directed to the Open Arms Men’s Shelter or to the Samaratan House Women’s Shelter (see Drop-In Centers below). You can stay there until the office reopens.

If you were in the county jail, you may have already connected with the DSS Reentry Coordinator regarding housing. If not, you can use any of the Drop-In Centers or DSS offices to apply for Temporary Housing.

Placement in Temporary Housing, also called Shelters, is managed through a Coordinated Entry System. The focus is on individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

You can apply for Temporary Housing at Drop-In Centers and DSS offices, except as noted. See the links below.

Families seeking shelter after business hours or on weekends should contact
DSS Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099.

DROP-IN CENTERS (listed from north to south)

Jan Peek Shelter (Co-ed facility) | 200 North Water St., Peekskill | (914) 736-2636 | 24 hrs
Samaritan House Shelter (Female only facility) | 33 Church St., White Plains | (914) 948-3075 | 24 hrs
Open Arms Shelter (Male only facility) | 86 East Post Rd., White Plains | (914) 948-5044 | 24 hrs
Oasis Women’s Annex (Female Only) | 22 E. 1st Street, Mount Vernon | (914) 840-9539 | *
Oasis Shelter (Co-ed facility) | 19 Washington Ave., New Rochelle | (914) 633-0101 | 24 hrs
YWCA of Yonkers (Male Only) | 10 St. Casimir Avenue, Yonkers | (914) 963-0640 | 24 hrs
YWCA of Yonkers (Female Only) | 87 S. Broadway, Yonkers | (914) 963-0640 | 24 hrs
Manor House (Male Only) | 101 N. Broadway, Yonkers | (914) 476-4864 | 24 hrs

* Call to check hours; to apply for Temporary Housing you will be directed to a DSS office.

DSS DISTRICT OFFICES (listed from north to south)

You can apply at these locations to be directed to Temporary Housing.

Peekskill District Office | 750 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY | (914) 995-3333 | 8:30am-5:00pm
White Plains District Office | 85 Cpurt Street, White Plains, NY | (914) 995-3333 | 8:30am-5:00pm
Mount Vernon District Office | 100 East First Street, Mount Vernon, NY | (914) 995-3333 | 8:30am-5:00pm
Yonkers District Office | 131 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY | (914) 995-333 | 8:30am-5:00pm

Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS)

914-995-3333 socialservices.westchestergov.com To apply for services, call or go to the district office serving your area as defined by town [Read More]

Three Locations for Women Returning to the Community

These three locations accept independent applications for housing. The Awakensings program is designed specifically for those in reentry and is available at the White Plains location only; most participants for the programs 15 slots are referred by a reentry agency.

The Lilac House

914-230-0956 info@thelilachouse.org thelilachouse.org/ The Lilac House is committed to filling the existing housing gap for formerly incarcerated women and increasing [Read More]

YWCA Women’s Residence (White Plains)

Jessica Viola, Awakenings Program Coordinator 69 North Broadway White Plains, NY 10603 914-428-1130 x 305 | 914-498-1103 jviola@ywcawpcw.org ywcawpcw.org/what-we-do/empowerment-and-economic-advancement/womens-residence [Read More]

YWCA Women’s Residence (Yonkers)

YWCA Women’s Residence Yonkers 69 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10603 914-963-0640 Visit site Eligibility: single females at least 18 [Read More]

Other Places to Connect for Temporary Housing

OTHER PLACES TO CONNECT TO TEMPORARY HOUSING

HOPE Community Services | 50 Washington Ave New Rochelle | 914-235-2607 | 1:30pm-6:30pm
OASIS | 19 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle | 914-633-0101 \ 9pm-7am
Children’s Village (youth) | 1 Echo Hills, Dobbs Ferry | 914-693-0600 | 24 hrs

Shelters for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) has a dedicated team to assist those experiencing domestic violence in connecting with essential services. Call (914) 995-6267 (available M-F, 9:30-5:30).

Below is a list of agencies with 24-hour hotlines; these groups can also help get you a secure shelter placement and other services – for you and your children.

My Sister’s Place: 800 298 SAFE
Hope’s Door: 888 438 8700
Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center: 845 628 2166
NYS Domestic Violence Hotline: 800 942 6906
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800 656 HOPE (4673)

If you are in currently in an abusive relationship or a survisor of domestic violence, civil legal representation is available from the Pace Womens Justice Service. Additional resources for those in crisis, including issues of domestic violence, are the Westchester County Office for Women at (914) 995-3769 or the Family Justice Center (914) 995-1880. Both are available Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

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