HASA Housing in Queens
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HASA serves Queens clients with both scattered-site apartments and supportive housing. Queens HASA housing is distributed across the borough with concentrations in Jamaica, Long Island City, and Far Rockaway. Several Queens organizations operate HIV/AIDS supportive housing buildings serving HASA clients.
About HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration) Housing in Queens
Queens HASA supportive housing includes buildings operated by the Queens AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC), which provides both medical services and supportive housing in central Queens. Scattered-site HASA placements work with private landlords across Jamaica, Far Rockaway, and other Queens neighborhoods.
How HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration) Works in Queens
HASA in Queens is administered by HRA. The Queens HASA Center serves borough residents. Major Queens HIV/AIDS service organizations include ACQC (AIDS Center of Queens County) in Jamaica, GMHC programs serving Queens, and Housing Works' Queens programs. Each can support HASA application and housing placement.
How to Apply in Queens
Apply at the Queens HASA Center or through your medical provider, case manager, or HIV service organization. ACQC and other Queens HIV/AIDS organizations can refer eligible clients to HASA and assist with the application. You must be a NYC resident with documented HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ACQC and how does it relate to HASA?
- ACQC (AIDS Center of Queens County) is the largest HIV/AIDS service organization in Queens, providing medical care, case management, and supportive housing. ACQC works closely with HASA — its clients often qualify for HASA housing assistance and ACQC can support the application process.
- Is HASA housing available in Far Rockaway?
- Yes. HASA scattered-site housing exists across Queens including Far Rockaway, primarily in apartment buildings along Mott Avenue and Beach Channel Drive. Far Rockaway has limited supportive housing but private-market HASA placement is available.
- Can I use HASA in Long Island City near my medical appointments?
- Yes. Long Island City is part of HASA's Queens service area. Scattered-site HASA placements in Long Island City and nearby Astoria offer good transit access to Manhattan medical centers; your case manager can prioritize placements near your medical provider.