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Covid-19 Assistance:

• You can call NY Project Hope’s Emotional Support Helpline at 844-863-9314 to talk with trained crisis counselors. They are there to listen, support and offer referrals from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
• The CDC’s guidance on what to do if you think you are sick with COVID-19 and/or caring for someone.
• Protect yourself from the Coronavirus with guidance from the NYS Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline and call their hotline for updates on travel advisories and more at 1-888-364-3065
• The Mayo Clinic discusses the significance of COVID-19 and Your Mental Health.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has left many New Yorkers feeling stressed. Learn about more about resources provided by NYS Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Learn more at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

• The Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund is available to support Essential Workers and First Responders.

COVID-19 Vaccine:

Want to learn more about the vaccine? Get the facts at NYS COVID-19 Vaccine

Family Assistance:

• The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit parents hard. Learn about COVID-19 resources and parenting tips at  The New York State Parent Portal . Childcare is a priority to many parents. The Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies is a great place to start when you are looking for childcare in New York.
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides diverse COVID-19 related resources in reference to caring for your children during these tough times. As for children 0-3 years of age, learn about answering difficult questions and easing the stress related to COVID-19.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Learn more at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

Financial Assistance:

• The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance provides COVID-19 related resources for individuals and families that are experiencing food insecurity, Home Energy Assistance, and more…
• NYC COVID-19 Resource Center provides information on the many government programs available to assist New Yorkers in need.
• New York State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential services to assist New York State employees and their families to help balance the demands of work, home and life.
• Financial Toolkit for New Yorkers
• The Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund is available to support Essential Workers and First Responders.

Health Insurance Assistance:

NY State of Health continues to serve as a safety net for people who need coverage during the pandemic.  New Yorkers will qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan due to loss of income/employment or reduced wages. Those qualifying for these programs can enroll year-round. Learn more here.

Federal law has changed through the American Rescue Plan Act, and more tax credits are now available to New Yorkers who buy a health plan through NY State of Health. Click here to learn more.

General Assistance:

• Search for Free or Reduced Cost Services Like Medical Care, Food, Job Training, and More with Findhelp.org
• Find the nearest food pantry with this Interactive Food Pantry Map of NY State
• Call 2-1-1 assists with finding services related to employment, food, healthcare, and more…
• COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, National Institute of Health Guidance  
• Many Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders have been developed or worsened due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visit the National Helpline for People Facing Mental and/or Substance Use Disorders (SAMHSA) and/or call their helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Learn more at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

Assistance for New Yorkers:

• We know these times a difficult for many New Yorkers, learn about what to do in a crisis provided by Mental Health Association of New York State
• Unemployment has become a real issue in New York due to the Coronavirus’s impact. Find assistance at New York State Unemployment Support
• NY Connects provides Services and Resources to Older Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities
• New York State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential services to assist New York State employees and their families to help balance the demands of work, home and life.
• Families Together in New York State is a family-run organization that represents families of children with social, emotional, behavioral and cross-systems challenges. Their goal is to ensure that ALL children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed.

NY Project Hope is here to support New Yorkers with the emotions, challenges, and uncertainties of COVID-19. We know many people have questions surrounding the vaccine or the vaccination process and we hope these sites will help to answer some of your questions and concerns.

If you would like to talk to a trained crisis counselor about how you are feeling during COVID-19, please call our Emotional Support Helpline any day of the week between 8am and 10pm, 1-844-863-9314. You can also use the click-to-call button on the upper-right corner of our homepage to be directly connected. The call is free, confidential, and anonymous.

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:

COVID virus basics: COVID-19 basics – Harvard Health

Vaccine information: COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

Moderna vaccine fact sheet: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet (fda.gov)

Pfizer vaccine recipient fact sheet: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet (fda.gov)

Want to learn more about the vaccine? Get the facts at NYS COVID-19 Vaccine

Already Vaccinated?

People are considered fully vaccinated:

• 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine

If it has been less than 2 weeks since your 1-dose shot, or if you still need to get your second dose of a 2-dose vaccine, you are NOT fully protected. Keep taking all prevention steps until you are fully vaccinated.