Helping our Neighbors in Need

Welcome to Neighbours in Need, a compassionate endeavor by WAM aimed at providing vital support to our homeless community.

Neighbors In Need / Emergency Numbers

Emergency Services:

 

  • Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): Dial 911 for immediate assistance in life-threatening situations.
  • Non-Emergency Services: Dial 311 for non-emergency city services and information.

 

Health and Support Hotlines

 

  • AIDS Hotline: Call 1-800-541-2437 for information and support related to HIV/AIDS.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Reach out to (212) 647-1680 for support with alcohol addiction.
  • Drug and Alcohol Hotline: Contact 1-800-622-2255 for assistance with substance abuse issues.
  • Poison Control Center: For poison-related emergencies, call 1-800-222-1222 or (212) 764-7667.
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 for confidential support available 24/7.
  • NYC Well: For mental health support, call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355).

 

Support Services:

 

  • Child Abuse Hotline: Report child abuse by calling 1-800-342-3720.
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: For assistance, contact 1-800-621-4673.
  • Crime Victim Hotline: Reach out to (212) 577-7777 for support.
  • Rape Crisis Hotline: Call (212) 227-3000 for immediate assistance.
  • Elderly Crime Victim’s Resource Center: Contact (212) 442-3103 for support services.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1 for veteran-specific assistance.

 

Homelessness and Housing Assistance:

 

  • BRC Homeless Helpline: Call (212) 533-5151 for homeless services.
  • Coalition for the Homeless Crisis Hotline: Contact 1-888-358-2384 for immediate assistance.
  • Coalition for the Homeless General Inquiries: Reach out to (212) 776-2000.
  • Housing Court Answers: For housing-related queries, call (212) 962-4795.

 

Legal and Immigration Services:

 

  • Legal Aid Society: Contact (212) 577-3300 for legal assistance.
  • Immigration Hotline: Call (212) 419-3737 for immigration-related information.

 

Additional Resources:

 

  • Food and Hunger Hotline: Dial 1-866-888-8777 for food assistance.
  • Food Stamps Information (SNAP): Call (718) 557-1399 for details.
  • Employment Information: Contact 1-888-469-7365 for job-related services.
  • Social Security Administration: Reach out to 1-800-772-1213 for benefits information.
  • Narcotics Anonymous: Call (212) 929-6262 for support with drug addiction.
  • Project Renewal Mobile Medical Van: Contact (646) 737-3753 for mobile medical services.
  • Senior Hotline: For senior services, call 1-800-342-9871.