COVID-19 Online Resources Directory

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the many challenges it presents, The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) has compiled a representative list of online resources that may be helpful to therapists, patients/clients and the wider community. Resources in this directory include links to articles on the following:

  • Mental health, e.g., articles, hotlines

  • Staying connected with others while self-quarantined, e.g., Facebook, Google, Skype, Zoom

  • Online physical activities, e.g., workouts, yoga, dance

  • Online mental activities, e.g., meditation, virtual tours

  • Help dealing with children, e.g., emotional support for parents, educational resources

  • Financial information, e.g., unemployment benefits

  • Health information - NIP has not included health related information as it is best to follow CDC guidelines and/or NY state government resources (listed below), or to speak with your doctor/other health providers

** These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the National Institute for the Psychotherapies of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The National Institute for the Psychotherapies bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

MENTAL HEALTH - HOTLINES

NYCWell - NYC’s 24/7 crisis hotline, free confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone (1-88-NYC-Well), text (“WELL” to 65173*), or chat

CDC: Coping and Stress (lists hotlines and provides practical advice)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255

NYC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-621-4673 (HOPE), TTY: 866-604-5350 (if you are hearing impaired), or call 311 and ask for the hotline

Safe Horizon - Gender-Based Violence/Domestic Violence coping and support

SUPPORT GROUPS

Mental Health

Daily Strength: An active online support group for anxiety

The Tribe online anxiety peer-to-peer support group

Virus Anxiety Toolkit

NAMI online support groups and hotline for people with mental illness and for caregivers and friends of people with mental illness

Facebook and Meetup.com: Many support groups for specific groups try searching depression support, [identity group] support, [name of your city or locality] support, etc. Groups for COVID-19 support for specific neighborhoods are also popping up more and more on Facebook.

Queer/LGBTQ

QueersOnZoom: LGBTQ+ community support

LGBTQ community support on Slack and virtual hangouts by Out in Tech or on instagram at @outintech and @hellomynameiswednesday

Addiction Recovery

AA, NA, Al-Anon, Tempest, and In the Rooms: Online sobriety resources

Virtual Support Groups at Mountainside.com: for people in addiction recovery, groups for loved ones of people in recovery and a group for first responders + healthcare workers

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

New York State Unemployment Insurance

NBC News: Unemployment Benefits – Who Qualifies, How Much

New York Times: FAQ on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronovirus Plan

Countless (accounting firm that has aggregated latest information for government bills/resources)

Health Insurance

CNN: Where to get health insurance if you lost your job

City of New York

List of resources (Assistance for Individuals) for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance with food and rent or other expenses

Families seeking emergency assistance for evictions, food, rent or utilities can call 311 to get referred to legal assistance, food pantries, cash assistance, and SNAP/food stamp applications, or visit

MetCouncil Coronovirus Resource Center (multiple links to city/state resources for those who have lost their jobs)

Performers and Artists

Actors Fund – Emergency Financial Assistance Program - The Actor’s Fund currently has an Emergency Financial Assistance Program that has already begun providing financial assistance to performers. Please click this link for more information.

Financial resources for artists and performers (including SNAP and welfare info)

National Performance Network resource list

Funding resources for artists

Freelancers Union

Free coaching session (1) for freelancers, artists, and entrepreneurs struggling with the impact of COVID-19 on their professions

HEALTH – CORONOVIRIS – COVID-19

NIP recommends following CDC guidelines and/or NY state government/other trusted resources, speak with your doctor/other health providers

For the most up-to-date information in NYC, visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Website or text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments

New York State: Office of Mental Health – Information on Coronovirus

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - How to prepare and protect yourself, What to do if you think you are sick, What are the symptoms

CNN: We must prepare for what’s next: when we and our loves ones become ill

HELP OTHERS

Volunteer in New York City

NYC has issued new guidance on how to safely volunteer if you are healthy and not in a high-risk category - “I want to help”

Food Security

Make a donation Nearly a third of the city’s food pantries have closed and food security is a huge need right now. These organizations are all providing critical services and need more support

Met Council

City Harvest

Masbia Soup Kitchen