Additional Resources

Staying healthy

Get the latest NYC coronavirus updates by phone: Text COVID to 692-692 for updates in English or text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish.
CDC (Center for Disease Control) - factual info on Coronavirus prevention and care
NYC Health Website - for Coronavirus info specific to New York City
NYC United Against Coronavirus - resources and information
Covid-19 Resources Translated

School food locations: Text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877
UFT Family Resource Hub - Resources on remote learning, entertainment, financial relief, and free food
Food Pantries in Brooklyn - call first!
Invisible Hands - if you need help getting groceries or other supplies delivered to your home
Relief resources - information on accessing housing, public assistance, relief from utility bills and more
To obtain public assistance call HRA/DSS at 718-557-1399

Mental health support for students and families: 1-888-NYC-WELL (692-9355)
Teen Health Care - Health info for teens, from Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center
COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
Office of the Mayor: Mental Health Resources New Yorkers Can Access from Home
Emotions Memory Game

The school library website has lots of information in the "Family Resources" page about different things to do at home including activities, streaming shows and movies, and workouts.
- Here is a video tutorial on how to use all of the different library resources available to students and families.
Headspace - meditate and calm yourself with this resource
Mindful Schools - free Mindfulness classes for students
Non-academic Virtual Programming from Brooklyn Public Library
Homeschool with DJ D-Nice: Instagram Live, 5pm
Get some exercise! Shona Vertue is just one of many instructors offering online classes.
Active at Home, from the New York Road Runners, is a new online resource that provides physical literacy-based activities and games for students, families, and teachers to implement at home.

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