BIGNY LOCAL DIRECTORY · BROOKLYN
Find the right place to ask for help.
Browse 11 guides to public services and nonprofit resources serving Brooklyn. Each guide includes official sources, contact details and practical intake information.
Choose a topic: Everyday support · Home, family and rights · Work, business and community
Everyday support
Older-adult centers
104 source-listed centers and clubs, grouped by ZIP code, with addresses and contacts.
Food assistance
Pantries, free meals and official food finders. Check pickup rules and current schedules.
Public hospitals and health centers
Public health locations, appointment contacts and routes to care.
Home, family and rights
Housing and eviction prevention
Homebase offices and service areas, tenant support and court information.
Child care and family support
Child care assistance, 3-K/Pre-K, Early Intervention and school and family centers.
Disability and accessibility
Independent living, accessible transport, employment support and family guidance.
Immigrant services
Legal referrals, citizenship assistance, library programs and IDNYC information.
Free civil legal help
Intake contacts for housing, benefits, family and other civil matters, with current restrictions.
Work, business and community
Jobs and training
Workforce1, nonprofit training programs, career support and adult learning.
Small business support
Business counseling, Chamber resources, mentoring and entrepreneur legal assistance.
Community organizations
Nonprofit program contacts, neighborhood support and business connections.
Use the guides before you travel
Confirm opening hours, appointments, eligibility, accessibility and any fees with the provider. A headquarters, mailing address or general information line may differ from a program’s intake location. Some services have waiting lists or limited intake.
These are selected resources, not a complete inventory of Brooklyn services. Each guide states its source-review date and links to city, state, university, library or nonprofit operator information. Telephone numbers were checked against online sources; calls were not placed.
Guide index compiled October 25, 2026.