211

Housing & Shelter · New York · Free

Dial 211 — free 24/7 referral to housing, food, utility help, and shelters including LGBTQ+ welcoming options. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ New York residents and allies.

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