WTC disaster resource flyer, Oct 2001

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■D I American Red Cross: Help for victims’ families with mortgage U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: For information regarding c o o American Red Cross: Grant money for transportation needs. 1- CT o and rental assistance based on need. 1-212-219-6200 (In air quality and other environmental concerns. 1-888-283-7626 212-219-6200 (In Manhattan) 1-877-746-4987 (Outside o' "0 ro Manhattan) 1-877-746-4987 (Outside Manhattan) Manhattan) o Ca5 a. o CD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES I CRISIS COUNSELING 9L Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Grants for New York State's Individual and Family Grant Program: Grants O o o temporary housing, such as hotel and motel stays, and other American Red Cross, Greater New York Chapter: Spiritual and for automobile repairs or replacement if no other means of c 3 short-term accommodations. Mortgage and rental assistance also mental health counseling. 1-212-219-6200 (In Manhattan) transportation is available. 1-800-462-9029 <D 3 available in cases of extreme economic hardship due to the (Outside Manhattan) attack. Funding for emergency cleaning or repairs to make your New Yorii State Crime Victims Board: Transportation costs for residence habitable. 1-800-462-9029 National Mental Health Association: Access to a database of medical appointments. 1-800-247-8035 mental health programs and therapists in NYC, and referrals in U.S, Small Business Administration: Low-interest loans to your area - regardless of ability to pay. Services may be free of SURVIVOR BENEFITS & FUNERAL EXPENSES homeowners and renters to repair disaster-damaged primary charge. Counselors are also available to visit at home. residences and personal property, not covered by insurance. 1-800-LIFENET (543-3638) Social Security Administration: Benefits for those with disabled 1-800-462-9029. For questions regarding your application or for family members and survivors, (widows/widowers, children and more information, call 1-800-659-2955. Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services: Mental health dependent parents of the deceased). 1-800-772-1213 counseling for adults and children. Initial consultation is free of Department of Housing and Urban Development: Mortgage relief charge for victims of the WTC attack and their families. Department of Justice Public Safety Officers Benefits Program: for those who have lost a family member in the WTC attack by 1-212-397-4250 One-time monetary awards and funeral expenses for families of waiving late fees and moratoriums on foreclosures for 90 days. public safety officers that were killed or permanently disabled in Also providing guarantees for disaster-relief home loans. New York State Crime Victims Board: Reimbursement for mental the line of duty. 1-888-744-6513 1-800-217-6970. health counseling. 1-800-247-8035 New York State Crime Victims Board: Assistance for funeral and NY State Individual and Family Grant Program: Grants for Safe Horizon: Support groups for victims dealing with trauma and burial expenses. 1-800-247-8035 personal property damage and tosses. 1-800-462-9029 bereavement. 1-800-621-HOPE American Red Cross: Coverage for funeral costs and other time­ Feathered Nest & Halstead Property Company Emergency UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE sensitive uncovered expenses, such as credit card payments. Housing Help Center: Forthose displaced from their homes, a 1-212-219-6200 (In Manhattan) 1-877-746-4987 (Outside service to help find short-term, furnished housing. Some New York State Department of Labor: Disaster unemployment Manhattan) apartments are donated, but most involve a monthly rental fee. benefits forthose ordinarily not covered by unemployment 1-212-317-7800 insurance, such as part-time and self-employed workers who TAX RELIEF have lost income due to the WTC attack. 1-888-209-8124 MEDICAL COSTS I HEALTH & SAFETY Internal Revenue Service: Victims and family members of the New York State Crime Victims Board: Lost earnings or support WTC attack may be eligible for tax breaks and extensions. New York State Crime Victims Board: Reimbursement of medical due to injury or death. 1-800-247-8035 1-800-829-1040 bills forthose injured in the WTC attack. 1-800-247-8035