# Freedom From Religion Help Resources - New York ## National Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for separation of church and state, educational resources on freedom from religion, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. - **Secular Coalition for America:** - **Phone:** 1-202-299-1091 - **Website:** [https://www.secular.org](https://www.secular.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for secular policies and the protection of non-religious rights. - **Recovering From Religion:** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support and resources for individuals questioning their faith or transitioning out of religion. ## Statewide Freedom From Religion Resources - **New York Secular Humanist Society (NYSHS):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.nyshs.org](https://www.nyshs.org/) - **Office Locations:** [Insert location if available] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for secular policies, support for non-religious individuals, and organizing secular community events. - **FFRF New York Chapter:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Local legal assistance, educational materials, and outreach programs promoting secularism. ## Regional Freedom From Religion Groups ### New York City - **New York City Atheists (NYCA):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.nycatheists.org](https://www.nycatheists.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Local secular events, legal referrals, and advocacy for religious freedom issues. ### Upstate New York (Syracuse Area) - **Central New York Secular Humanists (CNY Secular):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.cnysecular.org](https://www.cnysecular.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy campaigns, secular community support, and educational events. ## Reporting and Legal Support - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) New York:** - **Phone:** 1-212-549-2500 - **Website:** [https://www.aclu.org](https://www.aclu.org/) - **When to Call:** For legal advice or to report violations of religious freedom or separation of church and state. ## Online Resources - **Secular Web (Infidels.org):** - **Website:** [https://www.infidels.org](https://www.infidels.org/) - **Features:** Virtual support groups, discussion forums, articles on secularism, and atheist community resources. ## Educational Resources - **American Humanist Association (AHA):** - **Website:** [https://www.americanhumanist.org](https://www.americanhumanist.org/) - **Description:** Resources on secular ethics, understanding religious freedom laws, and educational materials for secular education. - **Freethought Education Project:** - **Website:** [https://www.freethoughteducation.org](https://www.freethoughteducation.org/) - **Description:** Educational materials to promote secularism and freedom from religion in schools and communities. ## Additional Support - **Secular Student Alliance (SSA):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [https://www.secularstudents.org](https://www.secularstudents.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support and resources for secular students, including scholarships, activism toolkits, and leadership training. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York Secular Humanist Society or FFRF New York Chapter._