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Health Resources

Healthcare Plans

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Title
Description
Links
CHIP
New York State offers Child Health Plus (CHIP) as a health insurance plan for kids. 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 available for undocumented immigrants over age 65.
https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/new-health-insurance-option-undocumented-immigrants-over-65-fact-sheet
Health Insurance/Health Plans
Private and public health insurance assistance in New York City, including Medicaid and Emergency Medicaid
https://access.nyc.gov/programs/health-insurance-assistance/
NY State of Health Marketplace
Affordable health plans for New York State residents of all ages
https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
NYC Care
NYC Care program that guarantees low-cost and no-cost services to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance due to immigration status
https://www.nyccare.nyc/

COVID-19, Physical, & Reproductive Health

For more info on COVID-19, visit our COVID-19 Information page.

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/
Sexual 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 & Substance Abuse

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - for those experiencing a mental health emergency
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
ADHD Resource Guide
Explains symptoms, risk factors, types of medication and therapy, and coping strategies for children and adults with ADHD. Compiled by Sanctuary Wellness in Seymour, TN
https://sanctuarywellnesstn.com/adhd-resource-guide/
Addiction Resources for BIPOC Students
33 addiction resources to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) college students, compiled by Southeast Detox in Rome, GA
https://southeastdetoxga.com/bipoc-college-students-addiction/
Bloom Psychotherapy Practice
Bloom Practice is a New York based group practice dedicated to offering virtual psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
https://www.bloomtherapy.online/
CONNECT Health & Wellness Program
Connects vulnerable adults with mental and behavior health, as well as housing and employment support. Run by Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side.
https://www.henrystreet.org/connect-program/
Detox & Rehab Centers in Astoria
5 centers for substance abuse detox and substance abuse rehabilitation in Astoria, Queens.
https://www.detoxrehabs.net/cities/astoria-ny/
Finding a Job After Rehab
Guide to reentering the workforce following treatment for substance abuse.
https://resume.io/blog/guide-to-finding-a-job-after-rehab
How to Find a Job After Rehab
Seven tips on how to find employment after rehab for drug addiction, compiled by Denmark-based resume builder Novoresume.
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-find-a-job-after-rehab
Informed Immigrant Mental Health
Mental health resources geared towards immigrant community members
https://www.informedimmigrant.com/resources/mental-health/
Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Parents
45 addiction and mental health resources for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, 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 support for individuals and communities coping with COVID-19
https://www.nhcc.us/project-hope/
NYC Well
Text, call, or chat with mental health professionals to discuss coping with COVID-19
https://nycwell.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/
Substance Abuse
Detox Local provides an extensive list of mental health and substance abuse resources for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community
https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health/
Therapy for Latinx
Nationwide therapy connector for Latinx communities
https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/

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