Offers free legal services for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in cases regarding access to health care services, HIV/AIDS-based discrimination, housing matters, assistance with denials or termination of benefits, health care proxies, powers of attorney, simple wills, family court matters, and divorce.

To help communities combat prejudice and discrimination in New York State.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.

Assists individuals when they want to file a discrimination complaint when their civil rights have been violated.

* Investigates alleged discrimination in employment, education, housing, religion and public accommodations.* Provides referrals for free legal service provided part-time for housing, food stamps, social services issues only.* Designs and presents public education programs.

Investigates allegations of: discrimination due to an individual's race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record retaliation for opposing unlawful discriminatory practicesTo file a complaint: Download a complaint form Click here. Follow instructions and mail to the Division's nearest regional office. No filing fee; do not need to retain private counsel Call to request a form: 888-392-3644 if visually impaired, 718-741-8332, or [email protected] for a Braille form in English or Spanish

Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Pursues litigation in areas such as: housing, public accommodations, military, public policy, parenting and relationship issues, equal marriage rights, equal employment and domestic partnership benefits, and immigration issues.

Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been treated unfairly, in employment, housing, public accommodation or credit due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Provides housing counseling for landlord/tenant-rights and responsibilities, rent payment increases and eviction situations, and mortgage counseling to homeowners. Pre-purchase, pre-rental and mortgage default counseling. Call. Appointment preferred.

Responds to complaints of discrimination in rental or purchase of housing. Provides education to consumers, professionals and Co-op boards about issues on fair housing practices.

Assists individuals with filling out the appropriate paperwork regarding discrimination and investigates the complaints. Also provides investigative information for legislation to help create or change laws.

Provides numerous types of training workshops and consultations in conflict resolution, prejudice reduction, and leadership development for teachers, students, and organizations all through its national and regional offices.

Assists HIV/AIDS infected person with public benefits, housing, discrimination, advance directives for medical treatment, wills, guardianships and access to medical care.

Provides a six hour course for Dignity Act Certification Training in bullying, harassment, cyberbullying and discrimination in schools. Provider is New York State approved for training. Schools may call to request special scheduling of this course. Course also offered off site. Call for upcoming locations.

Provides outreach to minority communities to keep residents informed of Town services, programs, employment opportunities and events.

Provides assistance for people who have been discriminated against in Westchester County who believe that they have been denied equal access to employment or that they have been treated unfairly as employees, i.e., that they were sexually harassed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence.

Assists HIV/AIDS infected person with public benefits, housing, discrimination, advance directives for medical treatment, wills, guardianships and access to medical care.

A volunteer based organization which provides support and advocacy in the Jewish community by focusing on education and the National Literacy campaign. Helps combat anti-semitism, champions women rights, helps sustain Democratic values and works for progressive change. Offers an ORT Apprenticeship program, Secondary and Industrial schools, Technical Institutes, Junior Colleges, and Teacher Institutes. Call for further information and brochure.

Promotes effective fair housing laws, nondiscriminatory affordable housing policies, and vigilant fair housing enforcement for all tenants and homeowners. Organizes residents to engage in civic actions to support fair housing. Advocates for individuals in low-income housing through support of fair-housing legislation and litigates against federal housing discrimination.

Provides on-site emergency food pantry for residents of specific streets in Niagara Falls (call for details) and information on meal planning and budgeting. Also distributes food donations (separate from pantry services) three days per week; first come, first served. Items and quantities vary each week according to donations received, and are given out until they're gone. Provides back rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance to low income residents of Niagara Falls when funds are available; funds are currently unavailable. Fair Housing Advocacy Program assists individuals who feel they are victims of discrimination when purchasing or renting a home. Provides information, assessment, and referral to the appropriate federal, state, or local human rights agency or court. Housing location services and landlord/tenant advocacy also provided. Individual advocacy, information and referral, application assistance, case management, asset management, and budget counseling available. Baby Needs Program meets the emergency needs of infants and very young children by providing them with a supply of diapers, infant formula, baby food, and baby care products. Limited quantities available.

Investigates complaints of discrimination by aggrieved individuals. Investigations of discrimination usually begin upon receipt of a complaint. The complaint may be initiated by mail, telephone, or a personal visit to the office. If the initial process reveals that a 'prima facie' (or first instance) case of discrimination has been made, a verified complaint is then accepted. A verified complaint may be filed under Nassau County Administrative Code or under New York State Human Rights Law, under a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York State Division on Human Rights. Throughout the process, every effort is made to resolve the matter through persuasion and conciliation. The Investigations Unit also conducts training sessions among county agencies and in the private sector, to promote equality of treatment and access, to all people. Contact the Investigations Unit, if you have any questions or believe that you have been the victim of unlawful discriminatory acts. Call for more detailed information.

The Clinton County Human Rights Commission provides informational assistance and enforcement of State and Federal discrimination laws. The Commission files complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics.

Assists HIV/AIDS infected person with public benefits, housing, discrimination, advance directives for medical treatment, wills, guardianships and access to medical care.

Uses the power of peer influence to change school culture. Provides training and guidance to teams of students to empower the recognition of bullying, harassment and discrimination in the school environment. Encourages these students to reach out to peers through school-wide program initiatives aimed at helping all students feel valued and respected. Call for additional information.

Helps to develop, support and strengthen community voices to ensure a public response to bias crimes and discrimination on Long Island. Works in partnership with local, state, and federal officials to ensure that government funding and policies meet community needs. Call for more information.