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RESOURCES THROUGHOUT NYC
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HOUSING (Being reviewed by Veronica, 9/10)
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311- Homeless Drop-In Centers and SheltersThere are drop-in centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. There are no drop-in centers in Queens. All centers are open 24 hrs a day. Hot meals and clothing, counseling and medical care, showers and laundry facilities, help finding a job or applying for benefits
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Coalition For The HomelessSearchable database with catalog of emergency services in NYC
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NYC State of Emergency-ResourcesFor eviction assistance, please call 311 or Infoline at 718-557-1399 to be referred to one of HRA’s Homebase offices.
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Housing (Salvation Army)Transitional, emergency and permanent housing
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Housing Court Effective Monday March 16th at 5pm housing court is pretty much closed as evictions and hearings are all suspended indefinitely. You can still access court for illegal lockouts, housing code violations and repair orders.
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Met Council on Housing Hotline 212-979-0611
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Housing Court Answers Hotline 212-962-4795
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MENTAL/ PHYSICAL HEALTH (reviewed by Amy 9/10)
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NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
Call 1-844-863-9314 for Free Emotional Support, Consultation, and Referral to Provider
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NYC WellNYC Well connects you to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.
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Mobile Crisis TeamMobile Crisis Teams (MCTs) respond to mental health crises in the community within 48 hours of receiving a referral. Response time depends on the urgency of the call
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AFSP-Taking Care of Your Mental HealthProtecting your mental health during COVD-19 outbreak. Includes practical steps and crisis text/talk line and suicide prevention lifeline.
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NYC Health and Hospitals Financial AssistanceIf you do not have insurance you can go to the hospital and ask to be seen on a sliding scale. You can also call NYS State of Health at 1855-355-5777 to see if you can qualify for Medicaid or other free and low cost health insurance.
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency and Crisis ServicesMental health support. 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) / 1-888-692-9355 (Español) / 1-888-692-9355 (中文) / 711 (TTY for hearing impaired)
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Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
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Talking to Kids About CoronavirusArticle to support conversations around Coronavirus and COVID-19
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10 Minute MindFree subscription to The 10 Minute Mind, you can learn to manage your stress in only 10 short minutes a day.
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NYS Mental Health Programs/Resources
The Mental Health Program Directory provides information on all programs in New York State that are operated, licensed or funded by the State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
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Institute For Family Health
Provide healthcare for all ages in The Bronx, Manhattan and Mid-Hudson Valley
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Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
Comprehensive, integrated medical and mental health services and prevention education to young people aged 10 to 22.
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Free Clinics Search for free clinics by state
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IMMIGRATION
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Immigrant ResourcesHRA helps over 3 million New Yorkers. Find forms and information in your native language here
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The DoorThe Door's Resources for Immigrants
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MEALS
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Over 400 NYC DOE School BuildingsBreakfast and lunch are available at any NYC school building from 7:30am-1:30pm. It doesn't have to be CAS, it can be the nearest school to you.
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Good and Cheap CookbookGood and Cheap is a cookbook for people with limited income (aka Food Stamp cookbook). Also in Spanish. Available as a PDF.
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Hunger Free AmericaNeighborhood Guide to Food & Assistance produced by Hunger Free NYC
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311-Food Pantries and Soup KitchensCall 311- If you need emergency assistance with food, call 311 to find your local pantry or kitchen – note there is no income guideline for emergency food.
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EFAP ProgramsList of active food pantries and community kitchens
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http://www.potsbronx.org/daily hot lunch provided between 12:30-3:30 Bronx
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https://newyork.salvationarmy.org/ways-we-help/basic-needs/
Hot meals - search locations
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http://nycommonpantry.org/home/food-programs-2/
Food pantries in Harlem and The Bronx
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http://hungryonstatenisland.com/pantries.htm
Food pantries on Staten Island
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https://neighborstogether.org/
Food and meal assiatnce for residents of Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Ocean Hill
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https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ny-bronxFood pantries in The Bronx
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https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ny-brooklyn
Food pantries in Brooklyn
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https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ny-manhattan
Food pantries in Manhattan
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https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ny-queens
Food pantries in Queens
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TECHNOLOGY (Being reviewed by Eliana, 9/10)
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Comcast Free BroadbandFor new customers, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes the option to video chat with customer service agents in American Sign Language. There are also two dedicated phone numbers 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. It is free up until May 13th, $9.95/month after.
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Spectrum Free BroadbandStarting next Monday (March 16), Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students — which do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription — at any service level up to 100 megabits per second." You can call (844) 488-8395. (Long waits on the phone)
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WiFi HotspotsFree Wifi Hotspots in NYC
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DOE Remote Learning Devices
DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students.
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FINANCIAL (being reviewed by Megan 9/11)
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NYC State of EmergencyIndividuals seeking emergency Cash Assistance to cover rent or utility arrears can visit any one of HRA’s Job Centers to apply for these benefits also known as “one shot deals”. Additionally, individuals with an active Cash Assistance case can also visit www.nyc.gov/ACCESSHRA to apply for a one shot deal online. Eligibility will be determined based on factors including available income and resources. Call 311 to find your local Job Center.
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Temporary AssistanceTemporary Assistance may be able to help you pay for your expenses
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UnemploymentIf you or someone you know has recently lost their job, please have them apply for unemployment benefits.
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Bartender, bar back or cocktail Financial SupportIf you or anyone you know is a bartender, bar back or cocktail server who needs financial support you can apply to the USBG National Charitable Foundation’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
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ConEd Not Interrupting Service During COVID-19
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OTHER SUPPORTS (being reviewed by Megan 9/11)
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Domestic Violence Hotline1800-799-7233 or 1800-787 3224: If you or anyone you know is experiencing Domestic Violence during quarantine due to COVID-19 please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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Day One Services
For teens experiencing relationship abuse, access to phone or video counseling, helpline and crisis support.
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NYPL Online TutoringGet live, on-demand homework help from one-on-one tutors, online daily from 2 PM to 11 PM. Available in English and Spanish, for early elementary through high school students, in core subject areas.
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Loveisrespect.org
Resource to support young people experiencing intimate partner violence.
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COVID-19 Updates (Review completed by Veronica, 9/10)
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NYC COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal
NYC updates and information on COVID-19 city data, testing options, reopening phase and more.
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TEXT - COVID to 692692 for NYC updatesNYC texts with updates and responses to COVID-19.
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NYS Dept. of HealthNYS updates and health updates and responses to COVID-19.
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CALL - NYSDOH COVID-19 hotline at (888) 364-3065
NYSDOH COVID-19 Hotline: For any other questions not covered in these FAQs.
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COVID-19 Testing AlternativesCOVID Home Testing Kits
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RECREATION
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Broadway Shows & Musicals
Free musicals and plays you can now stream during the COVID-19 outbreak [UPDATING DAILY]
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