Helping our Neighbors in Need

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

1. The Legal Aid Society – Homelessness Prevention

 

  • Address: 199 Water Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
  • Phone: (212) 577-3300
  • Services: Provides free legal representation and support for tenants facing eviction and homelessness.
  • Nearest Subway Station: South Ferry (1 line), Broad Street (J, Z lines)
  • Website: legalaidnyc.org

 

2. New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) – Eviction Prevention

 

  • Address: 7 Hanover Square, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004
  • Phone: (212) 613-5000
  • Services: Provides free legal services for tenants facing eviction, homelessness, and housing issues.
  • Nearest Subway Station: South Ferry (1 line), Broad Street (J, Z lines)
  • Website: nylag.org

 

3. The Legal Aid Society – Eviction Prevention

 

  • Phone: (888) 218-8086 (Eviction Hotline)
  • Services: Offers free legal advice and representation for tenants in housing court, helping them fight evictions.
  • Website: legalaidnyc.org

 

4. The Mayor’s Office to Prevent Homelessness (DHS)

 

  • Phone: (800) 994-6494 (Homelessness Prevention Hotline)
  • Services: Offers resources and guidance for individuals at risk of eviction or homelessness.
  • Website: nyc.gov/dhs

 

5. HOMEBASE Program – Eviction Prevention

 

  • Address: Various locations across NYC
  • Phone: Call 311 for the nearest Homebase location
  • Services: Offers eviction prevention services, including legal help, emergency financial assistance, and housing placement for those facing eviction.
  • Website: nyc.gov/homebase

 

6. Urban Justice Center – Homelessness Prevention

 

  • Address: 123 William Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10038
  • Phone: (646) 602-5600
  • Services: Offers legal services and support for tenants facing eviction or homelessness.
  • Nearest Subway Station: Fulton Street (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 lines)
  • Website: urbanjustice.org
 

7. The Door

 

  • Address: 121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013
  • Phone: (212) 941-9090
  • Services: Provides comprehensive services, including education, job readiness, mental health support, and vocational training for young people (ages 12-24).
  • Nearest Subway Station: Spring Street (C, E lines)
  • Website: door.org

 

8. Covenant House New York

 

  • Address: 460 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036
  • Phone: (212) 613-0300
  • Services: Provides shelter, education, vocational training, and mental health services to homeless and at-risk youth (ages 16-24).
  • Nearest Subway Station: 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal (A, C, E lines)
  • Website: ny.covenanthouse.org

 

9. The Young Adult Institute (YAI)

 

  • Address: 460 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
  • Phone: (212) 273-6000
  • Services: Offers education, vocational training, and mental health services to young adults with disabilities, including youth transitioning out of homelessness.
  • Nearest Subway Station: 34th Street-Penn Station (A, C, E lines)
  • Website: yai.org

 

10. Safe Horizon – Youth Services

 

  • Phone: (212) 577-7777
  • Services: Provides mental health counseling, educational support, vocational training, and advocacy for youth who have experienced violence, trauma, or homelessness.
  • Website: safehorizon.org

 

11. Youth Communication

 

  • Address: 125 Maiden Lane, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10038
  • Phone: (212) 925-1400
  • Services: Offers writing, communication, and leadership programs to help young people (ages 14-24) build skills for education and employment.
  • Nearest Subway Station: Fulton Street (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 lines)
  • Website: youthcomm.org

 

12. JOBS for Youth

 

  • Address: 330 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
  • Phone: (212) 629-7300
  • Services: Provides job readiness training, work placement, and mental health counseling for young people seeking employment.
  • Nearest Subway Station: 34th Street-Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W lines)

 

13. The Osborne Association

 

  • Address: 809 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
  • Phone: (718) 707-2600
  • Services: Provides youth with education, employment, and mental health services, particularly those impacted by the justice system and homelessness.
  • Nearest Subway Station: Hunts Point Avenue (6 line)
  • Website: osborneny.org

 

14. The After-School Corporation (TASC)

 

  • Phone: (212) 213-3563
  • Services: Provides after-school programs that support youth in their academic success and provide vocational training and mental health counseling.
  • Website: tascforce.org

 

15. The Children’s Aid Society

 

  • Address: 105 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010
  • Phone: (212) 949-4900
  • Services: Offers educational and vocational training programs, mental health counseling, and other youth services, especially for homeless and at-risk youth.
  • Nearest Subway Station: 23rd Street (4, 5, 6 lines)
  • Website: childrensaidnyc.org

 

16. The BronxWorks

 

  • Address: 1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
  • Phone: (718) 731-3111
  • Services: Provides mental health services, vocational training, and educational support for youth, including those who are homeless or at risk.
  • Nearest Subway Station: 167th Street (4 line)
  • Website: bronxworks.org