Free
Free referrals
For some benefits, the law does not let a business like ours charge for help. For these, we check with you for free and send you to trusted free helpers. We never take money for the referral.
- Free referral
SSI and SSDI (Social Security)
Federal law says only Social Security can approve a fee for help with a claim.
Legal aid groups and disability lawyers
- Free referral
Workers' compensation
New York law makes unapproved fees a crime.
Licensed workers' comp lawyers and representatives
- Free referral
Veterans' benefits
Only accredited helpers may help with VA claims. Charging for first claims is not allowed.
NYC Veterans' Services, VFW, American Legion, DAV
- Free referral
Immigration
Only lawyers and accredited representatives may help with immigration forms (USCIS, DACA, TPS, citizenship).
ActionNYC, CUNY Citizenship Now!, NY Immigration Coalition members
How a free referral works
- We talk with you about your situation.
- We tell you which free helper fits best.
- We help you make the first call if you want.
Other free help we connect you to
- Free civil legal aid (Legal Aid Society, NYLAG, LSNYC)
- Right to Counsel in Housing Court
- NYC Free Tax Prep
- GetCoveredNYC health insurance navigators
- 988 — crisis support, any time
- Call us (929) 668-2828 Sofia, our assistant, answers any time and connects you to a CARE helper.
- Text us (929) 668-2828 Send a text. We reply the same day.
Our assistant answers calls and texts 24/7 in English, Spanish and French. CARE helpers: Mon–Sat, 9am–7pm