COVID-19 RESPONSE & RECOVERY

NYC COVID-19 TEXT UPDATES

For COVID-19 updates from the Mayor’s Office, text “COVID” to 692-692, or text “COVIDESP” to 692-692 for updates in Spanish.

WHO MESSAGING SERVICES

WHO has launched a dedicated messaging services in Arabic, English, French and Spanish with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. This messaging service provides the latest news and information on coronavirus including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others. It also provides the latest situation reports and numbers in real-time to help government decision-makers protect the health of their populations.

2-1-1 NYS

Find Services in New York State (By county or by city); Call 2-1-1 or visit link. Each county/city has resources for: housing, utility assistance, food, health care, employment, mental health/substance abuse, transportation, taxes, senior/elderly services, disability services, asthma, and more.

NEW YORK STATE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS NAVIGATOR

Access helpful health, education, human service and disability information on one user-friendly website. Built for youth, parents, family members and caregivers that rely on supports from multiple child and family serving systems.

GRAB AND GO MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.

FOOD BANK NYC – MAP OF FOOD PANTRIES

Search the map to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site near you.

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

For urgent food and hunger needs, call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777 or 311. You’ll be provided with hours of operation and directions to the nearest food pantries and community kitchens.

NYC FOOD DELIVERY ASSISTANCE

For individuals and families in which no members of the household can go out and get food and do not have neighbors or family members to go out and get food.

GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES

Invisible Hands is a group of engaged volunteers from communities at the least risk for severe COVID-19 reactions working to bring groceries and supplies to those in high-risk demographics.

AMAZON ACCEPTING SNAP FOR FOOD DELIVERIES

Have your Benefit Card ready and order on-line at:

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities has gathered information specifically to inform people with disabilities on the resources available to the population during NYC’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

NEW YORK CONNECTS – 1-844-862-7930

NY Connects provides information about long term services and supports in the five boroughs of New York for people of all ages or with any type of disability. Their focus is for community members to remain independent; understand care options; find transportation; learn about supports in caregiving; get answers about Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance; apply for benefits; find housing and more. During this time, team members at NY Connects are available and will continue to work with partners and consumers via telephone.

NYC SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC HOTLINE – 347-396-7959

The NYC Health Department’s Bureau of Sexually Transmitted Infections (BSTI) the NYC Sexual Health Clinic Hotline, which provides telemedicine services for STIs, including HIV. To talk to a health care provider about your sexual health, call 347-396-7959 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS OF NEW YORK

A directory of New York State Public Health Departments by county.

OASIS LATINO L.G.B.T.S WELLNESS CENTER

Connecting services to people with emergency cases. Clients can chat with staff via the webpage or visit their Facebook page.

HEADSPACE

Free collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises are here to support you through stressful and challenging times. Also available in Spanish.

NYC’S 24 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-621-4673

For survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, New York City’s Family Justice Centers are still available by phone to provide vital services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, including legal consultations, counseling sessions, safety planning, case management, and FJC updates. For emergencies, call 911.

NEW YORK STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1-800-942-6906

Domestic violence service programs in New York State provide services via phone and remotely. Contact your local domestic violence programs if you need help:

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522

TRANS LIFELINE

Trans Lifeline offers peer support and can help you access the many emergency funds and mutual aid resources arising locally and nationally. Contact them at 877–565–8860.

LAW HELP

Resources Compiled by LawHelpNY and the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

NEW YORK CITY FAMILY COURT

Information number for NYC Family Court. Call 646-386-5299.

THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

Resource pages for immigrants, survivors of domestic violence, people with disabilities, people who use drugs, and incarcerated populations.

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Virtual programing for kids of all ages, including: yoga, storytime, games, and more

NYC PARKS DEPARTMENT

NYC Parks is making important service changes. Find out more about additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.

NEW YORK STATE PARKS

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourage New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN

While the Museum is closed, CMOM educators are creating videos, sing-a-longs, games and more for families to do together at home.

NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE

Subscribe to get new at-home activities and projects in your email inbox every week and to access NYSCI’s collection of free, at-home games, activities, apps, experiments and projects, organized by grade level.

MINDFULNESS FOR PARENTS

Mindfulness is one strategy that can reduce the stress of being a parent. Mindfulness is a way of being. Practicing mindfulness means paying attention to what’s happening in the moment and accepting those experiences and feelings without judgment. What does that look like in the everyday life of a parent?

RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Guidance, recommendations, and resources provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts.

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

SCHOLASTIC

Activities and printable worksheets.

STORYLINE ONLINE

A digital library of dozens of children’s books read by celebrated actors.

NEW YORK STATE PARENT PORTAL

Parenting tips, activities and information on how to talk to your children about the Coronavirus.

COVID 19: RESOURCES FOR KINSHIP CAREGIVERS IN NYS

COVID-19 resources for kinship caregivers in New York State; general information and guidance, statewide/regional resources, Kinship Navigator fact sheets.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

A webpage with tips for parents on how to talk with their children about Coronavirus. The tip sheets are available for download in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, French, and Vietnamese.

SESAME STREET

Resources and ideas to help your family find ways to breathe, laugh, and play together.

MY HERO IS YOU

“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Digital Literacy, Inclusion, and Safety Council Resources (DLISC)

The DLISC provides a number of resources that covers a comprehensive list of financial assistance and Internet Service programs for eligible families and individuals. It’s a helpful guide especially at this time when schools and businesses have shifted to working and learning from home.