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Social Needs Resources

Below are public resources that may be available to eligible patients depending on need.

Care Management

After every encounter, our care management team helps patients organize their care and navigate the healthcare system — including connections to community-based services that address non-medical needs.

Get Connected to Services

Use the Access NYC eligibility survey to check what food, housing, and work assistance programs you may qualify for.

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Resource Categories

Living Situation

  • Homebase (Homeless Prevention Network)

    Free services to help New Yorkers at risk of homelessness stay in their homes.

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  • Access HRA

    Apply for and manage SNAP, Cash Assistance, and other NYC HRA benefits online.

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  • Integrated Pest Control / Healthy Homes Program

    NYC Department of Health initiatives to reduce indoor allergens, pests, and lead hazards in eligible households.

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Food

  • SNAP / Healthy Bucks

    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits plus Healthy Bucks coupons at participating farmers markets.

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  • Food Pantry

    Locate community food pantries and soup kitchens citywide.

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  • Cash Assistance (CA)

    Temporary financial help with food, shelter, utilities, and other essentials.

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Transportation

  • Metro Card / Fair Fares

    Half-price MetroCards for eligible low-income New Yorkers through the Fair Fares NYC program.

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  • Access HRA

    Apply online for the Fair Fares discount and other HRA transportation benefits.

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Utilities

  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

    Federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling costs.

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  • Access HRA

    Apply for HEAP and emergency utility assistance online.

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Safety

  • NYC Domestic Violence Hotline

    24/7 confidential support, counseling, and shelter referrals for domestic-violence survivors.

    1-800-621-HOPE

Need Help Navigating These Resources?

Our care management team can help connect eligible patients to the services that fit their needs.

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