Legal
Free legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and other problems, and help staying safe. Legal aid offices give free legal help to people with low income. Domestic violence programs help people leaving abuse find safety and a place to stay.Help in New York.
If you are in danger now, call 911
You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
If someone checks your phone, use a private window or a safer device.
Ask about it
If it is safe to type, tell us what is going on. Use a private browser window on a device the other person cannot check.
Programs in New York
New York programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Domestic Violence Services
OCFS connects residents with local domestic violence services and emergency support.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 New York
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988