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Queens Groups Offer Help
To Boro’s Immigrant Population
New Immigrant Community Empowerment serves as an advocate for immigrants. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen |
With nearly half of Queens residents born in foreign lands, it should come as no surprise that this borough leads the city in services that cater to the immigrant community.
Though they are spread out from Long Island City to Little Neck, and from College Point to Far Rockaway, there are literally hundreds of organizations that cater to our borough’s newest residents.
We have compiled a sample listing, by category, of some of the groups that offer aid to the immigrants of Queens. For a more thorough listing, go to www.queenslibrary.org/communitydb/main.asp and browse by service, language, ethnicity, target group or location.
CRISIS SUPPORT AND HEALTH CENTERS
Advocates for Children
102-21 Roosevelt Ave., Corona
(718) 429-0500
Services for the Spanish community, including conflict resolution, health and education programs.
AIDS Center for Queens County
97-45 Queens Boulevard, 12th Floor, Rego Park
(718) 896-2500
www.acqc.org
Counseling and care for the Spanish population, with many different specialized bereavement groups.
Immigration Advocacy Services in Astoria offers one-stop help. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen |
Bridge to Life
23-20 Newton Ave., Astoria
(718) 274-3577
www.thebridgetolife.org/
Gives many services to pregnant women to encourage them away from abortion. Services include free pregnancy test, referrals to medical physicians, and coaches for Lamaze and delivery.
Builders for Family and Youth / Catholic Charities
61-20 Woodside Ave., Woodside
(718) 779-1234
An outpatient mental health clinic for adults and children with many different support services.
Center for Children and Families
101-05 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill
(718) 847-1500
Information to new parents along with necessary training and skills.
Elmcor Rehabilitation Programs
33-16 108 St., Corona
(718) 651-0096
www.elmcor.org
Focuses on prevention, intervention, and complete supportive care in the area of substance abuse.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
4500 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
(718) 670-5540 www.flushinghospital.org/Pages/Clinical%20Service/addiction_treatment.htm
General counseling and medical treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. No methadone maintenance.
Safe Horizon has several locations in Queens. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen |
Haitian Americans United For Progress
221-05 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights
(718) 527-3776
www.haupinc.org/
Non-profit organization that provides parental skills and a family support program for families with developmentally disabled members.
Quality Services for the Autism Community
30-10 38 St., Astoria
(718) 728-8476
www.qsac.com/
Parental support with family reimbursement and training.
Safe Space
90-26 161 St., Jamaica
(718) 341-3411
www.safespacenyc.org/
Six different branches of service, including HIV, homeless youth, and mental health services.
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Allen Women’s Resource Center
P.O. Box 340316, Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 739-6202
A temporary shelter for battered women with crisis counseling, legal assistance, support groups and medical referrals.
American Immigrants
51-07 43rd Ave., Woodside
(718) 426-0226
Offers legal advice to American immigrants.
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades
39-07 Prince St., Suite 4J, Flushing
(718) 321-1030
www.cchc.org
Many different forms of counseling, including legal issues, domestic violence, and medical advice. Also provides English as a Second Language courses.
Chinese Immigrants
133-54 41 Ave., 4th Floor, Flushing
(718) 353-0195
Hotline for legal counseling and family mediation.
Immigration Advocacy Services
24-40 Steinway St., Astoria
(718) 956-8218
www.immigrationadvocacy.com
Provides a number of key immigrant services, including fingerprinting, form completion, legal assistance. Also gives referrals to immigrants for legal attorneys.
Legal Aid Society
120-46 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens
(718) 286-2450
www.legal-aid.org/
Legal services for low-income Queens residents in the fields of food stamps, unemployment insurance, Social Security, and Medicaid/Medicare.
Korean Family Counseling and Research Center
41-25 Kissena Blvd., Suite 105, Flushing
(718) 321-2400
Offers an Asian sisterhood program as well as aid and support for battered women.
Main St. Legal Services / CUNY School of Law at Queens College
65-21 Main St., Flushing
(718) 340-4300
Services for battered immigrants in regards to family court, Orders of Protection, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support.
Queens Legal Services Corporation
42-15 Crescent St., Long Island City
(718) 392-5646
www.queenslegalservices.org/
Provides legal workshops and training many different areas of civil law.
Safe Horizon/ Solace
74-09 37 Ave., Room 416, Jackson Heights
(718) 899-1233
www.safehorizon.org/
Works with survivors of state-sponsored torture and war trauma, as well as Americans tortured abroad. Uses case management counseling as well as ongoing support through community development.
The Forest Hills Community House has programs for youth and seniors. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen |
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Afghan Community in America
P.O. Box 311, Flushing, NY 11352
(516)-756-9198
Helps immigrants in language translation regarding employment, social services, and medical care.
Astoria Community Service Center
14-54 31 Road, Astoria
(718) 626-1490
Helps in the translation of many different documents.
Esther Grunblatt Russian Service Center
93-10 Queens Blvd., Rego Park
(718) 263-3322
Many educational programs and employee training seminars for the Russian population within Queens.
Flushing Chinese Business Association
40-48 Main St., Suite 302, Flushing
(718) 353-2320
Offers workshops and courses for beginning Chinese businessmen.
Forest Hills Community House/ Jackson Heights Program
74-09 37 Ave., Rm. 421, Jackson Heights
(718) 898-7461
www.fhch.org
Citizenship and computer classes for adults.
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY – Beacon Program PS 149
93-11 34th Ave., Jackson Heights
(718) 426-0888
www.goodwillny.org
Provides activities for children such as homework help and Kung-fu. The program also offers adult education classes like ESL, GED, and computer training.
J-CAP Foundation
162-04 South Rd., Jamaica
(718) 291-4844
www.qjc.sunyeoc.org/programs.asp
Vocational training to go along with the organization’s many different forms of counseling and therapy programs.
Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement House
10-25 41 Ave., Long Island City
(718) 784-7447
www.riissettlement.org
Provides ESL training, cultural programs and employment training.
Queens College Asian/American Center
65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
(718) 997-3050
http://qcpages.qc.edu/Asian_American_Center/
Provides free translation services and numerous books dealing with Asians in the Americas.
Taiwan Center
137-44 Northern Blvd., Flushing
(718) 445-7007
Many different classes that teach computer skills, painting, English language training. Also holds social events.
YOUTH CENTERS
Central Queens YM-YWHA
108-13 67th Rd., Forest Hills
(718) 275-6489
www.cqyjcc.org
A teen lounge for Bukharian teens with an array of sports, different fitness activities, and cultural projects.
Chinese American Planning Council
136-26 37th Ave., 3rd Floor, Flushing
(718) 358-8981
www.chinatownweb.com/cpc
A youth Program includes an intergenerational program, a summer day camp, and youth volunteer opportunities.
Community Conciliation Network
107-24 Corona Ave., Corona
(718) 760-3971
Cultivates leadership capabilities of youth by providing training in mediation, empowering them with increased knowledge and self-esteem.
Forest Hills Community Centers
108-25 62nd Dr., Forest Hills
(718) 592-5757
www.fhch.org
Provides a variety of afterschool activities for children of all ages, focusing in on advancement in learning and having fun.
Goodwill Industries at Greater N.Y.
89-62 164th St., Jamaica
(718) 658-9561
Benefits children with education through tutoring and the use of computers.
The New York Irish Center in Long Island City offers social gatherings as well as treatment for alcohol abuse and depression. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen |
Imagine Early Learning Center
1 Jamaica Center Plaza, Jamaica
(718) 557-5520
A center for children up to four years old that helps them grow on an intellectual and social level.
Korean American Family Services Center
P.O. Box 541429, Flushing
(718) 460-3800 (24-hour hotline)
www.kafsc.org
Counseling and workshops for adolescents regarding dating violence and teen pregnancy.
PSCH
22-44 119th St., College Point
(718) 445-4700
www.psch.org
Provides weekend recreation and afterschool care for children with disabilities and their families.
South Asian Youth Action
54-05 Seabury St., Elmhurst
(718) 651-3484
www.saya.org
Promotes self-esteem among South Asian youth through tutoring for classes and SAT’s, as well as providing sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Young Women’s Christian Association
42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing
(718) 353-4553
www.ywcaqueens.org
For kindergartners through high school students, providing homework assistance, tutoring, community service credits for high school students, and much more.
- Jeff Feinman
Ethnic Hot Spots In Queens
The following is an extremely brief selection of businesses in Queens that cater to the borough’s bustling immigrant population. For more stores, check out the streets and avenues of this great borough.
BRAZILIANS:
Chateau Brasil (Brazilian Dance Club)
38-02 29th Street, Astoria
(718) 729-3300
US-Brazil Grocery
41-02 34th Avenue, Astoria
(718) 482-0219
St. Rita’s Roman Catholic Church
36-25 111th Street, Long Island City
(718) 361-1884
BUKHARIANS:
Beth Gavriel Bukharian Congregation
63-52 108th Street, Forest Hills
(718) 268-7558
King David Restaurant
101-10 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills
(718) 656-1757
http://bukharianjews.com
The Jacob Riis Settlement House offers ESL, Literacy and other programs. Tribune photo by Ira Cohen
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KOREANS:
Rose Plaza Trading Corp.
42-22 Main Street, Flushing
(718) 359-0430
Community United Methodist Church
81-10 35th Ave., Jackson Heights
(718) 446-0690
Korean Town Plaza/Assi Plaza (Korean supermarket)
131-01 39th Ave., Flushing
(718) 321-8000
INDIANS (HINDU):
Butala Emporium
37-46 74th St., Jackson Heights
(718) 899-5590
Patel Brothers Grocery
37-27 74th St., Jackson Heights
(718) 898-3445
Hindu Temple Society of North America
45-37 Browne St., Flushing
(718) 460-8484
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