NYC Domestic Violence Hotline (NYC HOPE)
The City's 24/7 hotline for survivors of domestic violence, with referrals to shelter, counseling and legal help.
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Resources
Resources for women
Safety, health, work, legal and family services for women in Brooklyn and across New York City.
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Safety and domestic violence
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. These services are confidential.
Brooklyn Family Justice Center
City-run center where survivors of domestic violence can find advocates, legal help and support services in one place.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support by phone, chat or text from trained advocates for people experiencing abuse.
800-799-7233 (text START to 88788)Website ↗
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Safe Horizon Hotline
A New York City nonprofit offering a 24/7 hotline and support for survivors of violence and abuse.
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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault, by phone or online chat, in English and Spanish.
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Sanctuary for Families
Free counseling, shelter, legal and economic support for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking in NYC.
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NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
Hotline, counseling, legal and immigration help for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence (English and Spanish).
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Health and reproductive care
Care options for women in Brooklyn, including for people without insurance.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Birth control, abortion care, emergency contraception, testing and telehealth. Care is offered regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
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NYC Care
Low-cost and no-cost health services through NYC Health + Hospitals for New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford insurance.
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NYC Health + Hospitals
The public health system, with Brooklyn hospitals including Kings County, South Brooklyn Health and Woodhull; women's and maternal health among its services.
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Brooklyn Perinatal Network
Brooklyn nonprofit offering free birth and postpartum doula support, family peer advocacy and health insurance enrollment help.
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NYC 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis counseling by call, text or chat, with interpreters in over 200 languages.
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Work and entrepreneurship
Free job-search, training and small-business support.
Workforce1 Career Centers
Free career services and training opportunities from the NYC Department of Small Business Services, with centers across the five boroughs.
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NYC Business Solutions Centers
Free services to start, operate and grow a small business, offered by NYC Small Business Services.
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Per Scholas
No-cost tech training with industry certifications and career coaching (IT support, cybersecurity, data and more).
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Hot Bread Kitchen
Free culinary job-skills training and support for food entrepreneurs, serving people who face barriers to careers. Based in Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Business network offering financing help, the Small Business Resource Network, certifications and a job board for Brooklyn businesses.
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Legal and immigration help
General information only; contact the organization to find out if you qualify.
The Legal Aid Society
Free legal representation for low-income New Yorkers, including housing, family, immigration and domestic violence matters.
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Brooklyn Defender Services
Free criminal defense, family defense, immigration and civil legal services for Brooklyn residents.
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MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline
Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs line for information on how to find City-funded, free and safe immigration legal help. Also reachable via 311.
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NYC Commission on Human Rights
City agency that enforces the NYC Human Rights Law; you can report discrimination in work, housing and public places.
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Family, benefits and housing
Public benefits and neighborhood services for women and families.
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Apply for and manage SNAP and Cash Assistance online through ACCESS HRA; find free meals via Food Help NYC.
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CAMBA
Brooklyn nonprofit with legal help (including domestic violence), housing stability, workforce and child care programs.
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NYC 311
The City's information line for agency services, including child care, housing and benefits; also say "Immigration Legal" for legal support.
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Community and education
Free learning and community spaces.
Brooklyn Public Library
Over 60 branches with HSE/GED prep, ESOL classes, job and career help, business resources, citizenship services and laptop loans.
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CUNY (City University of New York)
Public university system with several Brooklyn campuses; see the site for admissions, financial aid and adult-learner programs.
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