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Social Services
Student Support Services connects students to resources on campus and within the community for housing, health insurance, food, public assistance, and more. If you are unsure what you need help with, schedule an appointment to find out more.
Student Support Resource Guide
A comprehensive list of resources in a variety of areas is available.
Open Resource Guide
Meet with a Social Worker
These meetings are for students to discuss any resource needs they have, such as housing, health insurance, public assistance, and more.
How to Schedule
Log into
BC WebCentral
Scroll down and click “Make an Appointment with Service Provider.”
Select Student Support Services from the dropdown.
Click the green plus sign next to the date/time slot that works for you.
Schedule an Appointment
Emergency After-Hours Resources
In the event you cannot reach Student Support Services and need emergency housing, head to one of the following locations. These drop-in centers and shelters are open 24/7 and provide a safe place to stay for the night, showers, food, clothing, and referrals to other resources. Contact Assistant Director of Student Support Services Nicole Cohen at the next possible opportunity for continued assistance.
Brooklyn
HELP Women’s Shelter
(for women ages 18+)
104-152 Williams Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
P: 718.483.7700
Directions: Take the L train to Atlantic Avenue or the C train to Liberty Avenue.
SCO Family of Services
(drop-in center for ages 14-24)
774 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
P: 718-682-3850
Directions: Take the 3 train to Rockaway Avenue.
The Bronx
Franklin Williams Women’s Shelter
(for women 18+)
1122 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
P: 718.842.9797
Directions: Take the Bx15 to 3 Av/E 166 St or the Bx21 to Boston Rd/E 166 St from 3 Av-149 St on the 2/5 train.
PATH DHS Assessment Shelter
(for families with children)
151 East 151
st
St, Bronx, NY 10451
P: 718.503.6400
Directions: Take the 2/5 to 149 St-Grand Concourse.
The Living Room
(drop-in center for adults 18+)
800 Barretto St, Bronx, NY 10474
P: 718.893.3606
Directions: Take the 6 train to Hunts Point Av.
The Door
(drop-in center for ages 16-24)
2999 Third Ave, 1
st
Fl, Bronx, NY 10455
P: 212.941.9090
Directions: Take the 2/5 to 3 Av-149 St.
Manhattan
30
th
Street Intake Shelter
(for men 18+)
400-430 East 30
th
St, New York, NY 10016
P: 718.557.1399
Directions: Take the 6 train to 28 St.
Ali Forney Center
(drop-in center for ages 16-24)
307 West 38th St, New York, NY 10018
P: 212.222.3427
Directions: Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, or W train to Times Square, or the B, D, F, or M train to 42 St–Bryant Park.
Queens
Sheltering Arms
(drop-in center for ages 14-24)
89-74 162nd St, 3rd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
P: 718.526.2400, ext. 2077
Directions: Take the E, J, or Z train to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer.
Breaking Ground
(drop-in center for adults 18+)
100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, NY 11416
Directions: Take the J train to 104 Street or the Q24 bus to Atlantic Av/102 St.
Staten Island
Project Hospitality
(drop-in center for ages 14-25)
27 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
P: 718.876.4752
Directions: Take the Staten Island Ferry to St. George Ferry Terminal, or the S74 or S76 bus to Bay St/Borough Pl.
Contact Information
312 Student Center
2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY
E:
P: 718.951.5000 ext. 3936
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