Help for at-risk disabled and impaired adults. // APS helps at-risk adults get access to public benefits and services, and live safely in their homes and communities.. // If you have a mental and/or physical disability that makes it hard to live alone and manage your affairs, and no one can help you, APS can. APS's caseworkers make home visits, help you apply for benefits and services such as healthcare and managing money, and look into reports of abuse.
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Family Services
Cash help when you are in need. // Cash assistance can help you pay rent, utilities, and other emergency expenses.. // Your family can get cash if you are in need. The funds come on a debit card that you can use at any ATM or store where EBT cards are accepted.
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Cash & expenses
Financial help to cover the cost and installation of an air conditioner or fan. // This benefit helps buy and install an air conditioner or fan for your home to stay cool during hot weather.. // The Cooling Assistance benefit helps eligible households buy and install an air conditioner or fan up to a cost of $800.
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Cash & expenses
Get emergency food now. // Quickly find food pantries and community kitchens that provide free food.. // There are two ways to get free food quickly: get groceries from a food pantry, or a cooked meal from a community kitchen. Find the closest food pantries and community kitchens by using the Food Map (https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp/#map-page) .
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Food
Low-cost and free health insurance. // Get help understanding your health insurance options and enrolling in a plan.. // Every New Yorker can get health insurance. There are low-cost and free plans for people who qualify, and counselors to help you choose a plan.
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Health
Services for people with HIV or AIDS. // HASA helps people living with HIV or AIDS get health care and other public benefits.. // HASA helps people and families living with HIV or AIDS be healthier and more independent. People with HASA are connected with a caseworker who gets them the help they need. This help includes applying for public benefits and services.
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Health
Long-term care at home. // Seniors and people with disabilities care receive health care in their home.. // People who need care can get it at home instead of having to move into a nursing home or institution. There are different types of care for people with different needs. Home Care Services Program can give you a home nurse, house cleaning, physical therapy, and more.
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Health
Money for heat and utility expenses. // HEAP can help you pay for the costs of heating your home during the winter months.. // HEAP helps eligible households meet their home energy needs in the winter season. The money can pay for fuel, your utility source, equipment and/or repairs. The City pays the costs either directly to the company (heating benefit and/or utility benefit) or to the household (utility benefit only).
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Cash & expenses
A free City ID card. // IDNYC can often be used as an official ID for all New Yorkers age 10 and over.. // IDNYC is a free government-issued photo ID card for people over 10 years old who live in NYC. It can help you get City services, museum memberships, and more.
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City ID Card
Child Support Services. // Financial support for children and employment support for fathers and mothers.. // The program helps mothers, fathers, and guardians with child support. People who receive child support can get help collecting it. People who pay child support can get help finding a job and managing their child support debt. Other services are also available.
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Family Services
Money to buy food. // SNAP benefits can help you feed your family with fresh and healthy groceries.. // Get help paying for groceries with SNAP. SNAP benefits are sometimes called food stamps. They come on a debit card that you can use at many grocery stores and farmers markets.
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Food
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