HASA Housing on Staten Island
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HASA serves Staten Island clients with primarily scattered-site private-market apartments. Staten Island has a smaller HASA presence than other boroughs, with most clients placed in private apartments on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond — within reach of ferry transit to Manhattan medical centers.
About HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration) Housing in Staten Island
Staten Island HASA housing is mostly scattered-site rather than supportive housing buildings. The borough has limited HIV/AIDS-specific supportive housing infrastructure compared to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx. Many Staten Island HASA clients commute to Manhattan or other boroughs for medical and supportive services.
How HASA (HIV/AIDS Services Administration) Works in Staten Island
HASA on Staten Island is administered by HRA. Staten Island clients are typically served by the Brooklyn HASA Center or by HIV service organizations with Staten Island presence. Community Health Action of Staten Island provides HIV/AIDS services and can support HASA application and case management.
How to Apply in Staten Island
Apply at the Brooklyn HASA Center (Staten Island has limited HASA-specific intake locations) or through your medical provider or HIV service organization. Community Health Action of Staten Island serves as a primary HIV/AIDS service provider on Staten Island and can support HASA enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is there limited HASA housing on Staten Island?
- Historical patterns of HIV/AIDS service organization siting concentrated supportive housing in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Staten Island has a smaller HIV-positive population and fewer dedicated service providers, leading to fewer supportive housing buildings. Scattered-site HASA placements are available.
- Where on Staten Island can I use HASA?
- Most Staten Island HASA scattered-site placements are on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. These neighborhoods have good ferry and bus access to Manhattan for medical appointments.
- Can I get HIV medical care on Staten Island while using HASA?
- Yes. Community Health Action of Staten Island and other Staten Island providers offer HIV medical care. However, many Staten Island HASA clients prefer to maintain care relationships with Manhattan-based HIV specialty centers, commuting by ferry.