COVID-19 Community Resources
Below you will find COVID-19 resources sorted by type of resource. At the bottom of the list, we have linked other massive resource banks compiled by dedicated community members and local organizations. We are committed to assisting our local community and grateful for all those providing necessary services during this time of crisis.
If you need assistance finding a resource that is not listed below, please e-mail us at info@nypeace.org.
List of Sections
COVID-19 Information
Legal Information/Aid
Community Aid Networks
Food Support
Financial Support
Mental Health Support
Gender/Domestic Violence Aid
Education-related Support
Immigrant/Undocumented Community Support
Other Resource Banks
COVID-19 Information
CDC Information on COVID-19, how to protect yourself, and national advisories
NYS Department of Health – State advisories, information on COVID-19
NYC Health – Local NYC advisories, information on COVID-19
Text COVID to 692-692 for NYC coronavirus updates via text
Legal Information/Aid
NY Courts –Information on court services and closures
Legal Services –Legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers
Youth Represent –Legal services and support for youth with criminal cases
Housing Justice For All –FAQs/Information on evictions in NYS/NYC
Met Council Hotline: 212-979-0611 –For tenants rights questions and connections to housing information
Community Aid Networks
Mutual Aid NYC – Make requests for support (e.g. deliveries, supplies, check-ins) from local community members
You can find community specific pages here: http://mutualaid.nyc/get-involved/groups/
Food Support
Grab and Go Meals –Locates Grab and Go meals in NYC
COVID-19 Food Hub NYC –Resources for families/students in need of food
Financial Support
Coronavirus Financial Impact Loans –Interest free loans for those financially impacted by Coronavirus (e.g. wage loss, medical costs, child care, small business support)
File for Unemployment –NYS Unemployment Application
Resource Bank for Restaurant and Service Workers –Includes relief funds, unemployment information, and dedicated section for undocumented workers
Resource Bank for Freelance Artists –Includes emergency funds, aid networks, and legal information
Mental Health Support
Virus Anxiety –A dedicated website to coronavirus related anxiety with articles, tips, and resources
Mental Health Resource List – This document has information on support groups, therapy, family resources, crisis hotlines, etc.
NYC Well –Phone, Text, Online Chat assistance for New Yorkers dealing with various mental health concerns (e.g. stress, depression, drug/alcohol abuse)
Domestic/Gender Violence Aid
Safe Horizon –Hotlines and resources for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and crime
The Hotline 800 799 7233 –24/7 National domestic violence hotline
Trans Lifeline 877 565 8860 – Hotline and support for the trans community from a trans-led organization
Education-Related Support
DOE iPads/Devices for Students –Request form for learning devices for NYC students
WiFi/Cellphone Data Assistance –List of service providers providing free services or accommodations for students and families
At-home Educational Resources –Resource list with activities and worksheets for students of all ages and various subject matters
Immigrant/Undocumented Community Support
The New York State Youth Leadership Council –An actively updated list for coronavirus related aid, wellness and support that prioritizes services for undocumented communities
Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC – NYC resource list in Spanish and English
Other Resource Banks
NYC United Against Coronavirus – A comprehensive local NYC resource list