Local Resources
Non-profits, community organizations, and support services for District 40 residents
City Services
Housing Connect
Apply for affordable housing lotteries in NYC. Housing Connect is NYC's affordable housing portal where you can find and apply for affordable apartments and homes across the five boroughs.
Create an account on Housing Connect to browse and apply for affordable housing lotteries. You can search by neighborhood, income level, and household size.
Eligibility varies by development, but generally based on household size and income level.
Medicaid
Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible New Yorkers. Medicaid provides comprehensive health insurance coverage including doctor visits, hospital care, prescription drugs, and more.
You can apply online through NY State of Health, by phone, or in person at a Human Resources Administration (HRA) office. You can also apply at community organizations and hospitals.
Available to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Income limits vary by household size.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP helps low-income New Yorkers buy food. Benefits are provided on an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card that works like a debit card.
Apply online through ACCESS HRA, by phone, or visit your local HRA office. You can also get help applying at community-based organizations throughout NYC.
Available to low-income individuals and families. Income and resource limits apply based on household size.
NYC 311
NYC's non-emergency hotline and online service portal. Use 311 to report non-emergency issues, get information about city services, file complaints, and request city services.
Call 311 from any phone, use the 311 app, or visit the 311 website. Available 24/7 in over 170 languages. You can report issues like potholes, streetlight outages, noise complaints, and more.
Available to all NYC residents and visitors.
Child Care Vouchers
Child care vouchers help cover child care costs for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old and up to age 19 for children with disabilities. Thousands of home-based and center-based providers across NYC accept them.
Apply through the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) or through contracted agencies. You can apply online, by phone, or at an ACS office.
Available to low-income families with children under 13 (or under 19 with special needs) who need child care while parents work, attend school, or participate in job training.
More City Services
Explore additional city services and programs available to NYC residents, including food assistance, housing programs, health services, education resources, and more. Access NYC helps you find and apply for benefits and programs you may be eligible for.
Visit Access NYC to browse programs by category, check your eligibility for multiple benefits at once, and get information about how to apply for various city services.
Legal Aid & Tenant Rights
Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers, including housing, family, and immigration matters. Has offices in Brooklyn serving District 40 residents.
Brooklyn Legal Services
Free legal help for low-income Brooklyn residents facing housing issues including eviction, foreclosure, and code violations.
CAMBA Legal Services
Free civil legal services in East Flatbush covering immigration, housing, domestic violence, and public benefits. Serves District 40 residents directly.
Immigration Support
New York Immigration Coalition
Advocacy and referrals to immigration legal services across NYC. Can connect District 40 residents to accredited immigration representatives.
Caribbean Women's Health Association (CWHA)
Provides immigration legal services, health education, and social services to Caribbean and immigrant communities in East Flatbush.
IDNYC
Free NYC municipal ID card available to all residents regardless of immigration status. Accepted as identification by city agencies, banks, and many businesses.
Food & Hunger Relief
CAMBA Food Pantry
Emergency food assistance for East Flatbush residents. Distributes groceries and shelf-stable food on a regular schedule.
Brooklyn Rescue Mission
Provides hot meals, groceries, and emergency food assistance to Brooklyn residents in need. Walk-ins welcome.
City Harvest
NYC's largest food rescue organization. Maintains a map of free food programs and emergency food providers across all five boroughs, including multiple sites in Flatbush.
Mental Health & Wellness
NYC Well
Free, confidential mental health support available 24/7 by phone, text, or chat. Connect to counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to local mental health services.
CAMBA Mental Health Services
Outpatient mental health counseling and case management for East Flatbush residents, including services in Haitian Creole and other languages.
Kings County Hospital — Behavioral Health
Public hospital offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, substance use treatment, and crisis stabilization. Sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients.
Education & Youth
Brooklyn Public Library
Free library cards, computer access, ESL classes, tutoring programs, after-school youth services, and more. Multiple branches serve District 40 including Flatbush, Midwood, and Cortelyou.
CAMBA Youth Programs
After-school programs, summer camps, and college prep for District 40 youth. Programs serve students from elementary through high school age.
NYC Adult Education & GED Programs
Free GED preparation, high school equivalency, and adult literacy programs through the NYC Department of Education. Multiple sites available in Brooklyn.
Senior Services
NYC Aging (DFTA)
City agency connecting older adults (60+) to meal programs, case management, caregiver support, transportation, and benefits enrollment. Use their site to find the nearest senior center.
CAMBA Senior Services
Case management, benefits assistance, and social programming for seniors in East Flatbush. Services available in multiple languages including Haitian Creole.
Employment & Job Training
Workforce1 Career Centers
Free job placement, résumé help, interview coaching, and skills training through NYC. The Flatbush Workforce1 Career Center serves District 40 residents.
CAMBA Workforce Development
Job training, placement assistance, and adult education programs for East Flatbush residents. Specializes in healthcare, IT, and office administration tracks.
Financial Assistance
NYC Free Tax Prep
Free tax filing assistance for households earning under $93,000. Certified preparers help maximize refunds including EITC and Child Tax Credit. Available at multiple sites in District 40.
Bank On NYC
Connects unbanked and underbanked residents to safe, low-cost bank accounts. Helps residents avoid predatory check cashers and build financial stability.
HRA Emergency Assistance
One-time emergency financial assistance for NYC residents facing eviction, utility shut-off, or other crises. Apply through ACCESS HRA online or at your local HRA office.