Mobile Mental Health Crisis Units
Referrals to the mobile crisis teams are made by calling 1.888.NYCWELL (1.888.692.9355)
I/DD Resources
More information about applying for a service and availability
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.
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Advocates for Children
Advocates for Children of New York works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. Focus is on Least Restrictive Enviroment (LRE) for the person. Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm.
Learning Ally
Learning Ally provides tools to help develop the skills needed to become confident and effective learners at every stage for students with Dyslexia.
For blind and visually impaired students, they provide audiobooks and assistive technologies to help students learn and excel in the classroom and in life.
KEEN NY (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
KEEN is a national, nonprofit, volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills, and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest - Educational Advocacy
NYLPI protects and promotes the educational rights of students with disabilities in New York City. Their attorneys and advocates use a variety of approaches to ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education and to the full spectrum of programs and activities that the New York City Department of Education has to offer.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York
Staffed with professionals from the medical, social work, vocational counseling and psychological professions, The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York (EFMNY) provides a wide variety of services and supports to persons with epilepsy, their families, and the community.
Accessible Dispatch
The Accessible Dispatch Program provides residents and visitors with disabilities greater access to yellow and green wheelchair accessible taxis. The program provides service in all five boroughs and the rider just pays the metered fare. Explore the website to learn more about the program.
Contact 646.599.9999 or 311.
Athelp.org
An Assistive Technology consulting agency that provides assistive technology training to people with disabilities and professionals, guidance to assistive technology developers and vendors, and free individual consults for school-aged children in NYC. ATHelp.org also provides free Assistive Technology (AT) support to children and adults at the JCC in Manhattan.
The ARC Tech Toolbox
The Arc's Tech Toolbox™ is a place to find, share, rate and review technology for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
CO/LAB Theater Group
CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries. CO/LAB exists to offer people with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts. Through their programming, they encourage the actors to collaborate as an ensemble, as well as discover their individual voices. They create a safe and judgment-free environment that provides participants the opportunity to express themselves both in class and on stage.