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Free confidential anti-violence chat & hotline in multiple languages

Highly 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 pl...

1-888-888-7702

Need Category: Safety from Violence

Community Focus: Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence Undocumented people/immigrants

Free Counseling and Assistance with Medicare

Group: The Medicare Rights Center

Call 1-800-333-4114 to get assistance with understanding Medicare benefits, making enrollment decisions, coordinating Medicare with other insurance, appealing denials of care, determining eligibility...

1-800-333-4114

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Medical

Free Daily Showers

Group: POTS (Part of the Solution)

Hot showers, fresh towels and toiletries are available. Come to POTS 2759 Webster Ave 8:30-11:30 a.m. / 12:30-2:20 p.m. Monday-Friday

(718) 220-4892

2759 Webster Avenue Bronx NY 10458

Need Category: Exercise and Wellness

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Free dancing lessons, group exercise, and interactive activities

Group: YM & YWHA of Inwood and Washington Heights

The Y @ Home includes free programs for all ages and populations open to the wider community, including exercise activities, congregate lunches, dance classes, and more.

54 Nagle Avenue New York NY 10040

Need Category: Education Exercise and Wellness

Community Focus: Youth

Free Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence Services and Resources for Youth Under 24 Years Old

Group: Day One NYC

For youth experiencing dating abuse and domestic violence, access the helpline by calling 800-214-4150 or texting 646-535-DAY1 (3291). Access prevention and know-your-rights resources on the website.

(800) 214-4150

Need Category: Safety from Violence

Community Focus: Youth Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence

Free diabetes supplies/medication, insurance/PAP help

Group: Mutual Aid Diabetes

Mutual Aid Diabetes (MAD) is available to help anyone with any type of diabetes to access free or low cost supplies and medication as well as assist with insurance coverage and patient assistance prog...

(646) 780-9571

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Additional Resource Libraries

Free Diapers and Wipes for Brooklyn Families

Group: Rain or Shine Diaper Fund

Visit Rain or Shine Diaper Fund every Monday at The Living Gallery in Brooklyn, NY, to receive free diapers and wipes. Get a number at 8am, and distribution is at 1pm. No ID or sign-up required.

1094 Broadway New York NY 11221

Need Category: Childcare and Pregnancy

Community Focus: Parents/guardians/caregivers People with low-income/limited income

Free Digital Mental Health Resources

Group: NYC Well

Library of apps and online services offering mental health support, including for depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Additional Resource Libraries

Free Downloadable Deportation Defense Manual

Group: Make the Road New York (MRNY)

Read this to familiarize yourself with how to respond to ICE. Broken into three sections: Know Your Rights, Rapid Response to Raids, and Deportation Defense.

Need Category: Safety from Violence Legal

Community Focus: Undocumented people/immigrants

Free Educational Courses, SAT and AP Prep

Group: Khan Academy

Access Khan Academy’s library of practice and lessons covering math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. Free for learners and teachers.

Need Category: Education

Community Focus: Youth Parents/guardians/caregivers