--- title: "NYC Shelter Health: Immigrant Health Resources" --- [Saltar al contenido](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-immigrant-health#main-content) NYC Department of Social Services Abrir navegación principal Cerrar navegación principal # NYC Shelter Health - [Home](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health) - [Harm Reduction](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-harm-reduction-toolkit) - [Mental Health](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-mental-health-toolkit) - [Family Health](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-family-health-toolkit) - [Mobile Health Programs](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-mobile-health-programs) - [Residential Placement Options](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-residential-placement) - [Discharging to Shelter](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-institutional-referral-toolkit) - [Medical Provider Toolkit](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-medical-provider-toolkit) - [Health Trainings](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/nyc-shelter-health-trainings) ![MHToolkitBannerBlue](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/hs-fs/hubfs/DHS%20Harm%20Reduction/Mental%20Health%20Toolkit/MHToolkitBannerBlue.png?width=2000&height=503&name=MHToolkitBannerBlue.png "MHToolkitBannerBlue") # Immigrant Health Resources listed below are available to New York City residents experiencing homelessness regardless of immigration status. #### Health Services Health Care for Uninsured NYC residents who do not have health insurance can access health services regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. NYC's public hospital system and local community health centers provide medical care on a sliding-fee basis, depending on income. [Learn more](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/city-services/health-services.page) - [NYC Care](https://www.nyccare.nyc/about/): Health care access program offering low-cost and no-cost health services at H+H who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. - Community health center networks who see all patients regardless of immigration status, but specialize in serving immigrant and asylum seeking communities: - [Urban Health Plan](https://www.urbanhealthplan.org/) (Bronx, Queens) serves Latino immigrant patients, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, Ecuadorian immigrants in the South Bronx and Corona, Queens - Institute for Family Health (Bronx, Manhattan) [Immigrant Health Initiative](https://institute.org/our-programs/immigrant-health-initiative/) partners include African Services Committee, Dominican Women's Development Center, Garifuna Community Services, and the Mexican, Haitian and Dominican consulates - [Charles B. Wang Community Health Center](https://www.cbwchc.org/?r=0) (Manhattan, Queens) serves Chinese and Asian immigrant populations in Manhattan and Queens Chinatowns - [Community Healthcare Network](https://www.chnnyc.org/) (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens) offers mobile health clinics for new immigrants in addition to site-based care - NYC Health Dept infectious disease clinics for free or low-cost testing and treatment ([sexual health and HIV clinics](https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/sexual-health-clinics.page), [tuberculosis chest centers](https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/tuberculosis-chest-centers.page), [immunization clinics](https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/allclinics.page)) Health Navigation Health navigation programs for immigrant communities help clients enroll in [NYC Care](https://www.nyccare.nyc/) health services, find clinics, handle medical bills and access translation services. - Make the Road New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island): Primarily serves Latino, Spanish-speaking, West African and other immigrant clients with [education, health and legal services](https://maketheroadny.org/services-info/) - Arab-American Family Support Center (Brooklyn, Queens):  Serving Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, North African, and South Asian immigrant communities through the [Community Health & Wellbeing Program](https://aafscny.org/our-programs/promotewell-being/) - African Services Committee (Manhattan): Serving the West  African and larger African diaspora with [testing, prevention and navigation services](https://africanservices.org/health/) Health navigation for pregnant and new mothers: - Public Health Solutions [Health Insurance and Benefits Navigation](https://healthsolutions.org/health-insurance/): Assists with enrollment in health insurance, WIC, SNAP, Emergency Medicaid and other benefits regardless of immigration status - Related: [Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits](https://www.nyic.org/resources-training/public-benefits-chart/) (New York Immigration Coalition): A [chart](https://www.nyic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/v6-Public-Benefits-chart-2026.pdf) listing program eligibility by immigration status for: SSI, TANF, SNAP, Section 8, Medicaid (federal, state, emergency), and more Primary and Urgent Care for People With Substance Use and Mental Health Issues NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is NYC's public hospital system serving all patients regardless of immigration status. H+H offers multilingual health services through  its multilingual staff and interpreters. The following H+H clinics specialize in serving NYC residents experiencing homelessness with barriers to accessing traditional outpatient care. - [H+H ExpressCare](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/hubfs/H+H%20ExpressCare%20Flyer%201124.pdf?hsLang=es-us): (845) 397-2273 or visit [www.expresscare.nyc/dhs](http://www.expresscare.nyc/dhs) online. Medical and behavioral health urgent care and medications. Online or by phone. 24/7, no out-of-pocket cost for DHS clients. - [H+H Safetynet Clinics](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/hubfs/H+H%20Safetynet%20Clinic%20Flyers_Combined_2025.pdf?hsLang=es-us) - Primary care clinics at H+H Lincoln, Elmhurst, Bellevue and Woodhull Hospitals for people experiencing homelessness who have multiple medical conditions, including mental health or substance use conditions. Specialized Substance Use and Mental Health Services There are a wide range of specialized substance use, harm reduction and mental health services in NYC: - [NYC 988](https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/). Hotline offering 24/7 free counseling and referrals to mental health, substance use and crisis care. Call, text or visit online. - [NYC Health Map](https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/NYCHealthMap/ServiceCategory). Find substance use and harm reduction programs and other health services in NYC. - [H+H PORT Clinic](https://communications.cityofnewyork.us/hubfs/DHS%20Harm%20Reduction/Mental%20Health%20Toolkit/PORTpractices%20Card.pdf?hsLang=es-us). Specialized health care clinic for people who have been in jail or prison at Bellevue and Kings County Hospitals. Helpline for people who have been in jail or prison providing support accessing medical care, social services, benefits and housing. #### Other Immigration Services Immigration Legal Services, Detention Assistance, Hotlines & Education **Information, Education and Referrals:** - NYC Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) [Immigration Legal Support Hotline](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/moia-immigration-legal-support-hotline.page) (800-354-0365): Hotline for immigration-related questions, connections to legal help and referrals to community resources. - [NYS Office of New Americans](https://dos.ny.gov/office-new-americans) Hotline (1-800-566-7636): Hotline for immigration/naturalization questions and legal assistance - Information about immigration laws - Legal Aid Society [summaries of recent immigration laws](https://legalaidnyc.org/news/critical-resources-immigrant-communities/) - NYC Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) [federal immigration policy updates](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/latest-Immigration-updates.page) - [Know Your Rights brochure](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/know-your-rights.page): What to do if ICE approaches you or your friend or family member are detained **Legal Assistance:** - [Immigrant Legal Services Directory](https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=NY): Listing of immigration lawyers in New York, many who offer low or no-cost legal assistance. Filter by language, types of legal assistance, zipcode and other criteria. - NYC Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) [Legal Support Centers](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/moia-immigration-legal-support-centers.page) for income-eligible NYC residents to support cases related to citizenship, Green cards, DACA, TPS and qualification for immigration benefits. **Detention Assistance:** Legal assistance - NYC Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) [Rapid Response Legal Collaborative (RRLC)](https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/rapid-response-legal-collaborative.page): Legal assistance to those detained or at imminent risk of detention and deportation - [Office of NY State Senator John C. Liu](https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-c-liu/contact): Offers ICE detention assistance and post-conviction relief - [New York Immigrant Family Unity Project](https://legalaidnyc.org/get-help/immigration-deportation/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-york-immigrant-family-unity-project-nyifup/) detention assistance ([English](https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LAS-ILU-NYIFUP-English-QR-Code_081325.pdf), [Spanish](https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LAS-ILU-NYIFUP-Spanish-QR-Code-FINAL.pdf), [French](https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LAS-ILU-NYIFUP-French-QR-Code_081325.pdf)) Other Immigration Services **Employment/Labor Services:** - [NY Department of Labor Division of Compliance and Education (DOCE)](https://dol.ny.gov/education-for-communities): Offers information regarding job search assistance, labor laws, how to file complaints for unpaid wages or unemployment insurance benefits, and other services, specifically for immigrant communities. Contact 877-466-9757 or [DOCE@labor.ny.gov](mailto:DOCE@labor.ny.gov) # NYC Department of Social Services Copyright © 2025, NYC Department of Social Services