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211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
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
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
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
Healthcare.gov
(Separate Website)
This website provides you with information to take control of your health care by connecting you to new information and resources to help you access quality, affordable health care coverage.
By: US Department of Health and Human Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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.
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
Medline Plus: Health Information in Multiple Languages
(Separate Website)
Health information in 40 languages, select the language you are interested in and follow the link.
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
National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline (NHPH)
(Separate Website)
Call this helpline and provide your zip code to the bilingual health information specialists. They can give you a referral to a spanish-speaking prenatal care provider in their community.
By: LawHelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
New York Circle of Translators
(Separate Website)
Use their online directory to find a translator or interpreter.
By: LawHelp NY
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
Other Formats:
Separate Website
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
Su Familia Helpline
(Separate Website)
Su Familia offers Hispanic consumers free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English and helps navigate callers through the health system.
By: LawHelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
The Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA)
(Separate Website)
Find the location and contact information of your local Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA).
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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