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Mental Health Resources
The National Council - Mental Health Month 2021
Mental health facts + figures, sample social media messaging, mental health aid tips, National Council + additional resources
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National Institute of Mental Health
Looking for tools to raise awareness about mental health in your community? Browse resources by topic/illness.
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Mental Health America - Mental Health Month
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New York State Mental Health Hotline
1-844-863-9314
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line
Text "Got5" to 741-741
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906
NYC COVID-19 Resources & Testing Sites
Apollo COVID-19 Vaccination Webinar
Feb. 24, 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out across the country, we’re looking forward to brighter days ahead. And as we continue to learn more about the vaccine and its rollout, we’re committed to making sure the entire Apollo Family and our community has the most up-to-date health and safety information possible. In this webinar, recorded on February 24th, a panelist of prominent doctors from the National Medical Association (NMA) addressed some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution process.
Panelists:
Gary C. Butts, MD
Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG
Tanya Rogo, MD, MPH&TM, FAAP
Torian Easterling, MD, MPH
NYC.gov COVID-19 Vaccine Finder
Click the link below to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
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Access NYC: COVID-19 Updates
Daily Coronavirus updates
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Vaccine Together New York
Visit site to register for COVID-19 vaccination appointment or call 646-697-8222. Priority is given to New York City residents over the age of 65.
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Household COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccine-eligible individuals in households with homebound members, and their home health aides, can be vaccinated during an in-home appointment for that homebound individual. Request an in-home vaccination at the link below, or by calling 877-829-4692.
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NYC Health + Hospitals will offer COVID-19 testing on a walk-in basis, with a priority for those over the age of 65 with pre-existing conditions that put them at risk for serious illness.
Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis
545 East 142nd Street
Bronx, New York 10454
718-579-4000
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania
1225 Gerard Avenue
Bronx, New York 10452
718-960-2781
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Brooklyn
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 North Portland Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11205
718-388-5889
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York
2094 Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11207
718-388-5889
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health+Hospitals/Gotham Health, Ida G. Israel Community Health Center
2925 W 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Jonathan Williams Houses
333 Roebling Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur
227 Madison Street
New York, New York 10002
212-238-7897
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham
264 West 118th Street
New York, New York 10026
212-932-6500
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Saint Nicholas Houses
281 West 127th Street
New York, NY 10035
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
82-68 164th Street
Jamaica, New York 11432
718-883-3000
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Woodside
50-53 Newtown Road
Woodside, New York 11377
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Staten Island
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt
165 Vanderbilt Avenue
Staten Island, NY, 10304
844-692-4692
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Community Resources
Audre Lorde Project
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area
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Trans LifeLine
1-877-565-8860
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The Trevor Project
24/7 Crisis Intervention Lifeline
1-866-488-7386
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LGBT National Help Center
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NYC’s Rent Freeze Program
The NYC Rent Freeze Program, which includes the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Program, helps those eligible stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent.
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11 Black-owned Vegan Businesses that Ship Nation-wide
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Washington Heights & Inwood Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Support Links and Resources for Small Businesses, Employers and Employees
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Boys and Girls Club of Harlem
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harlem remains committed to supporting kids and communities in need with virtual academic enrichment programming and academic resource guidance for parents to engage our children while they are out of school.
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Nontraditional Employment for Women
Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) prepares, trains, and places women in careers in the skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades, helping women achieve economic independence and a secure future for themselves and their families. At the same time, NEW provides a pipeline of qualified workers to the industries that build, move, power, green, and maintain New York.
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COVID-19 mental health and mindfulness resources
New Yorkers can get free meditation and mindfulness resources through Headspace.
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Healthcare Assistance Portal from Metroplus
Doctor visits are 24 /7. No matter the time or day, if you need a doctor NOW, MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit is FREE and easy. Login or call 1-855-287-3508.
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Free Financial Counseling
NYC Financial Empowerment Center counselors are available to support you over the phone with free financial counseling - it’s secure and confidential.
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Mayer Foundation
Economic relief grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations, and scholarships for students.
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NYC Well
NYC Well is New York City’s free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Food Help NYC
Food pantries and community kitchens are located throughout the five boroughs. If you need food immediately, find locations near you by using the Food Map.
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Invisible Hands Deliver
Free deliveries for the most at risk community members facing Covid-19.
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Free Meals for School Children
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for all NYC children.
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NYC Food Delivery Assistance
The City of New York is providing assistance to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves.
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Free Summer Meals - NYC Department of Education
Free “grab & go” meals will be served on weekdays across New York City starting June 28th and will be available to any New Yorker who wants them — no registration, documentation, or ID required. Kosher and halal meals will be available at select locations, vegetarian meals are available at all locations. Click on the link below for details and to find participating locations. You may also call 311 or text “NYC FOOD” or “NYC COMIDA” to 877-877 (text messaging and data rates may apply).
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NeON Nutrition Kitchen
NeON Nutrition Kitchen food pantry is now open Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am-2pm, located at 302 W. 124th St.
Call 917- 809-8990 for more information or click the link below.
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Children's Aid Society
Grab and Go Food for the Community
Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 West 118th Street, NY, NY 10026
Monday - Friday 3:30PM - 5PM
212-996-1716
World Central Kitchen: Chefs for America
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Access NYC
Find help in NYC with food, money, housing, work and more on ACCESS NYC.
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Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System
Career services and COVID-19 guidance for jobseekers
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Family Resources
Youth Employment: Harlem Youth Gardeners
Harlem Youth Gardeners assist with gardening and park maintenance in Jackie Robinson, Marcus Garvey, Morningside, and St. Nicholas Parks. Positions run Saturdays, 8AM - 4PM from 3/27 - 5/15 and pay $18/hr.
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"Map to $uccess" Summer Youth Employment Program
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club lead project-based learning activities for 14-15 year-olds with a $700 stipend. Youth ages 16-24 are able to work 25 hours per week at $15/hr, remotely or in person. Apply at the link below and enter PIN MS-91018-PG.
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Netflix offers free access to educational documentaries on YouTube
Watch
Audible Stories: Free Audiobooks for Kids
Listen
NYMetro Parents: 26 Kid-Friendly Documentaries to Watch With Your Kids
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NYMetro Parents: How to Livestream Aquariums and Zoos From Home
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Take Action
Legal Aid Society
Your rights to protest, what to do if you’re arrested, digital security, preventing DNA collection, Right to Know Act, photos & video recording and what to do if your rights have been violated.
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Black Lives Matter
Compilation resources to direct funds for victims’ families
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