COVID-19

Below are trusted resources to help older New Yorkers and those focused on serving older New Yorkers navigate this dynamic and evolving situation.

General Resources

• New York State Coronavirus webpage

• NYC Coronavirus webpage

• CDC Best Practices for High Risk Populations, which includes older adults

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• New York City Vaccine Command Center

  • New York City Vaccine Hotline: 1-877-VAX-4NYC

  • New York City COVID-19 Vaccine Finder

• New York State Resource on Vaccination Locations by Region

  • New York State Vaccine Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)

  • New York State Am I Eligible Resource

Resources for Older Adults

• NYC Department For the Aging’s COVID-19 resource page

• NYS Compiled Resources and FAQs for Tenants and Homeowners

• NYC Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) and the Mayor's Public Engagement Unit's (PEU) Tenant Support Unit’s Tenant Resource Portal

• NYC Department of Homeless Services’ Homebase program “help[s] you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability.”

• Guidance and Resources for NYCHA tenants

• Updates from Access NYC here

• BenefitsCheckUp®, a benefits search tool offered by the National Council on Aging

• My Medicare Matters , an “online tool that simplifies the often-confusing process of choosing a Medicare plan” from the National Council on Aging.

• Administration for Community Living (ACL)'s COVID-19 resource page

• NY State’s Temporary Assistance “help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.”

Health Care

• NYS answers to frequently asked questions regarding health insurance

• NYC seniors, if you need help finding a health care provider, call 311

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources

• The Alzheimer’s Association’s COVID-19: Tips for Dementia Caregivers

• The Alzheimer’s Association’s COVID-19 & Dementia: Tips and Unique Considerations for the Public Health Community

Mental Health, Isolation, and Coping with Grief and Loss

• If you need someone to talk to, call: 1-888-NYC-WELL

• Outside of New York City seniors can call the State’s hotline: 1-844-863-9314

• SAGEConnect matches volunteers and LGBT seniors for weekly phonecalls.

• Hospice Foundation of America Grief Resources

• Opportunities for burial assistance funding

• CDC guidance on stress and coping including a compilation of crisis hotlines

Be Vigilant Against Scams and Fraud

• Coronavirus Resources & Warnings about Consumer Scams from Attorney General James

• Tips and Common Scams from the Federal Trade Commission

Nutrition Resources

SNAP Assistance for all New Yorkers

• Delivery possible through: Amazon, Walmart, or ShopRite

• Want to find out if you’re eligible for SNAP? Click here to learn more.

Home-Delivered Meals

• Home-delivered meals continue to be an option for eligible seniors learn more.

• Call your county office for the aging to request, information can be found here.

NYC Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Emergency Food Locations

• Find and contact your local Food Bank through the NYS Department of Health resource, found here.

• Resources through the City’s NYC FoodHelp portal can be found here.

• HRA’s list of food pantries and community kitchens. Alternately, call the the automated Emergency FoodLine at 866-888-8777.

Thank you to all of the professionals and volunteers working to ensure older adults continue to have access to meals and other supports during this time!