Resources to Help Those in Need

We strive to provide a wide range of up-to-date resources, from educational and legal support to food assistance and mental health services, designed to help individuals navigate various challenges. Explore the resources available near you below.

Free or Low-Cost Mental Health Services

Community Counseling and Mediation

718-802-0666
25 Elm Place, 2nd Floor; Brooklyn, NY 11201
Services: Individual therapy
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, $35 minimum per session without insurance. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Asian Outreach Center

718-651-7770
118-35 Queens Boulevard, Sixth Floor Forest Hills, NY 11375
Services: Individual psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Low cost. Sliding scale, $25 minimum per session.

The Institute for Family Health

844-434-2778
2006 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10035
Services: Therapy, psychiatric care, and substance use counseling.
Languages: English, Spanish, others upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurances.

Family Health Center of Harlem

212-423-4200
25 Elm Place, 2nd Floor; Brooklyn, NY 11201
Services: Individual therapy.
Languages: English, Spanish, Bangladeshi.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: $30 minimum for intake, individual sessions start at less – call for pricing information.

City College: The Psychological Center

212-650-6602
365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016
Services: Individual therapy
Languages: English, Spanish.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Low cost. Sliding scale, starting at $3-$5 per session.

Columbia University Teachers College: Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Service

212-678-3262
525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027
Services: Individual therapy
Languages: English only.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, $7 minimum per session without insurance.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (NYC) ​

212-271-7200
356 West 18th St. New York, NY 10011
Services: Therapy, psychiatric care, LGBTQ+ mental health services, and substance use counseling
Languages: English, Spanish, others upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee: Sliding scale. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurances.

Free or Low-Cost After-School Programs in NYC for Kids and Teens

The Children's Aid Society

212-949-4800
Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island
This nonprofit offers after-school programs in Staten Island, Harlem, Washington Heights, and the South Bronx. Activities include art, sports, technology, and leadership lessons, Monday to Friday. Tuition varies; some locThe Children's Aid Society – Locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Islandations are free, others affordable with financial aid. Limited space available.

Lower East Side Girls Club

212-982-1633
402 East 8th Street, New York, NY
Situated in the heart of Alphabet City, the Lower East Side Girls Club serves middle and high school girls from the area in its cutting-edge, 35,000-square-foot facility. Membership and programs are cost-free, with active family participation required. The facility boasts a maker shop, biology lab, sound studio, rooftop garden, culinary kitchen, and more. Through diverse programs, girls engage in shaping a future focused on "Joy. Power. Possibility"

Heaf

212-663-9732
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, 10th Floor New York, NY 10027
This initiative offers engaging after-school activities for middle and high school students, encompassing test preparation, assistance with high school and college admissions, and additional support. To be eligible, students need to uphold a 70 average and provide recommendations from teachers and school counselors. Participants join in sixth grade and receive ongoing support throughout their academic journey.

NYC Parks After-School Program

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Various locations
This program is offered at recreation centers across the five boroughs. Kids can participate in a range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, STEM, and nature exploration. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 13 and operates during the school year. Registration is required, and spaces are typically limited.

NYPL After School

917-275-6975
Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island
This nonprofit offers after-school programs in Staten Island, Harlem, Washington Heights, and the South Bronx. Activities include art, sports, technology, and leadership lessons, Monday to Friday. Tuition varies; some locThe Children's Aid Society – Locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Islandations are free, others affordable with financial aid. Limited space available.

Dorot Intergenerational Chess

212-769-2850
171 W 85th Street, New York City, NY 10024
Not a full-time commitment, this chess initiative connects aspiring young players with seniors for an afternoon of gameplay. Accompanied by chess masters, who demonstrate moves, the session includes refreshments. To apply, a virtual orientation is necessary, and details for the upcoming school year can be found online.

Good Shepherd Services

212-243-7070
Bronx, Brooklyn
Their after-school initiatives offer a secure, encouraging environment during crucial post-school and evening hours, catering to working parents and caregivers. The programs aim to enhance students' academic, leadership, and social skills, positively impacting their performance at school, at home, and in the community.

YMCA After-School Program

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Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens
This program offers academic support, sports, arts, and leadership activities for kids and teens at various NYC YMCA locations. It focuses on self-esteem, improved grades, and healthy lifestyles. Financial aid is available.

Free or Low-Cost Legal Aid

Migration Resource Center

646-609-8805
36 Richmond Terrace, Suite 305Staten Island, NY Office
Services: Immigration support.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, call for details. Accepts Medicaid.

Central American Legal Assistance

718-486-6800
Bureau, 28 Liberty St., NY, NY 10005
Services: Immigration support.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, call for details. Accepts Medicaid.

The Legal Aid Society

212-577-3300
Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens
Services: Criminal defense, civil legal services, immigration representation.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, in family and juvenile matters.
Fee Information: Free for low-income individuals.

Brooklyn Defender Services

718-254-0700
25 Elm Place, 2nd Floor; Brooklyn, NY 11201
Services: Criminal defense, family law, immigration services.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, family law services.
Fee Information: Free for eligible individuals based on income.

Immigration Advocacy Services

718-956-8218
36-16 Astoria Blvd South, Astoria, NY 11103
Services: Immigration and consumer advocacy.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, call for details. Accepts Medicaid.

CAMBA

718-287-2600
1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Services: Immigration, domestic violence, family, and health care support.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, call for details. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Partnership for Children's Rights

212-683-7999
271 Madison Avenue, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10016
Services: Immigration, education, and juvenile support.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Sliding scale, call for details. Accepts Medicaid.

Her Justice

212-695-3800
100 Broadway, 10th floor, New York, NY 10005
Services: Family law, domestic violence, and immigration legal services for women.
Languages: English, Spanish, others may be available upon request
Services for Children: Yes, through family law cases.
Fee Information: Free for women living in poverty.

Food Pantries

Council of Peoples Organization

718-434-3266
1077 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11230
Services: Food pantry services.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

Boro Park Jewish Community Council

718-972-6600
1310 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Services: Food pantry services.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

The Salvation Army Harlem Temple

212-862-3900
540 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037
Services: Food pantry, emergency food assistance.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

American Council of Minority Women, Inc.

347-865-2769
1090 Coney Island Avenue, New York, NY 11230
Services: Food pantry services.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

Arab American Association of New York, Inc.

551-280-6724
6803 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Services: Food pantry services.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

Academy of Medical and Public Health Services

917-690-0072
5306 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Services: Food pantry services.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

St. John’s Bread and Life

718-574-0058
795 Lexington(718) 574-0058Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Services: Food pantry, hot meals, social services, and nutritional support.
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Yes, including nutritional programs.Fee: Free, donations welcome.

Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) (Brooklyn)

718-802-0666
25 Elm Place, 2nd Floor; Brooklyn, NY 11201
Services: Individual therapy
Languages: English, others may be available upon request.
Services for Children: Yes, all services.
Fee Information: Free, donations are welcome.

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