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Resources for 9/11-Impacted Persons
REGISTER NOW!
9/11 Workers' Compensation Registration Deadline September 11, 2010
 NYDIS urges 9/11 chaplains, recovery workers and volunteers to register now to protect their right to workers'
compensation benefits. NYDIS and NY Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) in
collaboration with other agencies is mounting a media campaign to inform workers throughout the
country about the necessity of registering now.
Download the brochure (pdf): English | Español
Call for registration guidelines: 866.WTC.2556
The New York City Health Department has created a web site that provides the latest information
about scientific research and services for people who may have health problems related to the
September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
You can visit this web site at www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html/home/home.shtml.
In addition, Ian Hartman-O’Connell is the World Trade Center Health Communicator for New York City.
He can be reached at 212-788-9753.
For medical and/or mental health treatment associated with 9/11 related conditions please contact one of the following providers:
If you were or are working for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), you should call the FDNY Bureau of Health Services (718-999-1858) or visit the following website: www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/insider/bhs/wtcmm/index.shtml
If you were not or are not working for the FDNY and live in the New York City (NYC) vicinity, you should call 888-702-0630 or click on
www.wtcexams.org/index.html
If you were not or are not working for the FDNY and live outside the NYC vicinity, you should call Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI) at 877-498-2911.
 Children & Teenager Support Services (Show)(Hide)
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Teens Supporting Teens: The group for children ages 14-16 is a
social connection and resource to help teens who have been affected by 9/11. They will
offer fun activities, field trips, and a safe space for the teens to talk about issues that
concern them.
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The group is free and will occur between 4:00-5:30 pm, two times per month
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Meeting location will be 589 8th Avenue (b/w 38th & 39th St, 15th Fl)
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For more information please call Cynthia Amodeo of World Trade Center Permanency Project at 212.475.0222 ext. 210 or email camodeo@coac.org
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Tuesday's Children: Tuesday's Children, a non-profit family service
organization founded by family and friends of September 11th victims, has made a long term
commitment to safeguard the health, happiness and future of both individual and family.
With a focus on family resiliency and strength through community, Tuesday's Children, in
partnership with recognized leaders in the fields of child development, family advocacy and
mentoring initiatives has developed an innovative platform of programs designed to address
the ongoing needs of thousands of children coping with one of the worst tragedies in the
history of our nation.
Community Support Services (Show)(Hide)
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Coalition for Hispanic Family Services: Coalition for Hispanic
Family Services is a community-based comprehensive family service agency, serving North
Brooklyn and adjacent communities. Programs include a foster boarding home program,
HIV/Aids prevention services, mental health services for children and families and others.
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Coney Island Avenue Project: The Coney Island Avenue Project (CIAP)
was formed in November 2001 to advocate on behalf of South Asian immigrants who were hurt
by bias attacks and discriminatory policies in the post-September 11th climate of hate. The
mission of our organization is to combat racism and promote the empowerment of working
class South Asians through legislative policy change, legal advocacy and community-based
education.
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For information about Coney Island Avenue Project programs, please call 718.859.0238 or visit www.ciapnyc.org
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Council of People's Organization (COPO): COPO came into existence on
February 1, 2002, in the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11. Since then the agency has
successfully assisted over 8,500 community members through various programs including ESL
classes, legal clinics, citizenship workshops and others.
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For a schedule of services, please call 718.434.3266 or visit www.copousa.org
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CRREW: Community Relief and Rebuilding through Education and
Wellness was established after 9/11 offering auricular acupuncture, feldenkrais and massage
to people affected by trauma. CRREW continues to provide services with a special mission
to the rescue workers who have continuing trauma.
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For more information on events and questions please email healingcrew@yahoo.com or call Wendy Henry at 347.277.9392
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Families of September 11: Founded in October 2001 by families of
those who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks, the organization's membership is open
to anyone affected by the events of September 11, be they family members, survivors,
responders, or others.
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Families of September 11 support families and children by offering updated
information on issues of interest, access to resources, relevant articles, and
advocacy to raise awareness about the effects of terrorism and public trauma.
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They champion domestic and international policies that respond to the threat of
terrorism including support for the 9/11 Commission Recommendations.
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For more information please call 212.575.1878 or visit familiesofseptember11.org
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Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York: As a
community-based organization, KCS provides a range of professional services in the areas of
Community, Aging and Public Health. KCS also helps low-income Korean individuals and
families address critical needs and adapt to a new cultural, economic and social
environment.
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For more information on how to access programs, please call 718.939.6137 or visit www.kcsny.org
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Lutheran Family Health Centers' Family Support Center: Located in
Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the Family Support Center provides a range of services to
individuals and families impacted by 9/11 including counseling, adult education classes,
and workshops on stress management and parenting. The Family Support Center also hosts
health fairs and community fairs aimed at providing information and resources to
individuals and families impacted by 9/11. Multilingual staff can also screen for
eligibility for public assistance and benefits and provide advocacy around healthcare,
public schools and housing.
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Language capability includes Arabic, Spanish, English, Mandarin and French.
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For more information on specific programs contact Suzann Jacquez-Sanchez, LMSW at 718.630.7186 or 718.630.7000 x4093
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September 11th Families Association: The September 11th Families'
Association supports victims of terrorism through communication, representation and peer
support. Their mission is to unite the September 11th community, present evolving issues,
and share resources for long-term recovery.
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VOICES of September 11: Founded in 2001, VOICES of September 11th is
an internationally recognized leader in providing support and advocacy in response to the
9/11 attacks. VOICES engages in advocacy work and efforts to promote public awareness of
government reform.
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Where To Turn: Where to Turn provides crisis relief services for victims of any kind of tragedy by aiding them in obtaining the help they need during the recovery process.
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Services include providing updated information on relevant support organizations,
assigning project managers to support organizations and governmental agencies to
assure victim awareness of and participation in all relevant programs, and serving
as a voice for victims to assure that proper officials are aware of victims' needs
and concerns.
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For more information please visit www.where-to-turn.org
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World Trade Center Survivors' Network: The Survivors' Network seeks
to provide a forum for personal contact between survivors as a means to empower them to
both deal with the circumstances of the aftermath of the attacks and to find renewed
purpose in that aftermath. The Network can also function as a place for people to go and
get survivors' perspectives and as a conduit for the common thoughts of survivors.
Food Pantries (Show)(Hide)
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City Hunger Hotline: A citywide helpline for food from HITE ( www.hitesite.org) is City Harvest. They do not distribute food from their headquarters but the helpline can refer individuals to food banks around the city.
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To find a food pantry near you, please call the office Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm at 866.888.8777
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Food Bank for New York City: The Food Bank serves more than 1,000 nonprofit community food programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Our searchable database enables you to search for food pantries, soup kitchens and senior centers by type of program, borough or keyword.
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West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH): Through a supermarket style food pantry, WSCAH alleviates hunger and creates a culture that promotes self-reliance and works for change.
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Customers are seen on a first-come first-served basis.
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Pantry customers can shop for 3 days worth of food, once a month on any day.
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Residents from all 5 boroughs, regardless of household size or immigration status are accepted.
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All customers must bring a PHOTO ID, PROOF OF HOUSEHOLD SIZE, and PROOF OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME.
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For more details on becoming a customer, please visit www.wscah.org or call 212.362.3662.
Health Services (Show)(Hide)
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Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: The center provides
quality, culturally relevant, and affordable health care and education, and advocates on
behalf of the health and social needs of underserved Asian Americans.
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Health care services include dental, internal medicine, mental health, pediatric
care and women's health.
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For low income, uninsured and under-insured clients who qualify, services are available on a sliding fee schedule.
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Languages include English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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For more information on how to access services in Manhattan or Queens please call 212-379-6988/718-886-1212 or visit www.cbwchc.org
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Child Health Plus: Child Health Plus provides a child or teenager
with free or affordable health coverage depending on their household income. The cost is
based on family income and the number of people in the family. Child Health Plus/Health
Plus members can choose a family doctor at one of the Health Centers or from among
participating doctors in the community.
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The child can also receive services through the School Health Practitioners at selected schools in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
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For more information on eligibility and enrollment call 1.800.698.KIDS or visit www.healthplus-ny.org
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Family Health Plus: FHP is a New York State program for uninsured
adults. Residents of New York City and Nassau County can apply to join Family Health Plus
though Health Plus.
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Assistance is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Creole,
Russian, Urdu, Hindi and Bangla.
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For more information on eligibility, how to apply and network of providers please call 888.809.8009 or visit www.healthplus-ny.org
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Institute for Urban Family Health: FHP is a New York State program for uninsured adults. Residents of New York City and Nassau County can apply to join Family Health Plus though Health Plus.
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The two free clinics are The Walton-ECHO free clinic in the Bronx (Walton Family Health Center 718.583.3060) and The New York City Free Clinic in Manhattan (Sidney Hillman Health Center 917.544.0735)
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Please call to make an appointment or visit www.institute2000.org/health/free.htm for more information.
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World Trade Center Environmental Health Center: New!
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
877-WTC-0107 www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/services/wtc-health-center.shtml
Who's Eligible:
Anyone who was exposed to WTC dust or fumes and is experiencing symptoms that may be
related to this exposure. These individuals include adult and child residents of lower
Manhattan and some areas of Brooklyn; students who were attending schools and colleges in
lower Manhattan in 2001-2002; people who worked in offices near the WTC, including City
employees; volunteers and individuals involved in debris removal and clean-up, including
City employees.
Note: The Bellevue WTC Environmental Health Center is NOT a screening program. It treats only patients who have developed breathing problems or other WTC-related symptoms.
Service locations in New York City:
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Bellevue Hospital
462 First Avenue (at 28th Street)
2nd floor
New York, NY 10016
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Gouverneur Healthcare Services
227 Madison Street
New York, New York 10002
877-WTC-0107
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Elmhurst Hospital Center
79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, New York 11373
877-WTC-0107
Housing (Show)(Hide)
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The Division of Housing and Community Renewal: DHCR is responsible
for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income
housing in New York State. The Affordable Housing Directory provides a list of available
housing in the city and can be searched by borough, county, street address and/or by
zip-code. The directory can also be used to search for a Community-Based Housing
Organization located in a specific geographic area.
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Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (Housing): On their site, MOIA provides resources for tenants and home-owners in New York. Information on how to proceed in cases of housing discrimination, poor maintenance of apartments, heat and water availability is listed.
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New York City Housing Authority: NYCHA provides decent and
affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate- income
residents throughout the five boroughs. This site includes city lotteries and listings of
Mitchell-Lama apartments as well as helpful apartment hunting tips. NYCHA also
administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments.
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New York City Housing Development Corporation: HDC has a variety of
programs that finance the development of low, middle, and mixed-income apartments. To
apply for an apartment in one of these developments you must contact the managing agent
directly. HDC does not administer applications, they do provide information on how to obtain applications.
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NorthEast Brooklyn Housing Development Corporation: Based in
Brooklyn, New York, Northeast Brooklyn Housing Development Corporation is committed to
the preservation, development and management of affordable rental housing and
homeownership opportunities; community and economic development initiatives and human
services to effect social change in the central Brooklyn and Bushwick communities.
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For new listings for developments, please regularly call 718.453.9490 or visit www.nebhdco.org
HRA Job Center Sites (Show)(Hide)
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HRA Job Centers: Job Centers offer temporary financial assistance,
food stamps and Medicaid to eligible individuals. While in receipt of financial assistance,
eligible adults are required to participate in an employment or rehabilitative activity
designed to help them achieve their highest level of self- sufficiency. While
participating, individuals are provided with child care and transportation support.
Information about Immigration Attorneys (Show)(Hide)
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LawHelp.org/NY: is a comprehensive web-based resource to help low and moderate-income New Yorkers find legal help and information.
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For contact information on legal service providers specific to a legal problem in any zip-code in New York, please visit www.lawhelp.org/ny
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NY State Bar Association: The New York State Bar Association is the
official statewide organization of the legal profession. It is composed principally of
practicing attorneys, judges, law teachers, and many non-practicing lawyers who are
business executives, government officials, court administrators and so forth. It represents
practitioners in specialized areas of law, as well as affiliated, law-related
organizations and groups with special interests or needs. For more info visit the website at www.nysba.org.
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To find out information about a specific lawyer, please call the Office of Court Administration at 212.428.2800.
Information about Workers Compensation (Show)(Hide)
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Authorization to Obtain Client's Workers Compensation Records: For
case workers to get complete and up to date information on the status of a client's
workers compensation case, the form OC110A provides authorization to release information to a specific person.
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How to Become a Commissioner of Deeds: If your organization would
like to have a staff member become a commissioner of deeds to assist clients with their
registrations for the Workers Compensation Board, please visit www.nycmarriagebureau.com/about/commissionerofdeeds.html for application requirements, fees, and other information.
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Injured Workers Bar Association: The IWBA is comprised of attorneys
from throughout New York State who concentrate their practice in representation of
injured workers. Many of their members practice exclusively in the area of Workers'
Compensation Law and provide legal representation for tens of thousands of injured
workers every year. Most members also help injured workers in personal injury cases and
Social Security Disability cases.
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LawHelp.org/NY: is a comprehensive web-based resource to help low and moderate-income New Yorkers find legal help and information.
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For contact information on legal service providers specific to a legal problem in any zip-code in New York, please visit www.lawhelp.org/ny
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Workers Compensation Filing: If you are a rescue and recovery worker (paid or volunteer) who did clean up after 9/11, you must register now with the Workers' Compensation Board to protect your right to file a claim if and when you become sick.
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Deadline for Registration has been Extended to September 11, 2010
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Registration forms available at: www.wcb.state.ny.us or call 877.632.4996
Information for Financial Planning Assistance (Show)(Hide)
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Financial Planning Association Assistance to Victims of 9/11:
 The New York chapter of the Financial Planning Association® is carrying on the work
of the now-concluded FPA national program to assist individuals directly affected by
the events of September 11, 2001. Volunteer Certified Financial Planners® may be
able to provide assistance on budgeting, credit management and other financial
planning issues.
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For more information, contact the FPA of New York by phone at 877.773.7269 or by email at 911support@fpany.org
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Money Management International: MMI offers help with budgeting,
money management and credit issues 365 days a year. Counselors take the time to thoroughly
understand the client's situation and provide them with specific advice. They develop a
personal financial assessment by analyzing income, expenses, assets and liabilities.
Clients can choose to work directly with a counselor in person by telephone or online. As a
team the goal is to work together to create a livable spending plan and establish an
action plan for becoming debt free and achieving specific financial goals.
Job Development and Training (Show)(Hide)
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Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services: In addition to many other child-care, school-based and family programs and services, BBCS provides a range of job training programs free for eligible documented clients. For undocumented clients there is a fee for service.
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Training for Employment: The Brooklyn Bureau offers a range of vocational training and job placement programs to meet the diverse needs of clients with mental illness. Those ready for work are helped to find jobs, others receive basic vocational training, coaching, and support as they transition to employment.
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Computer Lab for Adults with Disabilities: The Brooklyn Bureau's computer lab provides valuable education and training to clients with mental, physical or emotional disabilities. Clients visit the lab each day to receive literacy instruction and to learn basic vocational tasks. Clients also work to build their clerical, data entry, interviewing and conflict resolution skills. A number of clients also train in customer service, electrical maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing.
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For more information and how to enroll please visit www.bbcs.org or call 718.310.5600.
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CAMBA: CAMBA serves persons of low-income; persons moving from welfare to work; persons who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or transitioning out of homelessness; persons living with or at risk of AIDS and HIV; immigrants and refugees; youth; formerly incarcerated, seniors and other groups, working to become self sufficient. Programs are offered for documented clients.
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Job Training and Placement Services: CAMBA offers a full range of direct Job Placement Services to low income New York City residents in a variety of businesses and sectors. Their Job Training program leads to jobs in the following fields: Gourmet Food Service Retail, Security, Banking, in Human Services, and Customer Service.
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CAMBA provides job placement and training to limited English speakers.
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For more information on eligibility and application process, please visit www.camba.org or call 718.282.0108.
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Chinese American Planning Council (CPC): CPC provides job training programs to integrate the Chinese immigrant workforce into the mainstream workforce through short-term skills, adult literacy and vocational literacy and ESL classes. CPC also provides job placement and post-training support services. Areas of training are hotel services and home attendance programs.
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Payment: Eligible documented clients can be referred through the Government One Stop Centers and enroll in classes for free. Others can pay a fee to join.
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For more information please call 212.941.0041/941.0920 x124 or visit www.cpc-nyc.org
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Federation Employment and Guidance Services (FEGS): FEGS delivers services in Employment & Training among other areas for 9/11 impacted individuals.
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This includes career counseling, vocational training, job development workshops, job placement assistance, use of computer resource lab including internet access, MS Office tools, typing etc.
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There is no cost for service.
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All services except placement are available to those who are undocumented. Clients must have been enrolled with the September 11th Fund's employment assistance program.
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For more information on eligibility and how to enroll, please visit www.fegs.org or call 212.962.2716 x207.
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The Hope Program: A 16 week life skills and job readiness training program located in Brooklyn for impoverished adults. Through classes, counseling, support and reinforcement, members develop the self-confidence and skills needed to work. Job experience is gained in supervised internships. A new class begins every 6 weeks.
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Open house every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 am.
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For more information please visit www.thehopeprogram.org or call 718-852-9307.
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Lutheran Family Health Centers' Family Support Center: Located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the Family Support Center provides a range of services to individuals and families impacted by 9/11 including assistance finding jobs and job training programs. The Family Support Center also hosts community fairs aimed at providing information and resources to individuals and families impacted by 9/11.
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Language capability includes Arabic, Spanish, English, Mandarin and French.
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For more information on specific programs contact Suzann Jacquez-Sanchez, LMSW at 718.630.7186 or 718-630-7000 x4093.
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New York City Employment & Training Coalition: NYCETC is an association of workforce development practitioners - community based organizations, community colleges and union affiliated training programs - committed to providing high quality education, training, and employment services to unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers.
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Member and non-member job listings can be found on the website.
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The NYC Training Programs Database is a tool to search by parameters like population, choice of training and borough (www.nycetc.org/training_programs.php).
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For more information please visit www.nycetc.org or call 212.253.6873.
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SUNY - Brooklyn Education Opportunity Center (BEOC): The State University of New York Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center provides tuition free classes in ESL, GED, and computers training for documented persons. BEOC also assist students with free tutoring, job placement and internships. Fall, Winter and Spring classes are available.
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Vocational & Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID): The goal of the agency is to promote educational equity and excellence for eligible documented clients with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled; assure appropriate continuity between the child and adult services systems; and provide the highest quality vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to all eligible persons as quickly as those services are required to enable them to work and live independent, self-directed lives.
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For more information on how to access services, locations and contact info, please visit the website at www.vesid.nysed.gov
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Workforce 1 Career Centers: Workforce1 Career Centers (commonly called One Stops) are in every borough and offer comprehensive employment services including job placement, career advisement, job search counseling, and skills training - only for documented clients.
Medical Monitoring & Treatment Programs (Show)(Hide)
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WTC Responders Fatality Investigation Program: Do you know of someone who responded, worked, or volunteered at the WTC site, pile, and surrounding areas, including the barges or landfills during 9/11 and has since died, regardless of cause of death? The NYS Department of Health is collecting this information to better understand the possible health effects of the WTC disaster. Any information you provide will remain confidential.
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Updated WTC Health Registry Resource Guide: New! This Guide is the sixth update to the WTC Health Registry (WTCHR) Resource Guide developed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for people affected by 9/11. It includes information about occupational, respiratory, environmental, and mental health services and resources available in the NYC region and nationally. NYDIS is referenced on Page 12.
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The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mt. Sinai: If
you are a worker or a volunteer who provided services (rescue, recovery, debris removal,
restoration of Vital Support Services) in response to the September 11th, 2001 attacks in
the World Trade Center, you may be eligible to receive a FREE and
CONFIDENTIAL comprehensive medical screening examination. You will subsequently be
contacted to participate in a continued WTC Medical Monitoring program.
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For more information and to register, call 888.702.0630 or visit www.WTCexams.org
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Languages: English, Spanish, Polish
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Examination sites are available throughout the NY metro area. Please request more information about this when you call.
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World Trade Center Environmental Health Center: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
877-WTC-0107 www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/services/wtc-health-center.shtml
Who's Eligible:
Anyone who was exposed to WTC dust or fumes and is experiencing symptoms that may be
related to this exposure. These individuals include adult and child residents of lower
Manhattan and some areas of Brooklyn; students who were attending schools and colleges
in lower Manhattan in 2001-2002; people who worked in offices near the WTC, including
City employees; volunteers and individuals involved in debris removal and clean-up, including City employees.
Note: The Bellevue WTC
Environmental Health Center is NOT a screening program. It treats only patients who
have developed breathing problems or other WTC-related symptoms.
Service locations in New York City:
- Bellevue Hospital
462 First Avenue (at 28th Street)
2nd floor
New York, NY 10016
- Gouverneur Healthcare Services
227 Madison Street
New York, New York 10002
877-WTC-0107
- Elmhurst Hospital Center
79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, New York 11373
877-WTC-0107
Mental Health Services (Show)(Hide)
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Sky Help, Inc.: Three-or four-day small group “resilience
and rebuilding” workshops for uniformed, civilian, and volunteer personnel who have
served in 9/11 rescue/recovery efforts; returning veterans and individuals returning from recent disasters;
caregivers, survivors, chaplains, and trauma responders.
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For more information, please contact (877) 759-4357 or go to their web site www.skyhelp.org.
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The Collaborative Disaster Project in Washington Heights: Based at
the Hispanic Treatment Program of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, the program
provides treatment to Hispanic adults who continue to be affected by the events of 9/11.
Services are free of charge.
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Treatment can include a variety of psychotherapies and/or medication, with treatment decision made jointly between the patient and the treating clinician. The treatments are specifically designed to treat the types of disorders that people may develop after experiencing a traumatic event or losing a loved one, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and prolonged grief reactions.
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All treatments are offered in English or Spanish by bilingual and bicultural mental health professionals and are open only to persons of Hispanic ancestry
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For more information, please contact Michelle McNamara, Psy.D. at 212.543.5186.
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Faithful Response: A partnership of Lutheran Disaster Response of
New York and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Faithful Response
provides free, compassionate mental health care and counseling to those struggling with the
effects of 9/11.
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Free counseling is available to case workers and service providers to enable them
to better serve their clients.
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Faithful Response regularly makes referrals for clients who need services in New York City and New Jersey.
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For more information on services please call 516.679.0080 or visit www.faithfulresponse.org
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St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center of NY - WTC Healing Services: This center adjacent to the World Trade Center site provides free and confidential counseling services to anyone affected by 9/11. Both individual and group counseling are available.
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If you would like to contact the division, please call 212.346.2582
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital
Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies (PATSS): is pleased to provide
free mental health services for disaster relief workers and their family members who
continue to struggle with mental health problems related to the 9-11 World Trade Center
attack. Persons who are eligible for these services include anyone involved in the World
Trade Center attack disaster relief, repair, and restoration efforts such as firefighters,
paramedics, police, utilities restoration personnel, medical providers, counseling and
mental health service providers, clergy, and their affected family members.
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Clinical services include individual, couples, family, and child therapy. Also offered are free resilience-building classes led by staff members with expertise in stress management.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment for an evaluation, call 212. 821.0783.
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The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH): is offering an
insurance-like benefit to help cover mental health and substance use treatment for NYC residents
affected by 9/11. The NYC 9/11 Benefit Program for Mental Health and Substance Use provides:
Sometimes it takes a while to recognize your symptoms, and you might not connect them to 9/11. If
you've been anxious, depressed, having family problems or using more drugs or alcohol since 9/11,
there could be a connection. Anyone who has trouble eating, sleeping, concentrating or
relating to others may need help. If you're a New York City resident, and you’ve suffered
these symptoms since 9/11, consider talking to someone.
Call (877) 737-1164 (1-877-SEP11MH).
Micro-Business Loans (Show)(Hide)
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ACCION New York: ACCION New York contributes to the economic development of the New York metropolitan region by providing micro-loans ($5,000 to $50,000) and business advisory services to eligible individuals and small businesses that do not have access to traditional sources of credit, regardless of immigration status.
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For information on eligibility and other requirements, please visit www.accionnewyork.org or call 212.387.0494.
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CAMBA: Small Business Services (SBS) promotes economic
revitalization by providing services specially tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs in
Brooklyn. SBS offers one-on-one counseling, entrepreneurial training and technical
assistance, access to low-income grants, micro-loans, and linkages with other business
development partners:
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Micro loans - SBS provides loans of up to $15,000 for
Brooklyn-based entrepreneurs who have strong business ideas but lack appropriate financing.
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Trickle Up Grant SBS facilitates loans of up to $700 for very
low-income entrepreneurs who have strong business ideas for very small businesses.
Attendance at the Credit Repair and Money Management seminar is a pre-requisite.
The Trickle-up grants are regardless of immigration status and available for residents of all boroughs.
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For more information on eligibility and application process, please visit www.camba.org or call 718.282.2500.
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Project Enterprise: The mission is to assist eligible entrepreneurs in
under-resourced communities to increase their incomes, develop successful businesses, and
build their assets, thereby creating jobs for themselves and their neighbors, and lifting
the standard of living for themselves, their families, and their communities, regardless of
immigration status. Maximum loan amount $12,000.
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Trickle Up: Trickle Up's US program provides basic business training
and seed capital typically in the form of US$700 conditional grants, distributed in two
installments, to entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding their own business, often
home-based sole proprietorships. Entrepreneurs receive the first portion of the grant
($500) after preparing a Trickle Up Business Plan. After three months or the first
business cycle, they complete a Trickle Up Business Report, showing they have established
a viable business and met program requirements, and receive the second grant installment.
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Applicants must meet criteria for need as Trickle Up serves individuals living at or near the poverty line.
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For more information on how to apply please visit www.trickleup.org or call 866.246.9980 to be linked to a partner agency.
Out of State Service Providers (Show)(Hide)
The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mt. Sinai: If you are a
worker or a volunteer who provided services (rescue, recovery, debris removal, restoration
of Vital Support Services) in response to the September 11th, 2001 attacks in the World
Trade Center, you may be eligible to receive a FREE and
CONFIDENTIAL comprehensive medical screening examination. You will subsequently be
contacted to participate in a continued WTC Medical Monitoring program.
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For more information and to register, call 888.702.0630 or visit www.WTCexams.org
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Languages: English, Spanish, Polish
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Examination sites are available throughout the NY metro area. Please request more information about this when you call.
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Support Groups Via Phone (National/International): (Show)(Hide)
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Voices of September 11th: The organization is sponsoring weekly
support groups for 9/11 impacted family members, survivors and rescue workers.
Individual Groups are also offered. Each group is led by a licensed clinical social
worker and is free of charge. The focus of the groups is on resiliency skills, building
supportive relationships and other issues determined by those participating. There is
a toll free number to dial into and the clients can participate via phone from any state or country.
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Please call 203.966.3911 for more details or if you are interested in participating. Space is limited.
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Canadian Red Cross: The Canadian Red Cross assists Canadian
rescue, recovery and clean up workers impacted by working at Ground Zero in New York
City following September 11, 2001. Eligible workers have received support for travel
related to health screening and treatment for respiratory illnesses and other health
problems, and in cases of financial hardship, some interim financial assistance.
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To inquire about eligibility or for other information, please call (from Monday
to Friday), Janis Watson at the National Office of the Canadian Red Cross in
Ottawa, Ontario, at 613-740-1960, or send an e-mail to janis.watson@redcross.ca
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Voices of September 11: Founded in 2001, VOICES of September 11th is an internationally recognized leader in providing support and advocacy in response to the 9/11 attacks. VOICES engages in advocacy work and efforts to promote public awareness of government reform.
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Willow House: Willow House is a social service organization
dedicated to helping children, teens, families and communities who are coping with
death and dying. Services include support groups, educational resources and referrals,
community outreach and special programs and workshops. These programs are community
based so that they are easily accessible and foster peer support and interaction among
the bereaved within the comfort and familiarity of their own communities.
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Specific programs for 9/11 Project work specifically with 9/11 families and survivors, offering counseling, groups and social events.
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For more information please contact 847.940.0779 or visit www.willowhouse.org
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Massachusetts 9/11 Fund: The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund, Inc. is a
nonprofit organization providing efficient and compassionate assistance and relief to
residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who were directly impacted by the
terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Eligible clients are family and other
dependents of the 9/11 deceased in the Massachusetts and greater New England
Metropolitan area.
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Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance: The Massachusetts
Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) is an independent state agency devoted to upholding
and advancing the rights of crime victims. They strive to provide innovative victim
advocacy through outreach and education, policy and program development, direct
service, legislative advocacy, and grants management.
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World Trade Center United Family Group: Founded in September
2001, the World Trade Center United Family Group is a community comprised of September
11th families, survivors and rescue workers from all over the United States and the
world. WTC United provides emotional support to its community members through a slate
of innovative peer support programs. Advocacy efforts include protecting the legacy
and memory of the victims of the September 11th attacks, ensuring an authentic
perpetuation of the historic events and promoting civic participation. This community,
built on the principles of trust and shared experience, will serve as a living tribute
to the thousands of innocent men, women and children murdered in the attacks on
America.
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Home Ground: Home Ground is an outreach and counseling support program for 9/11 rescue and recovery workers and their families.
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A wide variety of activities are available which are hosted by peer volunteers. Professional staff is also available to assist those who seek additional support to find quality services.
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For 9/11 responders to access more information, please contact Diane Ryan, L.C.S.W. at 516.286.0155 or visit www.HomeGround.org.
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World Trade Center Family Center: The mission of the World Trade
Center Family Center is to provide essential support services to all people who lost a
loved one especially to children of all ages who lost their parents and extended
family and to 9/11 responders and their families. Activities are designed to support
children's and adults' resilience and coping skills and to strengthen family bonds.
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For bereaved families to learn more and access services, please call 516.678.2700 or visit www.wtcfamilycenter.org.
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PA Sept 11 Victim Assistance Program: The objective of the
program (under the purview of Network Of Victim Assistance NOVA) is to identify,
inform, educate, and support the emotional, physical and financial needs of all people
in the state of Pennsylvania who were directly affected or have immediate family who
were directly affected by the catastrophic events of September 11, families of victims
on Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County, regardless of their geographic location
and first responders/recovery workers. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
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For more information on program services and eligibility please call 866.328.2800 or visit www.pasept11.org
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Office for Victims of Crime: The Office for Victims of Crime
(OVC) oversees diverse programs that benefit victims of crime. OVC provides substantial
funding to state victim assistance and compensation programs - the lifeline services
that help victims to heal. The OVC can make referrals and connect clients with a range
of services they require locally.
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For more information about how to obtain services, please call 1.800.331.0075 or visit www.ovc.gov
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For a list of phone numbers and web sites of state administrators for victim assistance and victim compensation programs, visit www.ovc.gov/help/voca_links.htm
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United Way: United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring
power of communities. All of this is done in collaboration with diverse partners.
Depending on the issue and how the community chooses to address it, United Ways work
with schools, government agencies, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions,
community development corporations, voluntary and neighborhood associations, the faith
community, and others. Although priorities for United Way action are set locally,
common themes include: Helping children succeed, Strengthening and supporting
families, Promoting self-sufficiency, Building vital and safe neighborhoods.
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For information on how to access services in your area please visit www.national.unitedway.org and enter your zip-code or for state-wide referrals.
Prescription Drug Programs (Show)(Hide)
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Generic Medicine Program: This is an easy and affordable way for
people of all ages to get medicines they need. Everyone qualifies and enrollment is free to
families and individuals of all ages nationwide, whether the applicant has insurance or
not. Through this program, more than 2,000 generic medications are available at low cost
that treat a wide range of conditions including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and
depression. The program ensures low-cost, predictable pharmaceutical services for those
taking maintenance drugs.
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GenericMedicineProgram.com saves patients up to 95% or more on top brand name
equivalent generic prescription drugs through licensed pharmacies in the USA, and
mails them directly to the home or office.
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For more information on which drugs are available and applying, please call 800.939-7894 or visit www.genericmedicineprogram.com
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance: The Partnership for
Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other
health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help
qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the
public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly
free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and
boost enrollment of those who are eligible.
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The site offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
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For more information call 888.4PPA.NOW (888.477.2669) or visit www.pparx.org
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Pfizer Helpful Answers: Helpful Answers is Pfizer's program to make
prescription drugs available to qualifying low-income legal residents. The website allows
for evaluation of each case by client or health care provider and lists several patient
assistance prescription drug programs as well as government and industry programs.
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RxAssist: Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical
companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as
practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find
the information they need. All in one place.
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Together RxAcess: Together RXAccess is a prescription savings program sponsored by 10 pharmaceutical companies. It provides savings on a wide range of prescription products at the pharmacy counter to eligible patients without prescription coverage. The program is only open to legal residents.
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Over 300 brand-name prescription drugs and other prescription products, as well as a wide range of generic drugs.
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For more information on what drugs are available and eligibility, please call.800.444.4106 or visit www.togetherrxaccess.com
Private Training Schools and Institutes (Show)(Hide)
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The Pablo Florian Foundation: Located in Jackson Heights, The Pablo Florian Foundation is dedicated to serving the Latino community. They have a vocational school for adults serving the need for new careers with intro classes for computers, ESL, programs about auto mechanics, decoration and embroidery.
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Classes are currently in Spanish only, except computer classes which are in English and Spanish.
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Classes range from 6-12 weeks, meet once or twice a week and cost is $10-$15 per class.
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For more information please call 718-672-5809.
Public Benefits (Show)(Hide)
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Section 8 Vouchers Available for a Limited Time: Only 22,000 vouchers are available. The Mayor announced that 3,000 of these vouchers will be targeted specifically to households at risk of homelessness.
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Food Stamps: The following link provides a list of information that is necessary to determine Food Stamp Eligibility. The client should bring any information that pertains to them. The documents must not be more than four weeks old.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For information on eligibility,
on-line application forms, estimates of disability benefits amounts, average time for
processing application, documentation required to shorten process and a list of questions
asked by the Social Security office, please visit www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm. To make an appointment with a social security representative, please call 800.772.1213.
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Social Security Disability (SSD): For information on eligibility,
on-line application forms, estimates of disability benefits amounts, average time for
processing application, documentation required to shorten process and a list of questions
asked by the Social Security office, please visit www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm. To make an appointment with a social security representative, please call 800.772.1213.
Reports (Show)(Hide)
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Article Series on 9/11 Health Problems: Peter Rousmaniere, along
with Steve Yahn, have written an in-depth series on the health problems of WTC rescue and
recovery workers. Published by Risk & Insurance, "Beach of Trust" is a
factual account of safety breakdowns, the emergence of medical conditions, the workers'
compensation system, and policy reform proposals.
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World Trade Center Health Registry: The WTC Health Registry is a
comprehensive and confidential health survey of those most directly exposed to the events
of 9/11/01. It will give health professionals a clear picture of the health consequences of 9/11/01.
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Mt. Sinai Findings: from the World Trade Center Worker and Volunteer
Medical Screening Program published in a study called World Trade Center Disasters and
the Health of Workers: Five Year Assessment of a Unique Medical Screening Program
(September 2006):
Resources for Financial Assistance (Show)(Hide)
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The Bridge Fund of New York: The mission of The Bridge Fund is to
prevent homelessness for vulnerable, working poor individuals and families who are
threatened with the loss of their housing, but often do not qualify for emergency
government assistance because they have some income. The fund can offer referrals to
eligible clients interest-free loans with flexible repayment plans combined with budget
counseling. It also helps families to relocate to less expensive permanent housing.
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Clients have to be referred through a landlord, case worker or services provider.
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For more information on how to apply please call 646.742.1465 or visit www.thebridgefund.org.
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City Wide Task Force on Housing Court: The City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court, Inc. is a non-profit coalition established in 1981 to address the systemic challenges to justice in New York City's Housing Court.
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The telephone hotline 212.962.4795 connects eligible people to agencies that can pay rent arrears. For Queens please call 718.657.0599.
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Please visit www.cwtfhc.org for tenant fact sheets in multiple languages and additional information.
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Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies: As part of FPWA's mission to help the neediest New Yorkers, the agency runs a year-round financial assistance program.
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Funds are available for: Financial assistance for one-time emergency needs and Agency administered grants for emergency assistance.
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Who is Eligible? Any New Yorker who is facing difficulty paying for basic critical needs who fit our criteria. We award one-time grants to help city residents stave off eviction, pay for utilities, medical bills, storage fees, or basic furniture such as beds and sofas.
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For more information on how to apply please call 212.801.1330 or visit fpwa.org/programs/cash.html
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New York Crime Victim's Board: Specific to the WTC disaster, emergency awards are generally being limited to loss of earnings/support or burial/memorial expenses for 9/11 affected people.
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Counseling and medical expenses for witnesses, recovery workers, family members.
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Rehabilitative occupational training for the purpose of job retraining or similar employment-oriented rehabilitative services to a victim or a family member of a victim is also available.
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The Board is Payor of Last Resort - all collateral source payments (workers compensation, Social Security, etc.) will be deducted from the final award. Life Insurance is not counted as a collateral source payment.
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For more information on eligibility and locations, please visit: www.cvb.state.ny.us/worldtradecenter.htm
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Unmet Needs Roundtables
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Health and Welfare Council of Long Island: For organizations and
case workers working with Long Island residents, please contact the Long Island
Unmet Needs Roundtable. For information on how to present or the training schedule,
please contact Gwen O'Shea at 516.483.1110 ext. 423 or via email at goshea@hwcli.com
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New Jersey Interfaith Partnership for Disaster Recovery (NJIPDR):
For organizations and caseworkers working with New Jersey residents, please contact
the New Jersey Unmet Needs Roundtable, moderated by New Jersey Interfaith
Partnership for Disaster Recovery via email at njipdr@netzero.com or visit the website at www.nji-disasterrecovery.org
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New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS): For organizations
and case workers working with New York City residents, please contact the New
York City Unmet Needs Roundtable Moderator Tamara Smith via email at tsmith@nydis.org or via phone at 212.669.6102.
Save the Date (Show)(Hide)
Scholarships (Show)(Hide)
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: The foundation has established the
September 11th Program, dedicating $1 million to provide educational assistance to
dependents and spouses of people killed or permanently physically disabled in the attacks
on the Pentagon and WTC, the crash of United Flight 93 and the September and October 2001
anthrax attacks.
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Grants of up to $15,000 are available by semester for undergraduate study at any
two-year, four-year, technical, or trade school in the United States. Eligible
applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need.
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Applications for funding must be postmarked by February 16th, 2007.
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For more information and to download application please visit www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=Sept or call 800.498.6478.
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September 11 Scholarship Alliance: The September 11 Scholarship
Alliance was formed by leading scholarship providers and associated organizations to
simplify the scholarship application process for postsecondary education for the families
of those who died or were permanently disabled in the terrorist attacks. This includes
airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and
relief workers - including firefighters, law enforcement and port authority officers, and
emergency medical personnel.
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A number of scholarship funds have been established. The scholarships may be used
to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or
vocational-technical school in the United States as well as in other countries.
Each of the funds listed has its own policies and requirements.
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For a list of scholarships funds, criteria for eligibility, applications and
registration, please call 1.877.862.0136 or visit www.scholarships911.org
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Students Opening Doors for Others (SODO): SODO is comprised of a
group of High School students from New York City researching information for undocumented
students regarding college and scholarship information.
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To see a list of scholarships that students can apply for regardless of documentation status and other resources for undocumented students, please visit www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/sodo
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Please note eligibility is determined individually by each organization. For more information please visit the individual site.
Services Directories (Show)(Hide)
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World Trade Center Resource Guide: The World Trade Center Permanency
Project has put together a directory of services available in New York city for agencies
working with the 9/11 impacted population. The guide includes complete information (names,
contact info and services rendered) about organizations providing social services,
education, recreation, public benefits, legal resources, mental health and health care
clinics in all 5 boroughs.
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To obtain a copy or for more information, please contact: Joann Buttaro, New York Council on Adoptable Children, 212-475-0222 ext. 212, jbuttaro@coac.org
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9/11 Service Guide by the American Red Cross: The guide is a geographical list of programs that receive September 11 recovery grants from the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund.
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The Health Information Tool for Empowerment (HITE): HITE is the
first online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured
and under-insured New Yorkers. After an easy sign-up to be a member, service providers
have access to a thousands of government, non-profit, and privately sponsored programs and
services within a zip-code and a specified distance.
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Location and contact information is available about organizations providing
services from health care, financial assistance sources, to immigration support
(legal, translations, housing, advocacy) in Brooklyn and Manhattan so far.
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For more information and to become a member, please visit www.hitesite.org. A free walk through of the site is also available to staff upon request.
Substance Abuse Programs (Show)(Hide)
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Educational Alliance: The Social Services Department of The
Educational Alliance, Inc., offers extensive residential and out-patient programs in the
areas of substance abuse treatment and prevention, and mental health services. All of the
programs are located in lower Manhattan and include:
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Out-patient Substance Abuse and Residential Services for men and women living in
the community; speaking English, Spanish, or Russian.
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Adolescent Substance Abuse prevention programs.
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Providing Relapse Prevention assistance, along with Individual and Group
Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Psychological and
Psychiatric services and Vocational Rehabilitation services for all individuals.
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For more information please visit www.edalliance.org or call 212.533.3570 Ext. 253/251
Tips from Case Workers (Show)(Hide)
Please note: The following
schools have been used by clients and sometimes recommended by case workers for trainings. NYDIS
does not assume any responsibility for quality of classes nor guarantee funding for classes
through the NYC 9/11 Unmet Needs Roundtable. Each case presented is considered individually by
donors for funding.
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American Barber Institute: ABI School of Barbering and Cosmetology
offers students the benefit of classroom training. Classroom training sessions may be
done individually or in groups. ABI utilizes instructional videos, lectures, and live
demonstrations. Their flexibility allows students to select morning, or afternoon
programs with as few as eighteen hours per week to as many as thirty-six hours each
week. Students may schedule to take classes on 3, 4, 5 or 6 days each week.
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Located on 252 W. 29th St, New York, NY 10001
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For details on classes schedules, cost, admissions and requirements please call 212.290.228 or visit www.americanbarberinstitute.com
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Career Education International Group: Career Education is
dedicated to providing students with the skills they need to land the job they want in
today's fast changing business world. Career Education is also pleased to make placement
assistance available for our graduates and alumni.
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Classes in security guard training, nursing assistants, becoming customer service representatives with placement
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Trainings and placement for Spanish speaking clients
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Located on 145 W. 30th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001
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For details of class schedules, admissions and requirements please call Chris Hack at 212.377.3305 or visit www.ceig.edu
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