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Emergency
Assistance & Crisis Intervention
For Assistance, please contact our Intake Worker for Referral
at 718-377-2900 ext. 239 |
Our
Emergency Assistance and Crisis Intervention Department
serves thousands of individuals and families every year in the
community who are experiencing a crisis. COJO of Flatbush offers
emergency assistance to those who qualify. We offer assistance
to families who do not have a place to live or are about to
be evicted. We also offer emergency food vouchers. We refer
clients to food pantries and organizations that offer free clothing,
furniture, and household items.
Clients can apply for emergency HEAP throughout
the winter months at COJO of Flatbush. [Emergency HEAP will
pay a portion of a low-income NYC resident’s heating
or electric bills]. We offer referrals to the Heart Share
Program. COJO of Flatbush offers limited funds to help residents
pay their utility bills in emergencies. COJO will give assistance
to those in need of applying for emergency Medicaid.
Please see our Social Services
Web Page for our complete list of support services.
COJO of Flatbush seniors can also get help in obtaining necessary
home repairs through the Met Council’s MetroPair
& The Handyman Program (must meet qualifications).
Our Project Aizer Program offers limited Emergency
Assistance for disadvantaged people 60 years old and over
residing in the Greater Flatbush area. They are given
funds to pay for rent arrears, current rent, utility bills
(ex. gas, electric, phone), to make necessary home repairs,
buy or repair home appliances (ex. refrigerator, stove, air
conditioner, fan), food products, prescription drugs, medical
treatment costs, dentures, vision care, and transportation
to doctors’ appointments. Please see our Senior
Services Web Page for a complete list of services for
the elderly, homebound, and handicapped.
We also
refer individuals in need of emergency services to the appropriate
organizations, such as Bikur Cholims (Guardians of the Sick
Network) and Gemachs (private Jewish aid agencies) so they
can receive necessary services and goods (incl. medical equipment,
hospital beds, wheelchairs, braces, food, clothing, medicine,
medical care, furniture, etc…).
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Some
important Hotline Numbers:
•911 – for Ambulance, Medical & Police Emergencies
•311- for Information on City Programs
•Hatzolah – (718) 230-1000 or (718) 387-1750 –
for Ambulance & Medical Emergencies
•Flatbush Shomrim – (718) 338-9797 – for Police
Emergencies in Flatbush
•Boro Park Shomrim – (718) 871-6600 – for Police
Emergencies in Boro Park
•Beth Israel Rape Crisis Intervention (212) 420-4516
•Suicide Hotline (718) 389-9608
•Shalom Task Force – (718) 337-3700 – for Help
with Domestic Violence & Abuse Cases
•NYS Domestic Violence Hotline –1-800-942-6906 |
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