Covid-19 Resources
SUPPORT FOR THE PELHAM COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Have you found something that’s been very helpful, or popular with your kids, or your go-to place for accurate information? Please let us know so we can add it to this list. Email contact@pelhamtogether.org
Activities:
For a full list of indoor and outdoor activity options, with links, please click here!
And here are a few of our faves:
Bob Ross Painting Videos on YouTube or Try Paint by Numbers
Make Homemade Playdough or Ooblek/Slime
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter and then Share with Friends
Relevant Data Dashboards, Updated Information Regarding Our Local Schools, Travel and Health
New York City: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page
New York State: https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Map?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no&%3Atabs=n
NY Schools: https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home
Pelham Schools: Scroll down to “News & Information” for most recent communications, click on “Reopening Plan 20-21” for all information regarding the reopening of schools, contact tracing and testing, and guidance in a variety of circumstances
DOH Travel Guide
NYS Traveler Health Form
Helpful video illustrating impact of wearing a mask
Support Local Businesses: You can support local businesses and non-profits by checking PelhamList.com for an on-line listing of Pelham establishments. Think of purchasing gift cards for future gift-giving, take-out and delivery services, donations—as many ways as we can to help them persevere through cashflow and payroll needs at this difficult time. Want to be listed? Please complete this form.
Managing Stress and Anxiety:
Find a Provider: In times of such uncertainty, it is common to feel anxious, stressed, or depressed. Help is available. And in this time of social distancing, most providers are offering Facetime, Skype, or phone calls as alternatives to office visits. Access this resource here.
In Crisis? Help is just a text away: Text HOME to 741741. More info here: www.crisistextline.org
NY State Covid-19 Emotional Support: 1-844-663-9314; https://omh.ny.gov/
Resources for LGBTQ New Yorkers: A guide of all LGBTQ+ affirming programs and services—both city and private/non-profit resources— still available during the COVID-19 pandemic including: mental health, physical health and wellness, and sexual health services; peer and community support; food assistance; legal services; housing and shelter; and financial/funding opportunities. https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/generationnyc/lgbtq-coronavirus-resources/
Managing Day-to-Day Needs in Westchester:
Need Help Getting Help? Call United Way Westchester at 2-1-1 More info here: https://keepingsafe.westchestergov.com/911-and-211/call-2-1-1-for-assistance
COVID-19 Hotline: 888-364-3065; NY State Department of Health experts answer questions regarding COVID-19
St. Vincent's Crisis Prevention and Response Team Services, 914-925-5959; Harrison, NY
Domestic Violence Resources: County List of hotlines and help found here; Pace Women’s Justice Center helpline: 914-287-0739 and their clinic: 914-422-4188
American Red Cross: Virtual Family Assistance Center to connect families to counselors and who will provide emotional and spiritual support, as well as information & referrals to help them navigate the challenging process they may be facing as a result of their loved one’s death. To connect with these resources, click here for English and here for Spanish.
Relevant Articles:
Holidays During Covid: Risk assessment tool for attending an event, by US county https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/
How to safely - and graciously - host friends and family as the weather gets colder https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2020/10/15/outdoor-entertaining-safety-tips/
Prepare For Your College Student’s Return For The Holidays https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/at-home/students-return-for-holidays.html
How To Tell If Socializing Is Safe Indoors https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/10/it-safe-have-dinner-together-inside/616568/
“Finding Affordable Mental Health Care,” by Melissa Ronan Click here
“Considerations on Advance Directives,” by Melissa Ronan Click here
The New York Times is offering free access to Coronavirus articles. Click here
Tips on Resilience and Connection, from Dr. Suniya Luthar. Click here
Risks associated with Smoking/Vaping and Coronavirus, UCSF, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education. Click here
Academic Resources and Information:
Pelham Public Library has an excellent list of e-Resources for children and teens: https://www.pelhamlibrary.org/new-eresources-for-children-and-teens-at-home/
College Board / SAT Updates: https://pages.collegeboard.org/natural-disasters
College Board / AP Updates: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update?excmpid=mtg624-pr-1-cs
ACT Testing Updates: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html
Virtual College Visits: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/