NYC Financial Empowerment Centers 

Description: This center provides FREE one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching to support individuals in attaining their goals. It also helps with tax preparation resources.  
 

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-free-financial-counseling.page 
 

Financial Empowerment Center @ CAMBA 

Description: This center provides New Yorkers with free, professional, confidential, and individualized one-on-one financial counseling and coaching. The service is available to any New York City resident over 18 years old, regardless of income or immigration status. 
 

Website: https://camba.org/programs/financial-empowerment-center/ 
 

Phone: (718) 287-0010 
 

Public Tenant Hotline 

 Description: A one-stop shop to inform New York City tenants about their rights and connect them to housing-related resources, including free legal services. 
 

 Phone: 212-669-7250 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/mayorspeu/resources/tenant-helpline.page 
 

The Central Council of Society of St. Vincent de Paul 

 Description: Provides assistance, including potential funds for utility or rental assistance, to individuals and families in need. 
 

 Phone: 212-755-8615 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.svdparchnewyork.org/ 
 

Catholic Charities Helpline 

 Description: Offers financial aid to help pay rent arrears and prevent eviction. 
 

 Phone: 888-744-7900 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://catholiccharitiesny.org/ 
 

NYC Emergency Solutions Grants 

 Description: Provides grants to stop evictions for eligible individuals and families. 
 

 Phone: 212-639-9675 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/otda/programs/emergency-solutions-grants.page 
 

Legal Aid Society – Family Eviction Prevention 

 Description: Offers assistance, including payments to cover back rent, to families facing eviction. 
 

 Phone: 

• 718-991-4758 (Bronx) 

• 212-426-3000 (Upper Manhattan) 

• 212-577-3300 (Lower Manhattan) 

• 718-722-3100 (Brooklyn) 

• 718-286-2450 (Queens) 

• 718-273-6677 (Staten Island) 
   

 Website: https://legalaidnyc.org/ 
 

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program 

 Description: Provides a rent freeze for seniors aged 62 and over who qualify. 
 

 Phone: 311 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2372/senior-citizen-rent-increase-exemption-scrie 
 

Coalition for the Homeless 

 Description: Assists individuals who are in court, have a signed court stipulation, and have the future ability to pay ongoing rent. 
 

 Phone: 212-964-5900 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/ 
 

Community Service Society – Homeless Prevention 

 Description: Offers grants to those with mortgage or rent arrears who are at risk of losing their homes or being evicted.
 

 Phone: 212-254-8900 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.cssny.org/ 
 

HRA One Shot Deal 

 Description: Provides rent payment assistance to individuals with impending evictions. 
 

 Phone: 718-557-1399 (All Boroughs) 
 

 Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/one-shot-deal.page 
 

Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Programs 

 Description: Offers financial and emergency assistance programs across various boroughs. 
 

 Phone: 

• 212-337-7200 (All Boroughs) 

• 718-665-8472 (Bronx) 

• 718-622-0614 (Brooklyn - Bedford) 

• 718-455-4102 (Brooklyn - Bushwick) 

• 718-721-9046 (Queens) 
   

 Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-new-york/ 

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Jamaica Hospital Financial Aid Office 

Description: The Jamaica Hospital Medical Center recognizes that there are times when patients in need of care will have difficulty paying for the services provided. The Jamaica Hospital Financial Assistance Program provides discounts to qualifying individuals based on your income. In addition, we can help you apply for free or low-cost insurance if you qualify. 

Phone: 718-206-8270 

Website: https://jamaicahospital.org/financial/financial-assistance-program/