Neighborhood Coalition For Shelter

50 Broadway, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10004

(917) 677-4460 bspencer@ncsinc.org Visit Website Donate Go to Facebook

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing, Non Profit Organization

General Information:
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, a non-profit organization on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offers safe, affordable housing and helps homeless men and women identify and achieve their goals for productive and rewarding lives. NCS works in partnership with neighborhood religious institutions, civic and service organizations and volunteers to address issues of homelessness. This unique organization has helped over 20,000 people find food, shelter, counseling, employment, and in many cases, housing. The people served face multiple barriers to leading stable, productive lives: inadequate education, limited employment skills, histories of mental illness and substance abuse, and sometimes a history of incarceration. NCS helps clients move toward independence and more rewarding lives through an integrated continuum of programs and services. Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Neighborhood Coalition For Shelter with the contact information we provided to get full details. Oftentimes you can apply for sliding scale fee payment or other options if you are low income. You will need to speak with them to see if you qualify.

Website: http://www.ncsinc.org

Helpful Definitions For Neighborhood Coalition For Shelter:
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.

If you need assistance call 'Neighborhood Coalition For Shelter' directly at: (917) 677-4460

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