New York - Legal Services
Ackerman Institute for the Family
Summary
The Ackerman Institute for the Family offers divorce mediation for couples, as well as couple and family therapy services.
Contact
(212) 879-4900 x 112
Amudim
Summary
Amudim offers services for youth dealing with substance abuse and victims of sexual abuse.
Contact
(646) 517-0222
Brooklyn Victims Services Unit
Summary
The Brooklyn District Attorney Victim Services Unit provides crisis counseling, safety planning, provides referrals, and can act as an escort to court. They also help victims file for compensation claims.
Contact
Fersch Petitti LLC
Summary
Fersch Petitti offers legal representation to low-income families in issues of divorce and custody.
Contact
(212) 422-2660 PFersch@pffamilylaw.com
Her Justice
Summary
Her Justice provides legal representation for victims of abuse, and for divorce, custody, and support issues.
Contact
Hotline: (212) 343-1122
LIFT
Summary
Legal Information for Families Today provides legal and social service support to those involved in New York Family Court, free of charge.
Contact
(212) 343-1122
Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, Inc.
Summary
Legal Aid Society of Rockland County assists clients whose benefits have been reduced or denied by the Rockland County Department of Social Services.
Contact
Toll free: (800) 454-3627
(845) 634-3627
Manhattan Mediators
Summary
Offering marital, family, divorce, post-divorce meditation and divorce coaching.
Contact
(212) 203-6132
Mediation and Collaborative Law Offices, Adam Berner, Esq.
Summary
Mediation and Collaborative Law Offices offers their services to couples during the divorce process.
Contact
New York office: (212) 721-7555
Met Council Family Violence Center
Summary
The Met Council Family Violence Center offers services to clients facing family violence, including safety planning and case management, counseling, emergency financial assistance and food pantry, referrals, and legal advocacy.
Contact
(212) 453-9618
family@metcouncil.org
Moderate Family Mediation Project
Summary
The Moderate Family Mediation Project offers low-budget mediation services for eligible households.
Contact
(212) 582-5757
(718) 575-9479
NY Legal Referral Service
Summary
The NYC Bar Association acts as a legal referral service.
Contact
(212) 626-7373
NYLAG - New York Legal Assistance Group
Summary
The New York Legal Assistance Group provides free civil representation to those who cannot afford private attorneys. They help with financial counseling, matrimonial and family law, and other areas, and also offer free mediation services.
Contact
General: ( 212) 613-5000
New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
Summary
The New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (NYACP) is the resource for attorneys, financial professionals and mental health professionals who work with divorcing couples and want to enhance their Collaborative Practice. The NYACP website also includes resources such as "Find a Professional" and an extensive library of videos and articles that offer quality information for families navigating through divorce.
Contact
518-313-0420; office@nycollaborativeprofessionals.org
Sanctuary for Families
Summary
Sanctuary for Families offers an array of services for victims of violence, including crisis intervention, legal services, shelter, economic empowerment, and services for children and youth.
Contact
(212) 349-6009
Sarah's Voice
Summary
Sarah's Voice offers free legal services and assistance for relevant issues to domestic violence victims
Contact
(347) 592-2124
The Family Justice Center
Summary
The New York City Family Justice Center provides a variety of services to help victims: case managers for help with safety planning and other needs, counselors and psychiatrists, lawyers, officers and prosecutors for help and information, financial assistance and referrals, and child care services.
Contact
Bronx: 718-508-1220; Brooklyn: 718-250-5113; Manhattan: 212-602-2800; Queens: 718-575-4545; Staten Island: 718-697-4300