Health Resources

Healthcare Plans

Title	Description	Links
CHIP	New York State offers Child Health Plus (CHIP) as a health insurance plan for children. CHIP provides free or low-cost insurance to children under the age of 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid and do not have other health insurance coverage.	https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1609
Health Insurance for Undocumented Seniors	Starting January 1, 2024, there is a new option for health insurance in New York State available for undocumented immigrants over age 65.	https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/new-health-insurance-option-undocumented-immigrants-over-65-fact-sheet
NY State of Health Marketplace	Affordable health plans for New York State residents of all ages, including Medicaid and Essential Plan.	https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
NYC Care	Health access plan that provides free and low-cost health services to New York City residents who cannot afford health insurance or do not qualify due to their immigration status.	https://www.cianainc.org/nyc-care
Qualified Health Plans	Private health insurance plans where you pay a certain monthly amount for coverage, plus out of pocket expenses including copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance.	https://access.nyc.gov/programs/health-insurance-assistance/

COVID-19 Testing and Treatment	Find where you can get a COVID test (rapid or PCR) and pick up free home testing kits	https://www.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page#test-kit-pickup
COVID-19 Vaccines	Find COVID vaccine updates, eligibility, and where you can get your shot or booster	https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-resources-for-all-new-yorkers/covid-19-vaccines/
Health Training	NYS Citizen Public Health Leader - Become a public health advocate in your communit as we continue to recover from the pandemic	https://nypublichealth.cornell.edu/portal/nyspublichealth/
NYC H+H Virtual ExpressCare	Complete form to schedule a telemedicine visit, including a clinical assessment by a medical provider who will help identify the appropriate treatment-- including prescription medication, referral to lab and radiology testing or referral to additional in-person care options.	https://ondemand.expresscare.video/landing
Reproductive Health Clinics	Find sexual and reproductive health clinics near you in New York City	https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/sexual-health-clinics.page

Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Parents	45 addiction and mental health resources for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) parents, compiled by Louisville Addiction Center in Louisville, KY	https://louisvilleaddictioncenter.com/32-addiction-mental-health-resources-for-bipoc-parents/
NY Project Hope	Free, confidential counseling for individuals and communities coping with COVID-19	https://www.nhcc.us/project-hope/
NYC 988	Hotline for NYC residents to discuss stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol use for yourself or a loved one.	https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/
Narcan Saves Lives	Detailed article from Drug Rehab USA about the opioid epidemic and how Narcan (naloxone) can be used to save users from opioid overdose.	https://drugrehabus.org/narcan/
National Naloxone Finder	Interactive map to find CBOs in all 50 states that distribute Narcan/naloxone.	https://tinyurl.com/3whxd8ca
Rehab Centers in New York State	Top 7 Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers In New York (2024)	https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/new-york/
Therapy for Latinx	Nationwide therapy connector for Latinx communities	https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/
Underage Drinking and its Dangers	Dangers, risk factors, and signs of underage drinking, as well has how to prevent it.	https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/underage-drinking-and-its-dangers/