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- Homelessness is a Trauma Part 5
In the last part of this series, Host K-DiD and Cynthia talk about supportive housing, the importance of getting mental health care, and more.
Check out the other parts of the series!
Part 1 - https://bit.ly/3tYSPAe
Part 2 - https://bit.ly/47Kqrja
Part 3 - https://bit.ly/3upkYjY
Part 4 - https://bit.ly/3HSEFnA
Email Cynthia: [email protected]Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
RESOURCES
Supportive Housing
Acacia
https://acacianetwork.org/supportive-housing/
Center for Urban Community Services
https://www.cucs.org/housing/our-housing-programs/
Volunteers of America
https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Resources for Domestic Violence
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors)
212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latino/a survivors) -
800-664-5880
Womankind (specializes in working with Asian survivors)
https://www.iamwomankind.org/
888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
Womens Law Legal Information on Restraining Orders
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center
https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
[email protected]
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
40 min - Homelessness is a Trauma Part 4
⚠️ Sensitive Content: This story includes references to domestic violence, child abuse, and suicide.
In part 4 of this series, Cynthia talks about the various kinds of homelessness experiences. She also dives more into her story living on the street, having a mental health condition, and how these experiences impacted her children.
Email Cynthia: [email protected]Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
RESOURCES
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Resources for Domestic Violence
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors)
212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latino/a survivors) -
800-664-5880
Womankind (specializes in working with Asian survivors)
https://www.iamwomankind.org/
888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
Womens Law Legal Information on Restraining Orders
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center
https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
[email protected]
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
30 min - Homelessness is a Trauma Part 3
⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence.
We continue with NYC mom Cynthia in part 3 of this series who shares more about her experience with homelessness and mental health challenges as well as living and working day-by-day to survive. With host K-DiD, Cynthia dives into how different policies impact the shelter system and people at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
Email Cynthia: [email protected]Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
About Callahan Consent Decree
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/advocacy/legal-victories/the-callahan-legacy-callahan-v-carey-and-the-legal-right-to-shelter/
RESOURCES
Resources for Domestic Violence
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors)
212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latino/a survivors) -
800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
Womens Law Legal Information on Restraining Orders
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center
https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
[email protected]
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Henry Street Settlement
https://www.henrystreet.org/
Offers programs to lower east side communities and all New Yorkers. Programs include education, employment, Senior Services, sports and recreation, health and wellness, and transitional & supportive housing.
Henry Street Community Resources
https://www.henrystreet.org/news/community-resources/
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
27 min - Natalie una mujer del navy que casi va a un albergue (a navy woman who almost went to the shelter)
en este episodio estamos con Natalie una madre soltera que salio a delante con sus hijos. tenia familia pero no podia contar con sus apoyos. en el transcurso de esto ella iba a la escuela y trajaba para poder salir adelante. aun ella no viva en el este del estado ella busco lo recursos necesarios para poder tener su apartamento. ella tambien habla de algunas person con quein ella a hablado y habla de la experiencia de ellos. Ella expresa que algunos edificios tenien cucarachas y una persona no puede vivir en ese tiempo de apartamentos.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
53 min - Homelessness is a Trauma Part 2
⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse and domestic violence.
In part 2 of this series, NYC mom Cynthia talks more about how homelessness and other traumas impact physical and mental health. Cynthia and host K-DiD also discuss concerns around suspending the right to shelter.
Email Cynthia: [email protected]Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
RESOURCES
Resources for Domestic Violence
Safe HorizonVictim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
24-hour Hotlines:Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors)
212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latino/a survivors) -
800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
Womens Law Legal Information on Restraining Orders
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center
https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
36 min - Support the "Speak Out" Vigil for Housing and Shelters in NYC on Monday 1/22/24 at 1pm
Title: "Speak Out" - Put Humanity First for Migrants and Asylum Seekers
Date and time: Monday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm
Location: Metro Baptist Church, located at 410 West 40th Street
Policy and Advocacy Associate, Juan Diaz, joins to share more information about this vigil as well as the current issues related to housing instability in NYC.
The vigil an opportunity to shine a light on the negative impacts of the 60-day rule for newcomer families seeking asylum, particularly for all NYC children as classrooms are disrupted and schools will be left with budget gaps.
Join us to call on the Administration to move forward with effective and cost-saving solutions to improve services for all New Yorkers, including expediting SNAP, cash assistance, housing applications, and more.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
RESOURCES
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
CityFHEPS forms and documents - https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
15 min - Homelessness is a Trauma Part 1
⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse, domestic violence, and suicide.
We kick off Season 4 with Cynthia, an NYC mom experienced homelessness in different shelter systems, including for families with children, as well as street homelessness. In part 1 of this series, Cynthia dives into her mental health journey from childhood through adulthood and its intersection with her experiences of homelessness and domestic violence.
Email Cynthia: [email protected]Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
RESOURCES
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdf
Unlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
About Renter's Insurance
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/help_for_homeowners/renters_tenants/renters_insurance
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
NEW YORK PSYCHOTHERAPY and COUNSELING CENTER (NYCCP)
MENTAL HEALTH
Children
Adults
Couples
LOCATIONS
Bronx
Bronx child and family mental health center
579 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
Tel: (718) 485-2100
Fax: (718) 485-2101
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
Bushwick
Bushwick Child and Family Mental Health Canter
102 Pilling Street, Brooklyn ny 11207
Tel: (718) 602-1000
Fax: (718) 602-1111
HOURS
MON-FRI 9am-8pm SAT-SUN 8am-6pm
East New York Child and Family Mental Health Center
2857 linden boulevard Brooklyn ny 11208
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
MON-FRI 9am-8pm SAT-SUN 8am-6pm
Get support - https://nypcc.org/get-help/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
31 min - Diana Arigundi advocate for children in New York (defensora de niños de Nueva York)
En este episodio hablamos con Diana Arigundi. Es subdirectora del programa de derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes y defensora de los niños en la ciudad de Nueva York. Es una organización que ayuda y apoya a los estudiantes en todos los temas que tienen que ver con ser estudiante. Por ejemplo, si necesitan ayuda para aprender inglés, educación especial o ayuda con el acoso. La organización está disponible para ayudar a las familias de bajos recursos.
Para mas informacion visite a https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/guides_and_resources
Para hablar con alguien o mandar un mensaje llame a
866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message
Escribanos por email si desea compartir su historia: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
49 min - Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC Part 4
In the last part of this series, host K-DiD and Michael Jackson talk about the impacts of bureaucracy on different groups of people and what it means to advocate for yourself while also receiving support from others.
Check out Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series!
Michael Jackson's Twitter: @Blk_Intellect
Michael Jackson's SubStack: blackintellect.substack.comEmail or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Access HRA
https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/
Unlock NYC
https://weunlock.nyc/
Works with New Yorkers impacted by housing discrimination.
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
About Housing Lotteries
NYC Housing Connect
https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/
About Housing Connect
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals.page
Affordable Housing Income Guide
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/income-guide-english.pdf
NYS Housing Lotteries
https://hcr.ny.gov/lotteries
About Supportive Housing
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supportive-housing.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
24 min - Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC Part 3
In part 3 of this series, writer and editor Michael Jackson talks about the discriminatory treatment and policies as well as the barriers of getting support and resources based on what agencies visually see and how circumstances, people are categorized. Host K-DiD and Michael Jackson also discuss the idea of "deserving help."
Join us next week to listen to the last part of the series on Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC.
Michael Jackson's Twitter: @Blk_Intellect
Michael Jackson's SubStack: blackintellect.substack.comEmail or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Access HRA
https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/
Unlock NYC
https://weunlock.nyc/
Works with New Yorkers impacted by housing discrimination.
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
About Housing Lotteries
NYC Housing Connect
https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/
About Housing Connect
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals.page
Affordable Housing Income Guide
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/income-guide-english.pdf
NYS Housing Lotteries
https://hcr.ny.gov/lotteries
About Supportive Housing
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supportive-housing.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
17 min
About Hear Our Voices
From the publisher's feed
Hear Our Voices shares stories about family homelessness in New York City and resources and information for families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness, working towards bringing about change in the system addressing homelessness, including shelters. If you are interested in participating in this podcast, please reach out to [email protected].
Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov