“We have been providing valuable, free, and affordable support services to children, youth, families, seniors, and businesses for over 30 years.”
Family Services
Discover a wealth of family services with NIA in partnership with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) tailored for Brooklyn communities:
Family Support Sessions: Immerse yourself in engaging one-on-one sessions that strengthen bonds within your community and are tailored to each family’s needs.
Various Parent Workshops & Events: Explore diverse workshops designed for parents and caregivers from all walks of life.
Monthly Support for New Mothers: Find dedicated monthly support, offering valuable insights and assistance for new mothers.
Parenting Journey I Course: Join our 12-week course, connecting with fellow parents, shaping your parenting style, and building a supportive community. Led by our certified Manager of Family Services, this experiential program ensures you gain practical skills and knowledge.
To learn more and apply, please visit the links below.
“NIA is committed to providing high quality services to our community.”
Counseling
Recognizing the many difficulties and complex issues facing our community, the NIA Counseling Program strives to ensure progress toward our vision that participants will experience an improved quality of life. Counseling sessions emphasize skill building, and how to employ those acquired skills to promote personal satisfaction, and build self esteem.
Using our proven record and demonstrated knowledge in counseling, our program empowers clients and helps them reduce risk factors and increase protective measures that will help solve problems. Under the umbrella of sensitivity, caring and professionalism, NIA provides counseling, direction, education, and assistance to whomever seeks its welcoming hand.
Seniors
NIA provides senior citizens with information and assistance with social service issues such as Medicare prescription drug coverage, HEAP, MTA reduced fare Metro Cards, Access-A-Ride, flu vaccination programs, and healthcare proxy documents.
We also provide resources to seniors on important issues such as healthy living, disaster preparedness, managing assets, and personal safety.
In partnership with local elected officials, NIA holds senior citizen picnics and senior prom events that serve close to 3,000 seniors each year.
“I like being at NIA because you get to be yourself.”
Community
NIA strives to strengthen communities through our community outreach initiatives. We provide confidential support and referrals and promote conflict resolution and anti-violence strategies in youth programs.
NIA is a CBO SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) distributor. Families, individuals, and seniors can be pre-screened with guidance from an NIA SNAP advocate. Recertification can also be done at the NIA Main Office as long as it is for SNAP benefits only. Clients receiving SNAP and disability combined benefits must recertify with their center.
NIA incorporates community service projects into all youth programs, bringing program participants into local food pantries, animal shelters, hospitals, senior centers, and gardens. For over 30 years, NIA has demonstrated a commitment to community service.
Social Services Assistance
For assistance with social services, please click the button below and fill out the form. In addition to the services listed below, we may also be able to assist you with unemployment, healthcare, price gouging, Meals on Wheels, and much more! You can also email us at services@niabklyn.org or leave us a message at 718-236-5266 and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Most social services can be handled via phone or by virtual appointment.
NIA is a CBO SNAP Unit. The SNAP program provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget for low-income families, individuals, and seniors.
New applicants and recertifications welcome!
Does your loved one need in-home health care? We can help! NIA now offers help with your application for HHA (Home Health Aides) or CDPAS (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Service). NIA does not provide the care of home health aides. We will offer resources and assistance with the application process. Your questions will be answered, and we will do our best to help reduce the stress of caring for a loved one.
The New York Health Care Proxy is a legal document which appoints someone you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf. You can ask your proxy to make all or some of your health care decisions. (Don’t confuse this form with DNI/Do-Not Intubate, DNR/Do-Not Resuscitate, MOLST/Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment or POA/Power ofAttorney). NIA will assist you with filling out the form, which is available at the NIA office.
DRIE provides a rent freeze for tenants with disabilities. If rent goes up, tenants with DRIE do not have to pay higher rate. The City pays the difference. (You do not have to ask permission from your landlord). You must be 18 years or older, have the lease in your name, have a household income of $50,000 or less, spend a third of your monthly income on rent, receive SSI, SSDI, Veteran’s disability or compensation, and live in a rent stabilized or rent controlled apartment. NIA can assist you with the application process.
HEAP helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. You may be eligible to receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year. HEAP may be able to help you if you heat your home with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood/wood pellets, kerosene or corn. (Must file during enrollment period). NIA can assist you with the application process.
EPIC is a NYS program for seniors by the Department of Health. It helps income eligible seniors 65 and older supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. NIA can assist with the application process. NIA does not provide insurance coverage.
Fair Fares NYC is a program that helps low-income residents with a 50% discount on the subway and local bus. (Selected Bus Service & Staten Island Railway). Applicants cannot apply if they already have a senior discount pass or Access-A-Ride.
The National Grid Budget Plan takes the amount you usually pay on your National Grid bills in a year and breaks that amount into twelve balanced monthly payments to help offset the traditionally high winter heating and summer air conditioning peak bills. You will still pay only for the total amount of energy you use in a year.
NIA COVID-19 Update: Notary Services are unavailable until further notice.
Notary Services are available at the NIA office. All foreign documents must be translated into English.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
National Grid’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) provides income-eligible customers with an automatic monthly bill credit applied to your National Grid account with the receipt of a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) payment.
WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) helps to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or caring for children under the age of 5 years old, you may qualify for WIC benefits. Applicants must be a resident of NYS and fall under income guidelines. NIA can assist you with the application.
Provides public transportation for eligible customers with disabilities or health conditions that prevents them from using public transportation.
For new clients in need of an appointment with the Eligibility Assessment Centers please call: 718-236-5266
Preliminary application assistance for low to moderate income individuals/families in need of housing.
Applications will be in force for 2 years from date of submission
*NIA DOES NOT WORK WITH NYCHA TO SECURE AN APARTMENT FOR APPLICANT/NYCHA IS UNDER THE STATE PUBLIC HOUSING LAW*
This program is for senior tenants who qualify to have their rent frozen at their current level.
If you are 62 years or older, live in a rent regulated apartment, have a lease in your name, and pay one-third of your monthly income on rent, you may be eligible to participate.
NIA can assist you with the application process.
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