Experiencing Homelessness in different systems Part 2
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In this weeks episode Patricia shares the second part of her housing journey with us. We discuss the process of finding an apartment, submitting the landlord packet, and finally moving into an apartment. We also discuss the importance of advocating for yourself. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: [email protected] Hear Our Voices' Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov. RESOURCES NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/ DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page Brochure https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf HRA Guide for Housing Instability https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf Education Advocates for Children https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/ Contact info for STH Regional Managers: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/special-situations/students-in-temporary-housing Contact info shelter-based STH Family Assistants and school-based STH Community Coordinators: https://bit.ly/STHStaff Help requesting a shelter transfer to be closer to your child’s school: email Jennifer Pringle at [email protected] Education specialist helpline, Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm 866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message Students in Temporary Housing Tip Sheet: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing.pdf?pt=1 Spanish Version: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing_spanish.pdf?pt=1 CAMBA, Inc. https://camba.org/ [email protected] Education and Youth Development https://camba.org/program/educationyouthdevelopment/ Education Center College & Career Prep Community Centers After-School and Summer Programs Community Schools Young Adult Support Mental Health Better Help Teen Mental Health Resources https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teenagers/ Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC [email protected] Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT Interborough development and consultation center Psychotherapist Address: Coney Island Clinic IDCC Medical Building 2846 Stillwell Ave Brooklyn, Ny 11224 Tel: (718)975-4888 FAX: (718)975-2286 Email: [email protected] Website: www.interborough.org Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin Housing Vouchers Section 8 https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page CityFHEPS https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page FHEPS https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
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