Resources for Persons Needing Assistance
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Homelessness Resources
Drop-In Shelters
Safe places where homeless persons can sleep at night or go during the daytime, whether to simply get off the street or to access supportive services.
Shelters and Overnight Locations
A list of shelters and overnight locations you can stay to keep warm.
Daytime Warming Centers in Westchester
Shelters, warming centers, and charging centers have been set up at the following locations
Westchester CoC Fold-Out Resource Guide
Portable and easy to read summary of Westchester Resources (print out double-sided).
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Homelessness Prevention Resources
Westchester County Eviction Prevention Resources
A list of eviction prevention resources offered throughout Westchester County.
Coordinated Entry Navigation Guide
This flyer explains (in both English and Spanish) how to access homeless housing in Westchester through the Coordinated Entry system.
Eviction Prevention
Resources for individuals without current legal status.
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Domestic Violence Resources
For help regarding an abusive relationship, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or, for persons with hearing impairments, 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
My Sister’s Place- Safe space striving to end domestic violence & human trafficking through comprehensive services, advocacy, and more 24/7 Hotline: 1800-298-7233.
Hope’s Door- Seeks to end domestic violence & to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. 24/7 Hotline:1-888-438-8700.
Westchester County Family Justice Center- Provides services for individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.Free childcare for clients. Helpline: (914) 995-1880
Domestic Violence Certification Form- If you are seeking VAWA protections from your housing provider, your housing provider may give you a written request that asks you to submit documentation about the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. In response to this request, you or someone on your behalf may complete this optional form and submit it to your housing provide. Click here for the Spanish version or for other languages.
Emergency Transfer Request- If you are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and you are seeking an emergency transfer, you may use this form to request an emergency transfer and certify that you meet the requirements of eligibility for an emergency transfer under the Violence Against Women Act.
Click here for the Spanish version or for other languages.
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Immigration Resources
Legal Aid Society of the Westchester County Community Resources
A comprehensive list of resources available to assist undocumented and non-citizen residents can be found under the header “IMMIGRATION SUPPORT OFFICES.”
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Other Helpful Resources
Connecting Westchester County residents with public benefits, housing/services, and other resources needed to get to the next level of self-sufficiency and stability.
Meal programs that provide food and hot meals to the hungry for free or reduced prices.
Food Pantries & Hot Meal Programs
Directory of local pantries & meal programs offering assistance throughout Westchester County.
A food pantry on wheels coming into the inner cities throughout Westchester County to supply nutritious meals to the community. View the schedule to find out when and where the Mobile Food Pantry will be near you.
Note: The information contained in this guide was, to the best of our knowledge, accurate at the time of publication. Some of the services listed tend to come and go. If you determine that there is a listing that should be added, updated or removed, please notify us. We aim to provide the best possible resource information.