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Families

Family Shelters in New York City and New York State

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Food

New York Food Banks

NY Directory of Food Stamps & Benefits

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Legal Help

New York State Bar Free Legal Help (212) 626-7383
Offers legal information, advice and referrals to low-income New Yorkers who could not afford a private attorney or have access to legal representation. The Hotline assists nearly 1,000 callers a month on a range of civil legal issues, including matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bankruptcy and debt collection and benefits. The Hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to.1:00 p.m. at

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Medical Assistance

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services

Free and Low-Cost Prescription Drugs (For All States)
See page 4 for how to get free or low cost medicine.
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24 Hour Referral Agencies

Homeless Emergency Hotline (800) 649-9125

Toll-Free Directory 1-800-555-1212
Use this free directory service to see if your help agency has a toll-free number.

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Regular Business Hour Referral Agencies

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FOR MORE ON HOMELESS SHELTERS
look  under "Social Services" in the Yellow Pages.

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Transportation

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