Resources
Online Support Groups & Social media Black Mental Wellness - https://www.instagram.com/blackmentalwellness/
Sister Support Group - https://www.sistaafya.com/events/online-sister-support-group-processing-the-movement
BIPOC Mental Health Collective - https://www.instagram.com/bipocmhc/?hl=en
Latinx Therapy Podcast - https://latinxtherapy.com/podcast/
Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe - https://www.facebook.com/groups/808875152620942/
Decolonizing Therapy - https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingtherapy/
QTPOC Mental Health - https://www.instagram.com/qtpocmentalhealth/?hl=en
Self-guided Supports Shine (BIPOC Meditation & Mindfulness App) - https://www.theshineapp.com/
The Safe Place - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763
Racial Trauma Guide - https://www.psychology.uga.edu/racial-trauma-guide
Racial Trauma Support - https://psyservs.sfsu.edu/content/racial-trauma-resiliency-and-ally-resources
Black Emotional & Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources - https://www.beam.community/tool-kits-education
Guided meditation to heal from racial trauma - https://soundcloud.com/drcandicenicole/black-lives-matter-meditation-for-healing-racial-trauma
Online Support Groups & Resources LGBTQIA+ Group - https://www.seacoastoutright.org/
It Gets Better - https://itgetsbetter.org/
Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Protect your space and well-being on Instagram - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IG-x-Trevor-Project_LGBTQ-Safety-Guide.pdf
Pronoun Resource - https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/GLSEN%20Pronouns%20Resource.pdf
Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/
Human Rights Campaign - https://www.hrc.org/ LGBTQIA+
Drug & Alcohol Treatment - https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/
LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Guide - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Coming-Out-Handbook.pdf
Supporting Black LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health -https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/supporting-black-lgbtq-youth-mental-health/
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG) - https://pflag.org/
Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) - https://www.gmhc.org/
Online Support Groups & Resources Virtual Gatherings for undocumented young people - https://immigrantsrising.org/wellnessgatherings/ Immigrant
Entrepreneurs Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/undocuhustle/
USCIS DACA Webpage - https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/humanitarian-parole/consideration-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca
Immigrant Rights & Services in NYC - https://comptroller.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/documents/immigrant_rights_and_services_manual.pdf
NYC Free & Low-cost Health Care Access (similar to health insurance) - https://www.nyccare.nyc/
General Resources - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true
Self-guided Supports ACLU’s “Know your immigrant rights.” - https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights/
Resources for Undocumented Students - https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/professionals/repository-of-resources-for-undocumented-students.pdf
Immigrant Family Preparedness Plan - https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/family_preparedness_plan.pdf
DACA (how to) App - https://www.probono.net/mobileinitiatives/item.4891-Pocket_DACA
Free & Low-cost Legal Services - https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Immigrant guide: Building your business in NYC - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/about/reports/ibi_toolkit.pdf
Supporting children during Covid-19 - https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-16-20
Talking with children about COVID-19 - https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Talking with kids about fear and violence - https://mhanational.org/talking-kids-about-fear-and-violence Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el coronavirus - https://childmind.org/article/como-hablar-con-los-ninos-sobre-el-coronavirus/
Tips for caregivers - https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/care-for-caregivers-tips-for-families-and-educators
National Alliance for Caregiving - https://www.caregiving.org/
General information on COVID-19 (symptoms, checklist, how to protect yourself, etc.) - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Social Support: Staying Connected - https://mhanational.org/stay-connected
American Psychological Association Resources on Pandemics - https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics
Understanding Mental Health Disorders- https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/
Mindfulness & Meditation Apps - https://www.thedailymeditation.com/meditation-apps
Staying well while working from home - https://www.activeminds.org/blog/tips-to-stay-mentally-well-while-working-from-home/
Recovery Support Groups Online (i.e., AA, NA, etc.) - https://www.intherooms.com/home/covid-19-resources/
Resources for Survivors of Violence (domestic, IPV, etc.) during Covid - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/
Domestic Violence Support Strategies - https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/
Meditation Resources - https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide?utm_campaign=cv_response_website_banner&utm_medium=website&utm_source=cv_response
Best Free Yoga Classes Online - https://www.thecut.com/2016/01/best-free-yoga-classes-online.html
Free workout Apps - https://www.glamour.com/story/best-free-workout-apps Free YMCA video exercise classes - https://ymca360.org/
Disaster Hotline from SAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
Crisis Text Line - https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
NYC WELL Hotline (24/7 crisis hotline) - https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ Call: 1-888-NYC-WELL
Text: “WELL” to 65173 Chat at: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/
For Workers: The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has a number of helpful links: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/covid19-jobseeker-outreach.page
Unemployment Insurance: https://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/factsheets/pdfs/P800.pdf
Fact Sheets are also available in other languages City of New York’s Virtual Service Center: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/covid-19-services-resources.page
Please also encourage people to call 311 with any questions – particularly New Yorkers who lack internet access.
Finding remote jobs during Covid - https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/31/websites-to-find-work-from-home-jobs-hiring-during-the-covid-19-crisis/#6f228dcf3c43
Companies hiring during Covid - https://www.csustan.edu/career/employment-opportunities/list-companies-hiring-during-covid-19-pandemic
For Employers: General Guidance for Business Owners: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-tips-faqs.page
Zero-interest loans and payroll grants for small businesses: applications will be available soon. Click here for more info: www.nyc.gov/covid19biz
As discussed, you can contact SBS Commissioner Gregg Bishop with concerns about your business at gbishop@sbs.nyc.gov. Shared Work: the NYS Department of Labor has a program available called Shared Work that enables employers to reduce their workers’ hours, and also enables those workers to be eligible for part-time Unemployment Insurance to supplement their income. I’m attaching a one-pager on the program and more detailed info is available here: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/employerinfo/shared-work-program.shtm
Scholastic learning at home - https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Distance Learning Resources from the Smithsonian - https://learninglab.si.edu/distancelearning
Virtual Field Trips - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
Virtual School Activities (webcam, virtual tours/trips, and activities) - https://virtualschoolactivities.com/
Vetted Ivy-League students to tutor 5-8 (1-on-1) - GoPeer.org 2500
Museums to visit virtually - https://hyperallergic.com/547919/2500-virtual-museum-tours-google-arts-culture/
Free Textbooks and Journals online for college students - https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/textbooks (fyi, your university/college must request access prior to use, if they haven’t you may as a librarian or professor to request access using: https://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/covid-19-resources-and-information/information-librarians
Storyline Online (children books read by celebrities) - https://www.storylineonline.net/
Netflix Party (watch shows/movies with friends and loved ones) - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/netflix-party/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpnmlaoa?hl=en
Hundred of audible books - https://www.audible.com/ep/FreeListens
300,000 free ebooks and audiobooks - https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/ebookcentral or download “SimplyE” app for android/ios. Amazon Prime Video (FREE movies/shows for ANYONE with an amazon account, not just PRIME) – Go to Prime Video on your Amazon account
Watch the Northern Lights from your couch - https://www.timeout.com/usa/news/live-stream-the-northern-lights-from-your-couch-tonight-032320?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&cid=%7Enewyork%7Enatsoc%7Efacebook%7Eechobox#Echobox=1584996339
Free Online Dance Classes from Alvin Alley - https://www.aileyextension.com/keepdancing
Free Virtual London Tours - https://www.visitlondontaxitours.com/news/21-of-the-best-free-london-virtual-tours
National Park Virtual Tours:
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico - https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/carlsbad-caverns/natural-entrance-tour
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska - https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/kenai-fjords/exit-glacier-tour
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii - https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/hawaii-volcanoes/nahuku-lava-tube-tour
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah - https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/bryce-canyon/sunset-point-tour
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida - https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/dry-tortugas/near-little-africa-tour
Petra (The Rose Red City) - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/petra/
Apps to Stay Connected - https://www.mlive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/use-these-apps-to-stay-connected-to-family-friends-during-coronavirus-pandemic.html
Virtual Happy Hour Ideas (for adults) - https://snacknation.com/blog/virtual-happy-hour/ Multiplayer
Board Games Online for the Family (Local – same household): https://poki.com/en/board https://www.pogo.com/board-games?sl=2&filters=board
COVID-19 Financial Assistance - https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus
Federal Loan Repayment Support from the government - https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/delivering-president-trumps-promise-secretary-devos-suspends-federal-student-loan-payments-waives-interest-during-national-emergency
Stimulus Check from the Government Information - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1168936?__twitter_impression=true
United Way Covid-19 Community Economic Relief Fund (help to pay bills, rent, food) – Call 1-866-211-9966, provide your zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies than can help.
Brooklyn Pantries - https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/brooklyn_food_pantries.html
Queens and South Bronx Pantries - https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/news/free-meal-stations-set-up-in-queens-so-bronx-to-help-nyers
Food Safety Guide (i.e., ordering food, etc.) - https://www.seriouseats.com/2020/03/food-safety-and-coronavirus-a-comprehensive-guide.html?fbclid=IwAR0ShqgMm6VxD0A4iFdgjGi16dGp7HsynL15PN1rkIBqlKk6zorcOZgaaig
Bodega ordering app (“my bodega online” – android/ios ) - https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/a-new-delivery-app-dedicated-to-new-york-city-bodegas-just-launched-032420?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&cid=~newyork~natsoc~facebook~echobox#Echobox=1585079402
Food Help NYC - https://foodhelp.nyc.gov/ 3 Free Meals a Day - https://www.schools.nyc.gov/freemeals