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URBAN NATIVE COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER

Tri-State Area Indigenous Community Connection

PUBLIC STATEMENT

We hope you are staying safe during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Urban Indigenous Collective (UIC), in addition to the social media information we’ve shared on our platform, want to be sure that you are provided with additional resources regarding COVID-19. 

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Healthcare

Healthcare

Healthcare

Mental and physical health have been impacted during the pandemic. Connect with resources to stay happy and healthy.

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Housing

Healthcare

Healthcare

Maintaining food supplies and sheltering-in-place is critical at this time. Resources are being offered to those in need.

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Finances

Healthcare

Finances

Shelter-in-place orders have impacted the economy. Financial relief benefits are being distributed to those who qualify.

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Dear Tri-State Area Indigenous Community,

          We hope you are staying safe during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The Urban Indigenous Collective (UIC), in addition to the social media information we’ve shared on our platform, want to be sure that you are provided with additional resources regarding COVID-19. We strongly support the CDCs recommendations on how to protect yourself and others during this time. We encourage the practice of social distancing (staying 6 feet away from people), washing your hands (for at least 20 seconds), and using a mask to protect yourself and others (required in NYS beginning 4/17/20). Lastly, it is important to honor kinship as Indigenous people, and we recommend that you remain in touch with your network of relatives and friends by phone, email, or social media. Please remember that social distancing does not mean social isolation. 

          It is important to embrace our Indigenous values of respect for our Elders, who are most vulnerable during this crisis. Please check in on your elderly relatives and friends and share the resources below. Several tribal nations have taken measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as tribes in South Dakota closing their borders, and the Navajo Nation implementing shelter in place measures. UIC advocates for the respect and acknowledgement for all Tribal nations rights to self determination and the right to practice voluntary isolation and initial contact. We as a community should do everything we can to slow the spread of this virus by taking the necessary steps to protect our elders, community and future generations. 

          UIC has donated to the Native American Community Response Fund and encourages donations to support Native families during this time. The Native American Community Response Fund is a rapid response fund working to deploy trust-based funding to Native-led organizations serving individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

          Lastly, we want to express gratitude for all the essential workers who are on the frontlines courageously continuing to provide services and supports! 


Sincerely,

Urban Indigenous Collective

Healthcare

Are You Or Someone You Know Feeling Sick?

Use this virtual symptom checker from CDC where you will be guided through a series of questions and be directed on actions to be taken: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV


Symptoms include: 

  • Fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.0 degrees C)
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath


Additional symptoms possible:

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Achiness
  • Loss of smell or taste


If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider and if you experience severe shortness of breath, contact 911 immediately. 

Health Insurance Special Open Enrollment Period.

NY State of Health has opened a special open enrollment period due to COVID-19 through May 15, 2020 to sign up uninsured individuals to obtain coverage during this public health crisis.


If you are low-income, enrollment into Medicaid and the Essential Plan is also available through NY State of Health year-round. 


Visit: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/health-insurance.page


Call NY State of Health at (855) 355-5777 or schedule a phone appointment for enrollment by the following Burough:


 

Bronx:

Morrisania Health Center

1309 Fulton Avenue, Third Floor

347-854-1984

 

Brooklyn:

Bushwick Health Center

335 Central Avenue, First Floor

718-571-7719, 718-571-7717, 718-571-7718


Crown Heights Health Center

1218 Prospect Place, First Floor

718-953-8234, 718-953-8233


Fort Greene Health Center

295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Fifth Floor

718-249-1435, 718-249-1436, 718-249-1437


Homecrest Health Center

1601 Avenue S, First Floor

718-336-2553 X129, 144, 150, 153


Manhattan:

Riverside Health Center

160 West 100th Street, First Floor

646-364-0711

(By appointment only)


Washington Heights Health Center

600 West 168th Street, Second Floor

212-368-5475, 212-694-2399, 212-491-5288


Chelsea Health Center

303 Ninth Avenue, First Floor

212-771-0153

(By appointment only)


Queens:

Corona Health Center

34-33 Junction Boulevard, First Floor

Jackson Heights

718-396-5122, 718-396-5123, 718-396-5125


Jamaica Health Center

90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Fourth Floor

Jamaica

718-553-3846, 718-553-3845


Astoria Health Center

12-26 31st Avenue, Second Floor

Astoria

718-289-1758, 718-289-1759

Special hours:

Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Staten Island:

135 Canal Street

Second Floor

917-217-3324

(By appointment only)

Mental Health.

NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314 (8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days/week)


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255


How to support a loved one going through a tough time during COVID-19: mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/03/how-to-support-a-loved-one-going-through-a-tough-time-during-covid-19/

Housing & Shelter

4 HASA locations are open and accepting referrals for emergency housing. Please call the main service line at 212-971-0626 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) to check availability and then contact service centers directly:


Waverly Center (12 W 14th St. New York, NY 10011, 718-219-2375)


Crotona Center (1910 Monterey Ave. 2nd Fl. Bronx, NY 10457, 718-901-0200 or 718-901-0221)


Grand Concourse Center (1790 Grand Concourse, 4th Fl. Bronx, NY 10457, 718-716-2368)


Coney Island Center #63 (3050 W. 21st St. 1st Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11224, 929-221-3867)


Housing Works: Emergency COVID shelter open. 24/7 social services, medical services (Callen Lorde Community Health Center), food, laundry, and personal needs. Call 347-473-7400 or email info@housingworks.org.

Finances

“Stimulus” Checks.

The IRS has developed a webpage for economic impact payments that provide information on whether you qualify for a $1200.00 payment and provides answers to common questions, and includes information for those currently receiving public benefits and those who did not file a 2018 or 2019 tax return: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

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