Hello, we are glad you are here! At CJA, we aim to reduce pretrial detention, provide information to the courts to improve decision-making, and increase the chances that people will return for their court dates to avoid future warrants.
This resource guide was created to compile and centralize existing resources in New York City. If you have additional questions or want to speak to an Outreach member, call our Helpline: 646-213-2683, press 4.
We highly encourage everyone to contact organizations before visiting in person to confirm operating hours, services being provided (in-person or remote), and any other requirements in order to have the most up-to-date information.
The information included in this book is not intended as legal or medical advice, and only contains a selective listing of resources in New York City.
Courts and legal matters
COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and more
(Un)employment
Financial counseling, taxes, and debt
Food
Homelessness
Housing
Identification (IDs)
Immigration
LGBTQIA+ specific resources
Mental health support
Public benefits
Re-entry services
School, youth, and children
Substance use
Veteran Services
Victim services and domestic violence