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INDEX

 Afterschool Programs 3 - 7  Homework Help 8  College Access Centers 9  College Readiness Websites 10  LGBTQQ Services 11 - 15  Mental Health Providers 16 - 18  Teen Health Free Clinics 19 o Teen Parenthood 20-21 o Breastfeeding 22 o Abstinence 23  Senior Services 24-25  Family Resources Centers 26-27  Homeless Services 28  Immigration Services 29  Legal services 29 - 30  District Attorney’s Office 30  Substance Abuse Support Groups 31  Domestic Violence: 32 o Police Precincts/ Courts 32 o Public Hospitals 33 o Domestic Violence Help Centers 34 - 35 o Domestic Violence Legal Help 36 o Shelter/Housing for victims of Domestic Violence 37  Re-Entry Resources (Correctional Facilities) 38 - 39  National Hotlines 40  Important Numbers 41

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Youth Services- Afterschool Programs 10451  Inwood House, Boys 2 men o 522 Courtland Ave o www.inwoodhouse.com o Boys to men program, summer camp o Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Ages 12-23 o Free 10452  Mid-Bronx Council Service o 900 Grand Concourse o 718-588-8200 www.midbornx.org o In school programs, summer work o Ages 15-21 o Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm o Free  New Settlement Apartments o 1512 Townsend Ave. o 718-716-8000 www.midbronx.org o Multicultural afterschool programs, Bronx helpers, girls program, evening teen program, young adult outreach initiative, college access center o Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Ages 6-21 o Free  Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. o 50 E. 168th St. o 718-839-1100 www.whedco.org o Afterschool program, teen program o Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Ages 5-21 o Free  Mullaly Academy o 40 E. 164th St. o 718-590-5743 718-537-6782 www.scanny.org o Afterschool program, out of school time, drug program, summer camps, preventative program o Mon-Fri 1pm-8pm Ages 3-18 o Free  Woodycrest Center for Human Development o 175 W. 166th St. o 718-538-4708 o Out of school time, afterschool program, summer program o Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Ages 6-13 o Free

 Family Preservation Center o 1125 Grand Concourse 3

o 718-410-6735 www.midbronx.org o Afterschool program o Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm Ages 16-20 10453  Project Ready Headquarters o 20A E. 179th St. o www.mounthopehousing.org o Afterschool program, GED program, career readiness o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Ages 6-20 o Free  Little Shepherds Community Services Inc. o 2051 Grand Concourse o 718-295-2277 www.lscinc.org o Afterschool program o Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm Ages 6-12 o Free 10454  Mitchell Community Center o 200 Alexander Ave. 337 Alexander Ave. o 718-993-9355/ 3245 718-665-5250 o www.eastsidehouse.org o Evening teen center, service learning afterschool at ps179 (468 E.140th St) o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Ages 13-17 o Free 10456  Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Center Inc. o 955 Tinton Ave. o 718-542-2727 www.sebnc.org o Afterschool program, jobs for youth program & work readiness program, life skills, Project Uplift o Mon-Fri 2:30pm 6pm o Free  PRFI Youth Services/ Enhanced Preventative o 3251 Third Ave. 3rd Floor o 718-584-6268 www.prfi.org o Preventative program for youth and their family o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat. 10am-1pm Ages 12-18 o Free o Free  McKinley Community Center (10456) o 751 E. 161st St. o 718-993-8259 www.sebnc.org o Afterschool Program, summer camp o Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Ages 6-14 o Free

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10457  The Point o 940 Garrison Ave o 718-542-4139 www.thepoint.org o Afterschool program 1st-8th grade, Teen Action program o Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Ages 13-18 o Free 10458  Columbus Clubhouse o 543 E. 189th St. o www.madisonsquare.org o Afterschool program, explorers academy, juniors academy, project graduate o Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm Ages 6-18 o $5.00  Madison Square Boys and Girls Club o 543 E. 189th St. o 718-733-5500 o Afterschool program, summer camp, learning center, youth empowerment, youth development, social recreation, physical education, arts o Mon-Fri 9am-9pm September-June o Mon-Fri 8am-6pm July-Aug. Ages 14-19 o $5.00 per year 10459  School of Performing Arts o 977 Fox Street o 718-589-1510 www.bronxpride.org o School programs for 11th & 12th graders, summer jobs 16-24 yrs. old, afterschool programs for elementary & middle school students, beacon program, sports o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Ages 6-21 o Free 10460  Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse o 1665 Hoe Ave. o 718-328-3900 www.madisonsquare.org o Afterschool program, summer program o Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm Ages 6-18 o $5.00  Bronx River Art Centers Inc. o 1087 E. Tremont Ave. o 718-589-5819 www.bronxriverart.org o Afterschool art o Mon-Fri 10am-6:00am Sat. 10:00-6:00 Ages 9-21 o Free

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 Phipps West Farms Career Center o 1030 E. 178th St. o 718-542-0109 www.phippswestfarms.org o Afterschool program, summer jobs, work force, youth educational and development programs, teen academic and skills development, adult literacy, family and community building, resident resources o Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm Ages 14-19 o Free o Servicing areas:10457,10456,10460,10465,10473 10463  Kingsbridge Heights Community Center o 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace o 718-884-0700 www.kcc-nyc.org o Afterschool program focused on social, recreation, education, and leadership o Mon-Fri. 8am-9pm o 5-10 yrs. $300 per month, Tweens and Teens free, College Program free Teens Friday 3pm-9pm o Ages: 5-19

 Riverdale Community Center Inc. o 660 W. 237th Street o 718-796-4724 www.riverdalecommunitycenter.org o Afterschool program, teen program o Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm Tues. & Sat. 6:30pm-9:45pm Fri 9am-3pm Sat. Prep o Free Ages 11-17 10466  Baychester Community Center o 1220 E. 299th St. o www.baychesteryouth.org o Afterschool programs, homework, test prep, dance, karate, chess, arts and crafts o Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Ages 5-19 o $90.00 per month 10467  Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center o 3225 Reservoir Oval East o 718-654-1851 718-994-6785 www.nycgovparks.org o Afterschool program, and teen sports o Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Ages 7-17 o Free  Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Inc. o 3450 Dekalb Ave. o 718-882-4000 ext.1313 718-652-0470 718-652-0282 o Afterschool program, teen program o Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Ages 5-19 o $1,900 per year www.mmce.org  Tracy Towers o 40 W. South

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o www.mmcc.org o Afterschool program, teen program o Mon-Thurs. 3pm-9pm Ages 7-19 o Free 10469  Eastchester Community Center o 3016 Yates Ave. 718-231-7384 o Afterschool program, Teen program o Mon-Fri 2pm-9:30pm Ages 6-19 o $180.00 per year, Teens: $10.00 per year 10471  Riverdale Neighborhood House o 5521 Mosholu Ave. o 718-549-8100 www.riverdaleonline.org o Teen center: recreation (basketball, air hockey, activities), internship programs o Ages 12-18 o Free o Call for Hours 10472  Bronx River Neighborhood Center o 1619 Bronx River Ave. o 718-292-3616 www.sobro.org o Hip hop dance, culinary arts, media arts, sports, music o Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Ages 9-16 o Free 10473  Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club o 1930 Randall Ave o 718-893-8254 www.kipsbay.org o $5.00 per year o Sports, social activities, arts and crafts, tutoring, college readiness o Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm Ages 6-18 o $5.00 per year

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HOMEWORK HELP WEBSITES (Free Student Resources)

 Khan Academy- Students and parents resources www.Khanacademy.org www.khanacademy.org/parent  Discovery- Interactive games, videos, contests and virtual labs www.discoveryeducation.com  Smithsonian- Interactive lessons, virtual tours, summer activities, digital textbooks www.smithsonianeducation.org  High School Homeroom www.homeworkspot.com

 NYC Dept. of Education- Homework resources, student support, activities NY Public Library, Student Reference, Dial A Teacher, Ask Dr. Math, Regents Review, Regents Exam Prep Center, Regents Review Live, NY Times Learning Network, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Kids Space, Teen Space www.schools.nyc.gov/StudentsSupport

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College Access Centers 10452  New Settlement Apts. o 1512 Townsend Ave. o 718-394-3870 www.midbronx.org o College access center, evening teen program, multicultural afterschool program, Bronx helpers, girls program, young adults outreach initiative o Mon-Fri 8:00am-5pm Ages 6-21 o Free 10453  Project Ready Headquarters o 20A E. 179th St. o 718-466-3600 www.mounthopehousing.org o GED program, career readiness afterschool, afterschool program o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Ages 6-20 o Free 10463  Kingsbridge Heights Community Center o 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace o 718-884-0700 ext. 169, 184 www.khcc.org o Afterschool focused on social, recreation, education and leadership. Tween, teen and college program o Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Teens: Fri 3pm-9pm Ages 5-19 o 5-11yrs: $100.00 per month Tweens: $50.00 per month Teens: $20.00 per month College Program: free 10467  Educational Counseling Center o 3512 Dekalb Ave. o 718-652-0282 718-882-4000 718-656-0470 www.mmcc.org o Fee only for SAT class, the cost of the SAT prep book New options program, college bound program, Family choice, SAT prep., TASC/GED 18-21 o Vocational Training o Mon-Fri 9am -6pm Ages 14-24  Youth Employment Program o 3400 Reservoir Oval o 718-882-4000 www.mmc.org o In school youth program, college counseling, tutoring, work skill, internships o Mon-Fri. 9am – 6pm Sat. 9am- 2pm Ages 14-21 o Free /Summer Programs Apply Online

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Websites for College Readiness

 www.Youthsuccessnyc.gov

 www.Collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarshipsand-aid/8341.html

 www.Understandingfafsa.org

 www.Collegeboard.com

 www.Nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

 www.College-scholarships.com

 www.Collegeview.com

 www.Finaid.org

 www.Fafsa.ed.gov

 www.Act.org

 www.Collegenet.com

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LGBTQQ Services

10451  Bronx AIDS Services, Inc. (BAS) o 3144 3rd Ave. Bronx o 718-295-5605 o www.boomhealth.org o Spanish/English support groups for men/women Lesbian/Gay, case management, pantry program, and legal advice 10455  Bronx Community Pride Center o 448 E. 149th Street o www.bronxpride.org o Lesbian, gay, transgender workshops o Sun-Sat 9am-9pm Ages 13-24 o Free o Health Hotline 866-4-GAY-CARE

10459  Latino Youth in Action/Hispanic AIDS Forum o 975 Kelly Ave. Suite 402 www.hafnyc.org o 718-328-4188 o Improving health outcomes for men in NYC who are affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses. o Free HIV testing for all New Yorkers o Services for gay and bisexual Latin men o Services for people living with HIV and AIDS o Latino Youth in Action leadership training o Transgender Women Services o Monday – Thursday 10am-8pm o Friday 9am-5pm o Free 10467  Umbrella Program for LGBT Youth and Families o 3514 Wayne Ave. Bronx o 718-882-0232 ext. 235 Elizabeth Spurrell o Offers medical care and support for LGBT and queer (questioning youth) and their families, training for health care providers and community organizations, mental care, supportive service, transgender care (including hormone replacement therapy for people over 18), transgender support, positive impact, community advisory board, EPIC (Education, Prevention, Information, Care), LOFT (Lifting, Oppression, Fighting, Transmission) o Trains for youth development model, life skills to become successful adults. o Ages 13-21

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10001  NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project o 116 Nassau St. 3rd Floor o 212-714-1184 Fax- 212-714-2627 o 24 hour hotline- 212-714-1141 www.AVP.org o Serves lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV positive victims of violence and others affected by violence. Provides therapeutic consoling and advocacy in the criminal system, and victim support agencies for self-help, referrals to practicing professionals, and other sources of assistance o Free and confidential  Gay Men’s Health Crisis o 446 W 33rd St. www.gmhc.org o 212-807-6655 o HIV/AIDS Hotline- information and referrals, financial advocacy, legal and recreational services, peer counseling and support groups Print and video materials. o M-T-Th-F 2pm-6pm Friday 10am-2pm  SAGE o 305 7th Ave. 15th floor www.sageusa.org o 212-741-2247 o Service for LGBT elders o Ages 45-75  Soul Food o www.gmhc.org o Brothers healing brothers. o Free program with free HIV testing 10011  Identity House o 39 W 14th St. (between 5th and 6th Ave.) o 212-243-8181 www.identityhouse.org

 Michael Callen- Audre Lorde Community Health Center o 356 W. 18th St (between 8th and 9th Ave.) o 212-271-7200 www.callen-lorde.org o General medical, dental, mental health services, transgender youth programs, STI and HIV testing

 The Center Parents Friends and Family of Lesbian and Gay (P-FLAG) o 208 W 13th St. (between 9th and 8th Ave) o 212-620-7310 o www.community.pflag.org [email protected] o Peer based support to family when son, daughter or family member is coming out o Community room @ LGBT community center 208 W 13th St. o Tues. – Fri. 3pm-7:30pm Ages 13-22

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10013  The Door o 555 Broome St. o 212-941-9090 www.door.org o Social workers from 2-5pm, referrals for homeless youth, health, mental and legal advice, foster care, jobs and internships o Ages 12-21 o Monday - Friday 2pm-8pm Wednesdays until 10pm o Saturday 12pm-5pm STRICTLY FOR RUNAWAY YOUTH 10020  Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services o 135 W 50th St. www.jbfcs.org o 212-632-4720 o Housing, day treatment, counseling, volunteers for people with HIV, their lovers, caregivers, etc. o Consultation and education about HIV o Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm 10123  Ali Forney Center o 224 West 35th St. o 212-222-3427 WWW.aliforneycenter.org o Help youth become safe and independent as they move from adolescence to adulthood. Provides o Housing for young people in NYC and nationwide resources. o Ages 16-24 o Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 11217  The Audre Lorde Project o 85 South Oxford Street o 718-596-0342 www.alp.org o Lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, transgender, People of color communities

Other LGBTQQ Services  www.Bronxlgbtqcenter.org

 www.Lgbthotline.org

 Health Hotline o 866-4GAY-CARE (866-429-2273) Fax- 718-292-4999 o Sun-Sat 9am-9pm

 Ali Journey Center o 224 W. 35th St. 15th Floor 212-222-3427 o Mon. – Fri. 9am-5pm www.aliforneycenter.org  Safe Space o www.Safespace.org 718-526-2400

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 Slyvia’s Place o Metropolitan Community Church W. 36th St. o 212-629-7440 www.mccnyccharities.org  Latino Commission on AIDS o www.Latinoaids.org  Puerto Rican Initiative to Development o www.Prideny.org  Lifenet (counseling) o 800-life-net  The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBT Youth o 866 4u Trevor www.thetrevorproject.org  Safe Home o 718-657-9000 www.safespace.org o 12 bed transitional living program for HIV+ young people between the ages of 12-24  Safe Horizons o 212-577-7777 www.safehorizons.org o Services for victims of crimes o 24 hours phone counseling, information, referral and advocacy.  State of NY Dept. of Health o 347 E.10th Street btwn. Aves. B & C open Wednesdays 2-8pm Walk-In Clinic o Alianza Dominicana 715 W 179th St. corner of Fort Washington Ave. open Mon and Wed. 10am-5:30pm Walk-In Clinic o www.health.state.ny.us o AIDS institute, free and anonymous HIV testing and counseling. Referral to partner notify, primary care, drug treatment, HIV support and services  TalkSafe and Pluses o www.talksafe.org o Offer individual, couple and group counseling for HIV negative and HIV positive gay and bisexual men. o Our counselors are mental health professionals and peer counselors trained in providing gay affirmative HIV prevention counseling  GMHC o www.gmhc.org o Brothers healing brothers o Free program with free HIV testing  REP The Risk Evaluation Program in , NY o 3514 Wayne Ave. o Schedule an appt. for any service 718-882-0023 o Health screening, HIV/STD, testing free or low cost, medical referrals, services for HIV positive youth, mental health care, support groups, recreational events, individual, family and couples therapy, psychiatric assessment and treatment. Ongoing supportive care for LGBT or questioning youth, and youth on the down low o Weekdays 1:30pm-5pm Ages 13-24 14

 Center Gender Identity Project/Project Connect o 212-620-7310 ext. 250/251 o 208 W 13th Street www.gaycenter.org o Support groups, referral, advocacy, substance abuse counseling, and professional training on gender dysphoria. o Center Youth Enrichment Services (YES) o Activity based empowerment/prevention program for LGBT youth 13-22 o Tues.-Fri. 3pm-7:30pm Sat. 12-5pm

 Karen Horney Clinic o 212-838-4333 o karenhorneycenter.org o Individual and group therapy and counseling o Intake $35.-$85: $60. Adults/$75. 18 and under o Medicaid and Medicare accepted o Monday-Friday 9am-9pm  Lesbian Therapist Referral Network o 212-206-1589 o Lesbiantherapist.com o Lesbian therapists for lesbian and bisexual women; trained and experienced psychotherapists offering individual, couple, family and group therapy. o [email protected] Bisexual Network o 212-459-4784 o Support services for bisexual people; recorded information.  Dept. of Health- Chelsea Clinic o 303 9th Ave. (28th St.) 2nd floor o 212-239-1725 o Free HIV and STD testing o HIV testing is anonymous or confidential -your choice o Opens Mon-Fri. 8:30am (8am to take a number) o 1-800-825-5448 for appt.  Riverside Clinic o 160 W 100th Street o Tues.-Sat. 8:30-3pm o HIV testing and counseling Tues. and Thurs. 5pm- 7pm o Text *CHELSEA to 877877 for nearest LGBTQ STD clinic  Youth Success NYC o www.Youthsuccessnyc.org  Teens in NYC –mobile app for iphone and android  Booklet also available at www.nyc.gov/nycresources

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Mental Health Providers

10451  Lincoln Mental and Medical Health Center/ Child Outpatient o 234 E. 149th St. o 718-579-5156 o Insurance: Medicaid o Outpatient individual, family and group counseling o Ages: Adolescent, children 10453  Fordham Tremont CMHC David Casella Child Services o 2021 Grand Concourse o 718-960-3317 o Most insurance o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, family counseling, case management, group therapy o Ages: Children and adolescents

10455  New Beginnings Mental Health Services o 2780 3rd Ave. o 718-665-2456 o Insurance: Most forms o Outpatient clinic, individual and family counseling, case management o Ages: Adults, adolescents, children

 VNS Children and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic at FRIENDS o 1-800-675-0391 o Outpatient individual, family, crisis counseling o Ages: Adolescent, children o Free 10456  Bronx Lebanon Hospital Adolescent PHP o 1276 Fulton Ave. o 718-901-6888 o Insurance: All forms o Outpatient, family counseling, group therapy, partial hospitalization o Ages: Adolescent 10457  Bronx Lebanon Adolescent Day Treatment Program o 406 E. 176th St. o 718-590-1800 o Insurance: All forms o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy o Ages: Adolescents

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10458  Fordham Tremont CMHC David Casellas Child Services o 260 E. 188th Street o 718-960-0285 o Insurance: Most o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, family o counseling, case management, group therapy o Ages: Children, adolescents 10461  Jacobi Behavioral Health Care Services o 1400 South o 718-918-4850 o Most insurance o Outpatient crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling o Ages: Children, adolescents, adults 10462  Independent Consultation Center o 782 Pelham Parkway South o 718-918-1700 o Insurance: Most forms o Individual and family counseling o Ages: Children, adolescents, adults 10463  JBFCS Madeleine Borg J.W. Begtman Counseling Center o 521 W. 239th St. o 718-601-2280 o Insurance: Most forms o Outpatient, individual counseling, family counseling, case management, substance abuse counseling, group therapy o Ages: Children adolescents, adults 10466  Astor Day Treatment Program o 750 Tilden St. o 718-231-3400 o Insurance: Most forms o Preventive Service o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, family counseling, case management o Ages: Children, adolescents

 Lawrence F. Hickey Center o 4010 Dyre Ave. o 718-515-3000 o School o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling o Ages: Children, adolescents

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 Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center Child Psychiatry Clinic o 4141 Carpenter Ave. o 718-920-9362 o Insurance: Most forms o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, family counseling, mental health o Ages: Children, adolescents 10467  Montefiore Medical Center Adult OPD o 111 E. 210th St. o 718-920-4295 o Insurance: Most forms o Outpatient clinic, individual counseling, group therapy o Ages: Children, adolescent, adults

 JBFCS Madeleine Borg J.W. Begtman Counseling Center o 750 Astor Ave o 718-882-5000 o Insurance: Most forms o Individual and family counseling, group therapy, psychiatry o Ages: Children, adolescent, adults

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Teen Health Free Clinics 10451  HHC Lincoln Hospital Teen Clinic o 234 E. 149th St. 1st Floor o 866-ZIP-TEEN o Abortion, HPV vaccine, counseling, social work

 Planned Parenthood of /Bx Center o 349 E. 149th St. 2nd floor o 212-965-7000 800-230-PLAN (7526) 10453  Institute for Urban Family Health-Mount Hope Family Practice o 130 W. Tremont Ave. o 718-583-9000 o HPV vaccine, counseling, social work services 10456  Morrisania STD Clinic o 1309 Fulton Ave. 2nd Floor o 718-681-1383 o STD and Hepatitis services, HIV counseling/testing o Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 8:30am-12pm 10459  South Bronx Health Center for Children and Families o 871 Prospect Ave. o 718-991-0605 o HPV vaccine, counseling, social work services  Bronx Health Center (Community Healthcare Network) o 975 Westchester Ave. 718-320-4466 o Chnny.org/location/Bronx/ Provides access to quality, culturally competent and comprehensive community-based primary care, mental health care and social services for diverse populations. o Prenatal and post-partum care, pediatrics and well-baby care, adolescent and adult medicine, geriatric care, preventative medicine, reproductive health care, family planning, immunizations, school physicals, HIV education, testing and treatment, mental health services, nutrition counseling, foot care (podiatry), social services, health education. o For 1st visit please bring: photo ID, proof of address and income, list of medications and supplements, past medical history o Services provided regardless of immigration status o Many forms of insurance or sliding scale (no patient will be denied services based on inability to pay) o Mon. 9am-7pm Wed.9am-6pm Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-4pm

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Teen Parenthood

 www.Teenmomnyc.com

 www.Livestrong.com

 La Leche League International – www.LLLI.com

 Children’s Aid Society- www.childrensaidsociety.org

 New York Foundling- www.nyfoundling.org

 Covenant House- provides service to homeless and runaway youth-

www.covenanthouse.org

 Montefiore Hosp. Lamaze Classes - Montefiore.org/womens-health-services

 www.Letsbirthcalmly.com

 Stork and Cradle – Offers Lamaze classes, breastfeeding and lactation, Infant CPR and

First Aid classes, baby care and safety classes. Located at New York Presbyterian

Hospital and four other locations throughout the city. 646-627-7334

www.StorkandCradle.com

 The Parenting Training Network- Birth and Parenting located at 365 E 184th Street

Suite 411 Bronx, NY - 718-367-6809 www.parentingtrainingnetwork.com

 The NYC Nurse-Family Partnership- Helping first time parents succeed 718-536-3789

EPIC – Every Person Influences Children, Org  40 W. Tremont Ave. Room 357 A 10453 - 718-294-1494 www.epicforchildren.org o Helps families, schools and communities raise children to become responsible and capable adults o Parent education program (The Room Visit, The Newborn Class and The Community workshop Series) o Reading program to empower parents to be their child’s first teacher o Just for teens: designed to address the needs of pregnant teens and provide them with the skills and resources they need to be effective and confident parents o Families in transition: serves parents who are referred by the courts or other agencies to help them overcome personal challenges

20 o Pathways to Character: school-based character education program created to help children develop the basic traits of good character while achieving academic success o Family Engagement Series: encourages families to become engaged in their children’s education by partnering with schools. o Hours of operation vary depending on service o Free

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Breastfeeding  Breastfeeding Coalition o www.nysbreastfeeding.org  La Leche League o www.LLLI.org o Bronx/Riverdale 718-543-0314/718-548-7837  Milk Banking o www.Mothersmilk.org  www.breastfeedingpartners.org  www.thebreastfeedingdoctor.com  National Breastfeeding Helpline 800-994-9662

Breastfeeding Classes 10467 Montefiore Medical Center o 3444 Kossuth Ave. 2nd fl conference room A o contact Glorisel Acevedo MPH (health educator) 718-920-4828 or [email protected] or Nova Simister-Irving, LCSW, CLC 718-920-5857 o Classes once a month on benefits of breastfeeding o Support, advice and tips on expectations, patterns o Returning to work/school o Maintaining adequate milk supply, safely storing and handling expressed breastmilk o Sleep patterns and realistic expectations o Introducing solids and continuing breastfeeding

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Abstinence Education Programs

 Everybody’s Not Doing It o www.connectwithkids.com

 Teens Health o www.kidshealth.org

 www.abstinenceclearinghouse.net o Hosts educational conferences, publication and distribution of directory, newsletter, production of materials promoting abstinence o Technical assistance to schools and other institutions to assist in preventing behavior that places young people at risk for HIV infection, other STD’s and unintended pregnancy o 605-335-3643 o Love and Laugh App o Service Fee  www.truth4youth.com o Assembly speakers, classroom presentations, afterschool clubs, teen parent programs, summer programs, parents programs

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Senior Services 10451  Andrew Jackson Senior Center (PSS) o 325 East 156th Street o 718-585-1640 866-845-4902 o Daily Activities: Word unscramble, puzzle, computer, exercise, dominoes, pool, bingo, walking club, Tai Chi, embroidery, scrapbooking, aerobics, jokesercise, trips, stress management, nutritional workshop, health screening 10454  Betances Senior Center o 401 St. Ann’s Ave. o 718-292-4922 o Entitlement assistance, assistance with applying for and obtaining American Citizenship, English as a second language, bilingual Senior Servs. Cont.

o citizenship, classes in English and Spanish, translation services, case management, counseling, advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention, crime prevention services, court accompaniment, social services, nutrition, mental health services, housing, immigration

10458  Renaissance Adult Day Care Services o 625 E. Fordham Rd. Suite 104 o 866-381-1731 o Personal Care (grooming, eating, walking), supervised care, caregiver support, group activities, lunch, outdoor space, arts and crafts (drawing, jewelry making, painting), baking, cooking, games entertainment, social activities (day trips, live music, movies, holiday celebration), exercise (yoga, chair yoga) o Therapeutic Activities & Wellness Classes Aromatherapy, dance, music, pet therapy, creative writing, meditation, manicures, relaxation techniques, special sensory programs, support groups 10459  Presbyterian Senior Services o 951 Prospect Ave o 866-845-4902 o Children and related caregivers 50 yrs. old and up o Afterschool Program o Summer Camp o Ages 6-22 Free 10462  JASA o Parkchester Enhancement NORC 1525 Unionport Rd. o www.Jasa.org 212-273-5272/ 5304

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o 718-409-1619 o Co-op City NORC 2049 Bartow Ave.10475 o 718-320-2066 o Adult protective services, community guardian, benefits and entitlement assistance, caregiver assistance and support, case management, counseling, elder abuse, housing, legal assistance, meals, mental health services, naturally occurring retirement communities, social adult day care (art, music therapy, physical movement and games, cognitive enrichment), meeting places to socialize with friends, arts and cultural programs, exercise, healthy living, computer literacy and training, health screening, continuing education o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm o Ages: 55 and over 10464  Presbyterian Social Services- City Island Center o 116 City Island Ave. o (718)885-0727 o Provides lunch, programs on healthy aging, disease prevention, fitness and educational programs, provide transportation (shopping trips, casino, off island trips, on island trips, health programs. o Monday- Friday 9am – 3pm o Ages: 60 and over 10467  Mosholu Montefiore Community Center o 3450 Dekalb Ave. & Gun Hill Rd. o 718-798-6601 Fax 718-798-6608 o 5365 Broadway & 228th Street o 718-562-8551 Fax 718-563-7735 o Exercise, fine arts, lectures, health related discussions, clubs, monthly legal clinics, information and referral services, games, crafts, computer classes, day and overnight trips, full lunch served daily. o Shuttle service $3.00 round trip o Mon-Fri 8am- 7pm o Ages: 60 and up o Free

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FamilyResource Centers

10450  Cardinal McCloskey Children & Fam Services o 951-953 Southern Blvd. 3rd floor 718-542-0255 o www.Cardinalmccloskeyservices.org o Provides general preventative services using a strength-based approach to families at risk of having children removed and placed in foster care. o In-home services, parenting skills, group work, food pantry and more o Food panty is strictly for emergencies and requires a referral o Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am-12pm o Free 10451  The Bronx Health Link, Inc. o 851 Grand Concourse Rm. 914 718-590-2648 www.Bronxhealthlink.org o One-stop source for health issues focusing on improving the health of Bronx women and their families o Community education and outreach o Distribution of health promotion information o Assistance with referrals to community services o All services are free. Must work & live in the Bronx 10455  South Bronx Concerned Citizens, Inc. o 1019 Saint John Ave. 718-620-7131 www.Sbccinc.net o Provides health-based human resources and services aimed to serve as a bridge between diverse cultures o Family education project, youth campaign, after school program, anger management, domestic violence program, parenting skills, education programs, conflict resolution services, community interaction and collaboration services o Anger management for men $20. per session for 15 weeks o Parenting skills for both sexes $20. per session for 15 weeks o Domestic violence accountability for men (sliding scale, court ordered program only) o After school care for pre K to 6th grade ($35. a week) o Monday – Friday 11:30am- 6pm o Saturday 10:30am-2pm Women in Need Casa Rita Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment Program o 391 E 149th St. 6th floor o 718-402-0066 fax 718-402-0264 o www.women-in-need.org o Services for at-risk women and their children, Prevention groups, HIV/AIDS education, shelter, basic skills testing and assessment, GED preparation, job readiness preparation, employment, domestic violence, adult basic education, child care, after school and recreational programs, camp WIN o No eligibility requirements o Medical insurance, Medicaid, sliding scale o Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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10458  Family Resource Center o 2488 Grand Concourse o 718-220-0456 o Parenting classes in English and Spanish, referrals, advocate for children in special ed., accompany parents to meetings and appointments, support groups for parents 2nd Saturday of every month, youth advocate, link youth 16 and over for GED and job search o Monday-Friday 9am-5pm o Saturday 10am-1pm o Free 10468  Good Shepherd Services o 2471 Morris Ave. 3rd floor 718-924-2511 o Neighborhood family empowerment center o Youth development, education and family services o Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm o Free 10461  Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled (BOLD) o 2885 St. Theresa Ave. 718-430-0981 o 489 St. Paul’s Place 10456 718-588-8724 www.Boldny.org o Services for special needs children and adults Assisting children to learn appropriate behavior and self-control skills, improving attention span broadening participation and relationships with peers and adults, maximizing physical and mental development enhancing motor skills and sensory experiences, incorporating ESL strategies, Medicaid service coordinator, respite programs for families who have children and family members with special needs. o Preschool services for children 3-5 who need help with speech and language development, motor skills or social and emotional development problems o After school services and Saturday Teen Group for young adults 15-21 o Hours of operation vary depending on program o Free 10469  American Cancer Society – Bronx Region Office o 2330 Eastchester Rd. 3rd floor 718-991-4576 o www.Cancer.org o Part of a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. o Support groups of many kinds o Assistance with transportation needs o Help with appearance related side effects of treatment o Documentation of cancer diagnosis and treatment status o Services usually free of charge o Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

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Homeless Services

 Care for the Homeless Questions (212) 366-4459  Susan’s Place: 1911-21 Jerome Ave. 10453 718-943-1340  Nelson Avenue Family Residence: 1605-11 Nelson Ave. 10453 718-299-5550 x319  Jackson Avenue Family Residence: 691 E 138th St. 10454 718-993-8900  Franklin Women’s Triage and Referral Shelter: 1122 Franklin Ave. 10456 347-417-8240  Willow Avenue Family Residence: 190 Willow Ave.10454 718-665-9123  Paradise Transitional Housing: 2395 Grand Concourse 10468 718-364-7650  Transitional Residence: 897 Crotona Park North 10460 718-893-2578  www.Careforthehomeless.org o A non-for-profit organization that fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered healthcare, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families at many different locations. o Health care services: primary care and oral health provided at service sites o HIV services: outreach, counseling, testing, etc. o Social services: intensive and supportive case management o Services are for the homeless individuals o Free o Hours of operation vary depending on location and services  Department of Homeless Services - DHS Office of Client Advocacy o NYC.gov/DHS o 1-800-994-6494 o Shelter and emergency housing, replacing lost or damaged documents, free financial counseling and money management, food and cash assistance. o Veteran’s housing Forum

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Immigration Services  MOIA – Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs o www.Nyc.gov/immigrants o Legal counseling o Resources for immigrant crime victims o Applying for U & T Visas (victims of crime and human trafficking) o Employment o Family Services, youth services, social services  USCIS – US Citizenship and Immigration Services o www.USCIS.gov o Citizenship; applying, preparing for test, educational materials. o Check case status, laws and form. o Office locator and making appointments o Apply, renew or remove conditions on Green Card o Working in the US; Applying for H-1B o Students and employment, Permanent workers o Family; Family of US citizens, Family of Green Card holders o Fiancé Visas o E-Verify, Form I-9, MyE-Verify o Adoptions o Appeals o Citizenship for military personnel and family members  USA.GOV – General Information on government agencies and services o 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681) o Housing, health, jobs and employment, government agencies, travel and immigration, education, environment, disasters and emergencies, benefits, grants and loans, laws and legal issues, military and veterans, voting and elections, money and shopping.  www.2.ed.gov  www.immigrantjustice.org  www.womenslaw.org

Legal Services  Legal Services NYC- Bronx o Free legal advice and representation o 349 E. 149th Street o 718-928-3700  Legal Aid o The Legal Aid Society o www.Legal-Aid.org o 199 Water Street N.Y., N.Y. 10038 o 212-577-3300

Civil Practice  Bronx Neighborhood Office o 260 East 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451 o 718-991-4600

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 Bronx Housing Court Office o 1118 Grand Concourse (at 166 St.) Bronx, NY 10451 o 718-681-8712 Criminal Practice  Bronx County Criminal Defense Office o 260 East 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451 o 718-579-3000  Bronx County Criminal Courthouse Office o Bronx Hall of Justice Courthouse o 265 East 161st Street Room 599 Bronx, NY 10451 o 718-577-8900  Juvenile Rights Practice o Bronx County Juvenile Rights Office o Bronx County Family Court Building o 900 Sheridan Ave. Bronx, NY 10451 o 718-579-7900 Bronx Defenders o 360 East 161st St. 718-838-7878 o [email protected] o Promotes justice in low-income communities o Their team consists of attorneys in the areas of criminal defense, family, housing, employment, immigration, also civil legal advocates, social workers, benefit specialist, community organizers, team administrators and parent advocates. Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County Robert T. Johnson- Bronx District Attorney 198 East 161st Street 718-590-2000 www.bronxda.nyc.gov

Community Affairs Unit 718-590-2272 Criminal Court Bureau 718-590-2057 Narcotics Bureau 718-590-2133 Narcotics Evictions Program 718-590-2425 Investigations Division 718-590-2040 Citizen Complaint Unit 718-590-2130 Arson/Economic Crime 718-590-2412 Bias Unit 718-590-BIAS Domestic Violence 718-590-6648 Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureaus 718-590-2195 Detective Investigators 718-590-2050 Crime Victims Assistance Unit 718-590-2115 Elder Abuse Initiative 718-590-2260 Gang Prosecution/ Major Case Bureau 718-590-2231

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Substance Abuse Support Groups

National Drug and Alcohol Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov Narcotics Anonymous 212-929-6262 212-929-7117 www.na.org Cocaine Anonymous 212-COCAINE (262-2463) www.canewyork.org NY Smokers Quitline 866-NY-QUITS (697-8487) www.nysmokefree.com

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Domestic violence Police Precincts Each precinct has at least one Domestic Violence Prevention Officer (DVPO)

Bronx Precinct Address CB* Main Telephone DVPO Telephone o 40 257 Alexander Avenue, 10454 1 (718) 402-2270 (718) 402-1591 o 41 1035 Longwood Avenue, 10459 2 (718) 542-4771 (718) 542-6355 o 42 830 Washington Avenue, 10452 3 (718) 402-3887 (718) 402-5301 o 43 900 Fteley Avenue, 10472 9 (718) 542-0888 (718) 542-5589 o 44 2 East 169th Street, 10452 4 (718) 590-5511 (718) 590-5500 / 5501 o 45 2877 Barclay Avenue, 10465 10 (718) 822-5411 (718) 822-5294 o 46 2120 Ryer Avenue, 10457 5 (718) 220-5211 (718) 220-5254 o 47 4111 Laconia Avenue, 10466 12 (718) 920-1211 (718) 920-1205 o 48 450 Cross Bronx Expressway, 10457 6 (718) 299-3900 (718) 299-4755 o 49 2121 Eastchester Road, 10461 11 (718) 918-2000 (718) 918-2050 o 50 3450 Kingsbridge Avenue, 10463 8 (718) 543-5700 (718) 543-6072 o 52 3016 Webster Avenue, 10467 7 (718) 220-5811 (718) 220-5828 o PSA7 Police Service Area 7, 737 Melrose Avenue x (718) 292-6161 (718) 292-3909 o PSA8 Police Service Area 8, 2794 Randall Avenue x (718) 409-1505 (718) 409-3495/3672

Courts Bronx County Civil Court 851 Grand Concourse 10451 -212-791-6000 Bronx County Family Court 900 Sheridan Ave. 10451 -718-590-3321 Bronx County Criminal Court 215E. 161st St. 10451 -718-590-2865/6/7 Court Dispute Referral Center 215 E. 161st St. 10451 -718-590-4500 Bronx County District Attorney 198 E. 161st St. 10451 718-590-2000 (Main) 718-590-2323 (Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Bureau) 718-590-2115 (Crime Victims Assistance Unit)

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Public Hospitals

Each hospital has a Domestic Violence Coordinator *District and Treatment Center

o Jacobi Medical Center

o 1400 Pelham Parkway S. 10461 718-918-5000

o Lincoln Hospital and Mental Health Center

o 234 E. 149th St. 10451 718-579-5000

o North Central Bronx Hospital

o 3424 Kossuth Ave 10467 718-519-5000

o Morrisania D&TC*

o 1225 Gerard Ave. 10452 718-960-2777

o S. R. Belvis D&TC*

o 545 E. 142nd St. 10454 718-579-4000

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Domestic Violence Help Centers

 Dominican Women’s Development Center o Located in Washington Heights o Educational Development, early childhood education, Anti-Domestic Violence services and advocacy, crisis intervention, information and referrals, individual counseling, workshops, Crime Victims Compensation Assistance. o 212-994-6060 Main Number 24 Hour Hotline 212-568-6616 English and Spanish  Alianza Dominicana, Inc o 2340 Amsterdam Ave. 10033 o Serving LGBTQ & Immigrants: Bronx, Brooklyn, & o Community education, court/police accompaniment, crisis counseling, Domestic Violence, emergency assistance/transportation, health services, HIV/AIDS, legal assistance, long term counseling, public assistance, referrals, shelter/housing assistance o Mon – Fri 9am-5pm Free o 212-795-5872 fax 718-543-1049 24 Hrs. Hotline 1-888-343-4866  Astor Home for Children www.astorservices.org o 750 Tilden St. 10467 o Crisis counseling, domestic violence, long term counseling, play therapy, referrals o Serving children, Child Witness to Domestic Violence, LGBTQ, immigrants, teenagers o Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm Fees for service o 718-732-7080 fax 718-655-3503 o Languages: English, Spanish, French, American Sign Language  Communilife, Inc. Oasis Guidance Center o 1730 Harrison Ave. 10453 718-731-2024  Vida Guidance Center o 4419 3rd Ave 18th Floor Bronx 718-617-2400 o Crisis counseling, long term counseling o Mon-Thurs. 9am-8pm Fri. 9am-5pm Sat 10am-2pm Fees for service  New York Foundling Hospital Bronx Teen Parenting Program o 1026 E. 180th Street 10460 o Provides crisis counseling, domestic violence for teenagers o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Free 718-617-4010  Bronx AIDS Services Legal Advocacy Program o 540 E. Fordham Rd. 10458 www.basnyc.org o Serving LGBTQ o Court/police accompaniment, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, legal services, public assistance, referrals, shelter/housing assistance o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Free o 718-295-5598/5605 fax 718-329-0735

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 Bronx Independent Living Services o 3525 Decatur Ave. 10467 www.bils.org o Domestic Violence and crime victims program for people with disabilities o Provides community education, court/police accompaniment, domestic violence, referrals, sexual assault, stalking o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Free o 718-515-2800 fax 718-515-2844 TTY 718-515-0778  Dominican Sisters Family Health Services o 279 Alexander Ave. 10454 o Serving batterers, children, Child Witness to Domestic Violence, people with disabilities, elderly, LGBTQ, immigrants, male victims, substance abusers, teenagers. o Provides community education, crisis counseling, domestic violence, elder abuse, emergency assistance/transportation, health services, HIV/AIDS, long term counseling, referrals, shelter/housing assistance o Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Free o 718-665-6557  Free Arts NYC o 1431 Broadway, 7th & 8th floors NY 10018 www.freeartsnyc.org o Serving children, Children Witness to Domestic Violence, people with disabilities, immigrants, teenagers, Healing arts, theaters programs o Ages 3 - 18 yrs. Old Free o 212-974-9092 fax 917-289-3975  Family Justice Center o 198 E 161st Street 2nd floor 10451 o Serving victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking victims, and their children. o Services include counseling services, legal advocacy/representation, case management and self-sufficiency services, case management, police, probation, the District Attorney’s Office, therapeutic counseling, elder abuse services, legal information on family matters, immigration & divorce, interfaith spiritual caregivers and children’s services. o Free services regardless of immigration status o Appointments are not necessary o Monday –Friday 9:00am-5:00pm o 718-508-1222 (FJC) Sanctuary for families 718-993-5900 o *Services are available in a variety of languages. o www.Sanctuaryforfamilies.org

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Domestic Violence Legal Help  Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services o Sanctuary for Families www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org o Provides advocacy, information and legal representation in orders of protection, custody, visitation, immigration and divorce in domestic violence cases o 212-349-6009  City Bar Justice Center o Offers legal advice, referrals, service for low income residents. Specializes in matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bankruptcy and debt collection and benefits o Mon thru Fri 9am-1pm Tues and Thurs 4pm-7pm o The legal Hotline is available to low income New Yorkers Hotline 212-626-7383  Women’s Law Initiative www.womenslaw.org o Valuable online resource guide compiled by the National Network to End Domestic Violence  Connect, Inc. www.connectnyc.org o Provides legal information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence o Hotline 212-683-0605 212-683-0015 fax 212-683-0016  Safe Horizon www.safehorizon.org o 800-621-HOPE (4673) 24HRS. HOTLINE o Safe Horizon at Bronx Family Court o 718-590-2374 /2373 /2372 /2371  Break the Cycle www.breakthecycle.org and/or www.loveisrespect.org o National program for young victims of domestic violence and abuse, teen dating violence o Provides legal services and advocacy for teenagers 12-22 yrs. old o 1-888-988-TEEN (24 hr. peer chat) 212-848-4600  NYC Family Justice Center o 198 E. 161st ST. 2nd Floor 10451 o Provides case management, counseling, legal information on family matters including custody, visitation and immigration, prosecution, self-sufficiency services and children’s room o FJC has partner organizations with staff members who speak more than 20 languages and interpretation services are available for 150 languages o Mon-Fri 9am-5pm No appointment necessary, walk-in services avail. o 718-508-1222 718-508-1220

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Shelter/Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence

 Sanctuary for Families www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org o Provides clinical, legal and shelter support for families affected by domestic violence o Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm Fri 9am-5pm Free o English, Spanish, French, Japanese o Bronx Community Office 718-993-5990 Hotline Mon-Fri 9am-5pm  The Children’s Aid Society - Family Wellness Program o Provides comprehensive services for families impacted by domestic violence and abuse including crisis intervention, short term counseling, housing, emergency food, financial assistance and much more o 212-503-6842  Help USA o Offers emergency and transitional housing as well as supportive services to victims of domestic violence and their children o 212-400-7000  The Family Violence Hotline of the Jewish Board of Family and Children Services o Crisis intervention, counseling, residential services (shelter) o Hotline 718-237-1337 office 212-582-9100 Bx Domestic Viol. Prog. 718- 881-1524  NY Asian Women Center o Assists and empowers women survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking o Provides services tailored to Asian women’s cultural, social, economic and legal circumstances. Their staff collectively speak over 12 languages including multiple Chinese dialects, many South Asian languages, Korean and Japanese o Free and confidential services provided regardless of immigration status o 1-888-888-7702 Multilingual Hotline www.nyawc.org

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Re-Entry Resources

 The Osborne Association o Offers opportunities for individuals who have been in conflict with the law to transform their lives through innovative, effective and replicable programs that serve the community by reducing crime and its human and economic costs. Services offered: o Adopting healthy lifestyles: Osborne’s Treatment Services, Community-based Prevention, Prison-based Prevention Services o Reconnecting families: Family Works, Family Resource Center, Family Ties, Children & Youth Services, Women’s Empowerment Project o Achieving economic independence: Green Career Center, Janitorial Maintenance Services, Fresh Start Food Services, Cooking for a Healthy Economic Future (CHEF) o Reducing reliance on incarceration: Court Advocacy Services (CAS), Longtermers Responsibility Project, Jail-based Transitional Services, Fresh Start o Strengthening communities: Children of Incarcerated Parents, Dutchess ReEntry o 809 Westchester Ave. 10455 o 718-707-2600 o Osborneny.org o Some services are free of charge; others accept Medicaid o Hours of operation vary depending on service  ReEntry Net o www.Reentry.net/ny/ Website providing links to available resources that the reentry community can use

 Urban Youth Alliance o Cross-denominational urban youth ministry dedicated to developing urban youth into leaders and productive members of their communities o Alternative-to-Incarceration for Court Involved Youth o After school tutoring and literacy o Youth ministry o Programs and services open available to youth up to college-aged residents in the Bronx o 391 E. 149th St Bx 10455 o 718-402-6872 o www.Uyai.org o Hours depend based on the program  The Fortune Society o Social service and advocacy organization supporting successful reentry from prison and promoting alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities Services offered: o Housing, employment services, alternatives to incarceration, transitional services, education, family services, substance abuse treatment, health services o Must live in NYC o Services for formerly incarcerated men and women o 29-76 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, 11101

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o 212-691-7554 o www.Fortunesociety.org o All services are free of charge o Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm o Walk-ins are welcome, come early in the day if possible  Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. o A faith-based organization that provides supportive services to formerly incarcerated men and women in order to help them reintegrate into their communities by achieving social and economic well-being and breaking the cycle of recidivism Services offered: o Re-entry program, employment services, academic & career programs, substance abuse services, anger management services, the fatherhood initiative o 2271 Third Ave. NY, NY 10035 o 917-492-0990 o www.Etcny.org o Services for formerly incarcerated men and women o Services are free of charge o Monday-Friday 8:45am-4:45pm

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Hotlines

 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 NY State 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-942-6906 or 800-942-6908

(Spanish)

 Youthline 1- 800-246-4646 1-877-968-8491 or txt teen2teen to 839863 24/7 service

 Youth Talkline 1-800-246-Pride (7743)

 Immigration Hotline 212-419-3737

 Growing Up Healthy Hotline 1-800-522-5006

 NYS Crime Victims Board 1-800-247-8035 www.cvb.state.ny.us

 LGBTQ Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.itgetsbetter.org

 GLBT National Help Center 1-888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)

 Adult Protective Services 212-630-1853

 Child Abuse and Maltreatment Hotline 1-800-342-3720

 Child Abuse Prevention Information and Parent Help 1-800-342-7472

 Suicide Hotline 1-877-969-5605 www.heyugly.org

 AIDS Hotline 212-447-8200 1-800-Talk-HIV

 NY Asian Women Center 1-888-888-7702 www.nyawc.org

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Important Numbers

 Community Partnerships Program (CPP) Partner with ACS – 212-341-3116

 The Dennelisse- www.dlhcsa.org - 718-993-5580 (Children at risk of foster care)

 Division of Child Protection (DCP)- Investigates allegations of child abuse and

maltreatment

 Grand Concourse 718-933-1212/ Morris Park Ave. 718-319-8842/ Waters Place 718-

239-5220

 ACS Preventive Services and Parent helpline- 1-800-342-7472

 SNAP – 212-453-9532 for appointment

 Include NYC- Resource for people with disabilities 212-677-4660

 Bronx Early Childhood Direction Center- 718-584-0658

 National Alliance for Hispanic Health 1-866-783-2645

 FEDCAP Behavioral Health Services- 718-764-5139/ 718-585-4205

 Parent to Parent of NYS- Volunteers support group for parents of children with

special needs 646-766-3462

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