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To assist members of the New York Local, we have compiled the below critical resources. This will be updated as needed.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Information By State/City
Financial Assistance
- SAG-AFTRA Foundation
- Actors Fund
- Unemployment Insurance
- Actors Federal Credit Union
- NYC Free Tax Prep
- NYC Financial Empowerment Centers
General New York State Resources
Consumer and Worker Protection
Assistance
Health
- NY State of Health, New York's health insurance Marketplace
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - New York State
New York City Resources
Assistance
Give Assistance
- How to Help
- Food and Non-Medical Donations - Note: The City is not accepting food donations directly but this site provides a platform to connect with organizations in need of food. They now also have a phone number that folks can use for donations: (833) NYC-0040
Get Assistance
- Help Now NYC
- Assistance For Individuals
- Domestic Violence
- United Way of New York City
- Find a Free Meal Location Near You - New York City is committed to making free meals available daily for all New Yorkers. Any New Yorker can receive free meals available across the city.
- Meals For Seniors - DFTA has transitioned to 100 percent meal delivery, rather than grab and go, for senior center users. Seniors should call their local senior center for more information if they haven’t already received meals. They can also call DFTA's Aging Connect at (212) AGING-NYC (212) 244-6469 or 311.
Consumer and Worker Protection
- NYC DCWP – Consumer Rights
- NYC DCWP – Worker Rights
- Jobs - The City's Workforce Career Center launched a Virtual Center or call (718) 960-2458 to help New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to, jobs across New York City's five boroughs and in every sector of the economy.
Resources for People With Disabilities
COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
If you have specific questions or concerns not covered on the web page, you can also contact MOPD directly:
- Voice Phone: (212) 788-2830
- Video Phone: (646) 396-5830
Health
- NYC Dept. of Health
- NYC Care - Health care access program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance.
- NYC 988 (formerly NYC WELL) - ACCESS NYC
- NY Project HOPE
- Emotional Support Helpline: (844) 863-9314
- H+H visitor policy
- People with disabilities: reach out on Twitter to @NYCDisabilities, 311 or visit http://nyc.gov/disability or connect via video phone at (646) 396-5830
- Face Coverings
Housing
Small Businesses / Non-Profit Providers
Transportation/Parking
Western/Central/Rochester NY Resources
New Jersey Resources
- Information on Novel Coronavirus and Vaccine
- Earned Sick Leave
- Unemployment
- Food Banks
- Office of Mental Health
- Office of Addiction Services and Supports
- United Way of New Jersey
Connecticut Resources
- Information on Novel Coronavirus and Vaccine
- Unemployment
- Food Banks
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- United Way of Connecticut
- Unemployment Insurance FAQ
- Guide for Filing CT Unemployment Claims
- State Health Exchange Enrollment
News
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