Helps people released from Rikers connect to health and social services; phone use, medication links, OMNY cards, Narcan, fentanyl test strips, toiletry kits.
People released from NYC DOC.
Open Mon-Fri 8am (see PDF)
Last checked by Second Start on September 18, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
Offers free one-on-one help finding and using health insurance and care, including resolving medical billing and debt problems, disputing coverage denials, accessing hospital and prescription financial assistance programs, and understanding health insurance tax credit forms.
24-hour walk-in center and shelter for young adults: crisis care, shelter, transitional living, healthcare, job readiness, education support, legal services, outreach. Health and Wellness Center 212.613.0315.
Grab-and-go breakfast/lunch bags Mon-Thu 9-12:30, digital-choice food pantry Mon-Thu 8-2 (registration required), mobile soup kitchen in Brooklyn and Queens, benefits help, medical clinic and mail service.
Community-based harm reduction: syringe services, hygiene kits, counseling for people who use drugs, housing for people with HIV/AIDS, case management, medical transportation.
