Local Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.