DEDICATED TO ENDING
HOMELESSNESS
ON LONG ISLAND
LICH is the lead entity addressing homelessness on Long Island. We provide direct care to individuals and families through housing-focused case management, a helpline for navigating resources, and coordinating referrals to homeless-dedicated housing programs.​
OUR APPROACH
WHAT WE DO
At Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), we connect those experiencing homelessness with the support that assists in exiting the status quo as fast as possible. Learn how we hope to end homelessness.​
EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS
Addressing the complexity of homelessness requires strategic and sustainable solutions. At LICH, we believe results prove results. The key to success are research and cross-sector collaboration.
YOUR IMPACT
Homelessness is experienced by a community. As a community we can all take a part in ending homelessness by getting involved. Take the steps to helping your neighbors today.
RESOURCES & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
THE COALITION
Our History
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) was originally founded in 1985 as a grassroots local advocacy effort to bring non-profits and other community partners together to unite around the cause of homelessness, seeking to expand and enhance services to meet local needs. ​As a small local entity, LICH has always relied on partnerships and joint efforts in order to adequately provide support for those that were experiencing homelessness on Long Island.