Comprehensive Support
Resources for Immigrants
Comprehensive directory of services organized by category. All resources are available regardless of immigration status.
A guide to the resources, legal aid, and community support available to immigrants in New York City. Built to ensure no one has to navigate the system alone.
ICE Activity Hotline
If you see ICE activity in your community, call or text immediately. Available in English and Spanish, 7 days a week from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Call/Text: (229) 304-8720
Volunteer-operated, not affiliated with any organization
Adult ESL Classes
NYC Department of Education
Free English as a Second Language classes for adults at multiple proficiency levels. Evening and weekend options available.
ASAP - Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project
ASAP Together
Legal information and support for asylum seekers. Members unite to achieve meaningful change.
Community Health Centers
NYC Health + Hospitals
Primary care, specialty services, mental health support, and prescription assistance regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Cultural Integration Programs
New Americans Initiative
Cultural orientation, citizenship preparation, civic engagement workshops, and community events celebrating diversity.
Defending Our Neighbors Initiative
Hands Off NYC
Community-based initiative to defend neighbors from immigration enforcement.
Emergency Housing Assistance
NYC Housing Preservation
Emergency shelter, temporary housing, rental assistance, and housing counseling for families facing homelessness.
Family Preparedness Plan
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Guide to creating a family preparedness plan in case of immigration enforcement.
Family Support Services
NYC4ALL Community Center
Childcare assistance, food pantry, clothing donations, and family counseling services in a welcoming environment.
Free Immigration Legal Assistance
Refugee and Immigrant Fund (RIF NYC)
Information on how to prepare your case, obtain work permits, find low-cost attorneys, and more.
Free Legal Clinic for Asylum Seekers
Asylum Support Clinic
Free legal support and resources for asylum seekers.
GED & College Prep
CUNY Adult Literacy Program
Free GED preparation, high school equivalency programs, and college readiness courses for adult learners.
ICE Detention Response Checklist
National Immigration Project (NIPNLG)
Step-by-step checklist for responding to ICE encounters and detentions.
ICE Encounter Rights Guide
National Immigrant Justice Center
Detailed information about your rights during ICE encounters and enforcement actions.
Job Training & Placement
NYC Workforce Development
Free job training programs, resume workshops, interview preparation, and direct connections to employers hiring in NYC.
Know Your Rights Resources
National Immigration Project (NIPNLG)
Comprehensive information about your rights as an immigrant or refugee in the U.S.
Know Your Rights with (ICE)
Immigrant Defense Project
Practical information about your rights when dealing with (ICE) agents.
Mental Health Services
NYC Well
Free, confidential mental health and substance abuse support. Connect with counselors 24/7 by phone, text, or chat.
New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP)
Legal Aid Society
Free legal representation for detained immigrants in removal proceedings.
NYC Immigrant Defense Resources
NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Resources to protect and defend immigrant communities in New York City.
Plymouth Church Pro Se Clinic
Plymouth Church Brooklyn
Pro se legal clinic at Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks Street, Brooklyn.
ReadyNow App
Detention Preparedness Tool
Mobile app to prepare in case of detention. Includes emergency contact information to send messages to your contacts and automatically deletes in case of detention.
Tenant Rights & Advocacy
Metropolitan Council on Housing
Legal support for tenants facing eviction, housing discrimination, or unsafe living conditions. Free consultations available.
The Ark Pro Se Legal Clinic
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST)
Pro se legal clinic with extensive information on their website.
The Power of Being Prepared
Center for Urban Pedagogy
Visual guide about preparing for potential immigration enforcement.
What to Do if Someone You Know is Detained
Make the Road NY
Comprehensive manual providing information, resources, and an action plan to protect communities targeted by ICE enforcement.
Workers' Rights Center
NYC Department of Labor
Information on minimum wage, overtime, workplace safety, and how to report wage theft or discrimination.
Join Our Movement
Does your organization provide vital services to the immigrant community? We are constantly expanding our directory to ensure every family has access to the best possible support. Partner with us to amplify your impact and reach those who need it most.