Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID)

Disability Services in Brooklyn, New York. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Kings, New York City.

Phone: (718) 998-3000

Address: 25 Elm Place, 5th floor, Brooklyn, New York, 11201

Website: https://www.bcid.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Joseph Rappaport. Email: jrappaport@bcid.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/new-york).

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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID)

How do I contact Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID)?

You can call Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) at (718) 998-3000 or visit 25 Elm Place, 5th floor in Brooklyn, New York. Their website is https://www.bcid.org/.

What services does Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Kings, New York City.

Are services at Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) at (718) 998-3000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) offer services in other languages?

Call Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID) at (718) 998-3000 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.