Resources

Food Bank NYC

Find the nearest food bank or soup kitchen throughout the five boroughs.

Invisible Hands

Invisible Hands provide free delivery of groceries or supplies to most at-risk community members throughout the five boroughs.

City Harvest: Bronx

City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in the Bronx.

City Harvest: Brooklyn

City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in the Brooklyn.

City Harvest: Manhattan

City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood resident at select locations in Manhattan.

City Harvest: Queens

City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in Queens.

City Harvest: Staten Island

City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in Staten Island.

NYC Family Justice Centers

FJCs are available by phone. Leave a message if asked, and someone will get back to you with safety planning, shelter assistance, community resources, and more.

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

NYPCC's Bronx and Brooklyn locations remain open and available for phone or video sessions.

NYC Well

NYC Well provide crisis intervention, referrals, and short term counseling by phone, text, or video.

World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen provides free ready-to-heat meals in various locations in the Bronx, Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.

Children’s Health Fund: Healthy and Ready to Learn

In collaboration with CIS, Healthy and Ready to Learn offer weekly virtual trainings and materials on Trauma-Sensitivity with students and families.

Child Mind Institute

The Child Mind Institute provides family resources, remote evaluations and telemedicine services.

Office of School Health

NYC DOE's Office of School Health provides some tips for helping young people maintain their Mental Wellness during the health crisis.

Google Classroom Tutorial for Families

A step by step YouTube tutorial on how to use Google Classroom for students and families.

COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline

New York State has established an Emotional Support Helpline operating 7 days a week, 8AM-10PM.

Free Meals

New York City Department of Education is providing free meals to New Yorkers at 400 Meal Hubs throughout the city. 

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

NYC's Department of Education provides instructions on how to navigate Microsoft Teams for students and families.

NYC DOE COVID-19 Updates

NYC's Department of Education provide regular updates on COVID-19's impact on School Life and Wellness.

Emotional ABCs

Emotional ABCs provides parents with social emotional learning programs for children aged 4-11. 

COVID-19 Journal Activity for Students

Students can use this creative journaling prompt to document their COVID-19 experience.

Harriet’s Tracks

Harriet's Tracks curates a COVID-19 resource page that includes everything from mental health, social services, community organizing, and more.

Sample Daily Schedule for Students

Stick to your routines and stay connected using this sample schedule from I.S. 238 in Queens. 

Deep Breaths with Sade

Join one of our counselors, Sade Barksdale, MPS, ATR-P, LCAT, in a breathing exercise to help regulate emotions during this health crisis.

Bereavement Groups at Calvary Hospital

Calvary Hospital in the Bronx is providing virtual bereavement groups for those affected by COVID-19. Please call to make an appointment for intake. 

Social Emotional Learning Resources for Adults

NYC DOE provides a collection of Social Emotional Learning resources for adults and families.

Social Emotional Wellness for Parents and Families

NYC DOE provides a collection of Social Emotional Wellness resources for parents. 

NY 21st Century Community Learning Centers

New York 21st Century Community Learning Center provides a list of educational resources for remote learning. 

Art Activities with Lauren

Join one of our Art Therapists Lauren in an art activity you can do at home with everyday household items.

Just 4 Kids National Association for Children of Alcoholics

NACoA's Just 4 Kids section provides meaningful resources geared towards children of affected families. 

Just 4 Teens National Association for Children of Alcoholics

NACoA's Just 4 Teens section provides meaningful resources geared towards teenagers of affected families.

Kit for Parents National Association for Children of Alcoholics

NACoA curated a resource kit for parents and grandparents whose families are affected by alcoholism. 

Sesame Street in Communities

Sesame Street in Communities provides health, learning, activity and video resources for children ages 0-6.

Addiction Resources for Families

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has a collection of COVID19 related resources including activities, books, and community organizations.

Tele-Mental Health Agencies

The Office of School Mental Health has provided a list of Mental Health agencies offering tele-health services that utilize health insurance or a sliding scale fees. 

Oprah & Deepak 21 Days of Meditation

Deepak Chopra and Oprah launched #HopeGoesGlobal 21 Days of Meditation to help others find peace of mind amidst global turmoil. 

Center for Youth Wellness

The Center for Youth Wellness provides the 7 Domains of Wellness to help regulate overactive stress response while sheltering in place.

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

SAMHSA provides tips for coping with stress during a global health crisis and credible health resources.

Green Beetz Family Resource Guide

Green Beetz curates a family resources guide for accessing food, mental health, and education in the time of COVID19. 

YMCA @ Home

YMCA provides virtual field trips, kid friendly workouts, and fun activities for families sheltering in place. 

Calming Crafts for Children

The Office of School Mental Health provides calming crafts for children that can be done with common household items. 

Indoor Games & Activities

Big Life Journal created a Stay At Home Care Package with indoor activities for children, teens, and families.

Top 50 Mindfulness Resources for Children and Teens

Big Life Journal curates the Top 50 Mindfulness Resources for children and teens which includes apps, books, videos and activities.

Food Education Fund

The Food Education Fund works with its partners to share available resources for food and additional support for families. 

CIS Summer Resource Guide