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Temporary transitional housing is available to all New Yorkers verifiably experiencing homelessness, including single adults. More information on the shelter entry and application process for single adults can be found here:

Single Adults: Applying for Temporary Housing Assistance

Single Adults: The Shelter System

Hospital Referral Process and Forms for Single Adult Homeless Individuals