Mutual Aid NYC

Filters: Social Service Guidance

Free Legal and Social Services Support for Low Income People in the Bronx

Call 718-838-7878 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) for free legal and social services for immigration, housing, criminal, and family defense, as well as social work support and advocacy. Legal Emergency Hotline: 347...

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Legal

Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Free Legal Support for People Experiencing Poverty or In Crisis

Group: New York Legal Assistance Group - NYLAG

For legal assistance or financial counseling, contact the office by calling or filling out the online intake form. Legal support focuses on helping immigrants, survivors of violence and discrimination...

(212) 613-5000

100 Pearl St., 19th Floor

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Legal

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents Educators People with low-income/limited income Undocumented people/immigrants

Free Resources - Children's Mental Health and Learning Challenges

Group: The Child Mind Institute

Visit the Family Resource Center to find information to help support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. Resources available in English and Spanish.

212-308-3118

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Social Service Guidance

Community Focus: Parents/guardians/caregivers

Free Services for Residents of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx

Group: NMIC (Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation)

Call the hotline at 929-415-8970 to get assistance in a number of areas including a food pantry, tax preparation, unemployment insurance, benefits, housing, or immigration needs.

(929) 415-8970

Need Category: Food Housing Social Service Guidance Legal

Growing Up Healthy Hotline for Families with Children

Group: NY State Department of Health

Call 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.

1-800-522-5006

Need Category: Food Social Service Guidance

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

Guidance on Applying for WIC for Families with Children

Group: NY State Department of Health

Information on how to apply for WIC. The WIC program provides support with accessing food, nutrition education, and resources for expecting parents and caregivers. Government ID required.

(800) 629-0557

Need Category: Food Social Service Guidance

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

Health and Disability Benefits support for People Living with HIV/AIDS

Group: Legal Aid Society

Call the Legal Aid Society's HIV/AIDS Representation Project’s helpline at 718-579-8989 if you are a person living with HIV/AIDS and need assistance with a legal matter.

(718) 579-8989

Need Category: Social Service Guidance Legal

Health and Human Services Help

Group: The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services

Call 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 a...

1-844-663-2255

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Social Service Guidance

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

Group: NY State Department of Health

Free 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 a...

1-855-355-5777

Need Category: Social Service Guidance

Community Focus: Unemployed people People with low-income/limited income

Health insurance enrollment, benefits screening, legal services, financial services, parenting guidance, and other services

Group: Henry Street Settlement

Call 212-471-2400 to make an appointment for Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, located at 269 Henry Street on the Lower East Side. Services include health insurance enrollment, benefits screening,...

(212) 471-2400

269 Henry Street New York NY

Need Category: Social Service Guidance

Community Focus: Unemployed people People with low-income/limited income