Hurricane Recovery Information

Hurricane Service Center

Beginning February 9, services for those affected by hurricanes will no longer be available at the Julia De Burgos Latino Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Avenue (cross streets: East 105 Street and East 106 Street).

Beginning Monday, February 12, the City's hurricane relief services are being provided at sites in all five boroughs. If you relocated to New York because of a recent hurricane and would like to learn about services and benefits available to you, visit one of these Department of Social Services' Homebase locations (English & Español).

Other Service Providers

Resources

Affordable Healthcare Options

Those seeking healthcare services may call 347-507-3531 to get help with healthcare appointments at NYC Health + Hospitals facilities across the city. Ask for locations and appointments that are convenient for you. Community health centers throughout the five boroughs offer a variety of primary care services.
Healthcare providers and affordable healthcare options (English)
Healthcare providers and affordable healthcare options (Spanish)

NYC Well

For mental health information, a referral, or if you need to talk to someone, call NYC Well, New York City's confidential, 24-hour Mental Health Hotline.

  • English: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Press 2
  • Relay Service for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Call 711
  • Español: 1-888-692-9355, Press 3
  • 中文: 1-888-692-9355, Press 4

Interpreters are available for 200+ languages. Stay on the line, and you will be connected with a counselor who can connect you to translator services.

Finding Loved Ones after Disasters & Additional Resources

If you have been affected by recent hurricanes and are relocating to New York City, visit the Hurricane Recovery Information page.

The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration is directing those seeking information or assistance to call 202-800-3133 or email maria1@prfaa.pr.gov.

For a directory of emergency operation centers in Puerto Rico, please visit the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration online.

Resources are available to help you locate family and friends that have been affected by a disaster. Learn more

Donations

Making a financial contribution to a volunteer agency involved in disaster relief is the best way of helping people in need after a disaster.

Donate cash:

Volunteering

The City will work with the Mayor of San Juan to make sure that New York City employees who wish to volunteer will be able to do so. Once it is determined which skill sets are needed from volunteers, the City will connect those employees to organizations already working on the ground.