Tap into our support system to address your family and personal needs so your career or business can stay on track.
When you enroll in courses with Hot Bread Kitchen, you are also eligible for support services for your needs outside the workplace. We know that a successful career requires a stable home, transportation, childcare and more.
Our 1:1 coaching sessions offer guidance on applying to public benefits and referrals to our vast network of community partners, offering support in areas including:
- Financial Coaching
- Childcare Support
- LGBTQ+ Services
- Housing Assistance
- Immigration Resources
- Food Access
- Mental Health Support
- Legal Services
If you are currently or were previously enrolled in a Hot Bread Kitchen program, and are interested in additional support services, please contact Sonam Choedon, MSW at schoedon@hotbreadkitchen.org.
Community Resources:
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Virtual mental health resources:
- Project Healthy Minds
- Crisis Text Line
- Latinx Therapist Action Network
- Southern Smoke Foundation
- NYC 988
- HeartShare Human Services of NYC
Support in a new country
“I came to Hot Bread Kitchen a little shy. I was a little isolated in NYC. Being here, it feels like home. I feel like myself finally, after several years.”
—Patricia, Culinary Fundamentals graduate
Know Your Rights
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs has created Know Your Rights booklets in multiple languages to share information and resources:
- What to do if ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents approach you
- What to do if your friend or family member is detained
- Sanctuary City Laws in New York City
