Welcome to Hope
House Ministries

Step 1: Call RESPONSE CRISIS CENTER at 631-751-7500.  Volunteer crisis counselors will assist you immediately.

Step 2: Visit www.responsecrisiscenter.org.  Learn more about their important work and how you can get immediate help right now.

Step 3: To speak to someone in Spanish, call the Response Crisis Center at 631-751-7500.

Step 1: Call Pax Christi Hospitality Center 24/7 at 631-928-9108 and ask to speak with staff.

Step 2: Come to Pax Christi Hospitality Center in person 24/7 at 255 Oakland Avenue in Port Jefferson, NY 11777.  We are located right next to the train station.  Suffolk County busses – S-60, S-61 and S-62 all stop at the Port Jefferson RR Station.

Step 3: If you are homeless and physically inside Suffolk County, visit your local Suffolk County Department of Social Services office.  Tell them you are homeless and request that they place you at Pax Christi.  If after 4 p.m. during the week, call 631—854-9100 and request housing assistance and placement at Pax Christi.

Step 1: Call Pax Christi Hospitality Center at 631-928-9108.

Step 2: Come to Pax Christi in person 24/7 at 255 Oakland Ave in Port Jefferson next to the LIRR Station (S-60, S-61, & S62 stop at LIRR station)

Step 3: Contact Long Island Cares at https://www.licares.org/find-help/food-locator/ to find a food pantry near you.

Step 1: Call Pax Christi Hospitality Center at 631-928-9108.

Step 2: Come to Pax Christi in person 24/7 at 255 Oakland Ave in Port Jefferson next to the LIRR Station (S-60, S-61, & S62 stop at LIRR station)

Step 3: Click here for additional Mental Health Services at: https://www.responsecrisiscenter.org/pdf/suffolk-co-mental-health-services.pdf

Other helpful links:
Contact one of the mental health halfway houses located at: https://211longisland.communityos.org/zf/taxonomy/detail/id/531014

Step 1: Call Pax Christi Hospitality Center at 631-928-9108.

Step 2: Come to Pax Christi in person 24/7 at 255 Oakland Ave in Port Jefferson next to the LIRR Station (S-60, S-61, & S62 stop at LIRR station)

Step 3: Click here for additional HIV services at: https://211longisland.communityos.org/zf/taxonomy/detail/id/532648

Other helpful links:
Locate other resources in the community by clicking: https://locator.hiv.gov/

Step 1: Call Pax Christi Hospitality Center at 631-928-9108 for more information on resources for vets.

Step 2: Call the VA Hospital in Northport directly at 631-261-4400.

Step 3: Visit the VA Hospital in Northport in person at 79 Middleville Rd. Northport, NY 11768 or their website at www.northport.va.gov.

Step 1: Siena House offers non emergency transitional housing for women over 21 years. If you are interested if finding out more information or being placed on the waiting list, please contact Muriel Erdmann 631-928-2377 ext. 30

Step 2: If you are currently in a domestic abuse crisis, call the 24 hour Safe Harbor Shelter hotline at 631-666-8833.

Step 3: The Victim Information Bureau’s (vibs.org) 24 hour hotline provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, legal and educational services. Call 631-360-3606 to access their services and create a Personal Safety Plan.

Step 1: Call the Hope House Ministries’ Counseling Center Director of Intake, John Parks, LMSW, at 631-928-2377 Ex. 32.

Step 2: John will assist you in setting up an appointment with one of our professional counselors.

Step 3: Come in person for an Intake Assessment that lasts typically 90 minutes and get started on healing!

Other helpful links:
Contact the Suffolk County Office of Mental Hygiene at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Mental-Hygiene

Step 1: Call the St. Maximilian Kolbe Outpatient Addictions Treatment Center at 631-473-0025

Step 2: Schedule an appointment for substance abuse services.

Step 3: Come in person for an Intake Assessment that lasts typically 90 minutes and get started or continue with your recovery!

Other helpful links:

• Contact the Suffolk County Substance Abuse Resource Center at:

  https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Elected-Officials/County-Executive/Suffolk-County-Substance-Abuse-Resource-Center

• You may also find helpful information at the Suffolk County Directory of Substance Abuse Services at:

  http://www.liprc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-SC-Sub-Abuse-Services-Directory_NEW.pdf

Step 1: Call the Hope House Ministries’ Counseling Center Director of Intake, John Parks 631-928-2377 ext. 32.

Step 2: John will assist you in setting up a private appointment with one of our professional counselors.

Step 3: Come in with your child, children or partner and get started on learning how we can help.

Other helpful resources:

• CPS Child Protective Services with the Department of Social Services 631-854-2300 for any child you suspect to be in danger.

• Sunshine Prevention Center 631-476-3099  for parents or children who are seeking to interact with other parents/children dealing with similar issues http://www.sunshinepreventionctr.org/.

• CHADD is the leading non-profit National Organization on ADHD. Visit https://www.chadd.net/chapter/160 for more information on how to join a support group of parents with special needs children or call 866-200-8098.

Step 1: Call the Hope House Ministries main office at 631-928-2377 ext. 31 to have your intention included at our services.

Step 2: Join us in person for services at Little Portion Friary 5:30 pm Mon-Wed, 5 p.m. on Sunday (48 Old Post Rd. Mt. Sinai, NY 11766) Call to confirm Mass times as they change at 631-473-0553.

Step 3: Send your prayer intention via mail to Hope House Ministries, Care of Fr. Frank, PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.