JASSI - Japanese American Social Services Inc

A community and social services organization. JASSI provides free, confidential welfare services for Japanese-speaking people in New York who need support with language or cultural barriers. Its bilingual hotline responds to questions and concerns, and can provide crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. The senior program serves people aged 60 and older with case assistance, information and referrals, cultural events, and seminars. JASSI also supports caregivers of older adults through counseling, case management, and benefits referrals. Community outreach includes seminars, workshops, newsletters, and public education on topics such as visas, citizenship, health insurance, and home care. Additional services include regular check-in calls for older adults and help arranging cancer screenings for eligible uninsured women. JASSI also offers health insurance counseling and hosts social gatherings for senior members.