Safe Options Support (SOS)

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.

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.

• An individual can refer themselves

• Family members

• Hospitals or clinics

• MTA/LIRR

• Law enforcement

• Community members or providers

• Health homes

• Complete brief referral packet, here.

• Send completed packet to SOS email: sos-team@addressthehomeless.org

OR

• Call SOS referral line at (631) 464-4314 ext. 170

OR

• Fax completed referral packet to (631) 464-4319