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Social Services

Emerald Isle Immigration Center Social Services department offers comprehensive supports for the wellbeing of immigrants and older adults. Our focus is to present clients with the resources available to them and to support them throughout with ongoing case assistance and referrals. Both Bronx and Queens offices maintain full time, social service staff with appointments available both remotely and in-person, and all services have dedicated, professional bilingual staff. Services are offered regardless of immigration status.

Services include:

  • Benefits and Entitlements Case Management specific to immigrants and older adults.
  • EIIC Meals on Wheels and Food Security programs
  • Social, Outreach and Advocacy Events
  • Healthcare Assistance (NYC Care, Community Health Advocates, and New York State of Health Affordable Healthcare, Medicaid, and Medicare)
  • (VITA) Free Tax Preparation.
  • Psychotherapy and supportive counselling and referrals.

Please see EIIC social media (Facebook and Twitter) for current information on events, benefits, healthcare access as well as accommodation, employment and volunteer opportunities.

To make an appointment or for any enquiries please contact:

EIIC Woodlawn Office at (718) 324-3039 x 101 or EIIC Woodside office at (718) 478-5502 x 213 for staff directory.

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Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for all our blessings. Hope that you are surrounded with the love of your dear ones on this festive season.

If you or a family member are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan, it’s important to stay up to date with renewals. NY State of Health will be sending notices to inform you of when it’s time to renew your health insurance.

If you need assistance with your renewal:

•          Contact us at: 718-478-5502, ext. 103 or at 914-348-1175

•          Email us at: juan@eiic.org

•          Call NY State of Health at 1-855-355-5777, or log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

For more information, visit:

https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/frequently-asked-questions-about-renewals?utm_campaign=HomePage&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=socialmedia

Important Changes are Coming to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan

Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan?

Starting in spring 2023, New York State will resume eligibility reviews and renewals for people enrolled in these programs. This means you may need to take action to renew your health insurance or the insurance of your family members. Make sure your address is up to date. Make sure NY State of Health or your local Medicaid office has your current mailing address, phone number and email address so they can contact you about your health insurance.

If you have insurance through NY State of Health:

  • Contact us at: 718-478-5502, ext. 103 or at 914-348-1175
  • Email us at: juan@eiic.org
  • Call NY State of Health at 1-855-355-5777, or log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

If you have Medicaid through your county’s Medicaid office or through New York City’s Human Resources Administration (HRA), contact your local office to update your address and contact information.

For more information, visit:

https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/COVID-19-Changes

Qualifying for Medicaid: Resources Available in Multiple Languages

For many U.S. families, navigating the healthcare Medicaid system can feel overwhelming, especially if English is not the natively spoken language. The following links lead to resources that help make Medicaid accessible to all by eliminating issues cause by language barrier.

You can view them here for all U.S. states, including New York: 

Open enrollment in New York State begins this week, on Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 2022. New Yorkers can preview their 2023 health plan options and premiums today using the ‘Compare Plans and Estimate Cost’ tool. There is more information available here or contact EIIC here for guidance from one of our on-staff New York State / City healthcare navigators.

A $4,000 “Birthday Party Donation” from Jenny O’Leary!

EIIC extends a huge thanks to our friend Jenny O’Leary, who donated her birthday to the EIIC on Friday, September 30th, 2022 creating a wonderful evening fundraiser at The Craic in Williamsburg, complete with raffle prizes, a band, food and drink, and happy people dancing the night away for a good cause! We would like to thank EVERYONE who donated.

Close to $4000 has been raised to support EIIC’s mental wellness screenings and counseling services! If you would still like to contribute you can! Thanks to all and be well–community mental health is something we must support all together!

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/76f10afb

Venmo: @EIICNewYork

Mental Wellness

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS VIA PHONE ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER. CALL 718 478 5502, X 218 DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 TO 5, TO SIGN UP FOR A SCREENING. 

*Disclaimer:  This screening request line is not a crisis line. The extension is not monitored 24/7.  Anyone experiencing a crisis or emergency should contact 911 or 988 for emergency crisis assistance, or go to your nearest emergency room.