Homelessness Statistics for Suffolk, NY
Total Homeless persons in Suffolk County New York in 2019
3,843
There are an estimated 3,843 homeless individuals in Suffolk County New York. That is a -1% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
2672
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
1125
Unsheltered individuals
46
Sheltered families
767
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Suffolk County New York in 2019
767
There are an estimated 3,843 homeless individuals in Suffolk County New York. That is a -1% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Suffolk County New York
Total Chronic Homeless in Suffolk County New York
53
There are -6 less homeless individuals in Suffolk County New York than in 2018. That is a -10% drop .
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
37
Unsheltered Chronic
16
Veteran Homelessness in Suffolk County New York
Sheltered
124
Unsheltered
4
Total Veteran Homeless
128
There are more homeless individuals in Suffolk County New York than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Suffolk County New York
Sheltered
81
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
81
There are -21 more homeless youths in Suffolk County New York than in 2018. That is a -21% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Suffolk County New York
5,724
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Suffolk County New York
8
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 2892 emergency shelter beds in Suffolk County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 193 Transitional Housing beds in Suffolk County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 2230 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Suffolk County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 409 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Suffolk County.
Suffolk County, New York Homeless Shelters and Services
8 Homeless Shelter Listings in Suffolk County
The Veterans Place
Yaphank, NY
Suffolk County United Veterans provides housing and supportive services to homeless veterans in Suffolk County, NY. Our shelter, the Veterans Place is located in Yaphank, NY. [...]
Destiny Village - Transitional Housing
West Babylon, NY
Destiny Village is a non for profit transitional housing program. We house 48 males in two seperate locations which are located side by side. Intake hours are mo [...]
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter - JAMS
Bronix, NY
NYC Department of Homeless Services shelter which provides 200 beds for men. Social Services Provided at shelter:assistance with benefits and gathering vital documentshousing case mana [...]
Riverhead Center - Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS)
Riverhead, NY
Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. A D [...]
Coram Center - Suffolk County NY
Coram, NY
Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. [...]
Smithtown Center - Suffolk County
Hauppauge, NY
Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. [...]
South West Center - Suffolk County
Deer Park, NY
Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. [...]
Haven House/Bridges Inc.
Brentwood, NY
Transitional Services of New York for Long Island, Inc. (TSLI) and Haven House/Bridges, Inc. (HHB) are charitable organizations that have provided housing and support services for over thirty years to [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
948 105 2808 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
863 0 |
119 31 |
185 7 |
48 0 |
| 2015 Total | 3,861 | 863 | 150 | 192 | 48 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
963 113 2882 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
776 1 |
77 17 |
141 3 |
196 7 |
| 2016 Total | 3,960 | 777 | 94 | 144 | 203 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
930 64 2943 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
793 0 |
47 20 |
138 3 |
115 3 |
| 2017 Total | 3,937 | 793 | 67 | 141 | 118 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
940 52 2876 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
850 0 |
40 19 |
134 1 |
102 0 |
| 2018 Total | 3,868 | 850 | 59 | 135 | 102 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
1125 46 2672 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
767 0 |
37 16 |
124 4 |
81 0 |
| 2019 Total | 3,843 | 767 | 53 | 128 | 81 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 142 | 8.7% | 4174 | 41.5% | 89.2% |
| 2016 | 163 | 6.1% | 4066 | 41.4% | 91.5% |
| 2017 | 169 | 5.4% | 4642 | 40.9% | 93.9% |
| 2018 | 166 | 7.3% | 5482 | 52.6% | 94.1% |
| 2019 | 161 | 6.7% | 5781 | 46.3% | 95.1% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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