The Linkage Center and Extension

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Program Purpose:
The Linkage Center and Extension offer overnight accommodations, crisis intervention and basic needs assistance to individuals who are without current housing and who have been referred by the Department of Social Services.

Program Description:
The Linkage Center and Extension provide temporary overnight shelter, crisis intervention and assessment and referral services to men and women who find themselves homeless on any given night and have applied for assistance to the Dept. of Social Services. Cots, clean linens, bathrooms, showers, and light meals are available. Intake, assessment, referral and crisis intervention services are available on-site. Transportation is provided to and from the offices of the Dept. of Social Services.

Persons Served:
Individuals referred by the Dept. of Social Services.

Fees:
None

Program Hours:
The Linkage Center and Extension are open from 5:00 pm - 9:00 am and all day on weekends and holidays.

Program Location:
Olsten Family Center
790 Park Avenue, Huntington NY 11743
(Actual services are home-based)

Contact:
Lauren Panobianco, LMSW, Program Director,
631-427-3700, Ext. 278