Aging with dignity

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Compassionate, trusted, and innovative care rooted in legacy and built for today.

Watch How Selfhelp Makes a Difference

A Trusted Advisor and Leader in Aging Services

Helping people live a good life

We believe that individuals deserve Compassionate Trusted Innovative care that respects their life experiences.

Providing affordable housing, home care, and community-based services to more than

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What We Offer

With deep roots in caring for Holocaust survivors, we bring decades of expertise in providing compassionate, trauma-informed care. With compassion at our core, we’re here for you. Because every person deserves to age with dignity and independence.

Home Care

Free training for new aides and compassionate care for older adults in their homes.

Community-Based Programs

Bringing much needed social services within reach, respecting each person’s life experiences

Holocaust Survivor Program

Comprehensive services allowing the last generation of survivors to age with the dignity they deserve

Real Estate & Housing

Building affordable housing for aging New Yorkers with onsite social services

Rooted in History
Evolving to Meet Today

Guided by Our Values

Welcome and Include All
Think Big
Connect with Compassion
Build Trust, Always
Balance Head and Heart

Real People, Real Impact

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"I feel more connected now, than I ever did before!"

Theresa LadaraClient of Selfhelp's Northridge/Brulene/Southridge Neighborhood NORC

"Selfhelp's creative and professional methods of guiding us through this unforeseen pandemic are a saving grace."

Megan TourlisClient of Selfhelp's Clearview Senior Center

"My life changed through Selfhep because they helped me navigate through all of the paperwork and stuff I needed to do. I'm grateful for that. "

Tom HickmanResident in Selfhelp building

"Selfhelp is an amazing agency. They are kind, the nurses are wonderful, the staff is really wonderful. They solve whatever problems need to be solved."

Judith George GaryCertified Home Health Aide

"Our building is one happy family and our wonderful senior center is right next door. Julia, our social worker, is a great help."

AntonyResident, Selfhelp Housing

"Talking with Rose feels like chatting with a family member. She’s nicknamed me “Dell,” and we really enjoy our phone conversations. "

DilwarFriendly Visiting Volunteer, Queens North Case Management

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6 PM

Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, New York

Build Bonds. Change Lives.
Volunteer with Holocaust Survivors in NYC & Nassau County.

Contact us at volunteer@selfhelp.net

We are please to share our 2023 Report to the Community, Defining Selfhelp.

We hope you agree that Selfhelp is more than just a name;

it’s a promise we make to our community.

A WORLD OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

United by their common mission to improve the lives of 25,000 older and vulnerable New Yorkers, Selfhelp’s staff is skilled, compassionate, and deeply devoted to their work.

A wide spectrum of locations, programs, and services create opportunities that span all skill levels and roles.