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OFFICE OF SCHOOL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS
*Please contact providers directly for updated information
Virtual Services New Horizon Counseling Center
NYC: (718) 845-2620
Nassau: (516) 569-6600
Child Center of NY, Flushing
(718) 651-7770
Zucker Hillside
(718) 470-8100
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center, Inc.
(718) 275-6010
Skyview Wellness
(718) 666- 7290
NYC Well
Call 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
Text "WELL" to 65173
Chat at NYC.gov/nycwell
NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic
and Gender-Based Violence (Phone
support)
NYC Family Justice Center, Queens
Call 718-575-4545
Domestic Violence
Call NYC's 24-hour Domestic Violence
Hotline (800-621-4673);
Mental Health Providers Of Western
Queens
Sunnyside (718) 706-1663
Woodside (718) 672-1705
Jackson Heights (718) 779-2263
In person/Virtual Cohen’s Behavioral Urgent Care
Clinic
Cohen Children’s Center, Behavioral
Health Urgent Care, lobby level
269-01 76th avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 470-3148
Call for intake & they will assess if
services will be done virtually or in
person
Catholic Charities
Open for: Virtual services, intakes in
person
Walk in Clinic Monday and Thursday
161-10 Jamaica Ave.
From 11:30-2 PM
Call (718) 674-1000
St. John's- Far Rockaway
Call for intake & they will assess if
services will be done virtually or in
person
327 Beach 19th St. Queens, NY
11691
(718) 869-7755
Emergency Flushing Hospital, Psychiatric
Unit
4500 Parsons Blvd. Flushing, NY
11355
(718) 670-5000
Jamaica Hospital, Psychiatric
Unit
8900 Van Wyck Expy. Richmond
Hill, NY 11418
(718) 206-6000
NYC Well- Mobile Crisis Unit
Call 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-
9355)
Text "WELL" to 65173
Chat at NYC.gov/nycwell
Elmhurst Hospital, Psychiatric
Unit
79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
(718) 334-4000
Mindfulness Based Apps/Websites
Applications Websites
Calm App Cosmic Kids
Headspace Kids Health
Go Noodle The Chopra Center
Insight Timer
Waking up Children
Smiling Mind
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Self-Care Resources
Active Relaxation How Are You Feeling Today
Floating on a Cloud Meditation
Calm Music Meditation
Observing Your Breath for Parents
Observing-Your-Breath Exercises
Coping Skill Activities
Deep Breathing Activities Coping Skills for Kids
Calming Activities Coping Skills for Kids
Sleeping Tips for Children Ways to Help My Child Sleep
Quick and Easy Yoga for Children
Yoga in the Classroom: K–4 Standing Sequence
Calming Crafts for Children
1. Create a Glitter Jar
Finding a jar or plastic bottle and allow your child to decorate it however they like.
Fill the bottle up ¾ of the way with water. Next, add glue, food coloring, and glitter then shake.
Seal the lid and you are ready to go
2. Make Stress balls
Gather an uninflated balloon
Choose a filling (flour, corn starch, rice etc.)
Stick a funnel into the neck
Fill the balloon slowly
Pinch out excess air and tie closed
3. Make Rock Art
Collect or purchase rocks
Use paint or acrylic paint pens to decorate rocks.
4. Create Lavender Scented bubbles
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup unscented, clear dish soap
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3-5 drops lavender essential oil
optional: 3 drops of food coloring
Anxiety & Coping with COVID-19
https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-and-coping-
with-coronavirus/
Employment Resources
Unemployment Assistance
New York State is waiving the 7-day waiting
period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for
people who are out of work due to Coronavirus
(COVID-19) closures or quarantines. Visit the
New York State Department of Labor website for
more information.
● NYS DOL is implementing a new filing
system based on the first letter of the
applicants last name (alphabetical
order). If you are filing a new
unemployment insurance claim, the day
you should file is based on the first letter
of your last name. Visit the New York
State Department of Labor website for
more information.
Alternative to Worker Layoffs
Shared Work is a program employees can
receive partial Unemployment Insurance
benefits while working reduced hours.
● Visit the New York State Department of
Labor website for more information.
Find Employment
Use the Small Business Services website to find
additional employment opportunities.
Worker Layoffs ("WARN Notice")
The New York State Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires
businesses to give early warning of closing and
layoffs.
● Information is available on the New York
State Department of Labor website.
● The NYC Workforce Development
Board can help businesses understand
their reporting requirements. Individuals
also can contact Chris Neale, Director of
the NYC Workforce Development
Board, at 212-676-3009.
Food Assistance
Visit ACCESS HRA to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps)
NYC Department for the Aging provides home-delivered meals are available for seniors ages 60 years
and older who may have disabilities, access, or functional needs.
Foodbank NYC has an interactive map with providers who have switched to “grab and go” meals and
pantry bags to minimize the risk of exposure.
Food Bank NYC’s COVID Response: updates from Food Bank NYC about their support during the crisi
HungerFree NYC publishes Neighborhood Guides to Food and Assistance”. These guides cover all
neighborhoods in NYC by zip code and are available in multiple languages.
Food Help NYC Emergency Food Assistance: NYC public site about how to access emergency food
assistance
City Harvest Mobile Markets: Food market finder
Invisible Hands: organization supporting NYC and NJ. Request a food delivery online
Citymeals-on-Wheels: An organization providing homebound seniors in need (ages 60+) with
coordination of home-delivered meals on weekends, holidays, and/or emergencies.
Health & Medical Assistance Visit ACCESS HRA to apply for Medicaid
Visit the Department for the Aging website for counseling on Medicare MSP, LIS, and other Medicare low-
income programs.
Unemployment Benefits and Health Insurance FAQ (PDF, March 19)
Financial Assistance Visit ACCESS HRA to apply for cash assistance
Visit HRA Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program
(HEAP) grant
Call New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)at 212-669-6100, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm;
Emergency “life safety” financial assistance for under-resourced households with a direct impact.
Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
The City will offer financial assistance to small businesses to help lessen the economic effect of the
coronavirus. Businesses may qualify for low-interest loans and employee retention grants.
You can get more information and sign up for email updates at NYC.gov/sbs. Information about the new
loan and grant program for impacted small businesses, including application links, will be sent to the
email you provide.
Visit the Small Business Services website for loan and grant information and to sign up for email
notifications.
Paid Sick Leave
Under the law, covered employees have the right to use safe and sick leave for the care and treatment of
themselves or a family member. To learn more, visit the Paid Safe and Sick Leave page.
Rent Arrears & Public Assistance
If your work schedule was reduced as a result of the coronavirus and you are unable to pay your rent, you
can apply for a Cash Assistance special grant request to get benefits for emergencies.
If you have an active Cash Assistance case, visit ACCESS HRA
New York City Housing Authority
NYCHA residents that experience a loss of income may qualify for a rent reduction. Households that have
experienced a complete income loss may qualify for the Zero Income Policy.
● Agency: Human Resources Administration
● Phone Number: 718-557-1399
● Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
● Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Automated
assistance is also available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. Most languages are
available through a staff person.
Tenant’s Rights Hotline
212-979-0611
Helps inform tenants of their rights.
Please note – this line is run by volunteers and is experiencing a higher-than-average call volume. You may not get an answer or even be able to leave a message, but they note all missed calls and WILL CALL YOU BACK.
New York State TEACHS Technical assistance for schools around working with students in temporary
housing. Infoline: 800-388-2014
Emotional Support & Spiritual Care
Remote Learning
Access to Free Internet at Home
● Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12
and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any
service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
● To enroll, call Spectrum at 844-488-8395.
NYC Department of Education
The NYC Department of Education will assist families that may need remote learning devices. Please fill
out the surveys below if you need assistance.
● Online (available in English Español 中文 ববববব Русский العربية اردو ববববব 한국어 Français)
● Phone: 718-935-5100 (press 5)
Free Tutoring: New York Public Library
Families with students in kindergarten through 12th grade and an NYPL library card can access tips,
activities, and one-on-one tutors through a new partnership with Brainfuse. Tutors are available from 2
PM to 11 PM every day in both English and Spanish. Students can also make use of Brainfuse’s videos,
activities, and other learning resources 24/7.
DOE Student Accounts Access Help
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/doe-student-accounts
Social Emotional Learning
Self Control Games 10 FUN Self Control Games to Practice Self Regulation Skills (No
Equipment Needed)
Social Emotional Activities Social Emotional Learning Activities
Feelings Detective Worksheet
Feeling Detective
Grief
A CARING HAND, FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF BILLY ESPOSITO
The only non-profit in New York City solely dedicated to helping grieving
children age 5-17 and their caregivers and the adults who care about them.
Services include: group and individual services, phone and on-site
consultation, crisis intervention, educational information, supervision, and
research. Refer families directly or have them call or email. Select
resources online include: •Helping Children Cope With Tragedy or Death
•Attending Funerals www.acaringhand.org 212-229- CARE (2273)
SCHOLASTIC •Their website provides a wealth of information about
children and grief that is specific to educators
http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/
COALITION TO SUPPORT GRIEVING STUDENTS •This site is specific to
educators and has sample letters, video training modules, handouts,
presentations etc. https://grievingstudents.org/
NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK Information and
materials about differentiating and helping children with normative and
traumatic grief for parents, professionals, school personnel.
Main page http://nctsn.org/trauma-types/traumatic-grief
Child Help Partnership ([email protected]) or (718) 990-2367 or Calvary tel:718-518-2281
St. John's Child HELP Partnership
Provides individuals trauma specific grief services
https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/st-johns-college-liberal-arts-and-sciences/child-
help-partnership
CENTER FOR HOPE
The Center for HOPE (Healing, Opportunity, Perseverance, Enlightenment)
provides a place where children and families can come together in their
journey of grief. We offer programs to meet the needs of the entire family—
providing support and help to bereaved children, adolescents and parents
through developmentally age-appropriate groups and short term counseling.
These groups are facilitated by certified social workers and compassionate
trained volunteers and are provided free of charge. https://childrenshospital.northwell.edu/your-visit/center-for-hope
Hygiene
Hand Washing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGddyTW5eMc
Basic Guidelines: Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene: