9/11
Faithful Response
Faithful Response is a partnership of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre providing compassionate care to those most affected by 9/11 and related events. The program was made possible by a September 11 recovery grant from the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund.
The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program
The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program provides free, confidential medical monitoring examinations to workers and volunteers who responded to the September 11th attacks in New York City. For the next five years, responders who participate in the program will receive comprehensive and confidential medical examinations at regular intervals. For clinic locations and more information, visit www.wtcexams.org.
For a report on the findings of Mt. Sinai Hospital on WTC health issues, click here.
Sacred City and Garden of Forgiveness at Ground Zero
Dedicated to an interfaith effort to respond to the acts of 9/11 with dignity by developing a Garden of Forgiveness, offering workshops on forgiveness, and telling the story of community and hope that began on 9/12. Visit Sacred City and Garden of Forgiveness, or contact frlyndon@aol.com.
Feel the Music!
The World Foundation for Music and Healing designed this interactive music education program, featuring age appropriate workshops in percussion, singing, songwriting, jazz and a variety of concerts for children and teens who lost a parent or close family member on 9/11. Registration is now open. Please call Valerie or Yin-Chu at 212.669.6126, or email valerie@musicandhealing.org
NEW ArtAID
ArtAID has the vision of creating an arts organization that gives artists an opportunity to contribute their work to support charitable causes. Commissions normally taken by galleries and collectors go directly into fundraising programs and charities that most need the support. It is also intended to give artists a socially responsible means to make a living. You can purchase art or see some of ArtAID's projects, including the Union Square Wall of Remembrance, at www.artaid.org .
NEW The Samaritans
The Samaritans of New York offer free emotional support to those impacted by 9/11, as well as training in crisis intervention and suicide awareness for those who work with impacted populations. The non-religious support hotline is 212-673-3000. To volunteer, call 212-673-3041. For more on training, call 212-677-3009.
Career Breakthroughs workshops
Free career help for post-9/11 work transitions. Contact Ggitelson@aol.com for details and dates.
Project Olive Re-Leaf
The Olive Leaf Wholeness Center offers free health and well-being services for those who resided south of Canal Street on 9/11. Very limited enrollment. Services include chiropractic, nutrition counseling, and reflexology. Contact the Center for more information.
212-477-0405
Infant/Toddler/Preschool Post 9/11 Initiative
The initiative aims to support children and their parents who lived south of Canal on 9/11, or were attending preschool in Lower Manhattan. Provides assessment, counseling, and referrals.
212-809-6255
Life Matters
Established in the weeks just after 9/11, Life matters provides long-term counseling for first responders and city employees, including transportation and sewage workers.
212-509-3460
September 11 Support Hotline
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with questions, or to request a Service Coordinator.
1-866-689-HELP (4357)
The September 11 Assistance Guide
The September 11th Assistance Guide is a comprehensive directory to help you locate programs and agencies that meet your specific needs. The guide was last updated in March 2004.
www.sept11help.org/
9/11 Mental HealthCare and Substance Abuse Program
Created by the September 11th Fund and the American Red Cross, and administered by the Mental Health Association of New York City, this program offers financial assistance with the cost of mental health and substance abuse treatment to those directly affected by the attacks, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Coverage is retroactive to 9/11/01.
www.9-11mentalhealth.org/
LIFENET
1-800-LIFENET is the New York City area toll-free hotline for confidential crisis intervention, information, and referral for all mental health needs. LifeNet is staffed by mental health professionals and available to English, Spanish, and Asian language speakers 24 hours a day 7 days a week. LifeNet has the largest database of professionals—over 6000—specializing in mental health and substance abuse, crisis and support services in New York City. See also the 9/11 Mental Healthcare and Substance Abuse Program above.
NYC residents, 800-LIFENET
In New Jersey, 866-486-5911
Spanish, 877-AYUDESE
Asian, 877-990-8585
All other languages, 800-543-3638
TTY, 212-982-5284
American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program
The American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) has helped thousands of individuals and families throughout the world who were directly affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks. Red Cross continues to help those impacted regain their self-sufficiency. Ongoing assistance for families of the deceased, the injured, rescue and recovery personnel and affected residents includes assistance accessing mental health and health care services, health insurance, Family Support Services, family information and support sessions, and financial assistance. For additional information on services provided by SRP please call (877) 746-4987, TDD 1-800-662-1220.
http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_152_,00.html
FPA Tri-State Area 9/11 Financial Planning Relief Services
The Financial Planning Association establishe the National Financial Planning Support Center for individuals, families, and businesses affected by 9/11. The financial advice is free and unbiased, and from certified experts in the field. FPA may be able to help with day-to-day budgets, credit card debt, refinancing,tax and insurance issues. If you or your clients need assistance, call 800-322-4237 x 7147, email supportcenter@fpanet.org, or visit www.fpanet.org .
The September 11 Fund This program closed in December 2004
The September 11th Fund was established the day of the terrorist attacks by The New York Community Trust and United Way of New York City to meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims, families and communities. Grants from the Fund enabled cash assistance, counseling and other services to the families of those who were killed, the injured and those displaced from their homes or jobs. The Fund also provided grants to affected small businesses and community organizations.
www.september11fund.org
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