Family & Reunification
Safe Horizon
Manhattan
Support for victims of crime and abuse: shelter, advocacy, counseling, legal services and supervised visitation; welcomes all survivors regardless of immigration status. Hotline 800.621.4673.
What they offer
Provides foster care, educational programs, mental health services, and community-based services for children, families, and adults; services for court-involved youth include intervention, alternatives-to-incarceration, and reentry services, plus a mental health clinic for youth and families and support such as counseling, case planning, and emergency food/supply assistance.
Who can get help
Children, families, and court-involved youth; offices in every borough.
How to start
Contact local office; telehealth available
Last checked by Second Start on September 26, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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