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
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 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.”
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.
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
Nutrition Resources
SNAP Assistance for all New Yorkers
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.