JASSI is here for you:

Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI) is a non-profit organization established in 1981 to address the social service needs of persons of Japanese ancestry in the Great New York area.
Whether you are a newcomer to New York or whether you are a permanent resident, you may face unforeseen problems arising from societal and cultural differences.
JASSI's bilingual staff members and cadre of volunteers offer a culturally sensitive source of support when that occurs. JASSI can assist with problems related to immigration, housing, government benefits and other issues, an d provide medical referrals as well.

What JASSI can do for you.

Housing problems?

• JASSI can help to resolve landlord tenant disputes and help to interpret leases, as well as advise senior citizens and disabled persons housing alternatives.

Applying for government benefits & entitlements?

• JASSI will assist in applying for government benefits and entitlements, such as So cial Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Public Assistance and related programs.
  JASSI will explain and help guide individuals through the application process.

Worried about immigration?

• To those with questions about immigration, JAS SI provides information on topics raging form visas to permanent residency. When professional help is required, JASSI can refer you to appropriate lawyers.

Domestic problems?

• If you need advice about divorce procedures, cases of domestic abuse or (problematic personal relationships), JASSI, with the help of professional counselors, can make recommendations toward solutions to such problems.

Help with daily chores?

• JASSI offers escort services to senior c itizens, in addition to home visits, reassurance calls, help with household chores, and monthly recreational and cultural activities.

Case Examples

• After JASSI had helped her fill out application form, a Japanese woman on Long Isl and was first mistakenly denied Public Assistance, Food stamps, and Medicaid and then allowed a conference when the error was found. Unable to speak English, she had to rely on her teenage son for interpreting and was almost denied again.
  JASSI then a cted as advocate and interpreter traveling out to the Long Island center and provided correct information.

• With such problems as leaky pipes, holes in the ceiling, and many inoperative electrical outlets ignored by the management, a 79 year-old Japa nese senior needed an English-speaking advocate to help her get her apartment fixed. Although the building was going through bankruptcy proceedings, JASSI's letters and phone calls resulted in the resolution of the problems.

Need informatio n?

• JASSI's monthly newsletter provides its readers with information about immigrant rights, changes relevant laws and entitlements and procedures, nutrition tips, and other issues. The quarterly JASSI REPORT covers JASSI activities in more deta il.

We're here to help.

JASSI is as easy to reach as the nearest telephone. Call our hotline during office hours or, at ot her times, leave a message.

You can help us, too.

You can help us by volunteering to serve in any of variety of ways, whether it is once or twice a week or even once a month. So, please give us a call if you are interested in.