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HELP Women's Shelter New York City - Brooklyn, NY

Description:

This is a NYC Department of Homeless Services intake shelter for women.
The intake facilities for single adults are open 24 hours, seven days a week, including holidays. Bringing ID is strongly suggested, though not required. The following forms of ID are very helpful during the intake process:
Any form of ID with a picture and proof of age - such as a driver's license, state-issued ID, passport or visa, welfare card or green card
Social Security card
Medicaid card, if available
If working, your most recent pay stub

Interpreter assistance will be made available for people who do not speak English.

Dial 311 to receive directions.
After visiting an intake center, trained social services and professional staff will assess your unique needs and assign you to a shelter with expertise in addressing those needs. All programs are designed to help clients overcome homelessness.

Do you have items to donate? Contact HELP Women's Shelter New York City at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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User Questions & Answers

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

User Answers Provided
Date Added	User Response
Thursday, November 19, 2020	my stay was awful somebody (A custodian threw my clothes away) terrible stay

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

Do you have any advice for those wanting to stay at this shelter?

How long can you stay here?

Important:
Many of these shelters now have waiting lists. Please call before going to them. Many waiting lists are very long. Shelters and service also go out of business. Always call ahead to confirm that this location is still active. If you find that this location is no longer operating, please send us a comment using the form below.

If you have pictures of the shelter, I will upload them on this page. Please email me with the name of your shelter and the pictures to: HomelessSupport@gmail.com

Do you have items to donate? Contact HELP Women's Shelter New York City at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.