Were you there? We're here.
Your health today could be connected to 9/11 exposure.
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides specialized care for people of all ages, including those who were children, teens, or young adults during 9/11 and now may be experiencing physical or mental health conditions. If you lived, went to school, attended child care, or spent time in the New York City (NYC) Disaster Area on or after 9/11, you may qualify for care for 9/11-related health conditions at no out-of-pocket cost.
Covered conditions include:
- all types of cancer,
- respiratory conditions,
- digestive disorders, and
- mental health conditions, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
Young Adult Member Stories
The events of 9/11 affected those who were children, teens, or students in NYC during 9/11. Learn more from young adult Program members about their experience and stories of healing on our Member Stories page.
Native New York City Artist Devon Rodriguez talks with 9/11 survivors about their experiences.
Today, thousands share common conditions linked to 9/11.
Nadia, a 20-year-old student at New York University on 9/11.
Béjan, a middle school student on 9/11.
Featured in the Media
In a recent iHeartRadio interview, Dr. Leigh Wilson, Medical Director of the NYC Health + Hospitals World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, discussed the importance of reaching younger survivors who lived, went to school, worked, or spent time in the New York City Disaster Area on and after 9/11. Listen to the interview below.
Young Adult Outreach Resources
Know someone who might be eligible for the Program? Help us spread the word by using the resources below.
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