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 (info@childHELPpartnership.org) 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: