SJM Cares Resource Hub
We believe your health goes beyond insurance. Below are curated resources for Brooklyn residents — from food and housing to legal aid and mental health. All free or low-cost.
Have both Medicare and Medicaid?
You may qualify for a D-SNP plan that provides up to $252/month for groceries and utilities — on top of these community resources. Check your eligibility →
Food & Nutrition Assistance
Did you know? Certain D-SNP Medicare plans in Brooklyn provide up to $252/month for healthy groceries. Learn about D-SNP →
SNAP Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps eligible families afford groceries. Apply through ACCESS NYC.
Apply for SNAP →Food Bank NYC
Find local food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency food assistance throughout Brooklyn.
Find Food Near You →Hunger Free America
A national organization with a Brooklyn-specific hotline to help connect families to food resources.
Get Help →GrowNYC Fresh Food Box
Affordable fresh produce boxes available at Greenmarket locations across Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Learn More →Housing & Utility Support
D-SNP plans can help pay for gas, electric, and internet bills — ask us how. Learn about D-SNP →
NYC Housing Connect
Apply for affordable housing lotteries across all five boroughs, including senior-specific units.
Browse Lotteries →NYCHA Public Housing
Apply for public housing through the New York City Housing Authority for eligible low-income families.
Apply Now →One-Shot Deal
Emergency financial assistance for rent arrears, utility bills, or other critical one-time expenses to prevent eviction.
Apply for Help →HEAP – Utility Assistance
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay for heating and cooling costs.
Check Eligibility →Lifeline Phone Service
A federal program providing discounted phone and internet service for eligible low-income households.
Learn More →Education & Employment
Workforce1 Career Centers
Free career services including resume help, job training, certifications, and job placement across Brooklyn.
Find a Center →DYCD Youth Programs
Department of Youth and Community Development programs for job training, summer youth employment, and more.
Explore Programs →Pathways to Graduation
Alternative education programs for students who have left traditional school — GED, diploma, and vocational options.
Learn More →Childcare & Family Services
3-K for All / Pre-K
Free, full-day, high-quality education for NYC three- and four-year-olds.
Enroll Now →WIC Program
Nutrition program for women, infants, and children providing food vouchers, nutrition counseling, and health referrals.
Apply for WIC →Child Care Vouchers
Financial assistance for eligible families to afford quality child care so parents can work or attend school.
Check Eligibility →Legal Assistance
Need help with a Medicare denial or Medicaid application? Legal Aid can assist — free of charge. Learn about D-SNP →
Legal Aid Society
Free legal services for low-income New Yorkers in housing, immigration, benefits, and family law matters.
Get Legal Help →NYLAG
New York Legal Assistance Group provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford an attorney.
Contact NYLAG →Legal Services NYC
The largest civil legal services provider in the country — free assistance with housing, benefits, and consumer issues.
Find Help →Medicare Rights Center
Free Medicare counseling and assistance with enrollment, billing disputes, appeals, and understanding your benefits.
Get Medicare Help →Refugee & Immigration Services
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Resettlement support, ESL classes, job training, and cultural adjustment services for refugees in Brooklyn.
Learn More →NYS Refugee Services
State-level refugee assistance programs including cash assistance, medical assistance, and employment services.
View Programs →Mental Health & Wellness
NYC Well
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis counseling, peer support, and referrals to care in 200+ languages. Call 888-NYC-WELL.
Talk to a Counselor →NYC Health + Hospitals
Affordable and free mental health services at public hospitals and community health centers across Brooklyn.
Find Services →NAMI NYC Metro
National Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter — support groups, education, advocacy, and a peer helpline.
Contact NAMI →Discounts & Utility Help
D-SNP members may also qualify for these discount programs — doubling your savings. Learn about D-SNP →
Fair Fares NYC
Half-price MetroCards for eligible low-income New Yorkers — apply through ACCESS NYC.
Apply Now →HEAP – Heating Assistance
Regular and emergency heating and cooling benefits for eligible low-income households.
Check Eligibility →Affordable Connectivity Program
Discount on internet service for eligible households — up to $30/month off your internet bill.
Learn More →Need Help Navigating These Resources?
Our team speaks English, Arabic, Urdu, and Spanish. We can help you access these programs and check if you qualify for Medicare or D-SNP benefits that complement them.