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Your health today could be connected to 9/11 exposure.

World Trade Center Exposure Map

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.

Conditions covered 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.

Nadia, a 20-year-old student at New York University on 9/11.

Bejan, a middle school student on 9/11.

Young Adult Outreach Resources

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