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- HousingRental assistance, eviction prevention, and affordable housing help.
- Emergency ShelterSomewhere to stay tonight, drop-in centers, and street outreach.
- FoodFood pantries, hot meals, SNAP enrollment, and grocery help.
- HealthcareClinics, primary care, urgent care, and community health.
- Emergency Rooms24-hour hospital emergency departments that must treat you regardless of ability to pay.
- Mental HealthCounseling, crisis support, and behavioral health services.
- Health InsuranceMedicaid, marketplace plans, and free enrollment help.
- Financial AssistanceCash assistance, utility help, benefits screening, and clothing.
- EmploymentJob training, placement, and career support programs.
- ChildcareFree and low-cost childcare, Head Start, and after-school care.
- Youth & FamiliesBeacon and Cornerstone centers, after-school, summer jobs, family supports, and runaway & homeless youth services.
- Family ServicesParenting support, youth programs, and family case management.
- Seniors & Aging SupportOlder adult centers, home care, and caregiver support.
- Disability ServicesBenefits, independent living, and accessibility support.
- Legal ServicesFree legal aid for housing, benefits, and family matters.
- TransportationReduced fares, Access-A-Ride, and medical transportation.
- EducationAdult education, GED, ESOL classes, and digital literacy.
- Domestic ViolenceSafety planning, confidential shelter, and survivor support.
- Substance UseTreatment, harm reduction, and recovery services.
- VeteransBenefits, housing, and health services for veterans.
- Community ServicesCommunity centers, libraries, and neighborhood programs.
- Harm Reduction & Overdose PreventionFree naloxone, overdose prevention centers, and syringe services.
- Churches & Faith SupportCatholic parishes across NYC’s five boroughs.