Mutual Aid NYC

Filters: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Helpline For Education-Related Information in New York City

Group: Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)

Call (866) 427-6033 Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm to speak to an education specialist. Advocates for Children’s Jill Chaifetz Education Helpline is a resource for information and guidance o...

(866) 427-6033

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Education

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Youth Parents/guardians/caregivers

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Money for Heat, Cooling, and Utility Expenses

Group: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Apply for money to pay for fuel, your utility source, equipment and/or repairs through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Apply online or call the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance...

1-800-342-3009

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Money

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Housing, Job Training, Wellness, and Advocacy Services for People with Mental Health Concerns

Group: Community Access

See website to connect to services. Government ID required Community Access expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affor...

(212) 780-1400

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Job Application Platform for People with Disabilities & Chronic Illness

Group: Chronically Capable

A 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...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Jobs

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Legal Aid Society Access to Benefits Helpline

Group: Legal Aid Society

Call 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.

(888) 663-6880

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Legal

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Unemployed people People with low-income/limited income

New York State Social Services Information for Children and Youth

Group: New York State

MS Navigator help users find and access health, education, human services, and disability information for newborns through age 22. Includes links to Medicaid help, mental wellness and well-being, yout...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Additional Resource Libraries

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Youth Parents/guardians/caregivers

Rent Stabilization for People with Disabilities

Group: NYC Department of Finance

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) helps eligible tenants with disabilities stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent at a certain amount. Tenants pay the frozen rent. A property tax cr...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Housing Money

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Residential Services and Support for People with Developmental Disabilities

Group: AHRCNYC

To apply, contact the referral and information center. Residential supports fall under three models: 1. Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) Supervised IRAs are traditional family-style gro...

(212) 780-4491

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Respite Opportunities for Family Members and Caretakers: Out and In-Home

Group: AHRCNYC

Contact AHRC's referral and information center to connect with their staff and make a referral for yourself or someone you know. AHRC provides respite opportunities for family members and caretakers...

(212) 780-4491

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Parents/guardians/caregivers

Volunteers delivering groceries and supplies from Invisible Hands

Group: Invisible Hands Delivery

Invisible 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 focu...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Delivery/Transport

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders