The global coronavirus has brought uncertainty and anxiety into people’s lives, workplaces, and neighborhoods, particularly for those who work to improve the health of our communities.
Many of our grantees are working tirelessly on multiple fronts to help people who are struggling with the impact of COVID-19, especially the most vulnerable.
Below is a list of national, State, and local resources for our grantees and other partners that may help their organizations and the New Yorkers they serve during these difficult times. NYSHealth will continue to add more resources and initiatives as they are made available.
Employment/Workers’ Rights
- U. S. Department of Labor, “Coronavirus Resources for Workers and Employers” (national)
- U.S. Department of Labor, “Disaster Unemployment Assistance” (national)
- Manatt, “A Practical Guide for Small Businesses to Obtain a Paycheck Protection Loan Under the CARES Act” (national)
- New York State Department of Labor, “Unemployment Insurance” (statewide)
- New York State Department of Labor, “ Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act” (statewide)
- New York State Department of Labor,”New Paid Leave for COVID-19” (statewide)
- NYC Small Business Services “Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted Due to Novel Coronavirus” (local)
- NYC Department of Education, “Regional Enrichment Centers for Children of Front-line Workers” (local)
Food Assistance
- Exspensify.org, “Reimbursement for Essential Goods to Families on SNAP Benefits”(national)
- US Food Banks, “Database of U.S Food Banks by State” (statewide)
- Feeding America, “Find Your Local Food Bank” (local)
- Meals on Wheels, “Find Your Local Program” (local)
- Coalition for the Homeless (NYC-based) “Mobile Soup Kitchen Routes” (local)
- NYC Department of Education, “Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch” (local)
- Community Food Advocates, “Find a School Hub to Retrieve Meals” (local)
- Food Education Fund, “COVID-19 Food Hub NYC” (local)
- Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center, “Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides” (local)
Guidance/Assistance for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations
- 211.org, “COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance” (national/statewide/local)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, “COVID-19 Response News Alert: FAQs for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies” (national)
- Nonprofit Quarterly, “How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19” (national)
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Resources to Help Nonprofits” (national)
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Help for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus and Uncertain Economic Times” (national)
- The Bridgespan Group, “COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Funders” (national)
- New York Council of Nonprofits, “COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits” (statewide)
- New York Academy of Medicine, “What Can I Do?” (statewide)
- Find Help, “Free or Reduced-Cost Programs for People Affected by COVID-19” (search by ZIP code)
- Long Island-Based Organizations: “NYVOAD COVID-19 Rapid Support Survey” (local)
- NYC.gov, “Health Care Surge Staff Support” (local)
- Brooklyn Community Foundation, “Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund” (local)
- Mutual Aid NYC Network, “Coronavirus Response” (local)
- NYC Veterans Alliance, “Resources for Veterans & Families During COVID-19 Emergency” (local)
- Central New York Community Community Foundation, “COVID-19 Community Support Funds“(local: Broome, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie counties)
- New York Community Trust, “NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund” (local)
- Northern New York Community Foundation,”Community Support Fund for COVID-19” (local: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties)
- Robin Hood, “COVID-19 Relief Fund” (local, NYC)
- Adirondack Foundation, “Special and Urgent Needs Fund” (local)
Health and Safety (General)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Coronavirus (COVID-19)”(national)
- World Health Organization (WHO), “Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak” (national)
- New York State Department of Health, “Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)” (statewide)
- COVID19.NYC, public health information for New Yorkers on the novel coronavirus from WHO, CDC, New York State, and New York City. (statewide, local)
- County Health Officials of New York, “Contact Your County Health Office,” (local)
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, “Information on Coronavirus” (local)
Health Care Services/Assistance
- National Association of Community Health Centers “Novel Coronavirus Information and Resources for Community Health Centers“
- The Assistance Fund
- Patient Access Network “FundFinder“
- Adirondack Health Institute, “Telehealth/Telemedicine Resources”
- Center for Connected Health Policy, “Telehealth Coverage Policies Fact Sheet”
- National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers, “COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit“
- Healthy NYC, “New York City Coronavirus Testing Locations And Appointment Information” (local)
Health Insurance Coverage
- NY State of Health, “Special Enrollment Period Open Through April 15th for Uninsured Individuals” (statewide)
- Community Service Society of New York, “Community Health Advocates” (statewide)
Housing
- Legal Aid Justice Center, “Know Your Rights During the COVID Crisis” (videos in English and Spanish)
- Homeless Shelter Directory, “New York Homeless Shelters and Social Services” (statewide)
- Coalition for the Homeless (NYC), Crisis Hotline, 212-776-2177 (local)
- NYC Housing Preservation and Development, Section 8 voucher holders having trouble paying rent because of income loss should email DTRAI@hpd.nyc.gov. (local)
- NYC.gov, ACCESS HRA: Cash assistance for those unable to pay their rent due to reduced work schedule. Apply online, in person at a job center, or 718-557-1399 to learn how to apply by mail (local)
- New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), “Navigating NYLAG During the Coronavirus Pandemic,” (local)
Immigration
- Protecting Immigrant Families, “Factsheet: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Health“
- Legal Aid Justice Center, “Know Your Rights During the COVID Crisis” (videos in English and Spanish)
- New York State Youth Leadership Council, “Emergency Funds for Undocumented Youth and Families” (local)
- New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), “Navigating NYLAG During the Coronavirus Pandemic,” (local)
Mental Health Resources
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline, 1-800-985-5990, 24/7 (national)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 800-950-6264 M-F 10am-6pm (national)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Free Support and Education Programs” (statewide/local)
- New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line, 1-844-863-9314 (statewide)
- NYC.gov, “NYC Well: Text, Call, or Chat” (local)
- Richmond University Medical Center Crisis Hotline (Staten Island), 718-818-5766 (local)
- Queens Long Island Community Services, psychotherapy by telephone and video conferencing: e-mail QLICScounseling@gmail.com or call 516-547-4318 or 718-461-6393 (local)
- Mayor’s Office for ThriveNYC, “Mental Health Support New Yorkers Can Access While Staying Home” (local)