Covid-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources
The CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID 19
CDC – Back to School Parent Planning
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-checklist.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
U.S. Federal Government Response to COVID-19
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
NY State Department of Health – COVID 19
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
NY State – Social Services for NYC
Administration for Children’s Service
150 Williams Street, 18th Floor, NY NY 10038
Phone 311 or 212 341-0900
NYC Department of Social Services
150 Greenwich Street,
Commissioner – 42nd Floor / Legal 38th Floor
NY, NY 10007
Phone 718 557-1399
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/home/home.shtml
NY City Government site – COVID 19
www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page
Free Rapid test and get the results in 24 hours
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-rapid-testing.page
NYC Website with up-to-date Information on Coronavirus questions in different languages and where to find testing stations,
New York Public Library
Please note that this resource gets updated weekly.
https://nylpi.org/resource/special-education-remote-learning-information-contacts-resources-links/
Hudson Guild Elliot Center,
441 W 26th Street NY, NY 10010
FREE Covid-19 Antibody Testing
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM to 3 PM – Walk-ins Accepted
Find out if you had COVID-19 in the past
Test if you had experience COVID-like symptoms in the past,
or if you were exposed but did not have any symptoms
Take a few a minutes, requires a blood sample – 3 to 5 days
If you are currently experiencing COVID like symptoms
Call 311 to schedule a viral test
Ryan Health Center
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please
call 212 749 1820 – Ryan Health in the Chelsea area https://ryanhealth.org/resources
Ryan Health has compiled a list for community resources
Bereavement,COVID 19 Testing, Disability Support, Food/Nutrition Support, Kids/Cultural/Exercise, Government/LegalHousing Support, Mental Health Support, Pet Support, Transportation
Free Face Coverings
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/resources/facecoverings.page
FOOD RESOURCES
Plentiful – App
Plentiful is an Android-only app recommended by the city’s “food czar” Kathryn Garcia, which features a map and advance reservation system for food pantries. It seems like a great way for New York families to get food. iPhone users can text “FOOD” to 726-879 to get information, or just visit the Plentiful website. https://www.plentifulapp.com/
NYC – Food
Food Resources – full list at this site: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/contact/services/COVID-19FoodAssistance.shtml
GetFoodNYC’s map now includes grocery stores and greenmarkets, in addition, to Grab & Go sites and food pantries
https://dsny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=35901167a9d84fb0a2e0672d344f176f
During the COVID-19 public health crisis, New York City is taking steps to make sure every New Yorker has access to the food they need. Use this site to find deliveries; EBT; SNAP benefits; lists for food assistance and more.
Meals available in the city: FoodPantries.org – Find food pantries by location all over New York
Emergency Food Hotline: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/emergency-food-assistance/
Pandemic-EBT
All Public School Families to receive $420 per child in Emergency Food Assistance Learn more: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/emergency-food-assistance/
More information here: https://otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19/Frequently-Asked-Questions-Pandemic-EBT.asp
Mental Health, Anxiety, and Stress
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Youth Dynamics.org
https://www.youthdynamics.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/story/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty
CHILD TRENDS
Telehealth connects home visiting services for families
Check this site for services
Video Calls, Text Messaging and apps, Online Content
Child Mind Institute
Provides assistance to support teens
Telehealth services, Parent Resources, Mental Health concerns and articles
Q2L School Support:
Parents and Students can also reach out to Q2L Social Worker – Dana Gelles, email dgelles@Q2L.org phone 914-721 -0492 or 212 488-3645
JED Foundation
Quest to Learn has partnered with the JED Foundation for additional mental health and wellness support for the Quest community. More information will be provided to everyone this fall, but to access some of the JED resources in this area please go to
https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/
Mount Sinai Adolescent School-Based Health Center
Mt. Sinai Doctor Office is located at school on the 6th floor –
Call to make an appointment 212 488-3350
Student should have a Parental Consent Form on file
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center – 212-423-3000
312-320 East 94th Street, NY, NY 100128
Will see Adolescents 13 years and older
Students under 18 will need Parent supervision
Services, Mental Health, Primary Health Care, Sexual & Reproductive Health Care, Dental Care, Optometric Care (On Hold)
Counseling, Support, Health Education, Mental Health & Family Therapy
https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/adolescent-health-center/services/counseling-and-mental-health
Ways to Support:
Please contact the Parent Coordinator, kringrose@Q2L.org cell 347-365-0196;
The PTA Q2Lparents@gmail.com or
PAC Q2LPAC@Q2L.org – Christine Duenas – cell 917-498-5307
Let them know what you would like to do or if you need any help at this time.
If you have any information that would help our families please forward it to the Parent Coordinator – Kringrose@Q2L.org
