Social Work Program Alphabetical Resource Listing
-
A
-
ADAP PLUS
Empire Station
P.O. Box 2052
Albany, NY 12220-0052
(800)542-2437
ADAP pays for care for HIV-positive people who can't get Medicaid, or who are waiting for Medicaid approval. There are four programs: ADAP (Drugs); pays for medications to treat HIV and associated infections and illnesses. Primary Care; Pays for medical exams, disease monitoring, dental and eye care, women's health and most outpatient services. Home Care; pays for home aides, skilled nursing, home makers and medical equipment. Health Insurance Continuation; pays to keep your health insurance if you lose your job or if you cannot afford to pay for your insurance.
Related Programs: •HIV/AIDS• Substance Abuse/Alcoholism • Housing & Homelessness
-
ADDICTS REHABILITATION CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (ARC)
2015 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10035
(212) 427-6960/1342
Religiously-based (Christian) 6-month drug rehabilitation program (period of stay may vary) including four levels: probation, pre-employment, pre-reentry, and reentry. ARC operates services for clients' families, the ARC Players (drama club), and the ARC
Related Programs: • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism • MICA
-
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Gillet Hall 036
Lehman College (CUNY)
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468(718) 960-8807
http://www.geocities.com/lehmanalc
The ALC was established in 1985 as a combined literacy and language program for adults. It offers day and evening classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and General Educational Development (GED). It also off
Related Programs: • Education
-
AIDS IN PRISON PROGRAM OF THE OSBORNE ASSOCIATION
809 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 378-7022
Support services to incarcerated persons with HIV/AIDS. Clients can call or write and receive information.
Related Programs: • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions • HIV/AIDS
-
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF NEW YORK
Various addressed throughout the New York Boroughs. Visit http://www.nyintergroup.org/corrsvce.cfm for correctional facilities service activity charts
General Service Office (212) 870-3400
Specifically, the Inter-Group Association of Department of A.A. The General Service Office refers Correction Facility requests for A.A. meetings to local Service Structures or Inter-Groups. The NY Inter-Group provides A.A. meetings to Correction Facilities in N.Y.
Related Programs: • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
ALLIANCE FOR INMATES WITH AIDS
212-675-3288 ext. 330
Statewide grassroots coalition addressing HIV-related issues in prison.
Related Programs: • HIV/AIDS • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
AMERICA WORKS, INC. - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
America Works, Inc. - Criminal Justice Program
575 8th Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018
phone: 212-244-5627
fax: 212-244-5628info@americaworks.com
http://www.americaworks.comAmerica Works, a for-profit job placement agency, assists hard-to-serve clients obtain employment in the private sector. In addition to addressing issues such as criminal records as a barrier to employment, America Works utilizes a supportive model including: job readiness; job placement; supported and/or unsubsidized work experience; case management; job retention services for at least 6 months in unsubsidized jobs; supportive services; and advancement services.
Related Programs: • Employment
-
ANTONIO G. OLIVIERI CENTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN
257 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
212) 947-3211
Established in 1980 near Penn Station, the Center focuses exclusively on the needs of homeless women. Up to 100 women helped daily.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
ARMS ACRES
75 Seminary Hill Road
Carmel, NY 10512(888) 227-4641 or (845) 225-3400
Treatment programs for chemical dependency
Related Programs: • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
ASSOCIATION OF HALFWAY HOUSE ALCOHOLISM PROGRAMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Ridgeview Road
PO Box 610
Kerhonkson, New York 12446(845) 626-2684
Web site has nation-wide listing of halfway houses for persons struggling with substance abuse/alcoholism.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
-
B
-
BINDING TOGETHER
(212) 334-9400
http://www.bindingtogether.org/
Vocation program for recovering substance abusers to educate and place students in permanent, unsubsidized jobs in printing. Also provides vocational counseling, remedial education, workplace literacy, job placement, and follow-up counseling.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment
-
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
199 Chambers Street
New York, New York 10007
(212) 220-1265
23 Associate Programs in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science programs. Public school. Urban campus. High school diploma or GED required.
Related Programs: • Education
-
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
West 181 Street
Bronx, New York 10453
(718) 289-5100
28 Associate Programs in Applied Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science programs. Public school. Suburban campus. High school diploma or GED required.
Related Programs: • Education
-
BRONX COUNTY FAMILY COURT
900 Sheridan Avenue
Bronx, New York 10451
(718) 590-3321
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/
All family court cases in Bronx County (child support, neglect, paternity, etc.)
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies
-
BRONX DEFENDERS (THE)
860 Courtlandt Avenue
Bronx, New York 10451
(718) 838-7878; (800) 597-7980
http://www.bronxdefenders.org/
Full service criminal defense office for the Bronx community. Civil Action Project provides legal assistance on issues affecting current and former criminal defendants. Department of Client Advocacy provides short-term family counseling, support group and aftercare services.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness • Immigration
-
-
C
-
CDL BUSINESS SCHOOL
(212) 369-0001
Training for commercial drivers license. Fee or VESID
Related Programs: • Education • Employment
-
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES, INC. (CCA)
39 West 19 Street, 3 Floor
New York, New York 10011
(212) 691-1911
http://www.communityalternatives.org/
Extensive reentry support and alternative to incarceration services in New York City/State. Specific programs include: CHOICES projects (HIV/AIDS services for incarcerated individuals, including discharge planning), Client Specific Planning (alternative to incarceration), and Crossroads (outpatient drug treatment for women).
Related Programs: • HIV/AIDS • HIV/AIDS • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SERVICES (CUCS)
120 Wall Street, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 801-3300
supportive housing for homeless individuals. Operates two transitional living communities in Manhattan), day services (street outreach program and drop-in center at St. Mary's Church), and supportive housing initiatives. CUCS?s career network provides job training and education. It has two bi-weekly publications: the RPM Vacancy and Information Update, with vacancies and announcements on policies in the NYC mental health housing system (available on-line at http://www.cucs.org/Vacancy/update.htm); and the Jobs Journal, which lists employment opportunities for people in supportive housing and consumers of OMH and DMH-funded services (available on-line at http://www.cucs.org/jobsjour.php).
Related Programs: • Employment • Housing & Homelessness • Housing & Homelessness • Mental Health
-
CEO'S CORNERSTONE PROGRAM
(212) 442-4430
Two job training programs: Neighborhood Work Project creates paid transitional employment for returnees within a week of their release. Vocational Development Program provides comprehensive and continuous job training, counseling, and placement. Also offers follow-up counseling and ongoing support services to all participants and their employers. Must be referred by parole.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment
-
CITY UNIVERSITIES OF NEW YORK (THE) (CUNY)
Web site with contact information and links to all CUNY community colleges and universities.
Related Programs: • Education
-
COALITION OF PERSONS LIVING WITH HEPATITIS-C
The Latino Commission on AIDS
24 West 25th Street 9th floor
New York, NY 10010
contact: Romeo Sanchez
(212) 453-2659
rsanchez@latinoaids.org
Hepatitis C is an epidemic of major concern that reaches primarily African Americans and Latinos. The purpose of the Coalition is to advocate on issues regarding access to treatment, education, and policy. The Coalition will collaborate with other existing groups to advocate on issues affecting people living with HCV. Their goal is to effect change and provide a platform of voices for people living with HCV.
Related Programs: • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities
-
ComALERT
Contact: Kevin Costin, Director ComALERT
Office of the District Attorney, King County
350 Jay St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201718-250-2665
ComALERT is a project of the Office of the District Attorney of Kings County. ComALERT acts in several capacities. One is a service broker, referring clients to various community partners for services such as employment/job development, vocational training; second it monitors the progress of clients in the program; third it acts in a mediation role between probation and social service agencies. It actively works in the community to enhance relationships between the community and the criminal justice system.
Related Programs: • Employment
-
COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Chelsea Residence
PO Box 701
New York, NY 10159
phone: (212)471-0876
fax: (212)471-0889Formerly The Mc Burney YMCA, The Chelsea is located at 24th Street and 7th avenue in Manhattan and offers affordable housing for low income working professionals and the formerly homeless, some of whom live with AIDS, mental illness, or physical disabilities. Eligibility for Common Ground Community Housing is based on federal guidelines for low-income housing tax-credits. Applicants current annual income must adhere to the following: $20,000 minimum $26,400 maximum, rent amounts from $562-$605.
The Times Square
255 West 43rd St.
New York,NY
(212) 768-8989
www.commonground.org/housing/times_square/application/
The Times Square is a supportive residence in conjunction with The Center for Urban Community Service. The Times Square offers studio efficiencies to single adults with incomes between $12,00 and $28,00as well as others with lower income, persons with AIDS, the elderly, and those with physical and mental disabilities.
The Prince George
14 East 28th Street
New York, NY
www.commonground.org/housing/prince_george/application
The Prince George, a supportive residence sponsored by Common Ground Community and The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS). The Prince George, located at 14 East 28th Street in Manhattan, offers affordable housing for working professionals and the formerly homeless, some of whom live with AIDS or mental illness. Income eligibility for The Prince George is based on federal guidelines for low-income housing tax credits. An applicant's current annual income from all sources must be at least $15,000 yet not exceed $30,000.
The Aurora
475 West 57th St
New York, NY
(212) 246-2424
The Aurora, located at 475 West 57th St in Manhattan, is a supportive, shared housing residence for adults sponsored by The Actors' Fund of America. The Aurora offers affordable housing elder citizens, working professionals earning between $12,000 and $24,000, and persons with AIDS. Residents have their own bedroom units and generally share a kitchen and living room with one or two roommates.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
CORTLAND COMMUNITY REENTRY PROGRAM
149 South Main Street
Cortland, New York 13045
(607) 753-8241; (888) 498-2958
Mainly residential alternative to incarceration program and support services to offenders/ex-offenders struggling with brain injury and substance abuse/alcoholism. Case management, substance abuse/alcoholism treatment, residential and community living, vocational rehabilitation, and psychological, psychiatric, educational and recreational support. If no insurance, fee for services. Age 16 + up.
Related Programs: • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
-
D
-
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES DROP-IN CENTERS
http://nyc.gov/html/dhs/html/homeless/adultserv.shtml
Dial 311 to contact any Drop-In Center, receive directions, or other information. Drop-In Centers are located at:
MANHATTAN
Grand Central Neighborhood
145 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
John Heuss House
42 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004Olivieri Center for Women
257 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
The Open Door
402 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10036Neighborhood Center for Homeless People
237 East 77th Street NY
New York, NY 10028Peter’s Place
123 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
Project Rescue
315 Bowery
New York, NY 10003
BRONX
The Living Room
890 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10011
BROOKLYN
Bond Street Drop-In Center
39-41 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
STATEN ISLAND
Project Hospitality Drop-In Center
25 Central Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10036
http://www.familyjusticeinc.org/bodega/glance.html
In partnership with non-profit organizations, DHS sponsors nine Drop-In Centers located throughout the City. Drop-Ins provide hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, clothing, medical care, recreational space, employment referrals, and other social services. Staff can also help you find a safe and secure place to sleep. All Drop-Ins operate 24/7 –– so please come by.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
DEVELOPING JUSTICE PROJECT
Contact: Julian Brown, Co-Director
Developing Justice Project
Fifth Avenue Committee
141 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
phone: 718-857-2990
fax: 718-857-4322
E-Mail: jbrown@fifthave.org
Developing Justice Project is a project of the Fifth Avenue Committee, a community-based not-for-profit organization that promotes social and economic justice in South Brooklyn, New York. In addition to promoting criminal justice reform, the Developing Justice Project offers walk-in support to individuals with a criminal history. Transitional supportive services in the areas of housing, permanent employment, education and skills development are available through individual case management services.
Related Programs: • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions • Employment
-
DOE FUND, INC., THE
232 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
212-628-5207
runs the Ready, Willing & Able program which provides transitional housing, employment and comprehensive services to homeless individuals who are committed to living drug and alcohol-free and are ready, willing and able to work. Has its own worksites that are limited to residents of its programs. The program operates out of the shelter system and requires a referral through the Department of Homeless Services (usually intake at Bellevue).
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
-
E
-
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE (THE) - MICA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Our House
315 2 Avenue
New York, New York 10003
(212) 780-5320
http://www.edalliance.org/mentalhealth/ourhouse.htm(212) 780-5320
Sara K. Abrams Residence
255 East Broadway
New York, New York 10002
(212) 780-5430
http://www.edalliance.org/metalhealth/sarak.htm
Stanton House
190 Stanton Street
New York, New York 10009
(212) 533-6211
www.edalliance.org/mentalhealth/stanton.htm
Community residence for individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness and chemical dependency (MICA). Formal referral required. Our House and Sara K. Abrams each provides housing for 14 people; Stanton House for 24 people.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Mental Health • MICA • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE (THE) - OUTPATIENT SERVICES
315 East 10 Street
New York, New York 10009
(212) 533-3570
Multiservice agency that provides comprehensive outpatient services for individuals with a history of chemical dependency and outpatient mental health services.
Related Programs: • Mental Health • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE (THE) - RESIDENTIAL DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES
Pride Site I
371 East 10 Street
New York, New York 10009
(212) 533-2470
www.edalliance.org/substanceabuse/pride1.htm
Pride Site II
25 Avenue D
New York, New York 10009
(212) 780-5475
www.edalliance.org/substanceabuse/pride2.htm
Comprehensive residential drug rehabilitation. Pride Site I houses 50 men; Pride Site II houses 100 people. Relapse prevention, intensive case management, individual and group psychotherapy, family counseling, medical and psychiatric services, crisis inte
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
820 RIVER STREET
108-30 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-3803
Provides transitional housing and drug treatment services in its "parolee house". Must have a substance addiction. On restriction 2-6 weeks, then expected to work or go to school. Prefers referral from parole officer (but not required).
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
ELEANOR YOUNG CLINIC
Altamont Program
134 Franklin Street
Albany, New York 12202
(518) 465-8034
Residential facility for recovering substance abusers. Period of stay varies. Interested persons can write clinic letter themselves describing their situation and requesting application. Affiliated with Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
ESPERANZA (of Palladia, Inc.)
170-172 East 107th St.
New York, NY 10029
212-722-7507
a transitional residential facility run by Palladia, Inc., for individuals with a drug addiction. Services include vocational and education liaison and referrals, substance abuse counseling, and assistance in finding affordable permanent housing. Individual treatment plans are designed to address the individual's physical and mental health, addiction, legal and family issues, housing options, educational, employment and personal needs. Average stay is between 6 to 12 months. Intake appointment at Palladia's admissions office in the Bronx is required and must be scheduled in advance by calling Palladia's intake center at 718-294-4184.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
-
F
-
FAMILY AND CORRECTIONS NETWORK
32 Oak Grove Road
Palmyra, Virginia 22963
(434) 589-3036
National program providing training and technical assistance on children of prisoners. parenting and visiting programs for prisoners, etc. (Publishes "Directory of Program Serving Families of Adult Offenders".)
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
FAMILY JUSTICE
272 East 3 Street
New York, New York 10009(212) 982-2335
http://www.familyjusticeinc.org/
National training, technical assistance and research regarding criminal justice system response to substance abuse-related offenses and affect on families. Direct service branch, La Bodega de la Familia, provides family case management and 24-hour crisis intervention to families on Lower East Side.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF THE OSBORNE ASSOCIATION
175 Remsen Street, 8 Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 637-6560
Operates hotline serving persons incarcerated in New York State correctional facilities. Staff can also provide advice and referrals regarding housing, family issues, etc. Runs support group.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Hotlines • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
FAMILY WORKS OF THE OSBORNE ASSOCIATION
175 Remsen Street, 8 Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 637-6506
Provides parent education program to persons incarcerated in various correctional facilities in Central New York.
Related Programs: • Education • Family/Children
-
FEGS - NEW YORK CITY LINK PROGRAM
25 Flatbush Avenue 11217
Brooklyn, New York
(718) 966-3377
Intensive case management - residential and outpatient - to those with mental illness chemical dependency (MICA) diagnosis. Assistance securing benefits/entitlements, employment and permanent housing. Formal referral required (usually from social work staff at correctional facility).
Related Programs: • MICA • Mental Health • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
Fifth Avenue Committee Developing Justice Program
141 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-857-2990
supportive housing, job training and case management for South Brooklyn residents returning to Brooklyn from prison. Runs the Prison Families Community Forum, an activist and support group for family members of prisoners; and Project R.E.A.L., a three-month leadership development program.
Related Programs: • Employment • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
FOOD EMERGENCY HOTLINE
(917) 351-8777
If give a zip code, hotline will provide information about the nearest food pantry and/or soup kitchen.
Related Programs: • Crisis Intervention • Hotlines • Hunger
-
FORTUNE ACADEMY (THE)
(212) 690-6202
www.fortunesociety.org/tour.htm
Residential program of the Fortune Society.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
FORTUNE SOCIETY (THE)
53 West 23 Street, 8 Floor, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue
New York, New York 10010
(212) 691-7554
http://www.fortunesociety.org/
Extensive services regarding employment, education, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and housing. Services via workshops, case management, counseling and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Jail and prison visits. Most employees and volunteers are former prisoners.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment • Family/Children • HIV/AIDS • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
-
G
-
GAY MEN'S HEALTH CRISIS
119 West 24 Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-6655
Provides case management, walk in services and referrals to people struggling with HIV/AIDS (not exclusive to gay men and/or women). Web site is excellent source of HIV/AIDS general information (and other illnesses).
-
GOOD HELP BROOKLYN
Good Help Program
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
25 Elm Place, Suite 200
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-875-1000
E-Mail: info@brooklynchamber.com
www.ibrooklyn.com/site/chamberdirect/goodhelp
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is a business-driven employment service designed to help Brooklyn businesses and unemployed residents of Brooklyn. The organization works with employers to find job openings, screen potential employees, check references, and follows up with placements.
Related Programs: • Employment
-
GRANT ASSOCIATES
(212) 683-8641 to schedule appointment for an orientation
Job placement; job training and internships for individuals with criminal convictions. One week training program, two week internships, and job placement. No restrictions on type of conviction.
Related Programs: • Employment • Education
-
-
H
-
HALFWAY HOUSE OF WESTCHESTER
14 Longview Avenue
White Plains, New York 10605
(914) 946-0949
Residential substance abuse/alcoholism treatment facility for 10 male residents of Westchester County. Program is 3-6 months, after 3 months residents can look for work and participate in outpatient services. Formal referral from rehabilitation program required.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
HARLEM ONLINE
http://www.harlemonline.com/career/index.html
webpage created for Harlem community. Includes job search advice and assistance, list of job training and placement organizations and schools.
Related Programs: • Education • Education • Employment • Employment
-
HAZELDEN NEW YORK
233 East 17 Street
New York, New York 10003
(212) 420-9522; (800) 257-7810
Assessment services, intensive residential rehabilitation services and outpatient treatment to chemically dependent people, their families and their friends. Residential services available after discharge from rehabilitation program and average stay is 2-3 months.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
HELP USA
30 East 33 Street
New York, New York 10016
(212) 779-3356
Comprehensive residential services for homeless families. Welfare to work initiative. Multiple sites in New York City-area and throughout state.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment • Family/Children • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness • Housing & Homelessness
-
HELPLINE
(212) 532-2400
24-hour hotline providing counseling for personal and relationship problems.
Related Programs: • Crisis Intervention • Hotlines • Mental Health
-
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
500 Grand Concourse
Bronx, New York 10451
(718) 518-4444
16 Associate programs in Applied Science and Associate in Arts programs. Public school. Urban campus. High school diploma or GED required.
Related Programs: • Education
-
HUNTS POINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(718) 842-8888
Warehouse jobs in Hunts Point
Related Programs: • Employment
-
-
I
-
INTER-GROUP ASSOCIATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF NEW YORK
60 Lafayette Street
(212) 647-1680
Through Borough/County Committees, provide A.A. meetings to Correction Facilities in New York City Boroughs and Westchester County.
Related Programs: • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
IRIS HOUSE
2271 Second Avenue between 116th and 117th
New York, NY 10035-4801
(212) 423-9049
Comprehensive bilingual outpatient and residential services for women with HIV/AIDS.
-
-
J
-
JAMAICA CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Safe Space
161-20 89 Avenue
Jamaica, New York
(718)526-0722
Counseling services for individuals, families, children and couples. If no insurance, fee for services.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Family/Children
-
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC.
Family Violence Hotline
(718) 237-1337 (hotline)
Hotline with information about crisis intervention, legal protection, shelter, counseling, anger management and other supportive services for those in family violence situation.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Crisis Intervention • Hotlines
-
JOB CORPS
384 East 149 Street, 2 Floor
Bronx, New York 10455
(718) 292-4123; (800 773-JOBS (hotline)
http://www.jobcorps.doleta.gov/; http://www.jobcorpsny.com/
Local enrollment office of national job training and placement program for underprivileged 16- to 24-year olds. Web site has details of requirements for enrollment. For New York City participation, must apply through this office and then be referred to ot
Related Programs: • Education • Employment
-
JUSTICE WORKS COMMUNITY
Community Justice Resource Center
1012 8 Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11215
(718) 499-6704
Referrals for housing, job training, employment, substance abuse treatment and mental health. Other programs include: Economic Empowerment, computer and work training; Child Advocacy, family stabilization; and Project Connect, newsletter service.
Related Programs: • Employment • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness
-
-
K
-
KINGS COUNTY FAMILY COURT
283 Adams Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 643-2650
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/
Court for all family cases in Brooklyn. (Child support, neglect, paternity, etc.)
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies
-
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2001 Oriental Boulevard
Brooklyn, New York 11235
(718) 368-5000
29 Associate Programs in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science programs. Public school. Suburban campus. High school diploma or GED required.
Related Programs: • Education
-
-
L
-
LA BODEGA DE LA FAMILIA
272 East Third Street
New York, NY 10009
phone: (212) 982 2335
fax: (212) 982 1765http://www.familyjusticeinc.org/bodega/glance.html
Family Justice's laboratory is La Bodega de la Familia, a storefront program on Manhattan's Lower East Side, which addresses the needs of drug users under justice supervision and their families. Family Case Management (FCM), La Bodega's signature service, brings together the person being supervised in the community, family members, the supervision officer, and the family case manager (the FCM team) to identify the family's strengths and resources and to build a network of healthy relationships around the whole family.
Related Programs:
-
LEGAL ACTION CENTER
153 Waverly Place, 8th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10014
(212) 243-1313
public interest law firm working with former prisoners to help clean up rap sheets and advises on employment, housing and other types of discrimination based on criminal history and/or drug/alcohol abuse; helps New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS problems including confidentiality and discrimination violations.
Related Programs: • Employment • Housing & Homelessness
-
LIFENET
(800) LIFENET (hotline); (877)AYUDESE (Spanish hotline)
24-hour crisis intervention, referral and information hotline operated by New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services (DMH). Specializes in anxiety and depression, substance abuse, schizophrenia, senility and memo
Related Programs: • Crisis Intervention • HIV/AIDS • Hotlines • Mental Health
-
LOISAIDA, INC.
710 East 9 Street, 4 Floor
New York, NY 10009
(212) 353-0272
P.A.P.A. Program provides employment assistance to teen fathers, ages 14-18. People-Job-Match Program provides employment and education/GED services to people ages 16-21. Clients must live on Lower East Side, Community Board 3.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment
-
-
M
-
MAKING CAREER CONNECTIONS
Contact: Steven Pennisi, Program Coordinator Making Career Connections
278 Clinton Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
phone: 518-432-0499
fax: 518-432-0826E-Mail: mccprogramcoordinator@yahoo.com
Making Career Connections is a supported employment program for low or no-income persons, including individuals with criminal histories, who face barriers to employment. Services include barrier assessment and removal, job readiness training (soft skills), job placement assistance and post-employment follow-up. Links are provided to other agencies to help provide stabilization for clients.
Related Programs: • Employment
-
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (MOPD)
100 Gold Street, 2 Floor
New York, New York 10038
(212) 788-2830
Extensive information on housing, transportation, employment, education, etc. resources for people with disabilities. Additional information on local and national disability benefits and laws.
Related Programs: • Government Agencies • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • Mental Health • MICA • Public Assistance & Entitlements
-
MENTAL HEALTH ALTERNATIVES TO SOLITARY CONFINEMENT (MHASC)
c/o Community Access
Address: 666 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Coalition working to end the solitary confinement of mental health consumers in New York State prisons. Works with state legislators who have introduced legislation that would make it illegal to place mental health consumers in Special Housing Units.
Related Programs: • Mental Health • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
-
N
-
NAMI - NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF NEW YORK CITY, INC.
505 Eight Ave, Suite 1103
Business (212)684-3365
Helpline (212)684-3264
LIFENET 24-hour crisis line:(800)LIFENET/ (800) 543-3638
They are a grassroots, non-profit, self-help organization of family members and friends of the mentally ill, and mental health consumers. Their mission includes providing support, education, and advocacy for families and consumers; engaging in community education and outreach; and advocating with legislators and public officials for more and better services for people with mental illnesses.
Related Programs: • Mental Health
-
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA)
Greater New York Regional Service Office (GNYRSO)
154 Christopher Street, Suite 1A
New York, New York 10014
(212) 929-7117
Part of national network of 12-step substance abuse programs. GNYRSO has information on New York City NA meetings and phone can serve as hotline.
Related Programs: • Hotlines • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
NATIONAL MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER PRISON MINISTRY, INC.
3856 Lincoln Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
(513) 385-0222
Ohio-based group support for inmates and their partners in marriage. Religiously-based (Christian), but services available to all- and non-faiths. Offers resources to all areas by mail (fee sometimes required).
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
NATIONAL PRISON PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU)
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 393-4930
Law office specializing in prison conditions issues nationwide.
Related Programs: • HIV/AIDS • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM
2031 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, N.Y. 10035
(212) 209-6112
Full service criminal defense office for the Harlem community. Re-Entry Assistance Project (RAP) will provide re-entry assistance for people returning to Harlem (at this point, it is open; in the future, it will be limited to NDS clients). Will be providing in-house job training programs. The civil team focuses on employment and family law issues.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness • Employment
-
NEW DESTINY HOUSING CORPORATION
1140 Broadway, Suite 1002
New York, NY 10001
646-472-0262
http://www.newdestinyhousing.org/
nonprofit organization that provides housing and housing-related services to low-income domestic violence survivors and others at risk of homelessness. Its HousingLink Online Resource Center provides information on the primary affordable housing options for domestic violence survivors seeking safe permanent housing in New York City. Its Project Superwoman provides vocational training and job assistance to domestic violence survivors.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Housing & Homelessness
-
NEW YORK BILINGUAL INSTITUTE (NYBI)
413 East 120th Street (between 1st Avenue and Pleasant)
New York, N.Y.
(212) 860-6820
Free job training and immediate job placement assistance. Must be 18 years and older, no HS diploma required. Registration is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, no later than 9:10am with a picture ID, birth certificate, SS Card, proof of income, proof of address and proof of family size. NYBI has served thousands of individuals seeking to improve their skills and find permanent employment. High school dropouts, the chronically unemployed and people with limited English skills have all been served by the Institute's programs
Related Programs: • Employment • Employment
-
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT (DOE)
220 Church Street, 5 Floor
New York, New York 10013
(212) 442-2356
Extensive employment services. Information on employment opportunities and training and placement services for adults and adolescents.
Related Programs: • Employment • Government Agencies
-
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
125 Worth Street
New York, New York 10013
(212) 213-1844; Vital Records: (212) 788-4520
Extensive health-related services including mental health and substance abuse/alcoholism. Also provides birth and death certificates and information on adoption.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • Mental Health • MICA • Public Assistance & Entitlements • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism • Vital Records
-
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES (DHS)
33 Beaver Street
New York, New York 10004
(212) 361-8000; (800) 994-6494 (hotline)
Information on intake and assessment shelters (for adults entering system), emergency assistance units (for families entering system), drop-in centers for those new to shelter system, and specialized shelters for those struggling with, e.g. substance abuse, mental health. Web site has listing of all shelters. Hotline has additional electronic information. (Note: men's intake shelter is located at 400 East 30 Street, between 1 Avenue and the FDR Drive, open 24 hours.)
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies • Hotlines • Housing & Homelessness • Mental Health • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)
250 Broadway
New York, New York 10007
(212) 306-3000
Information on public housing and "Section 8" applications. Note: NYCHA housing can be limited by criminal conviction.
Related Programs: • Government Agencies • Housing & Homelessness
-
NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)
180 Water Street
New York, New York 10038
(718) 291-1900
Information on welfare-to-work, food stamps, Medicaid, HIV/AIDS services, domestic violence, etc. Benefits information lines listed on web site. HRA's application for supportive housing is available at http://www.cucs.org/handout.htm
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies • Hotlines • Housing & Homelessness • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • MICA • Public Assistance & Entitlements
-
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
346 Broadway, Room 819
New York, New York 10013
(212) 442-4171; (800) 827-1000 (benefits hotline); (877) 222-8387 (medical insurance hotline)
Information on benefits, medical insurance, housing, substance abuse treatment, and other social services for veterans and their families.
Related Programs: • Government Agencies • Hotlines • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • MICA • Public Assistance & Entitlements • Veterans
-
NEW YORK CITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (CITY TECH)
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 260-5250
41 Associate and Baccalaureate programs. Public school. Urban campus. High school diploma or GED required.
Related Programs: • Education
-
NEW YORK COUNTY FAMILY COURT
60 Lafayette Street
New York, New York 10013
(212) 374-8791
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/
All family court cases in Manhattan.
Related Programs: • Family/Children • Government Agencies
-
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Office of Community Outreach Services
New York Public Library, Mid-Manhattan Branch
455 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Contact: Stephen Likosky
phone: 212-340-0971The New York Public Library publishes Connections, a directory of organizations in New York City that assist people with criminal records with various services. Connections also includes a guide of necessary information for assisting individuals with criminal records find employment. The guide is regularly updated and can be ordered from the New York Public Library. Some of the information is also available online. A copy of Connections can be ordered by writing to: Institutional Library Services The New York Public Library 455 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10016 (Non-New York State residents are asked to send $15 per copy to defray mailing costs. Checks should be made out to “The New York Public Library.”)
Related Programs:
-
-
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Executive Office
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12237
(518) 474-2011; Vital Records: (518) 474-3077; Vital Records Hotline: (877) 854-4481
http://www.health.state.ny.us/
Extensive health-related services and information. Also provides vital records and adoption information for state (outside of N.Y.C. area only).
Related Programs: • Government Agencies • HIV/AIDS • Hotlines • Medical Health & Physical Disabilities • Vital Records
-
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
250 Schermerhorn Street, 2 & 4 Floors
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Job training and placement assistance. Extensive job bank. Offices in numerous boroughs.
Related Programs: • Education • Employment • Government Agencies
-
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (OASAS)
Drug Abuse Information Line
(800) 522-5353 (hotline)
Information about services and programs pertaining to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and other related problems. Referrals are made for services throughout New York State. Counselors are trained in location and availability of services and crisis intervention. Operators available from 8am until late evening.
Related Programs: • Crisis Intervention • Hotlines • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
NEW YORK WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT CENTER
Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement
198 Broadway, Suite 400
New York, New York 10038
(212) 964-8934
Extensive employment services to low-income women with barriers to workforce participation. Programs include: job readiness programs, individual and group sessions, internships, training.
Related Programs: • Employment
-
NORTHSIDE CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Central Harlem Services
247-249 West 135 Street
New York, New York
(212) 694-4066
Family and couples counseling. Accept most insurance (including Medicaid), but if no insurance, fee for service.
Related Programs: • Family/Children
O
-
OPEN ARMS, INC.
57-59 Sharp Street
Haverstraw, New York 10927
(845) 429-9514
Residential facility for men struggling with substance abuse/alcoholism. No additional in-house services; refer to outpatient treatment. Affiliated with 3/4 house from which residents can work. Formal referral from rehabilitation program required.
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
-
OPEN DOOR (THE)
402 West 41st Street
New York, New York 10036(212) 244-4035
Homeless Drop-in center for single adults
Related Programs: • Housing & Homelessness
-
OSBORNE ASSOCIATION (THE)
Executive Office
135 East 15 Street
New York, New York 10003
Main office for large, New York City-wide program to assist current and former prisoners and their families with host of issues, including HIV/AIDS, housing, employment, mental health, etc. Offices in several boroughs. Osborne has several program separately listed in this manual: AIDS in Prison Program, Family Resource Center, Family Works, and South Forty.
Related Programs: • Prisoner's Rights/Prison Conditions
-
OSBORNE ASSOCIATION - EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DIVISION
Contact: Ann McLaughlin, Senior Director
Employment and Training Division Osborne Association
36-31 38th St.
Long Island City, NY 11101
phone: 718-707-2600
fax: 718-707-3103
E-Mail: info@osborneny.org
The Employment and Training Division of the Osborne Association provides comprehensive vocational services including assessment, testing, career and educational counseling, job-readiness workshops, job training and post-employment support in adjusting to the demands of the workplace and staying employed. Clients are encouraged to return for referrals for additional services or better jobs after working successfully at their first placement.
Related Programs:
-
OFFICE for VOCATIONAL and EDUCATIONAL SERVICES for INDIVIDUALS with DISABILITIES (VESID)
1 Lefrak City Plaza
59-17 Junction Boulevard, 20 Floor
Corona, New York 11368
(718) 271-9346; (800) 222-JOBS (hotline)
Extensive job training and placement assistance for persons with disabilities (including substance abuse). Intensive case management also offered through Independent Living Centers - counseling, housing assistance, etc. Programs across New York City and State. This office for Queens County residents.
Related Programs: • Education •