Local Resource Library
Resources
Hotlines, food, housing, jobs, mental health and more — local resources gathered by people across Long Island.
- Health & Welfare Council of LI — free hot meals
- Helping Hands Rescue Mission — Food Pantry/Community Closet
- Invisible Hands - food delivery Organization Website — Invisible Hands, a group of young volunteers offering free delivery of groceries, supplies, or whatever else you may need. If you are elderly, immunocompromised or otherwise at-risk, please submit a…
- Association for Mental Health & Wellness — MHAW will be offering expanded hours for our Peer Support Line and our Healing Connections Peer Support Groups to Suffolk County residents. These services are staffed by our trained and experienced…
- South Fork East End Dashboard — Developing COVID19 resilience network being on the East End
- New York State Info Hub Crowd Sourced Google Doc — a doc created to put New York state info in one place
- Long Island Mutual Aid Facebook Group Facebook Group — This group can be used as a network for those affected by COVID-19: whether you are stuck at home in need of assistance, looking for work, need childcare, etc, let’s come together and pool our…
- Youth Leadership Council emergency funds for undocumented communities (NYC) — The NYSYLC is the first undocumented, youth-led organization in New York. We are working to raise funds to support undocumented youth and their families in New York City during the time of COVID-19.…
- Four Directions Mutual Aid — Four Directions is collaborating with a wide range of groups to provide culturally competent mutual-aid that supports Indigenous communities on Paumanauke Long Island, NY and surrounding areas…
- Shinnecock Mutual Aid GoFundMe — Fundraiser for the Shinnecock Nation for COVID-19 emergency response. Donations will be used for emergency food and medical supplies for those Shinnecock members facing hardship in light of the…
- Online AA Meetings During COVID-19 Crowd Sourced Google Doc — Online AA meeting services.
- Housing Help Inc. Nonprofit Website — Housing Help Inc.’s mission is to help low and moderate income family’s access safe, decent affordable housing; to help them develop financial skills in order to maintain their housing; to increase…
- The Safe Center LI — Those co-isolating with an abuser might be experiencing increasing incidents of domestic violence and sexual assalt. The Safe Center hotline # is (516)542-0404 and is free and confidential 24/7 in…
- Support for Local Businesses & Frontline Workers FB Group — A group to support our restaurants and local businesses while thanking our Front Line workers and letting them know they are appreciated. We will collect money to order from our local places of…
- Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster — The LIVOAD is a program housed within the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) and funded by PSEG Long Island. We are a coalition of non-profit, government, and for-profit organizations…
- Disaster Loan Assistance Resources Webpage — Details are emerging on the prospect of applying for Small Business Association (SBA) Loans: Not for profits are also eligible for these disaster loans. NYS applied for disaster declaration earlier…
- Community Solidarity Food Distribution — Community Solidarity shares free vegetarian groceries, clothing, and other necessities at locations across Long Island. At these Food Shares, anyone in need can get most (if not all) of their weekly…
- COVID-19 Response: Community Resources & Services Suffolk County, NY Crowd Sourced Google Doc — COVID-19 Response: Community Resources & Services Suffolk County, NY Compiled by Mariana Debbe, Vice President of the Miller Place Civic Association
- LB Community Organizations Active in Disasters - LB COAD — The Long Beach COAD (LB COAD) has agreed to meet and work together to address the needs of residents of Long Beach, New York in response to disasters. We will strive to assess and address the unmet…
- Long Island Crisis Center (Mental Health) — Long Island Crisis Center’s hotline remains available 24/7. If you are in crisis or need emotional support, please call LICC at (516) 679-1111
- NYS Shared Work Program Careers Website — NYS has developed a Shared Work program for folks to apply for partial unemployment to supplement a reduced work schedule.
- LMHQ jobs/resource/ funds listserv — You can find valuable resourses, jobs and gigs, government relief information, volunteering opportunities, and online education links. Have something to add to the list? Let us know at ulla@lmhq.nyc!
- Coronavirus on Long Island: See live updates — Newsday is providing all readers with access to this breaking news blog on important developments about the coronavirus and our community.
- Long Island restaurants offering free food to those in need amid coronavirus pandemic — Newsday article with list of restaurants offering free food.
- Scope Education Services Educational Website — Scope is providing childcare for "essential workers". The way the schools put out the info it would only apply for healthcare and first responders, but it is for anyone deemed essential by the…
- Detox Centers in Long Island — A list of medical drug and alcohol detox facilities in or around Long Island, NY.
- What to Know About Working on Long Island — Living on Long Island affords a unique quality of life, and there are many quality employers in the area. But, like all areas, working on Long Island can also be dangerous. Many local residents find…
- Nassau County Emergency Management Supply Requests Local Website — Orders will be filled as supplies become available. The date you specify is not necessarily when your order will be filled. You will be notified when you can pick up or expect delivery. Please do…
- Nassau County Creators of COVID19 Medical Supplies — This group exists to share information about DIY supplies such as cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields, and which medical, assisted living, etc facilities in Nassay County are accepting…
- Nassau County COVID Support Resources Webpage — Resources from Nassau County: links, numbers, updates.
- Suffolk DSA - Mutual Aid Form — In response to the escalating crisis presented by CoVID-19, Suffolk County DSA set up a mutual aid network with like-minded organizations, our families, friends, comrades, and community members to…
- Suffolk County Emergency Management Supply Requests Google Form — County form for requesting supplies like PPE from Suffolk County government.
- Suffolk County Creators of COVID19 Medical Supplies — This group exists to share information about DIY supplies such as cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields, and which medical, assisted living, etc facilities in Suffolk County are accepting…
- 1575 Remote Jobs From 100+ Companies Hiring Remotely in February 2020 Crowd Sourced Google Sheets — List of remote job offerings.
- Veteran Addiction Withdrawal and Detox Guide — Our country’s veterans deserve the best we can offer. Helping veterans receive quality detox treatment is one way we can honor their service and sacrifice.
- Lfyt + Island Harvest: FREE RIDES — Island Harvest and Lyft are working together to provide FREE rides to and from local pantries and restaurants. Call (516) 805-1642
- Baby Essentials of Long Island — Baby Essentials of Long Island (BELI) insists that the dignity, health, welfare, and development of all children is of paramount importance to society as a whole. During COVID, BELI is providing…
- CARES Child Care Scholarship Application — Funding to provide essential workers, who are required to work outside of their home, with quality child care.
- Medicaid Insurance Drug Rehab Facilities In New York, US — Click today for available addiction and mental health facilities / doctors who accept Medicaid. These centers are vetted to accept Medicaid.
- SEPA Mujer - Ayuda Latina — MMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, UNDOCUMENTED SINGLE MOTHERS & LATINA IMMIGRANT WOMEN ARE FACING REAL STRUGGLES WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID-19. Address: 45 Oak Street Patchogue, NY 11772…
- Community Action Southold Town (CAST)
- Lighthouse Mission Food Outreach — Faith-based food outreach providing free food pickups at 10 locations across Suffolk County, NY. No paperwork or advance sign ups needed. All food distribution takes place outdoors.
- Suffolk County Business Recovery Unit: Response Plan — Includes guidance for employers on a range of topics including health protocols, information resources, employer response planning and documenting economic injuries as a result of COVID-19.
- Social Brain Medical Care Closet — Medical Care Resources
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides payment to workers not traditionally eligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed, independent contractors, workers with limited work history,…
- CVS Free Prescription Delivery — CVS has waived delivery fees for pharmacy needs, including prescriptions
- Walgreens Free Prescription Delivery — Walgreens has waived delivery fees for pharmacy needs, including prescriptions
- Low-cost Internet — Internet