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Safe Options Support (SOS)

What is SoS?

  • The SOS program is a mobile outreach team designed to provide intensive support for people experiencing homelessness, that will assist them with accessing housing. 

  • The SOS team utilizes a person-centered outreach and engagement approach coupled with a Critical Time Intervention (CTI)- based Model- a time-limited, evidence-based service that helps vulnerable individuals during periods of transition.

  • SOS provides intensive support services (lasting for approximately 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.

  • SOS services and support are client centered and based on client preferences. 

Who is
Eligible?

  • 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 for SOS services.

Who can make a Referral?

  • Self or family members

  • Hospitals and clinics

  • MTA/LIRR

  • Law Enforcement 

  • Community members or providers

  • Heath Homes, etc.

How to make a Referral?

  1. Complete pages 2 and 3 of the referral package 

  2. Send package to SOS Referral

Email: sos-team@addressthehomeless.org
OR Call SOS Referral Line: 631-464-4314 ext: 170 OR Fax Referral to 631-464-431​

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