​What is SOS?
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Safe Options Support (SOS) is a mobile outreach team designed to provide intensive support for people experiencing homelessness, that assists with accessing housing. The SOS team utilizes person-centered outreach and engagement approaches that are coupled with the Critical Time Intervention (CTI)- based Model. This model is a time-limited, evidence-based service that helps vulnerable individuals during periods of transition. Support services are provided for approx. 9-12 months, with initial outreach and engagement pre-housing, that involves multiple visits per week, and provides 90-day transition services following housing placement to ensure integration within the community. All SOS services and support are client-centered and based on client preferences.
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Who is Eligible?
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Persons in need of intensive intervention due to multiple barriers to accessing housing, who are experiencing homelessness in shelter or living unsheltered (places not meant for human habitation-- cars, tents, etc..). People who are receiving Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or Intensive Mental Treatment (IMT) are NOT eligible.
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Who Can Make a Referral?
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An individual can refer themselves
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Family members
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Hospitals or clinics
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MTA/LIRR
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Law enforcement
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Community members or providers
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Health homes
How Can I Make a Referral?
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Complete brief referral packet, here.
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Send completed packet to SOS email: sos-team@addressthehomeless.org
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Call SOS referral line at (631) 464-4314 ext. 170
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Fax completed referral packet to (631) 464-4319