Benefits and Social Services

VOLS Elderly Project Legal Hotline – Seniors age 60+ in need of legal assistance, as well as their social workers, health care professionals, and caregivers,: (347) 521-5704 pkempner@volsprobono.org

COVID-19 – Brooklyn Borough Hall Web Requests – if you have a crisis related request for the Brooklyn Borough President
Freelancersunion.org – For those seniors working as consultants or in the gig economy, here are some things you need to know
Met Council – Describes a broad range of services and programs available – housing, income, employment, forgiveness, withdrawals from retirement accounts, health insurance, food availability, and more. A detailed overview
One of NYC’s largest provider of services of seniors will respond to inquiries for assistance during this crisis JASA’s general number 212-273-5272 or email help@jasa.org
Phone and Complaint Helplines compiled by NY Statewide Senior Action Council