Mutual Aid NYC

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

Activities for Individuals with a Traumatic Brain Injury

Group: AHRCNYC

Comprehensive range of interest-based activities. Participants have the opportunity to engage in social groups, art projects, community volunteering, cooking and financial literacy. Provide comprehens...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Exercise and Wellness

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

Affordable Housing through Breaking Ground

Group: Breaking Ground

Offers 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

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders Incarcerated people and communities subject to over-policing

Assistance Fund financial assistance for health-related expenses

Group: The Assistance Fund

The Assistance Fund is an independent nonprofit organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsuranc...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Money Medical

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

BronxWorks Economic and Social Services and Programs

Group: BronxWorks

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY: 1-800-662-1220 BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. Th...

(646) 393-4000

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Food Housing Jobs Safety from Violence Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment) Eldercare

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Youth Unemployed people Seniors and elders Parents/guardians/caregivers Undocumented people/immigrants

Clinical Supports, Services, & Treatment for Children and Adults

Group: AHRCNYC

Provides services on a sliding scale fee basis. Services include: Psychological Assessment, Psychosocial Evaluation, Sexuality Assessment, and Additional Assessments, to assess and assist in determini...

212-780-4491 (TTY: 711)

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Medical

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

College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Group: AHRCNYC

Individuals aged 21 or older with intellectual disabilities who reside in New York City can apply for admission to the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the participating CUNY campus in their...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Education

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

Day Habilitation Program for People with Developmental Disabilities

Group: AHRCNYC

NYC’s Day Habilitation programs are tailored to adults 18 and over. Programs provide diverse services that cater to people’s individual preferences. Day Habilitation is available to people with inte...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Education

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

Developmental Disabilities Services

Group: Services: For the Underserved

Offers housing, employment, and other support for both children and adults. See each type of support for the best person to contact.

(877) 583-5336

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

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

Education 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 (supporting multiple languages). Advocates for Children’s Jill Chaifetz Education Helpline is a resourc...

(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 Parents/guardians/caregivers

Emergency Grant for Burials

Group: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Apply online or call 844-684-6333 for funds to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income New York City resident.

(844) 684-6333

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Money

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

Emergency Meals for Homebound Elderly in NYC

Group: Citymeals on Wheels

If eligible, enter zip code to get phone number for the Case Management Agency of your district. The Case Management Agency will guide you through the process of getting meals. To qualify you: -Must...

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Food

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

Employment Opportunities for Long-Term Unemployed Men

Group: The Doe Fund

The 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.

(212) 690-6480

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Jobs

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

Free Benefits Counseling for People with Disabilities

Group: Center for Independence of the Disabled

Call 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/getnyconn...

1-844-862-7930

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

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

Free meal delivery for people with severe or chronic illness

Group: God's Love We Deliver

If you or someone you know is living with a severe or chronic illness and having trouble shopping or cooking, visit our website to confirm eligibility and apply for free, medically-tailored meals deli...

(212) 294-8100

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Food

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

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

166 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10013

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

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