Manhattan community directory · October 26, 2026
Start with the type of help you need. These 11 English-language guides bring together selected local services and citywide resources available to Manhattan residents, using government, university, library and nonprofit operator sources.
Housing and eviction prevention
Homebase, tenant support and legal referral routes.
Public hospitals and health centers
Selected public health facilities and appointment contacts.
Food assistance
Pantries, prepared meals and official food finders.
Jobs and adult learning
Workforce1, library career support and college programs.
Small business and nonprofit support
Chamber contacts, business advising and legal resources.
Immigrant services
City hotlines, citizenship consultations and IDNYC.
Family resources
Child care assistance, school enrollment and family centers.
Disability and accessibility
Independent living, accessible transport and information.
Civil legal help
Housing, benefits, family and civil legal assistance.
Community organizations
Selected nonprofits and neighborhood service contacts.
Older adult centers
Eight selected centers and the city referral line.
Using these guides
Each guide identifies its source-review date and links to official information. Confirm appointments, eligibility, costs and current service availability directly with the provider. The guides cover selected resources, not every service in Manhattan. Telephone numbers were checked online and have not been tested by calling.