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Important Information About the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Help stop the spread of COVID-19. Apply for and manage your SNAP benefits and Cash Assistance on the ACCESS HRA app.
NYC now offers free COVID-19 testing for New Yorkers. Testing is confridential, safe, and available at over 100 locations in the City. Visit nyc.gov/covidtest to find a testing site near home.
Turning the Tide NYC
DHS is helping even more New Yorkers move out of shelter and secure permanent housing, just like Richard and Doris.
Daily DHS Shelter Census
Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day.
Helpful Links
- Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs
- Sexual Assault & Harassment Survivors Flyer
- DHS Media Center
- Contracts and Procurement
- Hospital Referral Process and Forms
- Find Help to Stay in Your Home
- Housing Resources for Families in Shelter
- Health Insurance and Coverage Options
- DHS Policy on Serving Transgender, Non-Binary
- ACCESS NYC
COVID-19 Vaccine
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers, 5 and over.
Voting.NYC
Everything New Yorkers need to vote.
Prevention
Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.
Permanency
We help New Yorkers to return quickly to their communities and to permanent housing.
HOME-STAT Street Outreach
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
Child Support Services
Help kids get support from both parents. Apply for services. Sign up for job training.
Homebase
If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter.
Homelessness Prevention Administration
Assisting New Yorkers in need to maintain stable, affordable housing in their communities.