Legal Services NYC Central Government Benefits Hotline

Who We Are

This hotline provides free legal advice and representation to low-income New York City residents in all languages. We can assist you with the following:

PUBLIC BENEFITS: CASH ASSISTANCE; FOOD STAMP (SNAP); EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; MEDICAID; HASA

• Do you think that your budget is wrong?
• Has your Public Assistance or Food Stamp case been closed?
• Have you been sanctioned?
• Do you have a problem complying with HRA’s work rules?
• Do you need help getting a one-shot deal to pay back rent or avoid a utility cut off?
• Do you need a special grant from HRA to pay brokers’ fees, moving expenses, storage fees, pregnancy allowance or  restaurant allowance (if no access to cooking facilities)?
• Do you have a problem with your childcare benefits or accessing education and training while receiving welfare?
• Do you need an accommodation or an exemption from HRA’s work requirements because of a disability?
• Fair Hearing Assistance – Do you need advice or representation for an upcoming fair hearing? Do you need help appealing a fair hearing decision or getting the agency to comply with your fair hearing?

Call our hotline.

Who We Serve

Area(s): New York City (all 5 NYC boroughs)

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español
• Chinese / 中文
• English
• Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Korean / 한국어
• Russian / Pусский

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: NO

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: NO

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by: