Resources

• Child Abuse

  Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse.

  • Safe Horizon

    1-212-227-3000 (Sexual Assault hotline)

    347-328-8110 (Counseling Center)

    855-234-1042 (Community Programs)

    Provides services for victims of crime and their families, including resources for adults who were abused when they were a child & information about the Child Victims Act 1-year lookback window.

  • Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline

    1-800-422-4453

    Staffed 24/7 with professional crisis counselors providing confidential assistance in 170+ languages

  • New York State Child Abuse Hotline

    1-800-342-3720

    Reports of child abuse/maltreatment should be made immediately to the hotline, which operates 24/7

  • The New York Foundling

    888-435-7553

    Offers a parental support helpline and a 24/7 care center that enables your child to stay with staff while you get your health/house in order

  • Prevent Child Abuse New York

    800-244-5373

    4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180

    Free, confidential, multi-lingual info & referrals for anyone with concerns about a child/family

  • Children’s Safety Project

    917-261-4598

    210 Canal Street, Suite 403 New York, NY 10013

    Counseling/support services to children/families affected by abuse, domestic violence & other crimes

  • Unchained At Last

    908-481-4673

    208 Lenox Avenue #189, Westfield, NJ 07090

    Dedicated to ending forced & child marriage in the US through direct services and advocacy

  • New York Center for Children

    212-517-3012

    333 E 70th St #1, New York, NY 10021

    Provides free, comprehensive evaluation & therapy services to child abuse victims & their families

• Childcare

  When families need to use child care, it is important that their children are enrolled in the highest quality care possible. Children who have spent time in high quality child care environments have lasting benefits from the experience. Research indicates that children who receive a high quality early childhood education have better math, language and social skills as they enter school, and as they grow older require less special education, progress further in school, have fewer interactions with the justice system and have higher earnings as adults.

  • Women Creating Change

    212-353-8070- Online Resource Database

    110 W. 40th St Suite 1002 NY, NY 10018

    A link to WCC's expansive list of resources, mapped onto a map of New York City. Key areas include but are not limited to: domestic violence, housing & homelessness, legal services.

  • NYC Child Care Listing

    Listing of child care resources across the 5 boroughs

• Domestic Violence

  Domestic and Gender-Based Violence is violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the abuse of a spouse or partner. Further, this violence may be directed towards an individual specifically because of their gender.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    800-799-7233- Hotline

    24/7 confidential hotline (200+ languages), live & free online chat service available as well. Can help you come up with a safety plan as well as resources & info. Does not provide legal advice.

  • Safe Horizon

    1-800-621-4673 (DV hotline)- 24/7 Hotline, Counseling, Legal Services, Shelter

    1-212-227-3000 (Sexual Assault hotline)

    Provides services for victims of crime and abuse, including child abuse, and their families. Includes: legal and court programs, domestic violence shelters, counseling center, and multiple hotlines.

  • National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

    866-331-9474- Hotline, Information

    24/7 hotline and online chatting service. Has materials on abusive relationships and how to get out of abusive situations tailored for teenagers.

  • Sanctuary For Families

    212-349-6009- Legal Services, Counseling, Shelter

    Service provider & advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking & gender violence. Includes: courtroom advocates, family law project, crisis and transitional shelters, and counseling.

  • Family Justice Centers

    - Counseling, Legal Services

    Free, confidential assistance for victims/survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. Services include: safety planning, applying for benefits, counseling, legal services, education/job training.

  • End Abuse 4 Good

    212-252-3399- Education, Programming

    85 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY, 10004

    Provide educational programs with the goal of preventing abuse against teens, women, and children. They also put on programs in domestic violence shelters for women and children.

  • Black Women’s Blueprint

    347-533-9102/3- Hotline, Direct Services, Education

    279 Empire Blvd. Brooklyn, New York 11225

    Non-profit that works with black women and girls. Their works includes a hotline, legislative advocacy, healing programs, a mobile reproductive services van, and prevention education.

  • Day One

    800-214-4150- Legal Advice & Representation, Counseling

    Or Text 646-535-3291

    Legal advice, information, & representation for youth seeking orders of protection, custody/visitation, child support and/or domestic violence-based immigration help, or counseling.

  • Safe Homes Project

    718-499-2151- Hotline, Legal Advice, Shelter, Immigration

    305 7th Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001

    24h hotline provides crisis and short term counseling, referrals to support groups, safety planning, legal assistance, criminal justice and family court advocacy, orders of protection, & a shelter.

  • Womankind

    888-888-7702- Hotline, Shelter, Counseling, Legal Advice & Representation

    32 Broadway, 10th Floor New York, NY 10004

    24/7 multilingual helpline. Their services include: emergency and transitional housing, counseling, assisting survivors with family & immigration law, economic empowerment workshops, wellness groups.

  • Domestic Violence Project

    718-875-5062- Legal Representation, Counseling, Shelter Assistance

    40 Rector Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10006

    Free legal representation to victims of domestic violence, including but not limited to family & immigration law. Social workers on staff provide clinical and social services as well.

  • Violence Intervention Program, Inc.

    800-664-5880- Hotline, Shelter, Counseling

    They offer a 24/7 bilingual hotline, a counseling program, emergency shelter housing up to 180 days, transitional housing up to 2 years, financial literacy training, and other economic services.

  • New York City Anti-Violence Project

    212-714-1141- Legal Representation, Counseling

    24/7 bilingual hotline. They provide free legal services to LGBTQ & HIV-affected survivors in family, housing, and civil courts, and with immigration matters, as well as counseling and support groups.

• Food and Hunger

  These programs help individuals and families secure food.

  • Food Bank for NYC

    212-566-7855

    39 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

    Providing food, information and support to end food poverty in all 5 boroughs

  • School Food Help Desk

    877-363-6325

    Application for free breakfast and lunch meals each school day for any NYC public school student

  • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

    Commodity Supplemental Food Program offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 and older.

  • Food and Nutrition Program (FAN)

    718-523-2220

    1492 Montauk Highway, Bellport, NY, 11713

    Offers nutritious food for seniors, pregnant women, mothers and children up to age 6

  • NYC Public School Free Breakfast & Lunch

    NYC Department of Education (DOE) provides free breakfast and lunch for all students in every New York City public school without application.

  • City Meals on Wheels

    355 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017

    Delivers nourishing meals to elderly New Yorkers in all 5 boroughs

  • Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

    800-522-5006

    Supplemental food, referrals, and nutrition education for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women

  • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

    800-342-3009

    Offers nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families and economic benefits to communities

  • Find A Food Pantry or Soup Kitchen

    City wide resource to find a food pantry or soup kitchen

  • NYC Farmer’s Market List

    List/map of the farmers markets around NYC, accepts SNAP

• Free or Low Cost Counseling for Gender-Based Violence

  • The EMPOWER Center

    212-238-4906

    227 Madison Street New York, NY, 10002, United States

    Free healthcare and social services for people in the sex trade and those who have experienced any form of sexual violence

  • Safe Horizon-Staten Island Community Program Office

    1-855-234-1042- Hotline

    718-720-2591- Office

    30 Bay Street - 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301

    Community Program staff provide: safety planning, advocacy, case management, information and referrals, supportive counseling, and support groups.

  • Elmhurst Hospital, Sexual Assault Violence Intervention Program (SAVI)

    718-423-2140

    79-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

    Offers counseling, medical and legal services and advocacy services to survivors of sexual violence. No fee. For survivors of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, & relationship abuse of all ages.

  • New York Presbyterian— Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE)

    212-305-9060

    622 W 168th St., HP2, New York, NY 10032

    Offers crisis intervention, long-term individual and family counseling, support groups, advocacy services, and assistance with Office of Victim Services compensation application to survivors.

  • Mount Sinai Medical Center, Adolescent Victims Program

    212-423-3000

    312 E. 94th St., 1st & 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10128

    Offers counseling, medical, and advocacy services to adolescent survivors (aged 10-21 years old) of sexual abuse and their families. No fee for services.

  • Beth Israel Medical Center, Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Intervention

    212-420-4516

    317 E. 17th St, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10003

    Offers individual and group counseling, advocacy services, and assistance with Office of Victim Services compensation application to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. No fee. 13 y.o.+

  • Bellevue Hospital Center, Victim Services Program

    212-562-3755

    462 1st Ave. (27th St.), Room F5, New York, NY 10016

    Offers individual and group counseling and advocacy services to survivors of rape and sexual assault. No fee for services. For all crime victims who are 18 years old and older.

  • Crime Victims Treatment Center of Mt. Sinai West and St. Luke's Hospitals

    212-523-4728

    126 W 60th St., New York, NY 10019

    Offers individual, family and group counseling to survivors of all forms of sexual violence. No fee for service. For crime victims who are 13 years old and older.

  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    718-906-3857

    374 Stockholm St., Rm. 1-38, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    Offers counseling, advocacy, and assistance with Office of Victim Services compensation application for survivors of sexual violence. No fee for services. For survivors 13 years old or above

  • North Central Bronx Hospital, Sexual Assault Treatment Program

    718-519-5722

    3424 Kossuth Ave., Bronx, NY 10467

    Offers individual and group counseling, medical, and advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence. No fee for services. For survivors of rape and sexual assault who are 15 years or older.

  • Safe Horizon Counseling Center

    1-347-328-8110

    Provides counseling services to victims of crime. Accepts Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and most private insurances. If you do not have health insurance, there is a sliding fee scale based on income.

  • New York City Crime Victims' Hotline

    1-866-689-HELP (4357)

    Will refer you to agencies that provide individual counseling and supportive therapy that is free or of low cost.

  • Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program

    212-423-2140- Counseling, Legal Advocacy

    Manhattan: One Gustave L. Levy PlaceBox 1670 New York, NY 10029 Queens: 25-10 30th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11102

    Provides free services to victims of sexual assault. Has a general counseling program as well as one for Orthodox Jewish survivors. They also provide legal and emergency room advocacy.

  • New York City Anti-Violence Project

    212-714-1141- Legal Representation, Counseling

    24/7 bilingual hotline. They provide free legal services to LGBTQ & HIV-affected survivors in family, housing, and civil courts, and with immigration matters, as well as counseling and support groups.

• Healthcare Access

  Health services encourage and support the maintenance and restoration of physical health. They provide individuals and families with access to affordable, quality care and offer resources for sustaining healthy lifestyles.

  • ACCESS NYC

    Online forum for New Yorkers to screen for benefits, providers, and varying program eligibility.

  • My Benefits Screening Tool

    Online source to track personal health benefits, billing, and services for New York residents.

  • New York State Official Health Plan Marketplace

    1-855-355-5777

    Online source that with information to compare options for healthcare and insurance plans.

  • Women Creating Change

    212-353-8070- Online Resource Database

    110 W. 40th St Suite 1002 NY, NY 10018

    A link to WCC's expansive list of resources, mapped onto a map of New York City. Key areas include but are not limited to: domestic violence, housing & homelessness, legal services.

• Human Trafficking

  The United Nations defines human trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by improper means (such as force, abduction, fraud, or coercion) for an improper purpose including forced labor or sexual exploitation.

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline

    1-888-373-7888- Hotline

    Hotline answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers can speak with the Hotline in 200+ languages.

  • New York District Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Hotline

    212-335-3400- Hotline

    311- Call to be connected to the Family Justice Center

    80 Centre Street NY, NY

    Call our Human Trafficking Hotline: 212-335-3400, or visit us at Manhattan Family Justice Center. The Family Justice Center offers numerous social services.

  • Girls Educational & Mentoring Services

    (917) 837-0357- All inquiries

    Hosts a mentoring program for young women who have been trafficked, and does community outreach to educate on the harms and realities of trafficking. Also provides referrals for housing and services.

  • Sanctuary for Families – Anti Sex Trafficking Initiative

    212-349-6009- All inquires

    PO Box 1406 Wall Street Station New York, NY 10268

    Provides survivors with legal and case management services.

  • Polaris Project

    202-790-6300- All inquires

    Polaris P.O. Box 65323 Washington, DC 20035

    Non-profit working to stop and spread awareness about human trafficking while supporting victims. Has survivor support systems, also conducts research and advocacy.

  • Restore NYC

    212-840-8484- All inquires

    P.O. Box 1003, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274

    Serves immigrant survivors of sex trafficking with a holistic approach, informed by trauma & culture. Works to identify victims and get them the help they need. Also conducts research and trainings.

  • Safe Horizons Anti-Trafficking Program (ATP)

    718-943-8631- All inquires

    50 Court Street - 8th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

    We provide legal and case management services to all victims of human trafficking

• Immigration

  These programs offer many types of free legal services, as well as information about other services that support immigrants such as outreach, community education, and other immigration remedies. These organizations can teach you about your rights and some can also give legal advice on how to change your immigration status.

  • ActionNYC

    1-800-354-0365- Hotline, Legal Advice

    Free, safe immigration legal help in your language regardless of your immigration status. New York City's official Know Your Rights: Federal Immigration Enforcement page.

  • Know Your Rights if stopped by ICE - ACLU

    - Factsheets

    The ACLU's guide to immigrant's rights. What to do if you've been stopped by police or ICE, if ICE is in your home, if you need a lawyer, if you have been detained by Border Patrol, and more.

  • NYC Legal Aid Society – Immigrant Law Unit

    844-955-3425- Helpline, Legal Advice, Representation

    Click for fact and planning sheets regarding DACA, police encounters, etc. Hotline available for free advice to those detained. Representation available for those detained at specific locations.

  • Make the Road New York

    718-418-7690- Community Resources, Legal Services

    Offers programs in: Legal Services (employment, immigration, housing, etc), Adult Literacy, Health Access, Youth & School Programs, Leadership Development, Community Organizing, and Civic Engagement.

  • NY Immigration Coalition

    212-627-2227- Directory

    Directory of low-cost immigration legal service providers. Search by language, topic, or borough. Provides a hotline at 1 (800)-566-7636.

  • Immigration Advocates Network

    - Directory

    Hosts a National Immigration Legal Services Directory - filter by zip code, language spoken, type of legal assistance provided, detention facilities served, and more.

  • Connect – Immigration Project

    212-683-0605- Domestic Violence Victims

    Provides immigrant victims of domestic violence with free legal services to obtain formal status.

  • RIF Asylum Support

    - Community Resources, Legal Advice

    Organization supporting asylum seekers in NY. Services include private legal consultation, various social services (mental health, job search, language, education), and individual asylum orientations.

  • Immigrant Defense Project

    212-725-6422- Hotline, Legal Advice

    40 W 39th St #501, New York, NY 10018

    IDP offers individualized, expert legal advice on the immigration consequences of contact with Criminal & Family Courts. They do not provide direct representation.

  • CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

    646-344-7245- Legal Advice, Citizenship Assistance

    Free, confidential law services to help immigrants on their path to U.S. citizenship. 1-on-1 consultations to assess participants’ eligibility for legal benefits & assist them in applying.

  • City Bar Justice Center – Immigrant Justice Project

    212-382-6710- Legal Advice, Representation

    42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Matches immigrants with pro bono attorneys. Services include visas for human trafficking victims, asylum representation, DACA, TPS applications, and protections for victims of violence.

• Legal Assistance

  Find free or low-cost legal help for divorce, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, domestic violence (DV) civil rights, etc.

  • City Bar Justice Center

    212-626-7383- Economic Legal Services

    Has a multitude of legal projects with free legal advice and/or representation. Including: LGBT advocacy, homelessness, immigrant justice, homeownership, bankruptcy, economic matters, and more.

  • Legal Services NYC

    646-442-3600- Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence

    40 Worth Street, Suite 606 New York, NY 10013

    Citywide agency providing legal aid to low-income New Yorkers, with offices in all five boroughs. Key areas: family law (custody, child support, protection orders), domestic violence, divorce.

  • Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Crisis Hotline

    844-878-2274- Revenge Porn, Hotline

    Compassionate and trained representatives provide information, support, referrals, and non-legal advice regarding non-consensual pornography (revenge porn). Available 24/7 and in most languages.

  • Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project

    - Revenge Porn

    Knowledgeable legal representation to victims of revenge porn, or cybersexual abuse. Contact them for possible pro bono representation.

  • Gender Equality Law Center

    1-888-833-4363- Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence

    540 President Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    They provide Know Your Rights materials to victims of gender-based discrimination, represent some of these individuals, and connect others to qualified pro bono counsel.

  • Lawhelp.org

    212-626-7383- Hotline & Referral Service

    An online database of legal resources to assist low-income individuals on a variety of legal issues.

  • New York Legal Assistance Group

    212-613-5000- Family Law, Domestic Violence

    7 Hanover Square, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004

    Addresses legal needs with free civil legal services & advocacy. Key areas: divorce, child support, custody, orders of protection, domestic violence.

  • L.I.F.T

    646-613-9633- Family Law, Domestic Violence

    32 Court Street, Suite 1208 Brooklyn, NY 11201

    Provides legal information for those navigating family court. Key areas: child support, custody, domestic violence.

  • Her Justice

    718-562-8181- Family law, Immigration

    100 Broadway 10th Floor New York NY 10005

    Provides free legal help in family and immigration law to low-income women in New York City. Key areas: custody, divorce, child support, orders of protection, domestic violence among immigrant women.

  • TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund

    - Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Helps pay legal fees and connect people to lawyers for sexual harassment, housed by National Women’s Law Center.

  • Legal Aid Society

    212-577-3300- Low-income support

    Provides legal support to New Yorkers facing poverty and struggling to access justice. Key areas: Homeless rights, immigration law, low-income taxpayers, access to benefits.

  • A Better Balance

    212-430-5982- Workplace Rights

    40 Worth Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10013

    Advocate for workers rights & work with government agencies to enforce laws protecting workers from discrimination. Sometimes take on clients. Key areas: pregnant workers, parental leave, sick leave.

  • Legal Momentum

    212-925-6635 ext. 650- Divorce, Workplace Discrimination, Domestic Violence

    Host a helpline for women seeking pro bono legal information and referrals. Key areas: divorce, domestic violence, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment/assault, pregnancy/parental leave.

  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    1-800-669-4000- Workplace Discrimination

    This is where you would file a charge of workplace discrimination and request for the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to take remedial action.

  • Office of the NYS Attorney General Civil Rights Bureau

    212-416-8250 - Sexual Harassment in Workplace

    120 Broadway New York, NY 10271

    Link to a Know Your Rights factsheet from the NYS Attorney general regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. Determines whether your experiences can initiate an investigation.

  • NYS Division of Human Rights

    1-888-392-3644- Discrimination

    Here you can file a complaint of discrimination in the workplace, or regarding education, credit, or purchasing/renting a home or commercial space. You do not need a lawyer to file a complaint.

  • NYC Commission on Human Rights

    212-306-7450- Workplace Discrimination

    Charged with the enforcement of the Human Rights Law. This is where you would file a complaint of workplace discrimination in NYC.

  • Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Legal Project

    212-627-9895

    NOW-NYC works with a volunteer attorney who can provide expert guidance for women who face a diverse set of employment discrimination issues. Call our helpline to learn more.

  • Women’s Law NY

    - Family Law, Domestic Violence

    Has statewide resources on: finding a lawyer, advocates & services for victims of abuse, and contact + location listings for: family courthouses & sheriff's departments for orders of protection.

  • Women Creating Change

    212-353-8070- Online Resource Database

    110 W. 40th St Suite 1002 NY, NY 10018

    A link to WCC's expansive list of resources, mapped onto a map of New York City. Key areas include but are not limited to: domestic violence, housing & homelessness, legal services.

  • Mobilization for Justice

    212-417-3700- Family Law, Disability Rights

    100 William Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10038

    Provides civil legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers. Key areas: disability and aging rights, housing, employment discrimination, immigration, custody, guardianship.

  • Center for Women of New York Legal Clinic

    718-793-0672- Divorce, Custody

    Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room 325 Kew Gardens, NY 11424

    Free clinic that helps women in New York with legal matters involving divorces, custody, and more. Also host a support group and career exploration/job training classes.

  • Court Square Law Project

    718-340-4412- Divorce, Family Law

    2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY, 11101

    Law group that offers sliding scale rates based on income to provide legal representation. Practice areas: housing, divorce, family law: custody, child support, guardianship.

• Mental Health

  Mental Health services encourage and support the maintenance and restoration of mental health. They provide individuals and families with access to affordable, quality care and offer resources for sustaining healthy lifestyles.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

    1-800-662-4357

    Links to find treatment for substance abuse by state as well as a toll-free 24/7 hotline to call for help

  • Postpartum Resource Center of NY

    855-631-0001- for Spanish call 631-422-2255

    Offers a state-wide directory of resources and a toll-free helpline.

  • Crime Victims Treatment Center

    212-523-4728

    40 Exchange Place, Suite 510 New York City 10005"

    Provides free-of-charge theraputic services to those who are victims of violent crimes.

  • Identity House

    212-243-8181

    PO Box 829, Murray Hill Station, NYC, NY, 10156

    Organization that provides walk in counseling and referrals to issues related to sexual identity.

  • The Lesbian Therapist Referral Network

    212-206-1589

    Organization that provides referrals to lesbian therapists in the NY metropolitan area.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

    212-647-1680

    "307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 201 New York, NY 10001"

    Series of meeting where peopl work together to solve their alcoholism. Various meeting locations.

  • Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

    1-800-662-4357

    Confidential and anonymous resource for people looking at various treatment centers in the U.S.

  • NYC Youthline

    800-662-4357

    24 hour service for youth, family, and service providers that offers resources and referrals.

  • National Eating Disorder Association Hotline

    800-931-2237

    Hotline that provides support, resources, and treatment options regarding eating disorders.

  • Women Creating Change

    212-353-8070- Online Resource Database

    110 W. 40th St Suite 1002 NY, NY 10018

    A link to WCC's expansive list of resources, mapped onto a map of New York City. Key areas include but are not limited to: domestic violence, housing & homelessness, legal services.

  • The Trevor Project

    866-488-7386

    Organization that provides crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • NYC Well

    1-888-692-9355

    Phone and text hotline that provides support for those with stress, depression, and anxiety.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    1-800-273-8255

    24/7 hotline providing support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources.

• Rape and Sexual Assault

  Sexual Assault is any unwanted, forced, or coerced sexual act. It includes inappropriate sexual contact or fondling, acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape, child sexual abuse, and incest. Sexual assault is not about sex, it is a crime of violence where sex is used as a weapon, motivated by the desire to have power and control over the victim.

  • The EMPOWER Center

    212-238-4906

    227 Madison Street New York, NY, 10002, United States

    Free healthcare and social services for people in the sex trade and those who have experienced any form of sexual violence

  • RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline

    800-656-HOPE (4673)- Hotline

    A hotline for victims of sexual assault. They work with over 1,000 local sexual assault service providers to offer confidential support services.

  • Safe Horizon

    1-800-621-4673 (DV hotline)- 24/7 Hotline, Counseling, Legal Services, Shelter

    1-212-227-3000 (Sexual Assault hotline)

    Provides services for victims of crime and abuse, including child abuse, and their families. Includes: legal and court programs, domestic violence shelters, counseling center, and multiple hotlines.

  • NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault

    212-229-0345

    212-514-SAFE (7233)- Hotline

    32 Broadway #1101 New York, NY 10004

    This organization hosts resources for survivors of sex assault online and via their hotline. Includes crisis counseling, safety planning, assistance with finding shelter & information about resources.

  • Crime Victims Treatment Center

    212-523-4728- Therapy, Legal Advice, Crisis Help

    40 Exchange Place, Suite 510 New York City 10005

    Provides free of charge services such as crisis intervention, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, legal advocacy, and psychiatric consultation.

  • Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program

    212-423-2140- Counseling, Legal Advocacy

    Manhattan: One Gustave L. Levy PlaceBox 1670 New York, NY 10029 Queens: 25-10 30th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11102

    Provides free services to victims of sexual assault. Has a general counseling program as well as one for Orthodox Jewish survivors. They also provide legal and emergency room advocacy.

  • Male Survivors

    Offers services for male survivors of sexual trauma such as online healing conversations, support groups, and events.

  • Black Women’s Blueprint

    347-533-9102/3- Hotline, Direct Services, Education

    279 Empire Blvd. Brooklyn, New York 11225

    Non-profit that works with black women and girls. Their works includes a hotline, legislative advocacy, healing programs, a mobile reproductive services van, and prevention education.

  • Know Your IX

    - Advocacy & Education

    Aims to empower students, especially student survivors, to end sexual & dating violence in schools. This is done through education programs, trainings, and advocating for policy change.

  • End Rape On Campus

    202-281-0323- Legal Assistance, Mental Health

    They provide free, direct assistance to all survivors with filing federal complaints and connecting you to mental health professionals and legal counsel. They also work on policy reform and education.

  • Me Too Movement

    - Advocacy & Education

    Aims to reframe & expand global conversation on sexual violence to meet needs of broad spectrum of survivors. They have survivor resources, conduct policy advocacy, and organize research.

  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center

    717-909-0710 - Directory, Information

    Hosts a directory of sexual assault-related organizations, as well as a directory of state coalitions against sexual assault. Provide information for survivors, friends/family, & educators/advocates.

  • New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault

    518-482-4222- Rape Crisis Centers Referral

    1-800-942-6906- Hotline

    28 Essex Street Albany, NY 12206

    24/7 hotline, answered by trained advocates. Provide referrals to local rape crisis programs, which provide: crisis intervention, counseling; support groups, and help through medical/legal systems.

• Reproductive Healthcare

  Access to reproductive healthcare is an essential part of the comprehensive healthcare that women need. We all have the right to make informed decisions about our health and our future.

  • Planned Parenthood

    212-965-7000- Multiple locations

    26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012

    Healthcare services for individuals and families that provides many reproductive care services.

  • Book of Choices

    Comprehensive guide that provides resources for those experiencing unplanned pregnancy.

  • National Advocates for Pregnant Women

    212-255-9252

    Advocates for pregnant and parenting women to protect the rights of these women.

  • Postpartum Resource Center of NY

    855-631-0001- for Spanish call 631-422-2255

    Offers a state-wide directory of resources and a toll-free helpline.

  • Services for Pregnant New Yorkers

    Connects women to comprehensive family planning services.

  • Scarleteen

    Online resource providing sexual health and relationship information for teens and young adults .

  • Anonymous HIV Testing Sites in NYC

    1-800-825-5448

    Information page about HIV testing options, including anonymous HIV testing.

  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline

    1-800-7526

    Hotline that provides counseling on STDs and other sexual health concerns, Monday-Friday.

  • Bedsider

    202-478-8500

    1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036

    An online birth control support network for women interested in different birth control options.

• Seniors

  These resources offer many types of programs and services for seniors such as case management, community engagement, and life planning.

  • NYC Department for Aging

    Their website offers a clearing house for services where you can search by type of service and borough.

  • Elderlaw Project

    212-626-7383

    42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Affordable legal help for low-income seniors with free legal services for life planning.

  • Service + Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE)

    212-741-2247

    305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001

    Provides information on a variety of issues impacting elderly LGBT individuals.

  • Carter Burden Network

    212-879-7400

    415 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021

    Provides support for seniors 60 and older through an array of services, advocacy, arts, and volunteer programs.

  • Neighborhood Self-Help

    718-542-0006- Bronx

    953 Southern Boulevard, Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459

    Helps seniors develop a supportive network and provides supportive services.

  • Heights and Hills

    718-596-8789- Brooklyn

    81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302, NY 11201

    Helps older adults have the resources they need to age successfully in their own homes and communities. Provides social services caregiver support, and intergenerational programs.

  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

    866-232-8484

    322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001

    Provide support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's. Offer toll-free helpline and online live chat.

  • Social Security Administration

    1-800-772-1213

    Their website allows users to access their benefits planner, check their status, see their social security statement and access their Medicare card.

  • Medicare

    Their website allows you to find health and drug plans, compare coverage options, and estimate medicare costs.

  • Manhattan DA’s Elder Abuse Unit

    212-335-9007

    One Hogan Place, New York, NY 10013

    Callers can report abuse to the Elder Abuse unit who will investigate and prosecute crimes. The unit can also help elders obtain order of protection, emergency protection and social service referrals.

  • Bronx Senior Resource Guide

    Provides a list of resources and contact information for senior resources.

• Youth and Teen Services

  These Youth and Teen Services aim to empower and support young people through community-based organizations and programs, assist "at risk" children and give families the skills, opportunities, and support for healthy, successful lives.

  • NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

    800-246-4646

    Network of community-based organizations & programs to alleviate the effects of poverty

  • The Door

    212-941-9090

    555 Broome St. NY, NY 10013

    Empowers young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services

  • SCAN-NY

    212-289-8030

    345 East 102nd St, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10029

    Supports "at risk" children and their families to achieve positive life goals

  • Child Center of New York

    718-651-7770

    118-35 Queens Boulevard, Sixth Floor Forest Hills, NY 11375

    Strengthens children & families with skills, opportunities & support for healthy, successful lives

  • Day One

    800-214-4150- Legal Advice & Representation, Counseling

    Or Text 646-535-3291

    Legal advice, information, & representation for youth seeking orders of protection, custody/visitation, child support and/or domestic violence-based immigration help, or counseling.

  • NY County DA’s Office’s Work-Related Sexual Violence Team

    212-335-9373

    Provides a sex-crimes hotline from the NY District Attorney's Team to take on sexual assault.

  • JUVENILE RIGHTS PRACTICE – Legal Aid Society

    Offers legal services to children and families with court involvement on issues relating to child welfare, juvenile delinquency, etc. with offices in all 5 boroughs.

  • Children’s Aid Society

    212-949-4800

    711 Third Avenue, Suite 700, New York, NY 10017

    Provides comprehensive supports to children, youth, & their families in high-needs neighborhoods

  • GEMS

    212-926-8089

    Provides trauma-informed, strengths-based services to women and girls, ages 12–24.

  • DYCD Youth Connect

    800-246-4646

    Resource and referral service for youth, families and community-based organizations