{"id":41,"date":"2026-03-28T17:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-05-28T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T01:32:13","slug":"housing-and-unhoused-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/blog\/housing-and-unhoused-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing and Unhoused Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About This Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This page provides housing and unhoused support resources for CUNY students and LGBTQIA+ community members, including emergency shelters, affirming housing programs, campus support services, and long-term assistance resources. LGBTQIA+ individuals\u2014especially queer and transgender youth\u2014face higher rates of housing instability due to discrimination, family rejection, financial insecurity, and limited access to inclusive services. This page is designed to help students find safe, affirming housing options and understand how to access support more easily.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CUNY Housing &amp; Basic Needs Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program and College Discovery Program<\/summary>\n<p>Programs available on many CUNY campuses that may assist students with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic and financial support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections to campus services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs can be especially supportive for low-income, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized students.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Emergency Housing &amp; Shelters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/\">Covenant House New York<\/a><\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/\">Covenant House New York<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: 460 W 41st St, Manhattan<br>Phone number: (212) 613-0300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ages: Typically 16\u201324<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 emergency shelter for youth experiencing homelessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGBTQIA+-affirming and trauma-informed care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free housing, healthcare, counseling, and support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>NYC Shelter System (General Entry Points)<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Services available for adults, families, and youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary housing and shelter placement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case management and referrals available through intake centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">LGBTQIA+ Affirming Housing Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliforneycenter.org\/\">Ali Forney Center<\/a><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ages: 16\u201324<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency and transitional housing for LGBTQ+ youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health support, healthcare referrals, and job readiness services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waitlists may apply depending on availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newalternativesnyc.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newalternativesnyc.org\/\">New Alternatives for LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth<\/a><\/summary>\n<p>Location: 410 W 40th St, Manhattan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk-in support available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No ID or referral required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals, counseling, and housing referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgment-free and low-barrier support environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingworks.org\/\">Housing Works<\/a><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serves adults experiencing homelessness, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people living with HIV\/AIDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supportive housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and case management services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Trans-Inclusive Housing Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vipservices.org\/housing-and-shelter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vipservices.org\/housing-and-shelter\/\">VIP Community Services <\/a><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ages: Adults and families (18+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trans-friendly shelter and supportive housing assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cucs.org\/housing\/our-housing-programs\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=135038672&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADtCuzhWicw5UlFIW4ARFLSDbG0qZ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwrNrQBhBjEiwAoR4VOxCC6OCGHj_7OVa86UU6y74J3chJjtB1S3TpmFsBLoYp9mB4NTRv6BoC2aAQAvD_BwE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cucs.org\/housing\/our-housing-programs\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=135038672&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADtCuzhWicw5UlFIW4ARFLSDbG0qZ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwrNrQBhBjEiwAoR4VOxCC6OCGHj_7OVa86UU6y74J3chJjtB1S3TpmFsBLoYp9mB4NTRv6BoC2aAQAvD_BwE\">Center for Urban Community Services <\/a><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inclusive shelter for women and transgender individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing support and case management services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><a href=\"https:\/\/destinationtomorrow.org\/housing-programs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/destinationtomorrow.org\/housing-programs\">Destination Tomorrow<\/a><\/summary>\n<p>Location: 452 E 149th St, Bronx<br>Phone number: (646) 723-3325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Housing referrals and LGBTQIA+ support programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth and adult services available depending on program eligibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Access Housing Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students seeking housing assistance may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify programs based on age and eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact organizations directly or attend intake hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an intake assessment if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive referrals, placement, or additional support services<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Some programs allow walk-ins without documentation, while others may require appointments or have waitlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Barriers to Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Students may still face barriers such as:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Limited LGBTQIA+-affirming housing options<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Long wait times for youth programs<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Documentation or intake requirements<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Safety concerns in non-inclusive shelters<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Financial insecurity<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lack of centralized information about available services<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>These barriers can delay access to stable housing and increase vulnerability for LGBTQIA+ students and unhoused individuals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About This Page This page provides housing and unhoused support resources for CUNY students and LGBTQIA+ community members, including emergency shelters, affirming housing programs, campus support services, and long-term assistance resources. 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