Supportive Housing
Supportive housing is permanent housing with onsite services for families and individuals with special needs. CHI supportive housing programs are located in Westchester, NY and serve formerly homeless individuals with severe mental illness.
Services We Provide
Comprehensive support services to help families achieve stability and independence
Case Management & Counseling
- Biweekly tenant meetings to assess health and mental health status
- Monitor food and nutrition intake, hygiene habits, and social engagement
- Connect tenants with community-based health services
Health & Wellness Support
- Coordinate doctor visits and medication management
- Link tenants with Meals on Wheels and food pantries
- Counsel on nutrition and healthy eating habits
Community Activities & Independent Living
We identify and coordinate onsite and offsite services, workshops, and activities to promote independent living including:
- Home maintenance training
- Local amenities participation
- Game nights & movie screenings
- Anti-hoarding practices support
- Holiday celebrations & events
- Social activities engagement
For Assistance
CHI can only accept referrals from the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and the Westchester Continuum of Care. Individuals in Westchester can apply for supportive housing programs through the county's Single Point of Access (SPOA) system.
| County / City | Info Line |
|---|---|
| Westchester County DCMH 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 | 914-995-2000 |
| Adult SPOA | 914-955-5078 |
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988 (call or text) |
| Crisis Prevention and Response Team | 914-925-5959 |
| NYS Substance Abuse HOPEline | 877-8-HOPENY
(877-846-7369) (Text: 467369) |
| Emergency | 911 |
Rental Subsidy Program
Creating Accessible Communities
New York State is the third most expensive state in which to live. Long Island is the seventh most expensive metropolitan area in the country, and Westchester is the tenth most expensive metro area. Meanwhile, rents are rising in the region, and evictions and foreclosures continue at an alarming rate.
The State Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance (OTDA) administers Rental Supplement Programs (RSP) that are managed by local county districts. CHI operates 3 RSP programs in three NYS counties – Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau.
The Impact of Affordable Housing
Affordable housing enables essential workers to live in and support our communities — health aides, school bus drivers, retail workers, teaching assistants and clerical assistants.
Educational Stability
Children maintain consistent school structures and relationships
Workforce Support
Essential workers can afford to live near their jobs
Family Unity
Prevents family separation and housing instability
Safe Living Conditions
Quality housing that meets safety and health standards
Contact Our Offices
Westchester Office
(914) 683-1010
ext. 2226
Long Island Office
(631) 475-6390
ext. 2220
For Assistance
CHI can only accept referrals from NYC Department of Human Resources Administration. Referrals must be active residents in a NYC shelter operated or funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS). If you are residing in a NYC shelter, please consult with your DHS Case Manager about the Master Lease Housing program.
| County / City | Info Line |
|---|---|
| Westchester County DSS Mount Vernon District Office 100 East First Street Mount Vernon, NY 10440-3442 | 914-995-3333 |
| Suffolk County DSS 3085 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 | 631-854-9930 |
| Nassau County DSS 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Uniondale, NY 11553 | 516-227-8519 |
Master Lease Housing
The City of New York (NYC) administers a Master Lease program, an alternative permanent housing program for homeless families and individuals residing in NYC shelters. Under this program, households identified by the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) are referred to providers who hold a master lease in the private market. Households who are deemed eligible by the master lease holder in accordance with NYC rules and regulations are offered one-year permanent subleases and pay 30% of their household income towards rent.
The Impact of Affordable Housing
Affordable housing enables essential workers to live in and support our communities — health aides, school bus drivers, retail workers, teaching assistants and clerical assistants.
Educational Stability
Children maintain consistent school structures and relationships
Workforce Support
Essential workers can afford to live near their jobs
Family Unity
Prevents family separation and housing instability
Safe Living Conditions
Quality housing that meets safety and health standards
Contact Our Offices
Westchester Office
(914) 683-1010
ext. 2226
Long Island Office
(631) 475-6390
ext. 2220
For Assistance
CHI can only accept referrals from NYC Department of Human Resources Administration. Referrals must be active residents in a NYC shelter operated or funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS). If you are residing in a NYC shelter, please consult with your DHS Case Manager about the Master Lease Housing program.
| County / City | Info Line |
|---|---|
| NYC Department of Homeless Services 33 Beaver Street New York, NY 10004 | 212-361-8000 |
| Emergency Homeless placement services | 311 |