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Community Support Network

The Community Support Network is part of HealthyNYC, a citywide effort to help New Yorkers live longer, healthier lives. We connect individuals and families to critical resources that address:

  • Chronic Disease: Support for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer screenings to reduce preventable deaths.
  • Mental and Emotional Health: Stress, anxiety, and crisis support to lower suicide rates and promote resilience.
  • Substance Use and Harm Reduction: Treatment and overdose prevention to reduce drug-related deaths by 25%.
  • Personal and Community Safety: Resources to promote safer homes, neighborhoods, and overall well-being, aligning with a 30% homicide reduction goal.
  • Maternal and Infant Health: Resources for pregnant individuals, improving birth outcomes and reducing disparities.
  • Food, Housing, and Economic Stability: Connections to food, housing and career pathways for long-term health and security.

Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but no one has to face them alone. Find help through the resources and organizations listed below.

Community Resources

Please complete the WholeYouNYC Self-Screener to learn about Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs)—non-medical factors that affect a person’s health. After completing the screener, you will be connected to services that can help you meet those needs.

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Physical Health

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Emotional Health

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Burial Assistance

The Human Resources Administration’s Office of Burial Services helps individuals in need of financial assistance to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income NYC resident.

OBS can pay up to a maximum of $1,700 towards the cost of a funeral bill.

Total burial cost cannot exceed a cap of $3,400. To determine eligibility:

Safety

Resource Finders

Domestic Violence Support

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Domestic Violence Shelters

Domestic Violence Immediate Housing

Food/Clothing/Housing/Transportation

Substance Use

Career Training and Employment Opportunities

NYC Small Business Services

NYC Department for the Aging

NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES)

Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) supports NYCHA residents in increasing income and assets through programs, policies, and collaborations in 4 key areas:

  • Employment and career advancement
  • Adult education and vocational training
  • Financial empowerment
  • Resident business development initiatives

REES services include:

  • Business development initiatives
  • Financial literacy and asset building
  • Business coaching and counseling
  • Access to market opportunities through business pathway programs
  • Workshops, webinars, and vocational training
  • Career advancement opportunities for adults and youth

Contact information:

Immigration

Cancer Screening

American Cancer Society

Long COVID

Medical Care

Support Groups

Advocacy Organizations

People with Disabilities and Their Families

Support Services

Physical Activity Support

Community Support Network Partner Organizations