The Family Justice Centers (FJCs) in New York City are currently open and dedicated to providing crucial services and confidential support to individuals impacted by domestic and gender-based violence. Assistance is readily available both by phone and in person, ensuring accessibility and safety for everyone seeking help.
For those who prefer in-person services, you are welcome to call your nearest Family Justice Center to schedule an appointment. Alternatively, if engaging in remote services isn’t safe or practical for you, walk-ins are also accommodated at each FJC location.
If remote services are a better option for you, connecting with your nearest FJC is simple. Just dial 311 or use the phone numbers listed below. If it’s safe for you to do so and you reach voicemail, please leave a message, and a member of the FJC team will promptly return your call.
Is Domestic or Gender-Based Violence Affecting You or Someone You Know? Help is Here.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or gender-based violence, remember that you are not alone and help is readily accessible.
- Reach out to the NYC Family Justice Center by calling 311. A trained professional will connect you to the FJC closest to you (available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
- Explore resources and support services throughout NYC by utilizing the City’s comprehensive NYC HOPE Resource Directory. This directory is an invaluable tool to find assistance tailored to your specific needs.
- For immediate safety planning, shelter options, and access to other vital resources, call NYC’s 24-Hour Hope Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673). TTY users can dial 800-810-7444. This hotline provides confidential support around the clock.
In situations requiring immediate emergency assistance, please dial 911.
Discover the NYC Family Justice Centers
During operating hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), you can contact any of the New York City Family Justice Centers (FJCs) to access free and confidential support. These centers are specifically designed to assist victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, encompassing sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Rest assured that if you call and need to leave a message, someone will respond as quickly as possible to assist you.
Through any NYC FJC, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, along with their children, can connect with a network of organizations providing essential services. These services include comprehensive case management, pathways to economic empowerment, vital counseling services, and both civil and criminal legal assistance. Strategically located in all five boroughs of New York City, FJCs offer a secure and compassionate environment where individuals can access a wide range of one-stop services and support. Crucially, key City agencies, community organizations, social service providers, civil legal aid services, and District Attorney’s Offices are co-located on-site at FJCs. This integrated approach significantly simplifies the process for survivors to obtain the diverse help they need in one safe location.
NYC Family Justice Centers embrace inclusivity and are open to all, irrespective of language spoken, income level, gender identity, or immigration status. Interpretation services are consistently available at every FJC to ensure effective communication. Furthermore, all locations are fully wheelchair accessible. If you require any other specific accommodations to ensure your visit is comfortable and meets your needs, please call ahead to make a request.
How Can Family Justice Centers Empower You?
NYC Family Justice Centers are designed to provide multifaceted support, assisting you with:
- Safety Planning: Developing personalized strategies to ensure your immediate and long-term safety and well-being.
- Accessing Public Benefits and Support Services: Guidance and assistance in applying for crucial public benefits, accessing emergency shelter, securing stable housing, and connecting with other essential support services.
- Mental Health and Counseling Services: Providing access to professional mental health support and counseling services tailored to address the emotional well-being of both you and your children.
- Job Training and Economic Empowerment Programs: Connecting you with valuable information on job training programs, including practical assistance with resume writing to create compelling resumes and honing essential interviewing skills to improve job prospects.
- Educational Programs and Skill-Building Workshops: Referrals to diverse educational programs, including workshops specifically designed to enhance budgeting skills for financial stability, credit repair services to improve financial health, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to improve communication and opportunities.
- Legal Assistance: Providing access to crucial legal help for various legal needs including obtaining orders of protection to ensure safety, navigating complex custody and visitation matters, establishing or modifying child support arrangements, managing divorce proceedings, addressing housing-related legal issues, and seeking guidance on immigration matters.
- Connections to Law Enforcement: Facilitating direct connections to trained law enforcement professionals, including the NYPD, NYC Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office when necessary, ensuring a coordinated response and support system.
- Childcare Services: Offering on-site childcare services for children aged 3 and older while you are accessing services at the FJC, removing barriers to seeking help.
Locations of the NYC Family Justice Centers
NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx
198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor
718-508-1220
Subway: 4, B, and D to Yankee Stadium
Bus: BX1, BX2, BX6, and BX13
NYC Family Justice Center, Brooklyn
350 Jay Street, 15th Floor
718-250-5113
Subway: A, C, F, and R to Jay Street
or 2, 3, 4, and 5 to Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B75, and B103
NYC Family Justice Center, Manhattan
80 Centre Street, 5th Floor
212-602-2800
Subway: 4, 5, and 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
J and Z to Chambers Street
N, Q, and R to Canal Street
1, 2, 3, A, and C to Chambers Street
Bus: M5, M9, M22, and M103
NYC Family Justice Center, Queens
126-02 82nd Avenue
718-575-4545
Subway: E and F to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike
Bus: Q10, Q37, Q46, and Q60
NYC Family Justice Center, Staten Island
126 Stuyvesant Place
718-697-4300
Staten Island Railroad to St. George Ferry Terminal
Bus: S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, and S98
Resources for Service Providers
NYC FJCs are committed to ongoing professional development and regularly host Core I, Core II, and Advanced training sessions specifically for service providers. Sign up for upcoming trainings to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
