COVID-19 Information and Resources: Health
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve we want to continue to share helpful resources and information on a variety of different topics. We understand the challenges that COVID-19 presents, particularly for working, low-income families.
Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Updates from the Government
- Stay Safe and Informed about COVID-19
- World Health Organization Resources
- Local Health Departments
- 15 Days to Slow the Spread (English)
- COVID-19 Health & Safety
- Caring for Our Elderly During COVID-9 Quarantine
- COVID-19 Resources for Individuals Who Are Undocumented or Uninsured
Mental Health
- Stress Management and Self Care
- Mental Health Services for Adults and Children
- Stress Relief During The Coronavirus
- Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
- Overcoming Loneliness
- Telehealth Outpatient Counseling
- Practicing Patience During COVID-19
- Staying Social During Social Distancing
- When You Need to Talk, Help is a Phone Call Away
- These publications regarding services being provided during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic
- Living, Working and Staying Healthy
- Free Counseling Helpline
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- Breathe to Relax Mobile App
- PTSD Coach Mobile App
- Ideas to Manage Stress
- Coping with Stress and Depression
- Headspace
- Insight Timer
- Why a wellness routine is your top priority amid protests and the pandemic — and how to start
- Positive Thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress
- Post-traumatic Growth: Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence
- Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding Meaning and Creativity in Adversity
- COVID-19 could cause a mental health crisis. It can also spark post-traumatic growth
Government Resources
For the latest information from the U.S. government about Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit: https://www.coronavirus.gov/. Below please find resources from federal and state governments.
FEDERAL
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.hhs.gov/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Administration for Children and Families: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Stay Safe and Informed about COVID-19: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/helpful-resources-for-covid-19
Administration for Children and Families: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Administration for Community Living: https://acl.gov
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities: https://acl.gov/COVID-19
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: https://cms.gov
Response to Coronavirus and Latest Program Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/Emergency/EPRO/Current-Emergencies/Current-Emergencies-page
Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Rumor Control and Disinformation Updates: https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey State Department of Health: https://www.nj.gov/health/
NJ Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://covid19.nj.gov/
Apply for SNAP, Health Insurance and Cash Assistance
Have general questions about COVID-19? The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Visit the website for more information for additional information
NEW YORK STATE
NYS Web site: https://www.ny.gov/
NYS Department of Health-Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
NEW YORK CITY
New York City (Official Website of the City of New York): https://www1.nyc.gov/
STAY UPDATED: Text COVID to 692-692 to be enrolled in Notify NYC and get the latest updates on the coronavirus in New York City. You can also text COVIDESP to the same number and get the updates in Spanish.
To view all of our COVID-19 resources and Information on a variety of different topics, click here.
