Alternative Housing Resources

Agencies  |  Low Income  |  Disabled  |  Seniors

New York City Department for the Aging
To work for the empowerment, independence, dignity and quality of life of New York City's diverse older adults and for the support of their families through advocacy, education and the coordination and delivery of services.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/home/home.shtml, 212.442.1000 or 311.

New York State Office for the Aging
The mission of the New York State Office for the Aging is to help older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations which serve them.
http://www.aging.ny.gov/Index.cfm; 800.342.9871.

New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA)
To create the future of aging and continuing care services in New York state. Founded in 1961, the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. NYAHSA's more than 600 members employ 150,000 professionals serving more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually.
www.nyahsa.org; 518.449.2707.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level.
www.hud.gov; 202.708.1112.

One Stop Senior Services of NYC
Founded in 1981, One Stop Senior Services is a unique walk-in agency where compassionate professionals go the extra mile to help older persons solve their problems--all in one place. One Stop Senior Services (One Stop) seeks to improve the quality of life of older New Yorkers, age 60 and above, and their families by providing services and access to rightful entitlements in one neighborhood location, which is inviting and respectful of cultural diversity. An integral part of this mission is our central goal: to enable seniors to continue living safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible.
www.onestopseniorservices.org/Home.asp; 212.864.7900.

Volunteers of America, Greater New York - Housing Division
Volunteers of America is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity and self-reliance to individuals and families in need. Founded in New York City more than 100 years ago, Volunteers of America provides help to those in need while creating opportunities for people to serve others. More than 70 programs in the metropolitan New York area serve over 35,000 homeless individuals and families, troubled youth, people living with AIDS and their families, people with mental illness or substance dependencies, criminal offenders rejoining society, and adults and children with developmental disabilities.
www.voa-gny.org; 212.873.2600.