We're all in this together!
There's a lot of concern and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. If you or your family needs help, or if you would like to help those in need, some of these resources may help:
In addition to the CDC Foundation launching a crowdfunding campaign to expand the agency's public health response to the coronavirus, there are many other local organizations and government agencies working to help individuals and businesses:
There's a lot of concern and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. If you or your family needs help, or if you would like to help those in need, some of these resources may help:
In addition to the CDC Foundation launching a crowdfunding campaign to expand the agency's public health response to the coronavirus, there are many other local organizations and government agencies working to help individuals and businesses:
- The New York State Department of Health has also set up a hotline to answer all your questions about the coronavirus at 1-888-364-3065.
- Additionally, if you need to speak with a mental health professional, NYS has set up a hotline at 1-844-863-9314.
- For any city residents in need of food or require help getting food delivered, visit nyc.gov/getfood
SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE
- As schools across New York City and state start to close, parents/guardians can get help with child care using the Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies website. There are 34 CCRRs available in New York State. Here's their website. For Rochester, you can find help here.
- See if you're eligible for Child Care Subsidy Program. Child care subsidies can help parents pay for some or all of the cost of child care services.
- The Rochester Teacher's Association has resources for parents/students. You can find help here as well.
- The Rochester City School District has information as well on their website.
- For the most recent information for families needing resources or help with food/health care, etc., please refer to the Superintendent's (for now) letter.
- And, of course, the City of Rochester has many resources as well.
UNEMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- New York state has waived the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to COVID-19 closures or quarantines. Click here to learn more about how to file a UI claim.
- Amid a rise in reported harassment and verbal/physical assaults (especially of Asian Americans) as coronavirus spread, New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias-based incidents. You can email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov, or call 1-800-771-7755.
Stay well and seek help if you need it!
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