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Legal Services of Hudson Valley (LSHV)

877-574-8529 lshv.org/contact and complete the form under "Get Legal Help Now" Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) is a nonprofit law firm that provides  support, advocacy and civil legal representation to poor and low-income families and individuals in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties.  They serve children and families, people with disabilities, the elderly, LGBTQ individuals, those living with HIV and AIDS, survivors of domestic violence and veterans and military families. LSHV assists individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS who face [Read More]

Legal Services of Hudson Valley (LSHV)2023-04-13T14:52:54+00:00

Legal Aid Society of Westchester (LASW)

914-286-3400 info@laswest.org laswest.org The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County provides free criminal and family court legal representation to persons who are unable to afford an attorney. They also handle appeals and post-conviction matters for their clients. | Staff include experienced defense attorneys, family court attorneys, social workers, investigators, and professional support individuals who have all shown a commitment and dedication to indigent criminal defense. Areas of practice:​ Handle criminal matters from arrest to disposition. Ensure representation at every client's [Read More]

Legal Aid Society of Westchester (LASW)2023-04-04T16:08:03+00:00

Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP; transgender focus)

212-337-8550 147 West 24th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011 info@srlp.org srlp.org SRLP provides direct representation for low-income TGNCI people and TGNCI people of color in three main areas: Survival & Self-Determination, Immigrant Justice, and Prisoner Justice.  If they can’t represent you, they provide referrals and information on a wide range of issues affecting transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP; transgender focus)2023-04-04T03:07:20+00:00

Open Arms Men’s Shelter

86 East Post Rd., White Plains | 914-948-5044 Accessible by Bee-Line bus route # 1,5,6,13,14,15,40,4 Open Arms is a 38 - bed shelter for adult men. In addition, the shelter has emergency drop-in capacity. If you are in need of shelter, please call the number below or come to the shelter. The staff will assist you. (location run by Liftng Up Westchester)

Open Arms Men’s Shelter2023-04-04T17:02:12+00:00

Samaritan House Women’s Shelter

Samaritan House Women's Shelter 33 Church St. White Plains (914) 948-3075 Accessible by Bee-Line bus route # 1,5,6,13,14,15,40,41 Samaritan House is our 17-bed shelter for adult women. In addition, the shelter has emergency drop-in capacity. If you are in need of shelter, please call  or come to the shelter. The staff will assist you. (Location run by Lifting Up Westchester)

Samaritan House Women’s Shelter2023-03-03T17:34:15+00:00

White Plains District Office (Westchester County Department of Social Services)

914-995-3333 85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601 In addition to general services, this is the primary location for returning citizens to apply for temporary shelter. Generally, you are served by the district office in your area as defined by town and zip code. Applications for SNAP benefits may be submitted online at My Benefits New York; this is the easiest and quickest way to apply. The New York State Applications for Certain Benefits and Services (otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2921.pdf) may have been [Read More]

White Plains District Office (Westchester County Department of Social Services)2023-04-07T00:46:55+00:00

Legal Action Center (LAC)

212-243-1313 225 Varick St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014 lac.org LAC provides education and advocacy on behalf of those with arrest and conviction records, substance use disorders, and HIV or AIDS.  Their educational resources are helpful and often avalable in both English and Spanish. They will provide legal assistance; see this page for specifics on what they can do. Note that the initial intake can only be done by phone; they will not respond to requests by email or [Read More]

Legal Action Center (LAC)2023-04-05T18:16:55+00:00

New York State Vital Records

ny.gov/services/identification Contact the NYS Vital Records to obtain a birth certificate for someone born in New York State.  (Also death, marriage, and divorce certificates.) You can download a copy of the mail-in application form here: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vr/applications/wdh296b.pdf Identification Requirements: These may change. Check a current application. For example, an application might be submitted with copies of either A or B. A. One (1) of the following forms of valid photo-ID: Driver license Non-driver license Passport Employment ID B. Two (2) of [Read More]

New York State Vital Records2023-04-19T02:14:02+00:00

NYC Health Department

nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-death-records-birth.page 212-788-4500 NYC Office of Vital Records 125 Worth St. Room 133 New York, NY 10013 Contact the NYC Office of Vital Records to obtain a birth certificate from someone born in New York City.  You can also order a birth certificate online at nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-certificates.page  You will need a personal credit/debit/checking account. Identification Requirements: Send a completed Birth Certificate Application Form. Along with the letter, please include: Check or money order payable to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; [Read More]

NYC Health Department2023-04-19T02:17:33+00:00
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