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Please find below the resources mentioned in WCA’s recent episode of the Ground Truthing podcast, “Voices Unheard: Addressing Mental Health in the Asian Community”.
SPEAK (Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin) – a Westchester-based organization dedicated to empowering the AAPI community, offering services, education, and advocacy! connecttospeak.org
Westchester County Asian American Advisory Board https://asianamerican.westchestergov.com/asian-american-advisory-board
School-Based Mental Health Services in Westchester https://mentalhealth.westchestergov.com/school-based-mental-health-services
The Asian American Teen’s Mental Health Workbook, by Teresa Hsu, PhD (To be released Fall 2025) https://www.amazon.com/Asian-American-Mental-Health-Workbook/dp/1648485693
Student Advocacy – an organization which provides education advocacy services to the community: https://studentadvocacy.net
(914) 347-7039
Westchester County Human Rights Commission – the WCHRC webpage contains useful information for immigrants in Westchester County including factsheets and links to community organizations: https://humanrights.westchestergov.com/resources/ice-encounters
For legal help
Call the New York State Office of New Americans hotline at (800) 566-7636. As per its website, all call information is confidential, assistance is available in 200+ languages, and referrals are provided to free legal help and immigration-related programs.
A short list of immigration-based community organizations can be found below:
Neighbor’s Link – a local organization focused on immigrant empowerment, offering services such as language classes and legal assistance. https://neighborslink.org/2025/02/04/resources-recursos/
27 Columbus Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
23-25 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562
320 Walnut St, Yonkers, NY 10701
Tel: (914) 666-3410
Law Helpline (Thursdays 8 am – 8pm): (914) 502-3377
Empire Justice Center – offers free legal services to the community.
30 S. Broadway, Suite 701E, Yonkers, NY 10701
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (914) 595-0910
Website: www.empirejustice.org
Catholic Charities Community Services of Westchester/Putnam – provides a wide range of services from food to housing.
204 Hawthorne Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705
Tel: (914) 476-2700
Website: www.catholiccharitiesny.org
Make the Road New York – a nationwide organization offering language, legal, and civic engagement services. Their information on noncitizens’ protections can be found here: https://maketheroadny.org/we-protect-us/
46 Waller Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
Tel: (914) 948-8466
Website: www.maketheroadny.org;
Community Resource Center – provides workforce development, legal services, and eviction protection.
134 Center Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Tel: (914) 835-1512
Website: www.crcny.org
Women, Infant, Child Nutrition Services (WIC) – provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals for health care and other services. Visit their website to schedule an appointment with the WIC offices in Westchester County. https://health.westchestergov.com/wic
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – a federal program to increase access to food for low-income individuals. Go to Westchester County’s webpage on SNAP for more information on how to access this program. https://socialservices.westchestergov.com/temporary-assistance/snap
Feeding Westchester – distributes food to the community via their Mobile Food Pantry, and helps low-income families access SNAP. https://feedingwestchester.org/find-help/agency-locator/
Westchester County Government webpage on Eviction Prevention – https://homes.westchestergov.com/tenants/eviction-prevention
Catholic Charities (Back rent and limited utilities assistance) www.catholiccharitiesny.org
Yonkers Office:
204 Hawthorne Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
(914) 476-2700
Westchester Residential Opportunities (Back rent, utility assistance and legal counseling) http://www.wroinc.org/
470 Mamaroneck Avenue – Suite 470
White Plains, New York 10605
(914) 428-4507
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (Legal services for eviction prevention proceedings) http://www.lshv.org/
90 Maple Avenue
White Plains, New York 10601
(914) 949-1305
Law Help NY – request free legal in the state of New York on their website. https://www.lawhelpny.org/
View their available hotlines—for family law, immigration, DV, crisis counseling, and other legal situations—here: Hotlines | LawHelpNY
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley – http://www.lshv.org/
90 Maple Avenue
White Plains, New York 10601
(914) 949-1305
