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| Queens Community House-Eviction Prevention Program - Jamaica Office |
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| WHO WE ARE |
The Queens Community House is a settlement house founded in 1974 to assist, strengthen, and help improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. Today, our 16 program areas reach over 20,000 people throughout Queens. Our 18 sites serve as centers for community gathering, organizing, and social service activity, while our programs work to promote inter-generational and cross-cultural cooperation and exchange. In addition, the Community House works with other organizations in networks and coalitions to advocate for and provide services borough wide.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, VISIT ITS OFFICE at
165-08 88th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 Room 217 |
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| | Monday: | | 9am to 5pm |
| | Tuesday: | | 9am to 5pm |
| | Wednesday: | | 9am to 5pm |
| | Thursday: | | 9am to 5pm |
| | Friday: | | 9am to 5pm |
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Please bring all court documents and leases to your appointment.
Also bring proof of income.
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| This group does not provide legal representation in court. |
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| WHO WE SERVE |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Queens
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Languages Spoken: Haitian Creole, Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: We do not have access to interpreters, but we will try to access someone who speaks the language in the center or at our other sites.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Income guidelines are the same as for familes with children on public assistance and SSI.
In order to obtain services you must be TANF eligible.
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| TYPE OF HELP |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials- Self-help housing court materials
Other- Eviction Prevention, Housing Court Entitlements, counseling & advocacy Referral to Legal Aid and Legal Services organizations, assistance with FEPS/Jiggetts appplications
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an Emergency? When a tenant has been served with a Marshall's Notice. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Tenant must come to the office immediately with all court documents, current lease, and income information. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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