Resource Library
Our community-sourced, volunteer-curated library is a growing collection of the many resources available to New Yorkers. Mutual Aid NYC is committed to building a comprehensive list of high-quality resources—check back frequently, as new resources are added every day!
If you can’t find what you need, search the map and borough-specific lists in the Groups Directory below to find groups that can help.
Additional Resource Libraries
Coronavirus Hotline for New York State: 1-888-364-3065
Provided by New York State Department of Health
InfoCall the Novel Coronavirus Hotline 24/7 at 1-888-364-3065.
For Updates:
English — Text COVID to 692-692
Spanish — Text COVIDESP to 692-692New York City Comptroller COVID-19 Resource Center for Government Programs
Provided by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer’s Office
InfoThe COVID-19 Resource Center contains critical information on the many government programs available to assist New Yorkers in need, recent policy changes regarding health and safety, options for financial support for residents and businesses alike, and organizations to reach out to for additional assistance.
COVID-19 Resources by Neighborhood
Provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
InfoLinks to PDFs listing health services, food resources, mutual aid groups, and other community organizations, organized by neighborhood within borough.
My Bronx Impact: Find free or cost-based resources like medical care, food, job training, education, and more
Provided by My Bronx Impact
InfoEnter Zip Code to find resources close to you supported by Bronx Borough President.
Resources for Undocumented New Yorkers
Provided by New York State Leadership Council
InfoCOVID Resources for Undocumented New Yorkers compiled by the NY State Youth Leadership Council
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIA DE RECURSOS E INFORMACIÓN PARA INMIGRANTES HISPANOHABLANTES EN NUEVA YORK
InfoEsta guía de recursos es para personas indocumentadas en la Ciudad de Nueva York. La guia le da prioridad a recursos y enlaces en español.
Social Service Finder
Provided by Greater New York Hospital Association
InfoThis is a tool to find social services and healthcare services which is being updated for COVID-19 status.
Food Pantry & Social Services on the Upper West Side
Provided by West Side Campaign Against Hunger
InfoList of resources including: food pantries, SNAP enrollment/recertification, health insurance enrollment, unemployment assistance, and legal referrals
Guía de recursos para immigrantes e indocumentados
InfoGuia de recursos para inmigrantes durante la pandemia, compilada por Documented NY. Incluye informacion sobre fondos, derechos, comida, vivienda, y mas.
Connections 2020: A Guide for Formerly Incarcerated People in NYC
Provided by New York Public Library (NYPL)
InfoA collection of resources for formally incarcerated people. The guide includes resources related to education, money, housing, mental and physical health, substance use, and more.
Help Now NYC – City of New York Assistance Resources
Provided by Help Now NYC
InfoA resource list from the City of New York focused on COVID-19 impact to get help for individuals, businesses, and non-profits. Categories of resources include employment, food, health and medical, financial, rent, housing, public assistance, emotional and spiritual care, and more.
Mutual Aid for NYC Veterans
Provided by NYC Veterans Alliance
Info, Fund, ServiceSign up via the link or call us at 929-265-4549.
NYC Veterans Alliance staff have been helping veterans and their families with the realities they’re facing during this pandemic. Whether it’s an emergency hotel stay when housing programs fail, or nutritious groceries when they’re too expensive or unavailable, or help with overdue essential bills, or just a knowledgeable, friendly fellow veteran to check in with — we want to be there for you.Coronavirus Guide from National Center for Transgender Equality
Provided by National Center for Transgender Equality
InfoGuide and resource list for transgender people and their families providing information and links to medical, mental health, housing, and legal resources related to COVID-19.
Food, Health, and Benefits Resources for Elderly People
Provided by New York City Department for the Aging
InfoA list of resources available to New York City’s elderly community, including food, healthcare, and benefits.
Recursos de Alimentos, Salud, y Beneficios para neoyorquinos de la tercera edad
Provided by New York City Department for the Aging
InfoUna lista de recursos disponibles para neoyorquinos mayores. Incluye alimentos, asistencia médica, y beneficios.
Benefits Plus Learning Center
Provided by Community Service Society (CSS)
InfoA freely available section about COVID-19 resources in the Benefits Plus manual, including current details about cash benefits, food access, and housing and eviction updates. Benefits Plus is aimed at social service professionals looking for information about government programs on behalf of their clients.
Legal, Housing, and Community Organizing Resources
Provided by Before it's Gone Brooklyn
InfoBEFORE IT’S GONE // TAKE IT BACK: Documenting Brooklyn – Fighting Gentrification (B4G) is a celebration of Brooklyn life as it is now with all its rich diversity and history.
B4G is keeping a list of resources available to people in Brooklyn to address housing and legal needs, as well as toolkits for organizing within your community.
Recursos para personas indocumentadas en NYC
Provided by New York State Leadership Council
InfoRecursos para COVID para personas indocumentadas en NYC.
Esta guía de recursos es para personas indocumentadas en la Ciudad de Nueva York. La guia le da prioridad a recursos y enlaces en español.COVID-19 Resource Guide for LGBTQIA+ Folks
Provided by NYC Anti-Violence Project
Info, ServiceThis guide is for LGBTQIA+ community members who are seeking services and resources during the pandemic. This spreadsheet is being updated by community members and is hosted by the Anti-Violence Project. There are resources for all of the following groups/needs: Children/Families, Community-Based Orgs, Death/Grieving, Economic Empowerment, Food/Pantries, Government, Immigration/Undoc, Legal, Medical Providers, Mental Health, National, Protest Support, Shelter/Housing, Self-Care/Community Care, and Substance Use. To add to this resource, you can call 212-714-1141.
Resources for LGBTQ Youth of New York City
Provided by Trinity Place Shelter
InfoResources available for LGBTQ youth for assistance with:
– Homelessness
-HIV/AIDs
– Legal support
– Shelters and housing
– Community supportFreelance Artist COVID-19 Resources
InfoThis website gives categorized resources for artists during the current crisis. It is meant to support the independent artist community.
Free access to resources, survivor advocates, legal experts, and policy advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Provided by Survived and Punished NY/Abolitionist Mutual Aid Fund
Service, InfoAn organization that both offers support, resources, survivor advocates, legal experts, and policy advocates for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, but also organizes around fighting the criminalization of survivors. Provides access to mutual aid resources and joining community organizing efforts to free survivors from the incarceral system.
Línea de ayuda del Estado de New York para asuntos relacionados con Corona Virus 1-888-364-3065
Provided by New York State Department of Health
InfoLlame a la Línea de servicios relacionados con el Nuevo Corona Virus las 24 horas 1-888-364-3065
Para actualizaciones en Español envía el Texto: COVIDESP al número 692-692NYC Community Based Organizations on NYC OpenData
Provided by NYC OpenData
InfoSearchable database of New York City community-based organizations.
Childcare
Workers Need Childcare
Provided by Workers Need Childcare
ServiceAre you a parent who needs childcare while you work during the COVID-19 outbreak? Our volunteers are here to help you find the safest, lowest-cost options for your family.
Child Care for Babies and Toddlers
Provided by New York City Department of Education
ServiceEarlyLearn NYC is free or low-cost child care and education for children six weeks to four years old.
Diaper Assistance Program
Provided by The HopeLine
ServiceCall 718-402-1212 Mondays starting at 9:30am for free diapers. The Diaper Center is temporarily open to residents of all five boroughs, although Bronx residents will be given priority. Distribution is in the Bronx by appointment only. You must be the parent/legal guardian, have a child 2 years or younger, receive WIC and/or food stamps, and have proof of address and a birth certificate for the child/ren.
Exchange childcare with people you trust
Provided by Carefully
ServiceCarefully is a free playdate and childcare exchange platform to build a network of parents you know and trust to share care, redefining the traditional ‘care circle’ model for the digital age (available on iOS, Android coming soon). We’re connecting parents with their friends, families, and communities to create a safe and free option for childcare that’s fun for the kids.
Resources for Parents — Caregiving Programs and Tips, Navigating Human Services
Info, ServiceThe NYS Parent Portal provides access to parents ranging to those who are expecting, those seeking ways to build a string family, to others looking for parenting tips and ways to further nurture their children’s development. Includes links to care programs and social service guidance programs.
Delivery/Transport
Volunteers delivering groceries and supplies from Invisible Hands
Provided by Invisible Hands Delivery
ServiceInvisible Hands is a group of engaged volunteers from communities at the least risk for severe COVID-19 reactions working to bring groceries and supplies to those in high-risk demographics. We’re focused most prominently on the elderly, disabled, and immunocompromised, but are available to help anyone in need.
Connecting NYers with Spare Bikes
Provided by Transportation Alternatives
ServiceDonate a spare bike or apply for a free one at bikematch.nyc
Half-Price Metro Cards for Student Veterans
Provided by NYC Veterans Alliance
ServiceApply by contacting metrocard@veterans.nyc.gov
Black Trans Travel Fund
Provided by Black Trans Travel Fund
FundThe Black Trans Travel Fund helps to cover monetary expenses for Black transgender women in New York and New Jersey states in need of money for transportation, in order for them to be able to self-determine, and have access to, their safest transportation options.
Bicicletas de repuesto para neoyorquinos
Provided by Transportation Alternatives
ServiceDonar una bicicleta de repuesto o solicitar una gratis en bikematch.nyc.
Voluntarios distribuyen comestibles y suministros de Invisible Hands
Provided by Invisible Hands Delivery
ServiceInvisible Hands es una organización sin ánimo de lucro de voluntarios que ayudan a comunidades vulnerables a la pandemia del COVID-19. El grupo distribuye comestibles y otros suministros a personas en sectores demográficos con más riesgo.
Invisible Hands se enfoca sua yuda especialmente a ancianos, personas con discapacidades y personas con problemas de immunodeficiencias. También está disponible para ayudar a cualquiera persona necesitada.
Education
Information and free tutoring for families during COVID-19 school closures
Provided by School Closures
ServiceCall or text our toll-free number for help
+1 855 264 2051
If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and need help, please call or email our free hotline or ask your question below and a representative will get in touch.History @ Home: Online Learning from the New-York Historical Society!
Provided by New York Historical Society
CourseFree online social studies program series for parents, teachers, and students of all grade levels. New-York Historical educators conduct classes in real-time on Zoom, a web-based video conferencing tool that allows students and educators to interact online. Lessons are content-based and inquiry-driven, featuring images and historical documents from our collections. Each grade level session takes place on a particular day of the week and lasts up to an hour. Teacher workshops are conducted weekly.
NYPL Free Online Tutoring
Provided by New York Public Library (NYPL)
ServiceGet free online homework help from one-on-one tutors, daily from 2–11 PM. Available in English and Spanish, from early elementary through high school grades, in core subject areas. Video content and other resources are also available 24 hours a day.
Learn at Home / Activities for Students
Provided by New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)
Info5-10 days of educational materials by grade level, complete with: suggested daily study schedules, guides and materials for instructional activities, recommended educational television shows, links to a variety of books, magazines, and websites on a wide range of topics.
Circletime: Enrichment Classes from Home (0-8yo)
Provided by Circletime
CourseCircletime aims to relieve some of the burden of parenting – specifically, keeping your kids engaged. Enrichment classes are available for kids and parents that everyone can participate in at home. Such classes as Yoga Adventure, Interactive Storytime, Playing with Colors, etc, can be watched on demand or live.
Use code HOMEFUN8 for free access during #QuarantineLife.Free, DIY Creative Tech/STEM projects for students at home
Provided by Mouse
CourseMouse Open Projects allows students to keep engaging with STEM and computer science in school or at home. We selected several creative tech projects that students can work on at home without an account. Each project has a lesson plan and step by step instructions, so students can work by themselves or with an adult. Most activities require only a device with internet connection and browser-based tools or craft materials.
Mouse Create: free STEM, Design & CS Courses for school groups
Provided by Mouse
CourseMouse Create is a free online learning platform where over 11,000 students a year (5th grade through high school) build, collaborate, and share creative STEM, computer science and technology design projects.
Our courses, lesson plans, collaboration, digital badging and portfolio features help educators build an environment for learners to explore, deepen, and practice creative and technical identities over time.
Educators integrate Mouse project curriculum into their programs and classes, choosing from topics including circuitry, game design, web literacy, coding, green technology, video making, computer science, design thinking, sewable technology and more.
Many of the projects can be facilitated remotely and/or asynchronously and require no special materials.Free Virtual Tutoring for NYC Public School Students
Provided by EduMate NYC
ServiceEduMate NYC provides free virtual tutoring from volunteer college students for K-12 students enrolled in the NYC public school system. Priority will be given to students who are on free and reduced-price meal programs. Our tutoring covers all traditional school subjects, standardized test prep, and the college application process! This is a 100% grassroots operation meant to help fill gaps in students’ digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we always appreciate support in spreading the word about our services.
Free remote learning tools for all levels and subjects
Provided by Classcraft
CourseWe’re doing everything we can to help support students and educators during this trying time, including:
Free schoolwide access to Classcraft until at least July 31, free 1-hour implementation session, and free daily PD sessions focused on remote learning. For teachers with free accounts, we’re offering expanded access to Quests, our personalized learning tool.Des outils d'apprentissage à distance gratuits qui rapprochent les élèves et les enseignants, pour tous les niveaux et toutes les matières
Provided by Classcraft
CourseNous faisons tout ce que nous pouvons pour aider les étudiants et les éducateurs pendant cette période difficile, y compris:
-Accès gratuit à Classcraft dans toute l’école jusqu’au 31 juillet au moins
-Séance de mise en œuvre gratuite d’une heure
-Séances quotidiennes gratuites de perfectionnement professionnel axées sur l’apprentissage à distance
-Pour les enseignants disposant d’un compte gratuit, nous offrons un accès élargi aux Quêtes, notre outil d’apprentissage personnaliséDial-A-Teacher Tutoring
Provided by United Federation of Teachers
ServiceWhat: Homework help line for students, run by classroom teachers
Where: Call (212) 777-3380 or visit https://tutor.dialateacher.org, fill out the form and get a call from a teacher
Who: Students in kindergarten through 5th grade
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. when school is in session
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, French Haitian Kreyol, Korean, Russian, TagalogFree Tutoring for NYC Students during distance learning
Provided by NYC Youth Education Project
ServiceRegister on our website to be paired with a tutor to meet with your child weekly over Zoom. All our sessions are personalized to your students need and completely free of charge.
Workshops and Programming for Youth
Provided by H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths
Course, ServiceOrganization that assists at-risk youth; combats community deterioration and juvenile delinquency; and improves the quality of education, health care and life-skills training for underserved adolescents and young adults.
Tutoría en línea gratis
Provided by New York Public Library (NYPL)
ServiceObtenga ayuda gratuita en línea para tareas de materias principales con tutores individuales. Este servicio está disponible en inglés y español todos los días de 2 a 11 P.M. EDT para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. También encontrará videos con más información y otros recursos disponibles 24 horas al día.
Clases particulares gratuitos para estudiantes de las escuelas públicas en NYC
Provided by EduMate NYC
ServiceEduMate NYC es un equipo de estudiantes universitarios que ofrece clases particulares en línea para estudiantes de las escuelas públicas en NYC.
Dan prioridad a estudiantes que tienen planes estudiantiles de comidas gratis o a precio reducido.
Ofrecen tutoría en las materias básicas de la escuela, preparación para exámenes estandarizados y apoyo para el proceso de admisión de la universidad.Writing Workshops for Teens
Provided by 826nyc
CourseA resource and workshop providing group for queer youth
Free Educational Courses, SAT and AP Prep
Provided by Khan Academy
CourseCreated by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.
Civics and English Classes
Provided by Make the Road New York (MRNY)
ServiceOne-third of adult New Yorkers– over two million people– lack either English proficiency or a high school diploma, but inadequate funding means that just 3% of New Yorkers have access to critical classes. Make the Road New York helps meet this need by providing English, computer, citizenship preparation, and Bridge to Health Careers classes to over 1,300 adults annually and by working in coalition with other providers across the city and state to push for better funding for adult education classes for all New Yorkers.
Recursos Educativos Gratis, preparación para el SAT y exámenes de AP
Provided by Khan Academy
CourseSomos una organización sin fines de lucro con la misión de ofrecer educación gratuita de primer nivel, para cualquier persona en cualquier lugar.
Información y tutoría gratuita para familias durante el cierre de escuelas de COVID-19
Provided by School Closures
ServicePara obtener ayuda llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a la línea
+1 855 264 2051
Si usted ha sido afectado por la pandemia del Covid-19 y necesita ayuda , porfavor llame a nuestra línea gratuita de atención con sus preguntas y un agente lo contactará
Eldercare
Social support and needs assessments for older adults 55+ in Northern Manhattan
Provided by Washington Heights Senior Link
ServiceWe offer social support, care packages and informational resources to older adults aged 55+ living in Northern Manhattan who may be affected by COVID-19.
CaringKind Helpline to reach dementia experts
Provided by CaringKind
ServiceCall (646) 744-2900 or email helpline@caringkindnyc.org for resources for caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Services to support older adults in Brooklyn
Provided by Heights and Hills
ServiceCall 718-596-8789 to access case management and caregiver services for older adults living in Brooklyn. Services support aging in place and can assist with meal prep, grocery shopping, housekeeping and other chores.
Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons
Provided by The NYC Elder Abuse Center
ServiceCall 212-746-6905 Monday through Friday, 9-5, if you’re a family member, friend, or neighbor of an elder abuse victim residing in NYC. This is a non-emergency service that provides information, support and resources. Services are free and confidential.
Socialize y obtenga ayuda si es adulto mayor de 55 años en en alto Manhattan
Provided by Washington Heights Senior Link
ServiceWH SeniorLink se pone en contacto con adultos de 55 años o más con voluntarios y otros adultos mayores para que puedan establecer conexiones sociales de manera segura y remota.
Social Isolation Prevention for Adults 65 & Older
Provided by AARP
ServiceSocial isolation is more than feeling lonely. It has a negative impact on our emotional and physical health — and it’s reached epidemic proportions.
Are you or a loved one at risk? Our three-minute assessment can help you understand how connected you are and share information on helpful resources.
Servicio para prevenir el aislamiento social en adultos mayores de 65 años
Provided by AARP
ServiceEl aislamiento social es mucho más que sentirse solo. Tiene un impacto negativo en nuestra salud mental y emocional y ha llegado a alcanzar proporciones de epidemia.
¿Cree que usted o una persona cercana se encuentra en riesgo?Tomar nuestro quizz de tres minutos, le puede ayudar a darse cuenta de su estabilidad emocional y a encontrar valiosos recursos.Friendly VOICES Program
Provided by New York City Department for the Aging
ServiceThe Friendly VOICES program builds friendships and limits social isolation for older adults who are isolated for reasons such as COVID-19. Volunteers will do virtual visits over phone and video calls. Call Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) or apply online.
Medicare and Health Insurance Helpline
Provided by CUCS
InfoA hotline for the aging across the state are available to answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap, and other health and long-term care insurance issues. Counseling is also available through the toll-free HIICAP helpline. Callers will be prompted to enter their zip code and will be routed to their local offices for the aging to talk with a trained counselor.
Free Friendly Phone Calls for NYC Seniors to Reduce Social Isolation and Build Community Friendships
Provided by The Neighbor Network
ServiceFor any NYC Senior that self-identifies as an older adult (family members can also sign older adults up for the program). Older adults will be matched with a community volunteer for regular conversations. Visit our website to learn more.
Exercise and Wellness
Dance Classes: Gaga
Provided by Gaga
CourseIn order to strengthen our bodies and refresh ourselves during this challenging time, we will begin sharing live-streaming Gaga classes online. As always, we will listen to the body before telling it what to do, connect to our range of sensations, and enjoy a workout. We want to enable our research to continue, even from our living rooms.
Freeskewl: Free or Donation Based Online Dance and Somatic Classes
Provided by freeskewl
Coursefreeskewl is a virtual platform for public movement classes.
https://www.instagram.com/freeskewl/Sessions include Feldenkrais, Tuning Scores, Afro-Cuban Folklore, Six Viewpoints, Breaking, Contemporary Technique, Body-Mind Centering, contact improvisation, and solo bodywork. freeskewl is an experimental and improvisational effort in reimagining togetherness and presence in our embodied practices during the COVID-19 crisis.
Classes are free but participants with access to funds are encouraged to donate to instructors directly. You will find class schedules, descriptions, instructor information, and the link to freeskewl ZOOM sessions on Instagram.
Dance Church Go – Free Beginner Level Movement Class
Provided by Dance Church
CourseDance Church is a movement class that offers a fun and inclusive approach to dancing. Designed for people of all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and identities, Dance Church is a communal space for people who want to move their bodies.
Dance Church Go is a live-streaming version of our in-person classes. The teacher leads this 55-minute experience with a series of movement cues, accompanied by a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. The format is open, but guided throughout. Classes are $15, with the option to pay on a sliding scale for as low as $1.
By-Donation Yoga and Meditation Practice
Provided by Eddie Stern Yoga
CourseZoom classes by donation for breathing and yoga classes by a very experienced teacher
30+ free fat-positive, joyful movement classes available online
Provided by Joyn
CourseTo make joyful movement more accessible to more people during this trying time, Joyn has added more than two dozen classes to its free section. They invite you to connect with your body, breath, and joy through accessible yoga, dance, and meditation classes created with you in mind. Joyn is a fitness app that offers fat-positive, joyful movement for everybody. They offer classes that can be done lying down, seated, or standing and range from 10 to 20 minutes long.
Free Nutrition Coaching
ServiceTeenagers and adults who would like to receive nutrition coaching from a social work student and scientist working in the area of Behavioral Nutrition should contact for 4 hours of free coaching!
National Dance Institute Free Online Classes
CoursePlatform of free online classes, where NDI teaching artists lead children in signature NDI choreography, a variety of high-energy dance classes for all ability levels, plus exciting music classes. Classes can be accessed at anytime. (Closed captioning is available.)
Free at home activities for people with Parkinson's Disease
Provided by Dance for Parkinsons
ServiceStay in motion despite quarantine. Connect to free live zoom classes, review Dance for Parkinson’s movement archives for free, purchase at home DVD’s. Sign up for classes offered weekly through the dance for Parkinson’s website.
CONTACT (800) 957-1046By Donation Yoga, Meditation and Buddhist Dharma classes
Provided by Three Jewels
Course, InfoThree Jewels is streaming all of their Yoga, Meditation and Buddhist Dharma classes by donation. Group classes scheduled throughout the day.
Food
Free Meals: Three free meals available daily for any New Yorker
Provided by New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)
ServiceAny New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.
- Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 3-5 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Vegetarian, kosher, and halal options available at all sites.
- No registration or ID required.
To find a location near you, click on the title of this resource, Google “NYC Free Meals” or text “NYC FOOD” to 877-877.
Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides by Hunter College
InfoThese guides by the Hunter College Food Policy Center list all food options (including stores that offer delivery and take EBT), by neighborhood.
City Harvest Map of Food Distribution Sites
Provided by City Harvest
InfoMap of locations that are currently distributing food, free of charge, throughout NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Location sites include soup kitchens, food pantries, City Harvest Mobile Markets, City Harvest Community Partner Mobile Markets, Department of Education School Sites that are distributing grab-and-go meals, some restaurants that are offering free food distribution, and City Harvest Emergency Food Distribution Sites.
NYC Community Fridges: Comprehensive Map
InfoAccess a map of community fridges in all five boroughs with addresses and other information. Fridge-keepers can add and edit their fridges here too!
Center for Family Life Community Resource Center: Food Pantry and Other Resources in Sunset Park
Provided by Sunset Park Community Resource Center
ServiceCommunity Resource Center in Sunset Park, BK, with on-site food pantry and remote public benefits and insurance enrollment, as well as immigration legal screenings.
Pantry Hours: Monday 10 AM – 1 PM, Tuesday 10 AM – 1 PM, Wednesday 11 AM – 1 PM, Thursday 11 AM – 1 PM, and Friday 10 AM – 1 PM
Free Food & Sanitary Products, Drop off & Pick up!
Provided by The Living Gallery
ServiceEvery Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1-5pm The Living Gallery, 1094 Broadway, both accepts donations of food and sanitary products and hands them out for free!
NeON Nutrition Kitchen
Provided by New York City Department of Probation
ServiceNeighborhood food pantries in each borough serving canned goods, cereal, pasta and cold foods. Open to everyone.
Free Meals and Food Preservation Workshops
Provided by Cuir Kitchen Brigade
ServiceOur commitment is to supporting frontline communities and the activists fighting along side them. We receive donations and source local foods and cook meals as a form of mutual aid for those in need.
We host workshops on canning and fermentation as a way of educating Q/T/BIPOC individuals on ways to preserve foods in preparation for climate disasters. If you would like us to host a workshop with you feel free to reach out.NYC Food Banks: find New York food banks open near you
Provided by NYC Food Banks
InfoEnter your address, date, and time to search 500+ NYC food banks to find the nearest one open for you.
Free food deliveries for people who are homebound
Provided by City of New York
ServiceRequest free food deliveries if you meet the following criteria:
– No members of the household can go out and get food because they are at increased medical risk or homebound
– No neighbors or family members can go out and get food for you
– Do not receive meal assistance from other providers (incl. Meals on Wheels or God’s Love We Deliver); and
– You are unable to afford meal delivery or grocery delivery
Households that qualify may order two food deliveries per week at a time for up to two weeks. Each delivery will contain 9 meals per person, but no household will receive more than 18 meals per delivery.Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) to buy food for students
Provided by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
InfoP-EBT is a New York State program that helps families buy food whose children are students and learning from home due to COVID-19. Through P-EBT, every public school student (ages 3-21) in NYC will receive $420. This is an automatic benefit and no application is required. P-EBT funds expire 1 year from date issued.
Learn more at on.nyc.gov/p-ebt, or call 833-452-0096.National Hunger Hotline
Provided by USDA Food and Nutrition Service
ServiceFor English, call 1-866-348-6479
For Spanish, call 1-877-842-6273
Text 97779
Hours: 7AM – 10PM ESTThis hotline aides low-income individuals or communities by providing food assistance and other nutrition and social services information, serving as an important tool in combating hunger and promoting economic mobility.
Food Bank For NYC
Provided by Food Bank for New York City
InfoVisit the link below to view a map of food banks operating in New York City.
NOTE: Hours vary – call ahead to confirm when a food bank will be open.
GrowNYC Food Access Guide
Provided by GrowNYC
InfoPrintable PDF listing critical food resources available to New Yorkers.
Growing Up Healthy Hotline
Provided by NY State Department of Health
ServiceCall the Hotline anytime at 1-800-522-5006. We’re open 24/7. TTY 1-800-655-1789.
Help is available for health care, nutrition, pregnancy, family planning, children’s needs, and more.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Provided by NY State Department of Health
ServiceInformation on how to apply for WIC. The WIC program provides support with accessing food, nutrition education, and resources for expecting parents.
Distribución de Comida y Servicios Sociales de apoyo para Familias y personas individuales
Provided by West Side Campaign Against Hunger
ServiceServicios de distribución de Mercados, ayuda con Seguro médico, ayuda con asuntos legales e inmigración.
Map of Food Services in New York City
Provided by Get Food NYC
InfoGet Food NYC maintains a map of food resources in the city, including food pantries, grab and go meals, farmers markets, and grocery stores.
COVID-19 Recursos de apoyo y actualizaciones de los programas de AAFSC en NYC
Provided by Arab American Family Support Center
ServiceLínea telefónica de ayuda Anti-Violencia, Applicaciones para obtener seguro de salud y el Programa de nutrición asistida.
Línea directa nacional de hambre
Provided by USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Info, ServicePara Inglés, llama a 1-866-348-6479
Para Español, llama a 1-877-842-6273
Text 97779
Horario: 7AM – 10PM ESTEsta línea directa ayuda a gente de bajos ingresos o a comunidades proporcionando ayuda alimentaria y otro informacion sobre servicos sociales y alimentarios.
Es una herramienta importante en combatir el hambre y promover movilidad económica.Banco de alimentos NYC
Provided by Food Bank for New York City
InfoVisita el enlace para ver una mapa de bancos de alimentos en Nueva York.
NOTA: Los horarios varian – llama para confirmar si estará abierto.
Programa de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres y Niños del estado de Nueva York
Provided by NY State Department of Health
ServiceInformación sobre como solicitar WIC. El programa WIC ayuda con conseguir comida, educación de nutrición, y recursos para padres.
Catholic Charities Food Hotline
Provided by Catholic Charities
ServiceCall 646-457-9730 to get information on food pantries and soup kitchens, and also receive assistance in accessing SNAP (supplemental food benefits).
Emergency Meals for Homebound Elderly in NYC
Provided by Citymeals on Wheels
Service, InfoIf eligible, enter zip code to get contact information for the Case Management Agency nearest you. The Case Management Agency will guide you through the process of getting meals.
To qualify you:
-Must be 60 years of age or older
-Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
-Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
-Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided for youAffordable locally-grown produce in Queens
Provided by Queens Community House
ServiceA Food Box Program offering weekly boxed collections of locally grown produce that can be purchased affordably. See website for information on Community Garden, Food Justice programs, and Quarterly Potlucks!
Playground Community Fridge Initiative
Provided by Playground Coffee Shop
ServiceGet fresh, free produce 24/7 at a community fridge in four locations – Williamsburg, Clinton Hill, and Bed-Stuy.
Find and Make Reservations at Food Pantries in NYC
Provided by Plentiful
ServiceDownload the Plentiful app on Android or text “FOOD” to PANTRY (726-879) from any phone.
Community Meals Every Wednesday — 116th & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
Provided by Romemu Kitchen-Mandala Cafe
ServiceOffering fresh, free meals on Wednesdays from 5-6 PM
Food and Pharmacy Delivery and Other Mutual Aid Support in Queens
Provided by Queens DSA Mutual Aid Network
ServiceFill out the form online to request support!
Share Meals: Connects Students to Share Meal Swipes and Other Pathways of Food Sharing
Provided by Get Food NYC
ServiceShare Meals is dedicated to ensuring all college students are food secure. We want to empower them to strengthen their own communities through sharing food and we accomplish this through technology, activism, and advocacy.
This organization connects students to share meal swipes and other pathways of food sharing.Free meals in Park Slope
Provided by CHiPS
ServiceCHiPS Pop- up Located on 200 4th Avenue in Park Slope Brooklyn. Meals are distributed from 11:30am – 1pm Monday – Saturday. Meals are available to anyone who is in need.
Food Support Request for Community-Based Organizations
Provided by Rethink
ServiceForm for community-based organizations to request support for meal distribution. Rethink is building a network of restaurants and chefs to provide nutritious meals for communities impacted by food insecurity.
Lemontree Food Helpline / La línea de ayuda alimentaria de Lemontree
Provided by Lemontree
ServiceNeed food? Call 888-489-7212 or text FOOD to 90847 to get help from a real person. We can help you find the closest food pantry, apply for SNAP, and more!
¿Necesitas comida? Llama al 888-489-7212 o mande un texto con COMIDA al 90847 para conectar con una persona verdadera quien puede ayudarte a encontrar comida gratis, aplicar para SNAP, y más!Directory of LGBTQ food assistance locations
Provided by Generation NYC
InfoA list of food pantries and soup kitchens that have explicitly self-reported their desire to welcome LGBTQ community members. It’s divided by borough with addresses, phone numbers, and websites (if available.)
Alimentos de emergencia para adultos mayores que no puedan salir de casa
Provided by Citymeals on Wheels
Service, InfoPara obtener la información de contacto de la agencia que maneja los recursos más cercana por favor provea su código postal en el sitio web. Una vez haga esto la agencia lo guiará atra vez del proceso de obtención de los alimentos.
Para Calificar usted debe:
-Tener por lo menos 60 años
-Debe estar incapacitado física o mentalmentey en necesidad de ayuda.
-Debe estar incapacitado para preparar sus alimentos y comidas nutritivas o no tener nadie que lo asista en ello.
-Tiene que tener la capacidad de vivir seguro en su hogar si estos servicios fueran proveídos.Alimentos y medicinas a domicilio y otros recursos de Mutual Aid NY en Queens
Provided by Queens DSA Mutual Aid Network
ServiceSe necesita llenar la forma en la plataforma en línea para acceder a los servicios
Free weekly grocery distribution in NYC and Long Island
Provided by Community Solidarity
ServiceFind the closest Food Share location and weekly date/time.
Anyone can come to a Community Solidarity Food Share and get most, if not all, of the groceries they need for the week. Each Food Share is a free supermarket where community members share instead of pay for what they need. There are no prerequisites, there is no paperwork, all are welcome and everyone will be helped. We also share clothing, books, toys, school supplies, and other necessities.
Food Support for Immigrants in Brooklyn
Provided by Brooklyn Immigrant Community Support ("BICS")
Info, ServiceJoin our Facebook group for information about free and healthy food resources in Brooklyn.
Food Guide for NYC Students
Provided by Community Food Advocates
ServiceMap for NYC students to locate free meals and seek food assistance throughout the city
Guide to Setting Up Community Fridges
InfoBrief guide to setting up a community fridge in your neighborhood from building a team to getting the fridge to keeping it stocked.
Forum to Share and Find Resources for Bulk Refrigeration
Provided by Mutual Aid NYC (MANYC)
InfoForum with community-sourced bulk refrigeration solutions. Check back for more entries!
Find Your Local Farm Share to Buy Local Food
Provided by LocalHarvest
InfoUse this website to find CSAs near you.
For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.
Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
Purchase Fresh, Organic Produce through a CSA
Provided by Garden of Eve Farm
ServiceThe Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program at Garden of Eve Organic Farms allows you to purchase advanced shares of fresh fruits and vegetables from each season’s harvest.
Order Local Food from NYC Roots
Provided by Local Roots NYC
ServiceSign up for a paid subscription to get delivery or pickup boxes of organic produce from local farms.
Brooklyn Grange CSA
Provided by Brooklyn Grange
ServiceA Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that offers a sliding scale for locally grown vegetables. Runs for 22 weeks from late May through October.
Accepts SNAP benefits.
Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op CSA
Provided by Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op
ServiceA community supported agriculture (CSA) program that offers options to purchase a season of produce, meat, dairy, bread, and/or other products, with pickup locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Buy Green Top Farms Groceries and Prepared Foods
Provided by Green Top Farm
ServiceBuy produce and prepared foods from Green Top Grocery, which focuses on supply chains that prioritize the health of the planet and communities. In addition to local seasonal produce and groceries, they focus on gourmet prepared foods that are made in-house.
Rockaway Buying Club
Provided by Rockaway Buying Club
ServiceA buying club located in Rockaway Beach that facilitates the purchasing of organic, local, and/or responsibly made products from variety of producers in the tristate area as well as locally in Rockaway.
Phoenix Community Garden Food Boxes
Provided by Phoenix Community Garden
ServiceSubscription and single-purchase options for fresh produce boxes, with pick-up in Ocean Hill-Brownsville.
How to Start and Run a Bulk Buying Club With Your Community
Provided by CoFED
InfoA guide to starting and running a bulk food buying club. This covers, food sourcing, organizing members, running operation, and logistics. Also includes information about different student-run
bulk buying clubs in the CoFED network to learn about their strategies.Map of Food Resources in Flatbush
InfoMap contains public schools, churches, food pantries, and other services available in Flatbush
Fun and Leisure
Free cooking, Jewish learning, what to do at home, and interactive arts activities
Provided by YM & YWHA of Inwood and Washington Heights
CourseThe Y @ Home includes (and will increasingly expand) some great free programs for all ages and populations open to the wider community, such as live cooking, programs for children, Jewish learning, resources for what to do at home, and even some interactive arts activities.
Directory of Virtual Theater Performances and Events
Provided by A.R.T./New York
InfoA user-generated directory of online performances, workshops, events, and more by the member theatre companies of A.R.T./New York and beyond. Find a variety of upcoming and archived online programming divided into a variety of categories, such as family-friendly shows & activities, recurring workshops & master classes, and one-time live performances.
Housing
Tenants’ Rights Telephone Hotline: 212-979-0611
Provided by Met Council on Housing
InfoCall the Tenants’ Rights Telephone Hotline at 212-979-0611 to ask questions about:
Getting repairs from negligent landlords, getting adequate heat in the winter months, dealing with the threat of eviction, questions about leases and lease renewals, and legal rent increases for rent-regulated apartments.Can’t pay rent? Use our tool to notify your landlord and connect to rent-cancellation groups
Provided by NoRent.org
ServiceNoRent.org is a nonpayment letter-builder for tenants across the U.S. In less than ten minutes you can build and send a free letter to your landlord saying you are unable to pay rent. It is accessible from any device, and connects tenants to their state’s organizing groups who are working together to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workforce Training and Supportive Housing for Homeless Men
Provided by The Doe Fund
ServiceCall our intake line at 212-690-6480 for more information.
Ready, Willing, and Able is a 12-month residential program with paid work—complemented by holistic social services, career training, education, and sobriety support. It is the first and only program that combines paid work with comprehensive services to help men become permanently self-sufficient.
If you’re already in the New York City shelter system and would like to join Ready, Willing & Able, talk to your case manager or parole officer about a transfer to a Doe Fund facility. The Ready, Willing & Able program is open to all men able to work and maintain sobriety, ages 18 and up.Crisis Intervention Hotline for Shelter Services
Provided by Coalition for the Homeless
ServiceCall the Crisis Intervention Emergency Hotline at 212-776-2177 with questions about accessing shelter or other services, including if you have been denied access to shelter. Leave a detailed message, including your phone number. We will do our best to respond to you as soon as possible. Please note that the Crisis Intervention Program is based in NYC and only able to respond to questions regarding NYC services.
Marmion Safe Haven Temporary Shelter
Provided by The Bridge
ServiceCall 212-663-3000 to speak to an intake specialist.
Marmion Safe Haven provides temporary shelter to 41 men with histories of chronic street homelessness whose needs have not been met by the traditional shelter system. The Safe Haven model prioritizes harm reduction and takes a housing-first approach without preconditions like established sobriety or documentation of homelessness. The Safe Haven offers on-site groups and programs and links clients to case management, psychiatric, and other services.Transitional and permanent supportive Housing for People with Behavioral Health Conditions
Provided by The Bridge
ServiceCall 212-663-3000
Bridge Housing offers three levels of residential services: shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. All residential clients receive person-centered rehabilitation, recovery and support services including units that prioritize those reentering the community from correctional facilities, young adults aging out of care, and homeless veterans.Programs focus on the needs of homeless and housing insecure single adults who are diagnosed with behavioral health disabilities. We do not have supportive housing programs designed for couples and families.
Street Outreach, Transitional Housing, and Permanent Supportive and Affordable Housing
Provided by Breaking Ground
ServiceOffers affordable housing for low-income working professionals and the formerly homeless, some of whom live with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, or physical disabilities.
Call the Central Intake Hotline at 800-324-7055 to request an application, or fill one out online. Fill out a separate and specific application for each building to which you are applying.
Free Housing Legal Services & Eviction Prevention Program
Provided by NAICA
ServiceCall 718-538-3344, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Our primary focus is geared towards providing legal eviction prevention services to families and individuals who are working, receiving public assistance, or that meet the low-income eligibility and are at risk of losing their homes.Assistance with Supportive Housing
Provided by NAICA
ServiceCall 718-538-3344, Monday-Friday
Housing advocacy in the areas of evictions, complaints, housing code violations, landlord/tenant and tenant/tenant mediation, and dispossession’s and foreclosures preventions. Also provide legal assistance, advocacy on behalf of the client should they be denied, rejected, and/or terminated for the following: housing application forms of HPD/NYCHA section 8, tenancy forms, NYC FEPS application, OTDA FEPS, SNAP, DRIE, LINK, SCRIE, homeowner’s loan program and rent stabilization forms.Money to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundEmergency grant to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe. Must provide documentation showing how future rent payments will be made, including a statement from a third party who will help you pay your rent.
Help with Moving Expenses
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundAssistance for HRA clients related to moving, including help with moving expenses, broker’s fees, and NYCHA security deposits. See Special Grant Document Guide webpage for specific forms.
Dinero para ayudar a pagar el alquiler o la hipoteca que adeuda
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundPuede solicitar una Subvención Especial para ayudar a pagar el alquiler o la hipoteca que adeuda. Tiene que proporcionar documentación que muestre cómo se harán pagos de alquiler posteriores, incluyendo una declaración de una tercera parte que le ayudará a pagar el alquiler.
NYC Housing Connect to Find and Apply for Affordable Housing
Provided by New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
ServiceA website to search for and apply for the lottery of available affordable housing apartments in New York City. Income requirements depend on the area where the apartment is, and can be found on the site. It may take several months for applications to be processed. You may apply to multiple different lotteries at once.
From Shelter to Apartment: A Guide to New York City's Department of Homeless Services
Provided by Center for Urban Pedagogy
InfoA foldout poster that breaks down people’s rights in homeless shelters and the different programs available to help them leave shelter and find affordable permanent housing. It also provides resources on other services shelter residents may have access to, like transportation benefits and storage grants, and what to do when your rights have been violated. CUP teamed up with the Safety Net Project of the Urban Justice Center, and design studio 13 milliseconds to create this resource.
New York City Tenant Resource Portal and Eviction Prevention Tool
Provided by New York City Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants
InfoThe goal of this portal is to help tenants across the city find the resources they need in one place. This eviction prevention tool was designed by the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) and the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit’s (PEU) Tenant Support Unit (TSU) to help renters navigate public and private resources that can stabilize their housing situation. A tenant seeking help will be taken through a series of questions and directed to the most useful resources based on their responses. MOPT and PEU have included resources from multiple city agencies, Legal Service Providers, and Community Based Organizations.
¿No se puede pagar la renta? Utiliza nuestra herramienta gratis para tomar acción mandando una carta al dueño de tu edificio.
Provided by NoRent.org
ServiceNoRent.org es una proveedor de cartas para arrendatarios en los Estados Unidos. En menos de 10 minutos se puede generar y mandar una carta gratuita a tu dueño en la cual se indica que no puedes pagar la renta.
Conecta arrendatarios con organizaciones de derechos en el estado que trabajan para cancelar la renta durante la pandemia COVID-19.NoRent.org is a nonpayment letter-builder for tenants across the U.S. In less than ten minutes you can build and send a free letter to your landlord saying you are unable to pay rent. It is accessible from any device, and connects tenants to their state’s organizing groups who are working together to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HOPE's Eviction Defense Info Sheet and Phone Support
Provided by Housing Organizers for People Empowerment (HOPE)
Info, ServiceCall 929-373-3728 if you’re in Central or East Brooklyn (East Flatbush, East Crown Heights, Ocean Hill-Brownsville) and you or someone you know is at risk of eviction.
NYC Shelter for LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults
Provided by Trinity Place Shelter
ServiceCall 646-580-7045 or go to 164 West 100th Street,
New York, New York 10025. Trinity Place Shelter is a safe space for LGBTQ+ peoples who are homeless and are transitioning out of the shelter system to live independently.Guide to Breaking a Lease During the Pandemic
Provided by The Simple Dollar
InfoA simple guide to determine if and how to break a lease.
Safe Homes Project – Domestic Violence Programs
Provided by Good Shepherd Services
Service24-Hour Hotline 718-499-2151
For 40 years, Good Shepherd Services’ Safe Homes Project has been working to confront and eliminate domestic and partner violence in New York City. We provide a full array of services, which include a hotline, counseling, safety-planning, as well as a 20-bed shelter for survivors and their children.
In addition, we offer a wide range of consultation, training, and educational services to community and professional groups and work to improve laws and policies affecting survivors. We also provide targeted services for special populations, including Spanish-speakers, youth, and LGBTQ survivors of partner violence.
All services are free and offered in both English and Spanish.
Homebase: Support for housing stability to avoid shelter entry
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
ServiceHomebase is a homelessness prevention network with 26 locations across NYC’s five boroughs. If you’re at risk of homelessness, you can get services through Homebase to help with a housing crisis and support housing stability. Use the homebase locator to find the location in your borough.
El portal de recursos y herramientas para la prevención de desalojos de inquilinos en la ciudad de Nueva York
Provided by New York City Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants
Info, ServiceEl objetivo de este portal es ayudar a inquilinos que viven en la ciudad a encontrar los recursos que necesitan en un solo lugar. Esta herramienta de prevención de desalojos fue diseñada por la oficina de alcalde para la protección de inquilinos (MOPT por sus siglas en Inglés) y la Unidad de acercamineto al público del alcalde
(PEU por sus sigla en ingles) y la Unidad de soporte a Inquilinos (TSU) para ayudar a los inquilinos a encontrar recusos públicos y privados que puedan estabilizar su situación. Un inquilino que busque ayuda será guiado a tomar cuestionarios que puedan dirigir los recursos más apropiados en su dirección basados en sus respuestas. MOPT y PEU han incluido recursos de múltiples agencias de la ciudad, organizaciones que proveen servicios legales y otras organizaciones comunitarias.Ayuda para gastos de mudanza
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundAsistencia para clientes de la Administración de Recursos Humanos (HRA pos sus siglas en ingles) para gastos relacionados con mudanza, tarifas de Agentes de Finca Raiz y depósitos requeridos por NYCHA. Diríjase a la página web Special Grant Document Guide para obtener las formas para las aplicaciones pertinentes.
Covenant House crisis shelter and resources for youth experiencing homelessness
Provided by Covenant House NY
ServiceAny youth 16-21 and their minor child(ren) may go 24/7 to Covenant House NY crisis shelter at 550 10th Ave (enter on 40th St east of 10th Ave). They have beds, clothes, food, showers, laundry, chargers, toiletries, PPE, and holistic services (including a health clinic and COVID-19 tests). No referral and no immigration status restrictions. States they are a LGBTQ safe space.
Housing Assistance/Homlessness Prevention – Brooklyn and Staten Island
Provided by CAMBA
ServiceCAMBA’s HomeBase assists families and individuals experiencing a housing crisis, offering mediation, budgeting, and legal services. Primarily serves those who are residents in the following districts in Brooklyn: 2, 3, 6-15, 17 or any district in Staten Island. Multiple contacts: (718) 408-5766 ext. 66200 (Brooklyn); (718) 622-7323 ext. 22100 (Brooklyn); (718) 408-5756 ext. 37100 (Brooklyn); (718) 282-6473 ext. 75007 (Staten Island); (718) 226-0496 (Staten Island)
Resources on Evictions and Housing Court
Provided by Met Council on Housing
InfoContains information on: finding a lawyer, holdover evictions, illegal evictions and lockouts, handling housing court without a lawyer, nonpayment of rent eviction cases, and eviction moratorium FAQs.
Information About Housing Rights For City Residents
Provided by NYC Commission on Human Rights
InfoInformation from the NYC Commission on Human Rights about what NYC Human Rights law covers in relation to housing discrimination including specific scenarios in which a complaint might be filed.
Know Your Rights Resources on Shelters and Housing
Provided by Coalition for the Homeless
InfoInformative guides on the NYC shelter system, disability accommodations, and finding permanent housing.
Evictions Protections During COVID: Know Your Rights
Provided by Right to Counsel NYC Coalition
InfoInformation about the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Act including who the law protects, the types of eviction proceedings it covers, how to delay eviction, and how to access and submit the Hardship Declaration Form.
Hardship Declaration Form Tool to Help Prevent Eviction
Provided by Right to Counsel NYC Coalition, JustFix.nyc, Upstate/Downstate Housing Alliance
ServiceAccess this free tool for New York State tenants to send a hardship declaration form to your landlord and local courts to put your eviction case on hold until the State eviction moratorium expires.
The tool was built by the Right to Counsel NYC Coalition, Housing Justice for All, and JustFix.nyc.
Eviction Prevention Program
Provided by Coalition for the Homeless
Info, FundPeople in danger of being evicted can call the Eviction Prevention Hotline at 212-776-2039 on Wednesday or Friday mornings beginning at 9:30 am. In order to qualify for a one-time payment of $1000 (on average), you must be in court, have a signed court stipulation, and have future ability to pay your ongoing rent.
Safe Homes Project (Proyecto de Hogares Seguros) – Programas de Violencia Doméstica
Provided by Good Shepherd Services
ServiceLínea Directa de 24 Horas 718-499-2151
Por 40 años, el Proyecto de Hogares Seguros de Good Shepherd Services se ha comprometido a la eliminación de la violencia doméstica y la violencia entre parejas en la Ciudad de Nueva York. Ofrecemos una variedad de servicios, incluyendo una línea directa, terapia, planeación de seguridad, así como un albergue para los sobrevivientes y sus hijos.
Además, ofrecemos una amplia gama de servicios como consultas, entrenamiento, y educación para la comunidad y grupos profesionales, luchando para mejorar las leyes y políticas que afectan las víctimas de violencia doméstica. También proveemos servicios dirigidos a sectores especiales de la población incluyendo los hispanohablantes, jóvenes, y sobrevivientes LGBTQ de la violencia entre parejas.
Todos los servicios son grátis y se los ofrecemos en inglés y español.
Internet and Technology
Remote Learning Device Request by the NYC Department of Education
Provided by New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)
ServiceTo help students stay connected during emergencies, the NYC Department of Education is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form. The DOE will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you to discuss when and where you can pick up a device. Priority will be given to students most in need, and all devices are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned. There is a limit of one device per student.
Dispositivos para aprender a distancia
Provided by New York City Department of Education
ServicePara ayudar a los estudiantes a mantenerse conectados durante emergencias y apoyarlos con el aprendizaje a distancia, el Departamento de Educación (DOE) les está prestando iPads con conexión a internet. Si desea solicitar un dispositivo para un estudiante en su familia, complete el siguiente formulario. La escuela de su hijo utilizará la información de contacto proporcionada para comunicarse con usted sobre la entrega del dispositivo.
Free programs to support seniors with technology
Provided by OATS (Older Adults Technology Services)
InfoAccess Senior Planet New York City to find courses, programs, and activities to learn new skills including save money, get in shape, and make new friends. For questions, call the Senior Planet NYC hotline at (917) 936-4410.
Jobs
Finding a Job During COVID-19
Provided by JobStep
CourseFinding a Job During COVID-19 is a free course that consolidates networking, job search, resume & online profile, application, and interview prep advice in one place and aims to make the job search process more straightforward. It also walks job seekers through many less-well-known ways to find jobs — especially since many employers are still hiring but not paying to advertise jobs.
This course is action-oriented, so job seekers find jobs, conduct outreach, set up informational interviews, and apply to jobs as they go through the materials. We provide templates for outreach emails, networking sessions, thank-you notes, resumes, online profiles, and interview answers.
Paid Opportunity: Mobilizing out-of-work artists, seamsters, and designers to make, embellish, and distribute free PPE
Provided by #masksinthewild
Service, Job OpportunityApply to receive a stipend up to $500 to make fabric face masks, or embellish pre-made masks and distribute them along with hand sanitizer, free to your local community.
Employment Opportunities for Long-Term Unemployed Men
Provided by The Doe Fund
ServiceThe Doe Fund offers employment opportunities for men who have experienced long-term unemployment but who are not homeless. To learn more about our day program, call 212-690-6480.
Drive Change
CourseDrive Change runs an 8-month paid fellowship for formerly incarcerated youth that focuses on culinary training and professional development.
Employment Resources for Folks with Disabilities & Chronic Illness
Provided by Chronically Capable
ServiceA job application platform specifically designed to connect folks with disabilities and chronic illness to employers who have committed to offering flexibility and support of these employees’ personal needs to ensure their success in the job.
Online Learning with Coursera
Provided by New York State Department of Labor
CourseFree access to nearly 4,000 courses in data science, business, and technology for New Yorkers who are unemployed due to COVID-19.
Free job training and placements
Provided by The HOPE Program
Course, ServiceThe HOPE Program is a non-profit organization that offers 5 different job training programs: job readiness training, construction training, industry certifications such as OSHA-30 internships, HSE prep, job placement, and more. Call 347-7730-4623 to learn how to apply.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Information for Domestic Workers and Their Employers
Provided by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
InfoA publication to provide important health and safety information for domestic workers and their employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current as of 11/10/20.
Legal
Small Claims Court Action Center
Provided by Hunter NYPIRG
ServiceGet help with consumer problems and complaints in small claims court, such as the purchase of defective goods, shoddy services, unreturned security deposits, property damage or falling victim to deceptive business practices.
While the Action Centers don’t provide legal advice or courtroom representation, they can help you resolve consumer problems and boost your chances of success in the small claims courts and with collecting a judgment.Free Conflict Resolution Services
Provided by New York Peace Institute
ServiceNew York Peace Institute offers free remote mediation, conflict coaching, and restorative processes to help you resolve your conflict.
Directory of Pro Bono Legal Services
Provided by Justia
InfoFind lawyers and organizations offering legal aid and pro bono services in New York City using Justia’s Lawyer Directory.
Legal Advocacy and Legal Services for Low Income NYers In Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx
Provided by Mobilization for Justice
ServiceFree legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers throughout New York City to resolve legal problems in the areas of housing; foreclosure; civil, disability and aging rights; bankruptcy, tax, consumer, employment, government benefits, immigration, and kinship care.
Free legal services for immigrant New Yorkers
Provided by ActionNYC
ServiceActionNYC is for every immigrant New Yorker. It offers free, safe immigration legal help in a network of trusted community organizations and schools.
You must make an appointment to receive services. To make an appointment, call 1-800-354-0365 between 9AM-6PM, Monday – Friday or call 311 and say “ActionNYC”Free COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline
Provided by New York Legal Assistance Group – NYLAG
ServiceNew York Legal Assistance Group’s (NYLAG) NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline helps New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) get answers to their legal questions.
Those affected can call 929-356-9582 from 7am-1pm Monday-Fridays to leave a message. When leaving a message, please leave your name, best number to call you back, and a description of your issue. We will follow-up within two business days with every best attempt to get back to you on the same day.Servicios legales gratuitos para neoyorquinos inmigrantes
Provided by ActionNYC
ServiceActionNYC es para todos los neoyorquinos inmigrantes. Ofrece ayuda legal de inmigración segura y gratuita en una red de confianza integrada por organizaciones comunitarias y escuelas.
Debe programar una cita para recibir servicios. Para hacerlo, llame al 1-800-354-0365 de lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 6:00 p. m. o llame al 311 y diga “ActionNYC”Legal consultations for immigrants
Provided by Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights
ServiceFamily-based immigration services including one-on-one legal consultations and application assistance on issues such as: adjustment of legal status, filing for citizenship and naturalization and family-based petitions. Email info@nmcir.org or call 212-781-0355 ext. 101.
Neighborhood Clinics for Legal Information and Assistance
Provided by Legal Hand
ServiceLegal Hand’s trained, non-lawyer volunteers operate out of neighborhood storefront centers, providing free legal information, assistance, and referrals to residents. They provide information such as how to navigate the social services system, help people complete online legal forms, and draft form letters. Legal Hand operates in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brownsville and Crown Heights, in Jamaica, Queens, and in the Highbridge and Tremont neighborhoods of the Bronx.
Centro de acción de la corte para procesos menores
Provided by Hunter NYPIRG
ServiceObtenga ayuda para sus reclamos en procesos menores de corte tales como la compra de artefactos o productos defectuosos, mala calidad en la prestación de servicios, depositos sin retornar, daño a la propiedad o si ha sido víctima de engaños en negocios.
Aunque el Centro de Acción no provee ayuda legal o representaciones en corte, ellos le pueden ayudar a resolver problemas relacionados a negocios (compar y venta) que se consideran casos menores de corte al preveerle una guía para juzgar la situación en particular.Legal Assistance with Employment, Immigration, Housing and Benefits and TGNCIQ Rights
Provided by Make the Road New York (MRNY)
ServiceOur legal team works in the areas of employment, immigration law, housing and benefits and TGNCIQ rights, helping to tackle crises like an impending eviction or an order of deportation. Thanks to the trust we build with community members, we are often able to avert crises before they spiral out of control and ensure that all members of a family get services they need to thrive over the long term.
Soporte y ayuda Legal para new yorkers de bajos recursos en Manhattan
Provided by Mobilization for Justice
ServiceAyuda legal sin costo para Newyorkers de bajos recursos en la ciudad de New York. Ayuda legal para resolver problemas en las areas de Vivienda, juicio hipotecario, faltas civiles, discapacidad y derechos para la tercera edad; bancarrota, impuestos, consumidores, empleo, beneficios proporcionados por el govierno, immigración, y cuidado legal de menores.
Financial guidance, legal counsel, and more resources for small businesses
Provided by NYC Small Business Resource Network
ServiceSmall Business Support Specialists offer technology, real estate, legal and accounting services, procurement opportunities, marketing, sources of loans and grants, and more.
Parents' Legal Rights and Information
Provided by Rise
InfoThis webpage provides links to information for parents related to your legal rights and child welfare and how to get support.
Know Your Rights in New York State – Unemployment, Rental/Mortgage, Insurance, Student Loans, and More
InfoNew York State website outlining the various rights New Yorkers have with topics ranging from rentals, mortgages, and evictions, to unemployment and marriage certificates.
Legal Assistance for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Provided by New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
ServiceCall 212-229-0345 x326 for legal consultation for survivors of sexual assault. Areas include criminal legal advocacy, immigration applications, family law, housing issues, victim compensation, and non-consensual pornography. Annual income cannot be more than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Help with Eviction Prevention and Other Issues at POTS Legal Clinic
Provided by POTS (Part of the Solution)
ServiceSpeak with an attorney or legal advocate if you are behind on your rent or otherwise in danger of eviction, or for help accessing public benefits. POTS can also offer brief advice and referrals on other legal issues. Call 718-220-4892, ext. 101 and leave a message or send an email to legalclinc@potsbronx.org.
Medical
COVID-19 Vaccine Finder from NYC Department of Health
Provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
InfoA site to find your nearest COVID-19 vaccination location in NYC. Includes NYC hubs, NY State-sponsored sites, Health + Hospitals sites, and private providers. Also provides information to schedule vaccination appointments and includes links to information about eligibility and required documentation.
Vaccines are free, do not require health insurance, and do not require a social security number. To receive a vaccination you must have an appointment, fill out the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form, attest to being in an eligible category, and bring proof of employment (if applicable) such as employee ID card, a letter from your employer or affiliated organization, or a recent pay stub. The form can be completed online and you will receive a submission ID, or you can fill out the form at your vaccination site.
NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder Tool
Provided by NYC Vaccine List
InfoA website that aggregates available vaccine appointments in NYC. Check back frequently, as listings are updated live as appointments are made available.
NYC Vaccine List is a volunteer-led effort.
Find a Health Center Tool
Provided by US Department of Health and Human Services
InfoFind a Health Center to receive primary health care services at your local health center at a reduced cost or free of charge depending on your economic status.
Free online COVID-19 screening from NYS Dept. of Health
Provided by NY State Department of Health
ServiceIf you are concerned about COVID-19 and would like to take an online assessment, use this link!
Supportive Network for Caregivers for People with Special Healthcare Needs
Provided by Parent to Parent New York State
Info, Course, ServiceParent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions.
Call 1-800-405-8818 if you are working with a parent of a child with disabilities or special health care needs looking for information about support groups and available resources.Trans Needle Exchange
Provided by Trans Needle Exchange
ServiceTrans Needle Exchange is a non-profit mail-based service providing free HRT needle supplies for trans folk who cannot access or afford their own.
Comprehensive Care Management for Chronic Illnesses
Provided by The Bridge
ServiceContact at 212-663-6000.
Our comprehensive care management program is designed to help people manage their physical and behavioral health care and lead healthier, more satisfying lives.
The Bridge offers comprehensive care management services for individuals covered by Medicaid and living with: a) two or more chronic medical conditions; b) HIV/AIDS; or c) a diagnosis of serious mental illness.Access to free diabetes supplies/insulin
ServiceEmail alliemarotta@gmail.com or tweet using #insulin4all to speak to someone about receiving free insulin and other diabetes supplies. Supplies are donated from people within the diabetes community.
Naloxone Access in NYC
Provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Info, Info + DirectoryUse this guide to find information for accessing free naloxone in NYC, as well as getting naloxone from a pharmacy.
Virtual 12-Step Recovery Meetings
Provided by In the Rooms
InfoOnline meetings offering a 12-Step recovery approach. Create an account with an email address to access live virtual meetings for both support and socialization. Meetings include Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Coronavirus Support groups.
Adolescent Health Center and Counseling
Provided by The Door
ServiceThe Door offers a variety of services in health, mental health, legal, education, arts, housing, and more for disconnected young people ages 12 through 24. Currently their physical spaces are mostly closed, but many services are available virtually. Services available regardless of immigration status.
Directory of Free Clinics
InfoThis source provides info for clinics in the US that are available for people with a low income or those who don’t have insurance.
Herbal First Aid Aftercare for All Who Have Experienced Police Violence
InfoHerbal FirstAid Aftercare for All Who Have Experienced Police Violence. Pamphlet with information with herbal strategies for those who have experienced police violence. Lists healing herbs and their medicinal qualities.
Virtual 12-Step meetings for people who use crystal meth
Provided by New York Crystal Meth Anonymous Intergroup (NYCMA)
InfoA calendar of online and in-person (socially distant) meetings and social activities. Call the helpline at 1-855-638-4373.
Free Healthcare for Ages 10-26, Including Primary Care
Provided by Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
ServiceCall (212) 423-3000. We care for young people ages 10-26 with compassion and respect. All our services are free and confidential. Fundamental care for all our patients includes free primary care, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, social services, optical, health education and prescriptions. We offer specialized services for LGBTQ young people, teen parents, HIV positive young people, young people dealing with trauma and those struggling with obesity.
Pregnancy and Substance Use — Harm Reduction Toolkit
Provided by Harm Reduction Coalition
InfoInformation for pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, as well as their support network and service providers, both general tips for healthy pregnancies while using substances and for accessing quality care.
Healthcare for the People
Provided by Healthcare for the People
ServiceHealthcare for the People provides free medical care to anyone in need regardless of insurance status or documentation. They are currently providing services in Prospect Park (Brooklyn) on Saturdays from 12-4pm but will move to another location as the weather gets colder.
Improving Access to Healthcare for Immigrants
Provided by Make the Road New York (MRNY)
ServiceMake the Road New York works to guarantee equal rights, access, and improved healthcare for the 2.5 million New Yorkers with limited English proficiency. We provide one-on-one assistance with health insurance and food stamp enrollment, hospital bill negotiation, health system navigation, nutrition education and emergency food services, Community Health Worker training and services, and HIV testing referrals.
Low-Cost Primary Heathcare Services
Provided by Institute for Family Health
ServiceMedical Resource providing high-quality health care for all ages in Manhattan, the Bronx and the Mid-Hudson Valley. Patient-centered primary health care targeted to the needs of medically underserved communities. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and sliding-scale payments for uninsured patients.
New patients can call (844) 434-2778.COVID-19 Testing Wait Times
Provided by NYC Health + Hospitals
InfoA dashboard that displays estimated wait times for NYC Health + Hospitals COVID-19 testing locations. Updated by site staff every two hours.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Provided by NYC Health + Hospitals
InfoA listing of free walk-in Health + Hospitals COVID-19 testing sites, including mobile, rapid, and self-testing. Organized by borough.
COVID-19 Isolation Hotel Program
Provided by Help Now NYC
ServiceIf you tested positive for COVID-19 or think you might have it, you may qualify to self-isolate in a hotel, free of charge, for up to 14 days if you do not have a safe place to self-isolate. Call 311 or 844-NYC-4NYC (1-844-692-4692) between 9am and 9pm.
Health Services for Indigenous New Yorkers
Provided by New York Indian Council
ServiceCall 718-215-8417 EXT 312 or email wellnessassistant@newyorkindiancouncil.org to schedule Health services at no charge. Services include Telemental health, COVID-19 related needs, Recovery Support, Prevention, as well as screening & assessment for other available programs.
Help with opioid addiction, substance use disorder, or mental illness
Provided by Start Treatment and Recovery Centers
ServiceCall START Treatment and Recovery Center (718) 260-2953 if you are looking for a place for help with your opioid addiction, substance use disorder, or mental illness
Shelter-Based Clinics for Homeless People
Provided by Project Renewal
ServiceThe shelter-based clinics located in Third Street, Fort Washington, New Providence, and Williams Avenue serve homeless adults from all over New York City. Our physicians provide compassionate care and no one is turned away, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include primary care, diabetes testing, depression and substance abuse screening, HIV testing and viral load suppression, tobacco cessation, and detox treatments.
Free & Low-Cost Primary Care, Behavioral Health Services, Dental and Podiatry for the Homeless
Provided by Care for the Homeless
ServiceCall (718) 943-1341 24/7 for information. Services are available for women, men, and children.
You will be treated regardless of your ability to pay.Atención médica para personas sin hogar
Provided by Project Renewal
ServiceLas clínicas basadas en refugios para personas sin hogar están ubicadas en Third Street, Fort Washington, New Providence, and Williams Avenue para servir a los adultos sin hogar de todas partes de New York City. Nuestros médicos ofrecen cuidado humanizado y no rechazamos a nadie a pesar de su capacidad de pago. Los servicios incluyen atención primaria, exámenes de diabetes, chequeo de depresión y drogadicción, exámenes para la VIH y supresión inmunitaria (cargo viral), programas para dejar de fumar, y tratamientos de desintoxicación.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Free & Confidential Mental Health
Provided by NYC Well
ServiceCall 1-888-NYC-Well (1-888-692-9355) for Free & Confidential Mental Health + Substance Use Support or text “WELL” to 65173.
Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Stay on the line, and you will be connected with a counselor who can connect you to translator services.
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources Handout
InfoPrintable list of various mental health resources for young people.
Harm Reduction Guides and COVID-19 Resources for People Who Use Drugs
Provided by Harm Reduction Coalition
InfoThese guides for people who use drugs and harm reduction programs were created by: Higher Ground Harm Reduction, Reynolds Health Strategies, Harm Reduction Coalition, and Vital Strategies.
Free emotional support for essential workers & families
Provided by NYC COVID Care Network
ServiceWe are an NYC-based volunteer network of 3000+ mental health professionals, life coaches, spiritual care providers, organizers, and crisis line operators ready to offer free support in this time of incredible need.
Please fill out the form on the website and a volunteer professional from our network will be in touch. The volunteer has committed to offering you free support in this time of need. All consultation will occur by phone or video-conference, and will be strictly confidential.
Online and Phone Mental Health for Seniors and Caregivers
Provided by Greenwich House
ServiceAvailable in English, French and Mandarin, please call 917-821-5156 or leave a message at 212-242-4140 x251.
Counselors can help with trauma stress, bereavement, caregiver fatigue, relationship issues, retirement, divorce, long-term survivors of AIDS, anxiety and depressive disorders as well as other significant mental health challenges. The interdisciplinary team approach combines mental health and geriatric consultation to address the whole person. We are LGBTQ gender and non-binary affirmative.
Fees are on a sliding scale and we accept Medicare, Medicaid and supplemental insurance.Free Virtual Mental Health Counseling
Provided by Arab American Family Support Center
ServiceCall 718-643-8000 to schedule a virtual appointment. Office is open from 9-5, Monday to Friday, available in English and Arabic. HIPPA-compliant.
Recognizing the need for additional mental health support in our marginalized communities, we launched a mental health initiative in June 2018 in partnership with Maimonides Community Care of Brooklyn, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and community stakeholders. The program, Reclaiming Our Health, aims to promote wellness, early detection, access to support and care, and connections to effective interventions within immigrant and refugee communities in Downtown Brooklyn and Bay Ridge through a community participatory model. Non-traditional individuals, like barbershop employees and faith-based stakeholders, are as involved as hospitals and clinicians in reducing mental health stigma and increasing early detection and access to a support network for those suffering. We also have two mental health clinicians on-site to offer services to youth, adults, and staff.
Free Mental Health Crisis Intervention for LGBTQ Youth
Provided by The Trevor Project
ServiceCall 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 for crisis intervention and counseling for those considering suicide
Free National Mental Health Hotline
Provided by National Alliance on Mental Illness
ServiceCall 1-800-950-6264. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m to 6 p.m EDT
Operators can provide information about mental illness and refer callers to treatment, support groups, family support, and legal support, if needed.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health 24-Hour Hotline
Provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
ServiceCall (800) 662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration runs a 24-hour mental health hotline that provides education, support, and connections to treatment. The helpline is confidential, they collect no information. In English and Spanish.
24/7 Linea Directa Sobre Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias
Provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
ServiceLlama (800) 662-4357 para obtener recursos de salud mental, educación y apoyo de Administración de Servicios sobre Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias. 24/7, en inglés y en español.
Virtual Restorative Health Circles for Black Men and Women
Provided by Radical Health
Service, Discussion GroupsRestorative Health Circles use the indigenous practice of circle to come together and share in a safe and equal space.
Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety Resources
Provided by Shine
InfoA regularly-updated library of research-backed articles, meditations, anxiety screenings and more, with a focus on anxiety during a global climate of uncertainty.
Trauma Counseling for Children
Provided by Greenwich House
ServiceTreatment for children (ages 3-21) in need of mental health support related to domestic violence and trauma, offered in English and Spanish, please call 929- 322-3581 or 917-261-4598 ext. 232 to leave a message.
Terapia para trauma para niños
Provided by Greenwich House
ServiceTratamiento para niños (de entre 3 y 21 años) necesitada de apoyo de salud mental relacionado con violencia doméstica y trauma, ofrecido en Inglés y Español. Por favor llama a 929-322-3581 o 917-291-4598 ext. 232 para dejar un mensaje.
Apoyo emocional gratuito para trabajadores esenciales y familias
Provided by NYC COVID Care Network
ServiceEs usted un trabajador esencial durante la pandemia de COVID-19? Tiene usted un familiar que es un trabajador esencial? Tiene falta de seguro médico? Reciba apoyo gratuito de un voluntario profesional de salud mental, emocional o ayuda espiritual.
Mood Disorder Support Groups
Provided by MDSG
ServiceMDSG is a bi-weekly free support group network for people dealing with a mood disorder. Meeings are Wednesday and Friday 7:30-9:15 over zoom. Groups available include Bipolar, Unipolar, Under 30, Friends and Family
Coping Circles: Suport & Resilience Tele-Group Sessions
Provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
ServiceCoping Circles provide home-based support and resilience tele-group sessions to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. While most of the groups are general, there are special circles for individuals with shared experiences, such as first responders, people who have had COVID, or those who have lost a loved one.
Free Virtual Support Groups for Eating Disorders
Provided by ANAD
ServiceCommunities of Healing virtual support groups are free and open to anyone with an eating disorder. Each group is facilitated by someone who has personally experienced and recovered from an eating disorder. Groups meet weekly and are a safe place to share with and learn from other people who understand what it means to fight for recovery.
To join, fill out the information request form, and ANAD will contact you with more information and joining info.
Virtual counseling, mental health services and PrEP/PEP services for the Latinx LGBTIA+ community
Provided by Oasis Center
ServiceResource is for the Latinx LGBTIA+ community, and additional services are offered to those with AIDS. There is also free and discrete HIV testing. Through the OASIScenter website (https://www.oasiscenter.nyc/book-online) you can book a virtual counseling session, and to contact the Latino Commission on AIDS, you can call 212-584-9325.
Health and Human Services Help
Provided by The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
ServiceCall 1.844.ONE.CALL (1.844.663.2255) during business hours to make an appointment for assistance including with mental health, family violence, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are no eligibility requirements.
Support Services for Gender-Expansive children, Transgender Adolescents, Their Families & Communities
Provided by Ackerman Institute
ServiceThe Gender & Family Project (GFP) of the Ackerman Institute provides comprehensive multidisciplinary support services for gender expansive children, transgender adolescents, their families and their communities. GFP will continue to offer services remotely, including online support groups for youth and families, as well as individual and family therapy services.
Housing, Job Training, Wellness and Advocacy Services for People with Mental Health Concerns
Provided by Community Access
Service, Info, CourseSee website to connect to services!
Community Access expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy, and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives.
Free Therapy Available for Black/African-American communities
Provided by Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
ServiceThe Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation if offering free telehealth for Black and African-American communities. The website contains a directory of Black and African-American therapists available as well as other resources.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Provided by National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
ServiceCall 1-800-273-8255. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Community
Provided by Rainbow Heights
ServiceCall 718-852-2584 to speak to a staff member! Support and advocacy programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers of mental health services. We provide socialization, peer support, and a safe place to take the next step on the road to emotional recovery and wellness.
Donation-Based Peer Counseling for Queer BlPOC
Provided by Fearless Femme
ServiceTeam of 5 Black and/or Indigenous Trans femmes and women offering peer support for up to 40 minutes per session by phone or video chat. Fill out intake form; will have a response in 24-48 hours.
Apoyo de Bienestar para la gente Queer, Afrodecendiente e Indigena. Se ofrece consejería de compañeros para las personas que se identifícan como Queer y Afrodecendiente o Indígena.
Nosotros les ayudarémos para que ustedes se puedan enfocar en un su alegria y bienestar mental. Se ofrecen citas de hasta de 40 minutos por teléfono o videollamada.Online group eCounseling for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24
Provided by Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQ+ Youth
ServiceSee website for 1-on-1 Counseling via Video/Phone/Chat and Group Counseling for various needs, ranging from transgender issues to anger management.
Wellness Gatherings for Undocumented Young People
Provided by Immigrants Rising
ServiceVirtual gatherings for undocumented adolescents Wednesdays 8-9PM EST/5-6PM PST.
Led by Liliana Campos, Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Advocate, these virtual gatherings convene experienced facilitators—psychologists, coaches, traditional healers—to guide undocumented young people through educational materials and interactive activities. Liliana also shares resources for participants to check out on their own throughout the week. We hope these virtual sessions and tools can support participants’ long-term resilience and coping strategies.
Free Digital Mental Health Resources
Provided by NYC Well
InfoLibrary of apps and online services offering mental health support! Depression, anxiety, addiction, and more.
Sevicios de Apoyo para menores y adolescentes transgenero sus familias y comunidades
Provided by Ackerman Institute
ServiceThe Gender & Family Project (GFP por sus siglas en Ingles) de el instituto Ackerman, Provee servicios de apoyo comprensivo y multidiciplinario para menores y adolescentes transgender sus familias y comunidades. GFP continuará ofreciendo servicios remotamente incluyendo grupos de soporte virtual para jovenes y familias y servicios de terapia para indiviuos y familias.
Crisis Toolkit
Provided by Fireweed Collective
InfoAn assortment of resources that may provide perspective, comfort, and/or tools that could be of assistance to people experiencing various sorts of tough times. Includes links to informational guides, online peer support, and more.
Help and supportive services for youth and adults with developmental, psychiatric and neurological disabilities
ServiceHuman First offers Individualized Support Services, Service Coordination, Community Habilitation, Day Habilitation, Mobile Crisis Intervention, Nursing Home Transition Diversion, Traumatic Brain Injury Supports, and Clinical & Residential Services to children and adults. Our culturally trained and multilingual dedicated staff are the keys to our success. Services are funded by Medicaid.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings by Phone and Zoom
Provided by Virtual NA
ServiceCall 712.770.5326. Both online and phone meetings of Narcotics Anonymous hosted from different countries around the world.
All the meetings on the Virtual NA meetings lists are sorted by language and day of the week.Emotional support line and resources for support during COVID-19 crisis
Provided by New York State Department of Health
InfoConfidential, anonymous, and free emotional support line to speak with a crisis counselor 8am-10pm / 7 days : 1-844-863-9314.
NY Project Hope seeks to promote wellness to those in NYC who are suffering from the pressures and stress related to the COVID-19 crisis. Includes links to tips on how to manage and reduce stress and activities to help keep New Yorkers grounded and prevent burnout.
Resources for Children and Parents Struggling with COVID-Related Trauma
Provided by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
InfoDiverse collection of information to assist parents in navigating the traumatic experiences of COVID-19 with their children.
Money
Immigrant Families Fund – Cash Assistance for People Who Did Not Receive Federal Stimulus
FundContact for cash grants for immigrant families left out of federal relief up to $500
SAG-ASTRA Covid-19 Disaster Fund
Provided by SAG-AFTRA
FundEmergency financial assistance is available for SAG-ASTRA members who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (food/housing/health care) at present. We ask that if you have the resources to cover these expenses, please wait to apply. These are unprecedented times and we all must steward our resources very carefully.
Episcopal Actors Fund & Other Resources for Actors Affected by COVID-19
Provided by Episcopal Actors Guild
FundEAG’s programs and services focus primarily on sustaining and supporting the careers of working performers. At the heart of EAG’s charitable outreach is the EARP. Through this program, we give grants to qualified performers in financial crisis regardless of religion, race, national origin or ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, political ideology/affiliations, or language. Through EARP we address critical issues like eviction, housing court stipulations, utility shutoffs, emergency medical and dental costs, and sustenance needs like food and transportation. Qualified applicants live in one of the five boroughs and have an established career working as a performer for at least five consecutive years.
CERF+ Emergency Assistance
Provided by CERF+
FundHave you or an artist you know experienced a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster? Or have you incurred serious medical expenses as a result of Covid-19? Apply for emergency assistance from CERF+!
Artists Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Provided by Artists Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
FundThe Artists’ Fellowship provides emergency aid to professional fine artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement or unexpected extreme hardship. At this time, we are temporarily limiting relief and assistance applications to those qualified applicants who are dealing with immediate MEDICAL emergencies and their aftermaths.
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Provided by Arts Administrators of Color Network
FundArts Administrators of Color Network has set up the Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund which folks can donate directly to in support of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists AND administrators (consultants, facilitators, box office staff, seasonal/temporary employees, etc.) who have been financially impacted due to COVID-19. Creatives practicing and teaching their art as well as the administrators who are supporting that art will without a doubt need our financial support to weather this unexpected and uncertain storm.
Grants or zero-interest loans for Jackson Heights businesses
Provided by Chhaya CDC
FundJackson Heights Businesses interested in applying for grants, or zero-interest loans, or who have any questions or concerns, please connect with Shrima Pandey. Email: shrima@chhayacdc.org
Chhaya is a community development corporation with the mission to build the power, housing stability, and economic well-being of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. Chhaya executes this work by providing free direct services in the areas of housing counseling and homeownership, asset building and financial empowerment, policy and advocacy, and community organizing.
Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance & List of Additional Funds
Provided by Actors Fund
FundEmergency financial assistance is available for people who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (food/housing/health care). Multiple funds available to apply to covering a variety of eligibility restrictions.
Sex Workers Relief Fund
Provided by Organizers Sex Worker's Relief Fund
FundThis relief fund will be providing monetary aid to sex workers in the New York City area who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are in need of assistance and would like to apply to the relief fund, please email brooklynswop@protonmail.com
One Fair Wage Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund
FundProviding cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers.
Emergency Funds Available from Arab American Family Support Center
Provided by Arab American Family Support Center
FundCall 718-643-8000 Monday-Friday 9-5 to talk about AAFSC’s financial support services.
Through our Emergency Relief Fund, we support vulnerable, low-income, immigrant and refugee clients in need of emergency financial assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless, food insecure, falling into situations of harmful debt due to medical and other bills, or remaining in living situations that pose a threat to their safety due to the threat of domestic violence.
COVID-19 Suspension of Debt Collection Activity
Provided by New York State Attorney General
ServiceFill Out the Application to Receive Suspension of Debt Collection to those Financially Impacted by COVID-19
Préstamos del Fondo de ayuda de emergencia para pequeñas empresas
Provided by Renaissance Economic Development Corporation
FundRenaissance ha creado un Fondo de préstamos de emergencia para pequeñas empresas para ayudar a las empresas que tengan dificultades para sobrevivir durante la crisis de COVID-19. El Fondo proporcionará ayuda monetaria a propietarios de negocios.
Actors Fund Ayuda financiera de emergencia
Provided by Actors Fund
FundLa asistencia financiera de emergencia está disponible para personas que no pueden pagar los gastos básicos de vida (alimentos/vivienda/atención médica). Varios fundos están disponible por una variedad de elegibilidades.
One Fair Wage. Fondo de Emergencia de ayuda para trabajadores de restaurantes durante la pandemia del Corona Virus
Provided by One Fair Wage
FundFormulario de aplicación para trabajadores de restaurantes que busquen obtener ayuda finaciera durante la crisis del COVID-19
Programa de ayuda a Familias con estudiantes de escuelas públicas entre los 3 y los 21 años de edad.
Provided by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
FundP-EBT es un programa del estado de Nueva York de ayuda a familias que cuentan con niños estudiando en escuelas públicas. Cada familia recibe $420 por estudiante de edades entre 3 y 21 años. No se require aplicación para recibir el dinero. Los fondos para el programa P-EBT se otorgarán por un año despues de comenzar a recibirlos.
Money for Heat and Utility Expenses Including Repairs or Replacement
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundApply for money to pay for fuel, your utility source, equipment and/or repairs. Requires proof of address, social security number, income, and your utility bills (if you pay utilities). Call the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Infoline at 800-692-0557.
Emergency Grant for Burials
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundApply for up to $1,700 to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income New York City resident.
Asistencia Para El Entierro
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundEnvia una solicitud para recibir hasta $1.700 para el costo de una factura de funeral por la disposición final de un difunto.
Interest Free Loans for New Yorkers Seeking Immediate Financial Help
Provided by Hebrew Free Loan Society NYC
ServiceHebrew Free Loan Society offers interest free loans for needs such as medical, addiction treatment, higher education, vocational training, and housing. Applicants must be defined as low to moderate income as a household.
Fondo de subsiduo para Familias Inmigrantes
FundEl Fondo de Respuesta Rápida COVID-19 está brindando apoyo financiero a las familias inmigrantes que han quedado fuera de los esfuerzos de ayuda del gobierno federal. Los inmigrantes pueden ser elegibles para recibir una subvención de $ 500 para ayudar a cubrir lo que sea más urgente en sus vidas.
Dinero para Calefacción y otros Servicios incluyendo reparaciones o la compra de equipos nuevos
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundAplique para obtener dinero que pueda pagar por su calefacción, otros servicios, reparar sus equipos y hasta obtener equipos nuevos de calefacción. Requiere prueba de dirección de la casa o apartamento, número de seguro social, ganancias anuales y sus recibos de servicios si usted está a cargo de ellos. Llama a la línea de Asistencia del programa HEAP (por sus siglas en inlgles) al 800-629-0557
Emergency One-Time Cash Assistance
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FundOne-time emergency cash assistance, not dependent on immigration status – to prevent eviction, pay energy or utility bills, or buy health-related items. Apply via ACCESS HRA or call (718) 557-1399 for more information. (Processing times should be 30 days after applying.)
Self-Sufficiency Grants
Provided by Modest Needs
FundEmergency grant funding to assist individuals and families who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance. Grants are typically between $750 and $1250. Grants come through donors to the national non-profit charity organization Modest Needs.
Temporary Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals
Provided by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
FundTemporary Assistance (TA) is temporary financial help for people who are unable to work, can’t find a job, or whose job does not pay enough. The two types of TA are Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance. Apply via https://mybenefits.ny.gov or file an application at your local department of Social Services.
Basic Needs Grants for Queens NYCHA Residents
Provided by Urban Upbound
FundApplication for basic needs grants for Queens residents. Restricted to U.S. citizens or legal residents living in NYCHA developments: Queensbridge, Woodside, Ravenswood, and Astoria Houses.
If awarded the grant, Urban Upbound may ask pertinent family members to provide a bio, photos, and a personal interview in the sharing of our story for use in agency promotional materials.
Mutual Aid Organizing
Mutual Aid 101 Toolkit #WeGotOurBlock
InfoThis toolkit includes step by step instructions for how you can build your own mutual aid network while staying safe from the spread of COVID-19. You can start by posting on social media: “I’m going to support my neighbors through COVID-19. Keep us updated on your mutual aid work through #WeGotOurBlock.
Sick Bed Visioning: Forms to use when supporting people who are ill
InfoIn addition to forms, this resource includes best practices for caring for someone who is ill, prevention, recognizing COVID-19
Help with your campaign material; graphic design and artworks
Provided by Thai Artist Relief Fund
ServiceWe’re group of Thai artist volunteers. We can help you with your campaign design such as flyer, poster, artworks for your social medias. Email us with requests.
Free office space for organizations + groups working to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Provided by Industrious SoHo West
ServicePlease fill this form out if you are interested in office space: https://forms.gle/XkYB6cJVpjUhPZ5P7
Mutual Aid Legal Toolkit
Provided by Sustainable Economies Law Center
InfoLegal resource guide with grassroots mutual aid networks in mind. Includes information on entity formation, established charitable organizations, liability, governance and decisionmaking, managing funds, sharing goods and services (i.e. bartering), and data security. Includes appendices with sample forms, case studies, and other resources. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).
How to Set Up a Mutual Aid Fund
InfoEssay about how the STL Mutual Aid Fund was set up, with tips for other mutual aid organizers.
Legal Issues in Mutual Aid Operations: A Preliminary Guide
InfoScholarly article about legal issues that impact groups engaged in mutual aid, with a focus on New York. It gives legal information on topics including: risk of liability; questions around governance and incorporation; safety policies, liability waivers, and insurance; banking and mutual aid; funding mutual aid and taxation of mutual aid; crowdfunding regulations; and food storage and safety rules.
Personal Protective Equipment
Masks for Doctors
Provided by Masks for Docs
ServiceWe are connecting doctors and hospitals with local PPE resources to keep them safe in the wake of Coronavirus. Fill out a form to request face shields, surgical masks, sewn masks, respirators, and other PPE.
Masks for Indigenous, Immigrant, and Communities of Color
Provided by LI Masks for the People
ServiceCoordinate the sewing of masks and distributing mask-making supplies for Indigenous, Immigrant, and Communities of Color. We are a project of Four Directions Mutual Aid.
Mascarillas para gente indígena, inmigrantes, y comunidades de color
Provided by LI Masks for the People
ServiceCoordinamos la costura de mascarillas y la distribución de suministros para hacer mascarillas para gente indígena, inmigrantes, y comunidades de color.
Somos un proyecto de Four Directions Mutual Aid.
Petcare
PETNYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline
Provided by ASPCA
InfoCall (877) 204-8821 if you are a NYC pet owner impacted by COVID-19 and need assistance. Pet hotline is open 7 days per week 8AM to 8PM ET.
COVID-19 Línea de atención para mascotas
InfoLlama a (877) 204-8821 si es dueño de mascota en NYC y es afectado por COVID-19 y necesita ayuda. La Línea de atención está abierta 7 días de la semana, entre 8am y 8pm ET.
Pet Loss Support Group
Provided by Animal Medical Center
ServiceA free support group for those who have lost a pet. Meets twice a month on Zoom on Thursday, starting at 6:15 pm. Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Registration closes at 12 pm on the day of the meeting.
Safety from Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provided by National Domestic Violence Hotline
InfoFree hotline and online chat for victims of domestic violence.
Free & Confidential Anti-Violence Hotline
Provided by Arab American Family Support Center
ServiceCall 1-800-980-6114 to speak confidentially to a case manager.
Through our Anti-Violence Program, we work to end partner violence, create equitable relationships, and revolutionize gendered discussions. We partner with the New York City Family Justice Centers to serve survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Our Case Managers are there for survivors of violence during times of crisis, helping them process emotions and build safety plans and providing legal advocacy, court accompaniments, translation services, assistance with Orders of Protection, and referrals for other services, as needed.
Counselors for LGBTQ and HIV-affected Survivors of Violence
Provided by NYC Anti-Violence Project
Info, ServiceCall 212-714-1141, a 24 hour, bilingual hotline to speak to a counselor if you are LGBTQ survivor of violence. We will support you with counseling, safety planning, and finding resources, including medical care, and take reports on any violence you experience.
Free confidential anti-violence chat & hotline in multiple languages
Provided by Womankind
Info, ServiceHighly trained helpline advocates can answer general questions about domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence across the lifespan, provide crisis counseling and help develop safety plans, and/or make referrals for ongoing support. Womankind also provides emergency safety shelter.
Online chat & text available Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (English, Chinese)
Text Womankind for help in: English 1.929.207.5907, Chinese 1.929.207.5901
24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 1.888.888.7702 (English, Spanish and 18+ Asian languages and dialects, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Vietnamese)Línea directa nacional para la violencia doméstica
Provided by National Domestic Violence Hotline
ServiceLínea directa gratuita y chat para víctimas de violencia doméstica
Hotline and Legal Services for Jewish Victims of Domestic Abuse
Provided by Shalom Task Force
ServiceCall 718-337-3700 to speak to someone confidentially to talk about a domestic abuse situation. Shalom Task Force’s Legal Department also provides free, confidential legal services to victim-survivors of domestic and dating abuse, specializing in the Jewish community.
Counseling, Legal, and other Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Abuse
Provided by The Retreat
ServiceAll free & confidential services: 24/7 domestic violence crisis hotline, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, a residential shelter for adults and children, and violence prevention and education programs for children, teenagers and adults, taught in local schools and community-wide.
Therapy and Advocacy for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Provided by Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
ServiceCall 212-423-2140. Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI) works with survivors who have been through sexual assault and intimate partner violence, they provide therapy support and advocate for the safety of their clients. They are located at East Harlem, the Upper East Side and Queens.
Information and Support Related to Teen Domestic Violence
Provided by Sunshine Behavioral Health
InfoInformation about domestic violence, teen dating violence, and violence prevention, including links to existing organizations and hotlines to access help.
Resources for Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
Provided by Erwin Gould Services for Children and Family
ServiceCall 212-437-3500. STEPS to End Violence (STEPS) is a holistic program of services for victims of gender-based violence with a focus on prevention, intervention, and policy advocacy. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed case management, crisis counseling, clinical intervention, and services to promote economic self-sufficiency to victims of domestic violence throughout New York City.
Live 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
Provided by Violence Intervention Program (VIP Mujeres)
ServiceCall 800-664-5880 24/7 to reach Violence Intervention Program (VIP), a Latina-led organization that provides healing, housing, and economic justice to thousands of survivors of domestic and sexual violence in NYC each year.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Provided by Safe Horizon
ServiceCall 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) for assistance in domestic violence situations, including crisis counseling, safety planning, assistance with finding domestic violence shelters, and information about resources.
Sakhi for South Asian Women Helpline
Provided by Sakhi for South Asian Women
ServiceCall (212) 868-6741, text (305) 697-2544 (1-305–MY-SAKHI), or email advocate@sakhi.org Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm, for assistance with gender-based violence in the South Asian diaspora.
The Asiyah Women's Center
Provided by The Asiyah Women's Center
ServiceThe first Muslim women & family’s shelter in NYC, The Asiyah Center provides temporary housing for survivors of domestic violence. They also provide legal and immigration services, help navigating public or government assistance, managing medical needs and mental health resources, assisting in securing long-term housing, and finding employment.
Free dating abuse and domestic violence services for youth under 24 years old
Provided by Day One NYC
Service, InfoCall 800.214.4150, Text 646.535.DAY1 (3291), Email info@dayoneny.org. for social services, counseling and legal services.
Consejeros para la comunidad LGBTQ y perosnas con VIH sobrevivientes de violencia
Provided by NYC Anti-Violence Project
Info, ServiceLlame al 212-714-1141 las 24 horas línea de atención bilingue para hablar con un consejero si usted es un sobreviviente de vilencia y pertenece a la comunidad LGBTQ. Le proporcionaremos consejería para una segura planeación y que pueda encontrar recursos de salud, tomando reporte de sus denuncias cuando ha experimentado violencia.
Servicio gratuito y cofidencial para casos de violencia, servicio de Chat y hotline en varios idiomas
Provided by Womankind
Info, ServiceAgentes altamente entrenados en la linea de atención estan en capacidad de responder preguntas generales sobre Violencia doméstica, tráfico de personas y violencia sexual en personas de cualquier edad. Los agentes también le pueden proveer consejería en momentos de crisis, ayudarle a desarrolar un plan que garantize su seguridad y proveher soporte regularmente. Womankind además puede proveer un lugar para dormir si experimenta una situación de emergencia.
Servicio en línea de Chat y servicios de mensajes de texto disponible Lunes a Viernes de 10am a 6pm (Ingles y Chino). Para obtener ayuda en Inglés envíe el mensaje de texto 1.929.207.5907, y envíe el mensaje de texto 1.929.207.5901 para obtener ayuda en Chino.
Servicio de línea de ayuda las 24 houras y en varios idiomas 1.888.888.7702 (en Inglés, español y 18 idimas y dialectos asiáticos, incluyendo: Chino, Coreano, Japones, Tagalog, Hindú, Urdu, Bengali y Vientnamís)Línea de denuncia para casos de Violencia doméstica las 24 horas
Provided by Violence Intervention Program (VIP Mujeres)
ServiceLlame al 800-664-5880 24/7 para comunicarse con el Programa de Intervención en contra de la Violencia (VIP por sus siglas en ingles), una organización liderada por latinos que provee tratamiento, techo y justicia económica a miles de sobrevivientes de Violencia Domésticas y Violencia Sexual en NYC cada año.
Línea de servicios de denuncia contra casos de Violencia Doméstica
Provided by Safe Horizon
ServiceLlame al 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) para obtener asistencia en casos de Vilencia Doméstica, incluye consejería en situaciones de crisis, planeación de una salida segura ante una crisis, asistencia encontrando refujios para personas afectadas por Violencia doméstica e información acerca de otros recursoso disponibles.
Crisis Shelter for Women Survivors of Domestic Violence with Disabilities
Provided by Freedom House
ServiceFreedom House is a safe, confidential and fully accessible shelter and it offers private living spaces of various sizes to accommodate both singles and larger families. They are also equipped to serve all survivors and their children with disabilities including (but not limited to) wheelchair users, people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing and blind or visually impaired. Call (212) 400-6470 for more information and availability or email info@bflnyc.org
Links to Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Info, ServiceOffering advocacy, referrals, counseling, legal services, shelter, etc., for survivors of sexual assault. Contact 212.227.3000 24 hours, 365 days a year for confidential crisis counseling, safety planning, assistance with finding shelter and information about resources.
Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)
Free Benefits Counseling for People with Disabilities
Provided by NY Connects
ServiceCall 1-844-862-7930 to reach counselors available 9 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. You can also request to be contacted by a counselor by filling out the form at https://www.cidny.org/getnyconnects
Support includes SNAP, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security, Medicaid, etc. for people with disabilities and older adults; help getting connected with various resources including food, toiletries, mental health, etc.Healthcare Access for Undocumented People
Provided by United We Dream
InfoThis website offers healthcare access for undocumented folks in the time of COVID19
Assistance Enrolling in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Provided by Arab American Family Support Center
ServiceCall 718-643-8000 to speak to someone about getting help enrolling in SNAP. Available Monday-Friday, 9-5, in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Bangala.
Free healthcare access application for people with HIV/AIDS
Provided by NY State Department of Health
ServiceThe Uninsured Care Programs provide access to free health care (Drugs, Outpatient Primary Care, Home Care, Insurance Premium Payments, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection) for New York State residents who are uninsured or underinsured. The Uninsured Care Programs are committed to working closely with providers and individuals to support access to the wide range of options for payment for health care services and medications for persons living with or at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS.
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Provided by NY State Department of Health
InfoFree or inexpensive public health insurance is available for those meeting financial eligibility requirements!
Call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll directly or call the Medicaid Helpline (800) 541-2831 for assistance.
Free enrollment assistance through city – call 311 or text CoveredNYC (SeguroNYC en Español) to 877877.
For assistance enrolling through a local community-based organization: call (888) 614-5400 or email enroll@cssny.org.
All NYC Health + Hospitals centers will provide healthcare regardless of insurance coverage, and can help with insurance enrollment: call 1-844-NYC-4NYC.Free Consumer Guide on Maintaining Health Insurance Coverage During the Pandemic
InfoThis guide walks through the different options consumers have to maintain employer-based coverage or find new coverage on the NY State of Health Marketplace. Available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Bengali, and Haitian Creole.
Organizing and Providing Critical Services to Low-Wage Migrant Workers
Provided by Damayan Migrant Worker Center
Info, Service, CourseFocus on Filipino migrant workers. Helps labor trafficking survivors develop escape plans, secure emergency housing and financial assistance, access social and legal services, find employment, and facilitate family reunifications. Also engages in community and organizing for fair labor standards and labor trafficking.
Remote services for immigration questions, or help with citizenship, green card, DACA, or TPS applications
Provided by CUNY Citizenship Now!
ServiceCall 646-664-9400 or text 929-334-2784. Check website for hours.
Unemployment Insurance Relief Assistance
Provided by New York State Bar Association
ServicePro bono assistance with filing for unemployment and dealing with denied claims.
Ayuda para alivio del seguro de desempleo
Provided by New York State Bar Association
ServiceAyuda para reclamar los beneficios del seguro de desempleo y resolver reclamos denegados.
Guía para el consumidor para mantener la cobertura durante la pandemia
InfoLa guía explica las opciones de consumidores para mantener la cobertura de seguro médico basado en el empleo, o para conseguir nueva cobertura en el NY State of Health Marketplace.
Access to Benefits Helpline
Provided by Legal Aid Society
ServiceCall 888-663-6880 for the Legal Aid Society’s Access to Benefits (A2B) Helpline, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interpreters are available for all languages. A2B staff can assist NYC residents with:
– HRA public assistance
– Employment and unemployment benefits matters
– Issues related to Medicaid/health law
– Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
– Disability and other benefits and issues related to COVID-19Information on SNAP Enrollment, Cash Assistance, and Medicaid
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Info, ServiceCall the NYC HRA info line at 718-557-1399, or download the “Access HRA” app to learn more about and apply for benefits.
Información sobre inscripción en SNAP, ayuda monetaria, y Medicaid
Provided by NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Info, Service, FundLlama a la línea de información de NYC HRA al 718-557-1399, o descarda la app “Access HRA” para aprender más y aplicar para beneficios.
Línea directa para acceso a beneficios
Provided by Legal Aid Society
ServiceLlama al 888-663-6880 para la Línea directa para acceso a beneficios de Legal Aid Society, de lunes a viernes desde 10 am hasta 3 pm. Intérpretes están disponibles para todos los idiomas.
Los empleados pueden ayudar a Neoyorquinos con:
-Asistencia pública HRA
-Beneficios de desempleo y empleo
-Medicaid y ley de salud
-SNAP (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria)
-Discapacidad y otros beneficios y asuntos relacionados con COVID-19Lost Wages Assistance Program FAQs
Provided by New York State Department of Labor
InfoNYS has been approved for participation in the Lost Wages Assistance Program; an additional $300/week for those unemployed due to COVID-19, from August 1-December 27, 2020. See this FAQ document for clarification as to your possible status as an assistance recipient.
Catholic Charities Help Line
Provided by Catholic Charities
ServiceCall 888-744-7900 to get connected with Catholic Charities’ wide range of services for New Yorkers of all religions, including food pantries, housing resources, and services for immigrants and refugees.
Find and contact your New York state senator to connect with state services and agencies.
Provided by New York State Senate
Info, ServiceLocate your State Senator by address and contact by form, email, or phone. Senators and staff can assist constituents in many ways, including expediting access to state and local services.
Free Counseling and Assistance with Medicare
Provided by The Medicare Rights Center
Service, InfoCall 1-800-333-4114. Through our free national helpline, we answer thousands of questions each year. Trained staff and volunteers help each caller with their particular issue, whether it relates to understanding Medicare benefits, making enrollment decisions, coordinating Medicare with other insurance, appealing denials of care, determining eligibility for Medicare cost-saving programs, or another topic.
Free Health Insurance, Healthcare, Medicaid Assistance
Provided by Community Health Advocates
Service, InfoCall (888) 614-5400 or email cha@cssny.org for assistance with understanding how to use your health insurance, resolving medical billing and debt issues, disputing coverage denials and eligibility determinations, getting the most from your coverage (get prior authorizations, access specialists, and out-of-network services when needed), accessing affordable health care services and hospital and prescription financial assistance program
Acceso a servicios de salud para personas indocumentadas durante la Pandemia del Covid-19
Provided by United We Dream
InfoEste website provee una lista de servicioa de salud para inmigrantes indocumentados durante la pandemia del Covid-19
Asistencia para aplicaciones de Seguro Médico del estado de New York
Provided by New York State Department of Health
InfoSeguro Médico gratuito o de bajo costo para aquellos que califiquen según su situación financiera. LLame al 1-855-355-5777 para inscribirse directamente o llame la línea de ayuda de asistencia de Medicaid (800) 541-2831. Obtenga ayuda gratuita para la diligenciar la aplicación llamando al 311 o enviando el texto: SeguroNYC al 877877.
Para obtener asistencia si desea aplicar a travez de una organización comunitaria llame al (888) 614-5400 o envíe un correo electrónico a la direción electrónica: enroll@cssny.org.
Todos los Hospitales y centros de salud en la ciudad de Nueva York le proporcionarán servicios médicos sin importar si está cubierto por un seguro de salud, además le ayudarán con su aplicación para la obtención de seguro de salud. Llame al 1-844-NYC-4NYC.Helping New Yorkers Connect with Social Services and Support
Provided by CUCS
ServiceFree and open to the public, CUCS Connects provides individuals and families with coordinated access to life-changing resources, including financial guidance and support, legal services, and assistance applying for health insurance.
Family Support Program in the Bronx
Provided by Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco)
ServiceCall 718-839-1100 to learn more about WHEDco’s Family Support Services or to ask for an appointment. Family support services include public benefits counseling for benefits such as: SNAP, WIC referrals, cash assistance (PA, TANF, SafetyNet), Safelink and Assurance cell phones, social security, health insurance, citizenship and green card applications and renewals (plus fee waiver assistance), housing applications, Senior Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), and childcare.
Case Management Program for Older New Yorkers
Provided by R.A.I.N
ServiceCall 718-239-4358 to access services for older New Yorkers including home-delivered meals, friendly visiting program, case assistance, and a transportation program.
Access information about multiple New York State social services
Info, ServiceMS Navigator allows users access to different services including links to Medicaid help, mental wellness and well-being, youth peer advocacy, family peer advocates, and more!
BronxWorks Economic and Social Services and Programs
Provided by BronxWorks
ServiceCall the BronxWorks Benefit Access & Assistance hotline at (718) 731-3114.
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. They provide a range of programs and services including help obtaining health insurance, foster care prevention, senior housing assistance, minor home repairs, elder abuse assistance, immigrant legal and language services, eviction prevention, and workforce development.
SNAP Enrollment Assistance
Provided by The Hebrew Educational Society
InfoCall 347-880-2922 to speak to local Met Council NOEP coordinator to help to determine if you are eligible to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Socializing (e.g. video calls)
CareTogether Chat Line for Domestic Workers
Provided by National Domestic Worker's Alliance
ServiceNational Domestic Workers Alliances has set up a text based chat to support any and all caregivers and domestic workers: CNAs and Home Care Workers, Home Health Aides, nannies, or house cleaners working in someone’s home, or caregivers providing care to loved ones. All are welcome – we don’t ever want a caregiver or domestic worker to feel alone! More info can be found on our website, or you can text HELLO to 855-219-5370 to start a chat.
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