This database is of resources most commonly referred to when someone calls the LINK department. Search resources using the search box, or target resources by categories and tags listed to the right. YAI does not intimately know all the programs on this list. Availability and service changes are beyond our control. If you are trying to understand what an acronym might mean, check out our Acronym Guide. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please feel free to call us at 212.273.6182.
CLOSEIf you are not eligible for public insurance, and if you cannot purchase health insurance through the New York health exchanges, they reduce your fee to an affordable amount, based on the size of your family and your annual income. At HHC, all information related to a patient's immigration status is kept strictly confidential.
Community Health Advocates (CHA), a program of the Community Service Society, helps New Yorkers understand their health insurance and access the health care they need. CHA provides free, confidential individual counseling and educational community presentations to people with developmental disabilities, advocates, and providers for more than 10 years on various health insurance options. They are made up of a network of 28 community-based organizations from around New York State. Their services are free and they can provide help in different languages.
NADD is a membership association established for professionals, care providers and families to promote the understanding of and services for people who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The mission of NADD is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, Inc. (NAMI-NYC Metro) is a grassroots organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for families and people of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds who live with mental illness. As the largest affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, they work collaboratively with state and national affiliates, and with other stakeholders in the community, to educate the public, advocate for legislation, reduce stigma, and improve the mental health system.
Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD); and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks has also compiled resource guides on a variety of topics.
eParent.com has compiled an online directory of resources available across the US for people with a variety of diagnoses, including developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health diagnoses.
Project Grown-Up prepares a parent for dealing with issues around their child's physiological development. The group training sessions assist parents in addressing the interpersonal and autonomy issues of relationships and sexuality with their children. This service is currently available to Manhattan and Queens residents. For more information on Project Grown up contact LINK at 212.273.6182.
In-Person Assisters (IPAs)/Navigators provide in-person enrollment assistance to individuals, families, small businesses, and their employees who would like help applying for health insurance through the Marketplace.
The IPA/Navigator program is designed to meet the needs of New Yorkers by providing assistance in convenient, community-based locations. IPAs/Navigators provide culturally competent, linguistically appropriate, and disability accessible enrollment services. They are available at convenient times, including evenings and weekends, at no cost to enrollees.
Benefits Plus Learning Center has compiled a Government Resources Manual with information on services such as advocacy, mental health programs, benefits and entitlements.
In-home sexuality education and training is available for Queens residents ages 9 and up. Individual assessments and training plans provided. Topics covered include: the body, hygiene, puberty, personal identity, boundaries, abuse, relationships, and more. For more information contact LINK at 212.273.6182.
