Nonprofit

Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation


  • Mission

    The Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation is committed to providing immediate relief to Midtown Manhattan's homeless population. We offer both basic necessities (i.e. food, clothing, showers etc.) and a range of social services, including employment counseling, treatment referrals and housing assistance through our Mainchance Drop-In Center. It is our hope, that people will use our center as a bridge to a more secure life, networking and building upon their own skill in order to achieve their goals.

    About Us

    The Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation's Mainchance Drop-In Center serves a diverse street homeless population of single adults in and around Midtown Manhattan. As one of the city's largest drop-in centers, we assist individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds and cultures. Many of our clients have been homeless for years.

    We provide a broad range of social services to Midtown's homeless population including:

    • Emergency Shelter
    • Substance Abuse Services
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Assesment and Referral to Treatment Programs
    • Individual and Group Counseling
    • Showers
    • Hot Meals
    • Computer and Telephone Access
    • Employment Workshops
    • Spiritual Groups
    • Clothing and Toiletries
    • Referrals to Transitional and Permanent Housing
    • Medical Services
    • PPD and HIV Testing
    • Mailing Address
    • Legal Workshops
    • Network Fairs
    • Library and Resource Center

    Cause Areas Include

    • Housing & Homelessness

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