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New York - Social Services

Amudim

Summary

Amudim offers services for youth dealing with substance abuse and victims of sexual abuse.

Contact

(646) 517-0222

Center for Safety and Change

Summary

The Center for Safety and Change offers services to victims of domestic violence, including counseling, referrals, advocacy, legal services, and children's services.

Contact

(845) 634-3344

Crown Heights Career Assessment Program

Summary

The Crown Heights Career Assessment Program provides subsidized career training through local programs. They have a special fund for women in the divorce process.

Contact

Extend Fertility

Summary

Extend Fertility is an egg-freezing service that is particularly knowledgeable about the needs and sensitivities of Orthodox individuals.

Contact

(212) 810-2828

Hatzilu Relief Services

Summary

Hatzilu offers food, financial assistance, and support to those in need.

Contact

(516) 931-2884

Jewish Community House

Summary

RESPECT, part of the Jewish Community House, offers programs for single-parented Jewish families, including case management and advocacy, career development workshops, Jewish events and trips, and academic enrichment and camp for children.

Contact

(718) 331-6800 x194

Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, Inc.

Summary

Legal Aid Society of Rockland County’s 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

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

OHEL Safe Dwelling Program Shelter

Summary

OHEL Safe Dwelling Program Shelter is a kosher shelter in New York City. They offer confidential phone consultations, safety planning and personal guidance, counseling sessions, empowerment through appropriate dissemination of information and exploring all realistic options, and support groups.

Contact

(1-800) 603-6435

Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry

Summary

Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry offers a once-a-month food distribution.

Contact

Kathryn Samalin: (845) 354-2121 x 140
ksamalin@rjfs.org

Rockland County Department of Social Services

Summary

The Rockland County Department of Social Services offers a wide-variety of programs for families, including food, assistance with home payments, and medical insurance, as well as other supportive services.

Contact

(845) 364-2020

Safe Horizon

Summary

Safe Horizon offers support and services to victims of violence including safety planning, counseling, shelters, and legal and court programs.

Contact

Hotline: (1-800) 621-4673

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

Sephardic Bikur Holim

Summary

Sephardic Bikur Holim offers a wide-variety of social services, including career help, a food pantry, mental health, and more.

Contact

New York: (718) 787-1100
New Jersey: (732) 531-1117

Sid Jacobson JCC

Summary

The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center offers support group and counseling for individuals separated or divorced.

Contact

(516) 484-1545 x 196

Sister to Sister

Summary

Sister to Sister is a network dedicated to helping and supporting religious Jewish divorced women.

Contact

(718) 338-2943

Success Space for Women

Summary

Success Space for Women (hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Rockaway Peninsula (JJCRP)) provides career counseling, life coaching, financial consulting as well as social services to divorced women/single moms. All of these services are provided free of charge.

Contact

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

The Safe Center, Children's Mental Health

Summary

Children's Mental Health at the Safe Center offers counseling services for children affected by sexual assault and domestic violence.

Contact

Phone: (516) 465-4700
Hotline: (516) 542-0404

UJA Federation

Summary

The UJA Federation offers a variety of scholarships.

Contact

Yeled v'Yalda's Women, Infants, and Children Services

Summary

Women, Infants, and Children Services is a program designed to assist pregnant, nursing, or postpartum women and children under 5 years old. They offer nutrition education and lactation specialists, designed to help individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also refer to various social service organizations, and offer counseling and classes.

Contact

(718) 686-3700 info@yeled.org

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