The Office for New Americans (ONA)
The ONA provides a variety of free support services to all immigrants and refugees in New York State, regardless of status, such as:
- Access to free legal support including asylum applications and deportation defense through its network of legal service providers
- English language courses through its network of Opportunity Centers
- Access to mental health support groups through its Golden Door Program
- Workforce readiness tools including resume writing, digital literacy skills, and credentialing evaluation
- Support to access developmental disability services through the ONA Ramirez June Initiative
Visit the Office for New Americans website.
New Americans Hotline
Call 1-800-566-7636 for assistance.
The NYS New Americans Hotline connects immigrants and refugees to free services across the state. The Hotline operates from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. All calls are confidential. Assistance is available in over 200 languages, including Ukrainian and Russian.
Information for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine from the U.S. State Department
If you are a U.S. citizen in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department has resources for those wishing to depart. They also offer travel conditions and land border guidance for surrounding countries including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Moldova.
U.S. citizens in Ukraine should complete this online form so that the State Department can…
