Ceila’s House provides emergency housing for homeless families in Nassau and Suffolk County through local government contracts.

To be eligible for services at family must be

  • Homeless

  • Eligible for public assistance

  • Referred by government agency.

Ceila’s House 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, Ceila’s House 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

Ceila’s House 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