HomelessShelterDirectory

Nassau County Department of Social Services - Uniondale, NY

Description: If you are experiencing a housing crisis in Nassau County, you should go to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS), at 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale, NY.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. 

A DSS emergency services unit worker will assess your needs.  You may have to wait some time before they receive their referral for an emergency housing placement.
 
If you experiences a housing crisis after 5:00 pm during the week, anytime during the weekend, or during a Holiday please call the DSS Emergency Night Services Unit at (516) 573-8626.
 
Directions
 
Via the Northern State Parkway
Take the Northern State Pkwy to exit 31A (Meadowbrook Pkwy S).  Go south on the Meadowbrook Pkwy to exit M4 for Rt-24 W (Hempstead Tpke).  Keep right at fork to merge onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd.  Follow Charles Lindbergh Blvd. for approximately one mile.  Department of Health building is on your left.  Follow blue sign for parking.
 
Via Southern State Parkway
Take the Southern State Pkwy to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Pkwy N).  Go north on the Meadowbrook Pkwy to exit M4 for Rt-24 W (Hempstead Tpke).  Keep right at fork to merge onto Charles Lindberg Blvd.  Follow on Charles Lindbergh Blvd for approximately one mile.  Department of Health building is on your left.  (Please Note:  Charles Lindbergh Blvd. is a one way street.  DO NOT attempt to turn around on Charles Lindbergh Blvd.).
 
Public Transportation
The N16 and N27 buses stop at the South entrance of DSS

Do you have items to donate? Contact Nassau County Department of Social Services at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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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 Nassau County Department of Social Services at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.