Haven House/Bridges Inc.

Transitional Services of New York for Long Island, Inc. (TSLI) and Haven House/Bridges, Inc. (HHB) are charitable organizations that have provided housing and support services for over thirty years to people in need.

HHB provides emergency housing for homeless families in Suffolk County through a contract with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services (SCDSS).

To be eligible for services a family must be
        Homeless
        Eligible for public assistance
         Referred by SCDSS
 
HHB operates congregate emergency housing. Staff are available 24 hours per day.  The primary objective is to assist homeless families to find and maintain permanent housing.
In addition, HHB assists families to establish a community network through referrals to 
        Health services
        Mental health and substance abuse treatment
        Educational resources
        Vocational/employment resources
        Children's services
HHB also offers families a variety of support services to assist them towards self-sufficiency:
        Obtain food and clothing
        Life skills development
        Parenting skills training
        GED home study
        Recreation and socialization
        Benefits advocacy
        Resume writing and job search