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211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
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2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Alianza Dominicana
(Separate Website)
Alianza Dominicana, Inc. is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to assist children, youth and families break the cycle of poverty and fulfill their potential as members of the global community.
American Translators Association
(Separate Website)
Find a translator or interpreter in your area.
Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) provides a wide range of social services, primarily to women and children, to support and strengthen families in the Arab community in New York City.
By: Arab American Association of New York (AAANY)
Arab American Family Support Center
(Separate Website)
The Arab American Family Support address the many social and economic barriers that face Arab-Americans by providing counseling, crisis intervention, emergency services, advocacy, translation, interpretation, services to domestic violence victims, parenting education, language classes, citizenship preparation, and information/referral services for health, education, housing, legal immigration, employment, job-training, and child-care needs.
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
(Separate Website)
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) projects include immigrant rights, affirmative action, fighting sweatshops, voting rights, and combatting anti-Asian violence.
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)
(Separate Website)
Asian Americans For Equality (AAFE) is a community-based, nonprofit organization. AAFE works with various city agencies to assist seniors and low-income families apply for food stamps, Medicaid and other entitlements. AAFE also provides a citizenship assistance program. AAFE operates out of four locations in the Chinatown/Lower East Side areas of Manhattan and Flushing, Queens. All services are provided in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and Urdu.
Directory of Immunizations Coalitions
(Separate Website)
All immigrants are required to have up-to-date vaccinations. Use this resource to find out how to get free immunizations in your county.
By: LawHelp NY
Emerald Isle Immigration Center (EIIC)
(Separate Website)
Emerald Isle Immigration Center's immigration services will provide you with information on the procedures for most immigration matters; re-entry permits, lost or replacement green cards, all visa types etc. Emerald Isle Immigration Center's immigration services now has a lawyer on staff who can deal with all kinds of Immigration questions and cases.
Fair Immigration Reform Movement
(Separate Website)
Since 2000, the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) has been the meeting place and united voice of the dynamic grassroots movement advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and the civil rights of immigrants in America.
By: Lawhelp NY
Human Services Directory for Asian Americans
(Separate Website)
Human Services for Asian Americans is a directory of organizations that provide health and human services to the Asian American community in the New York metropolitan area.
Learning Disabilities and English Language Learners
(Separate Website)
LD Online?s information page on spotting learning disabilities in English Language Learners.
By: LD Online
Lutheran Social Services
(Separate Website)
Lutheran Social Services of New York's programs are designed to help people meet the many challenges of life with confidence and success.
By: Lawhelp NY
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)
(Separate Website)
An additional database to search for legal translators and interpreters in your area.
National Council of La Raza
(Separate Website)
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States and works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
By: Lawhelp NY
New York Circle of Translators
(Separate Website)
Use their online directory to find a translator or interpreter.
By: LawHelp NY
New York Immigration Coalition Members
(Separate Website)
This is a list of the community organizations that are members of the New York Immigration Coalition. Click on any name for more information.
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) is a non-profit organization that educates, defends and protects the rights of immigrants. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, NMCIR is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, and participating in policy making and community organizing efforts.
NMCIR provides a variety of services to the immigrant community under the following issues: Family Reunification, Citizenship, Family Based Petitions, Deportation, and ESL.
(see our website for a full list of services).
**They charge a small fee for citizenship applications.
By: Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights
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NYC Department of Education Translation and Interpretation Unit
(Separate Website)
This program offers translation and interpretation for students, parents, and staff. If you do not speak English contact their office to request getting you child's education materials in your language.
By: New York City Department of Education
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
(Separate Website)
The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of our children, families and communities
By: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Other Government Agencies Involved in the Immigration Process
(Separate Website)
A brief listing of other government agencies involved in immigration processes.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Polish and Slavic Center
(Separate Website)
The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) is a non-profit social and cultural services organization that primarily serves the Polish-American and Slavic-American community of New York and New Jersey. The Immigration and Legal Services Program in the Polish & Slavic Center consists of an attorney and well qualified paralegals with experience in immigration matters. The attorney offers free consultations and represents clients in both Immigration Offices and in courts. Paralegals are responsible for filling out all sorts of immigration applications, giving out information and translating documents. In addition, the program offers long-term and short-term courses (English language and American history) which prepare immigrants for the naturalization interview.
Rapid Response Network Hotline
(Separate Website)
If you are confronted with a raid, please contact this hotline for assistance.
By: May 1 Coalition
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
(Separate Website)
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has collected a list of scholarships available to students regardless of immigration status. The list features scholarships that do not require a social security number, legal residency or citizenship.
By: The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(Separate Website)
This is the federal government agency responsible for overseeing immigration into the United States and issues related to citizenship.
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