COVID-19 Social Services and Health Resources

Social Services and Health Resources

• New York State guidance for implementing the CDC's Interim Public Health Guidance for Fully Vaccinated people.


• NYC Vaccine for All: New Yorkers 5+ can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites. For a full list of eligible groups, visit the State's website. Eligible New Yorkers can find vaccination locations and make appointments online at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or by calling 877-VAX4NYC for assistance in multiple languages. For the latest information, please consult the City’s Vaccine Command Center.


• The Health Department issued updated guidance on face coverings, one of the most critical tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidance recommends people over the age of two-years-old wear snug fitting masks with two or three layers of material to better prevent unfiltered air from passing through. Alternatively, New Yorkers may wear two masks, with a cloth face covering over a disposable mask.


• Cultural Institutions and City of New York employees COVID Vaccine Eligibility information (as of March 17, 2021)


• Help Now NYC offers assistance including a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19.


• ACCESSNYC is a city-run portal for NYC residents to determine their eligibility for more than 30 economic programs and benefits.


• Department of Consumer and Worker Protection provides updates on NYC worker laws and rights, including paid sick leave.


• NYC Financial Empowerment Centers offer free, secure and confidential financial counseling over the phone. You can book an appointment at http://nyc.gov/TalkMoney.


• Human Resources Association provides information about essential benefits, such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.


• GetCoveredNYC helps New Yorkers enroll in health insurance with dedicated specialists who can assist you in your language. Complete the form to receive free health insurance enrollment assistance from a specialist. You can also call 311 or text CoveredNYC (SeguroNYC en Español) to 877877. The deadline for health insurance enrollment has been extended to May 15, 2020.


• NYC Well is available 24/7 to connect New Yorkers to a range of free mental health support services. It can be reached online, by calling 1-888-NYC-Well (692-9355) or texting "WELL" to 65173. In addition, it offers a new guide with information on how New Yorkers can gain access mental health services while staying home.


• Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs provides services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions can be answered via a hotline available at (212) 788-7654 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and by emailing AskMOIA@cityhall.nyc.gov.


• The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities launched a webpage for New Yorkers with Disabilities during COVID-19 with information on food supply and delivery, social security / Medicaid benefits, home healthcare services and more.


• NYC Department of Veterans Services offers the most up-to-date information from Federal, State, and City agencies is available through a list of resources to keep NYC veterans informed and prepared during the COVID-19 crisis.


• The New York State website offers updates and resources concerning COVID-19 including information on paid sick leave, testing and more.


• New York State Office of Mental Health offers resources and support for New Yorkers experiencing anxiety about COVID-19.