CIS Summer Resource Guide
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02 July, 2020
Resources
Food Education Fund
The Food Education Fund works with its partners to share available resources for food and additional support for families. ...
04 May, 2020
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....
04 May, 2020
Indoor Games & Activities
Big Life Journal created a Stay At Home Care Package with indoor activities for children, teens, and families....
04 May, 2020
Calming Crafts for Children
The Office of School Mental Health provides calming crafts for children that can be done with common household items. ...
04 May, 2020
YMCA @ Home
YMCA provides virtual field trips, kid friendly workouts, and fun activities for families sheltering in place. ...
04 May, 2020
Green Beetz Family Resource Guide
Green Beetz curates a family resources guide for accessing food, mental health, and education in the time of COVID19. ...
04 May, 2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
SAMHSA provides tips for coping with stress during a global health crisis and credible health resources....
04 May, 2020
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....
30 April, 2020
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. ...
27 April, 2020
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. ...
27 April, 2020
Addiction Resources for Families
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has a collection of COVID19 related resources including activities, books, and community organizations....
24 April, 2020
Sesame Street in Communities
Sesame Street in Communities provides health, learning, activity and video resources for children ages 0-6....
24 April, 2020
Kit for Parents National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA curated a resource kit for parents and grandparents whose families are affected by alcoholism. ...
24 April, 2020
Just 4 Teens National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA's Just 4 Teens section provides meaningful resources geared towards teenagers of affected families....
24 April, 2020
Just 4 Kids National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA's Just 4 Kids section provides meaningful resources geared towards children of affected families. ...
24 April, 2020
Art Activities with Lauren
Join one of our Art Therapists Lauren in an art activity you can do at home with everyday household items....
22 April, 2020
NY 21st Century Community Learning Centers
New York 21st Century Community Learning Center provides a list of educational resources for remote learning. ...
20 April, 2020
Social Emotional Wellness for Parents and Families
NYC DOE provides a collection of Social Emotional Wellness resources for parents. ...
16 April, 2020
Social Emotional Learning Resources for Adults
NYC DOE provides a collection of Social Emotional Learning resources for adults and families....
16 April, 2020
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. ...
16 April, 2020
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....
15 April, 2020
Sample Daily Schedule for Students
Stick to your routines and stay connected using this sample schedule from I.S. 238 in Queens. ...
15 April, 2020
Harriet’s Tracks
Harriet's Tracks curates a COVID-19 resource page that includes everything from mental health, social services, community organizing, and more....
15 April, 2020
COVID-19 Journal Activity for Students
Students can use this creative journaling prompt to document their COVID-19 experience....
13 April, 2020
Emotional ABCs
Emotional ABCs provides parents with social emotional learning programs for children aged 4-11. ...
13 April, 2020
NYC DOE COVID-19 Updates
NYC's Department of Education provide regular updates on COVID-19's impact on School Life and Wellness....
10 April, 2020
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
NYC's Department of Education provides instructions on how to navigate Microsoft Teams for students and families....
10 April, 2020
Free Meals
New York City Department of Education is providing free meals to New Yorkers at 400 Meal Hubs throughout the city. ...
10 April, 2020
COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
New York State has established an Emotional Support Helpline operating 7 days a week, 8AM-10PM....
08 April, 2020
Google Classroom Tutorial for Families
A step by step YouTube tutorial on how to use Google Classroom for students and families....
08 April, 2020
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....
08 April, 2020
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute provides family resources, remote evaluations and telemedicine services....
07 April, 2020
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....
07 April, 2020
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen provides free ready-to-heat meals in various locations in the Bronx, Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, and New Jersey....
07 April, 2020
NYC Well
NYC Well provide crisis intervention, referrals, and short term counseling by phone, text, or video....
07 April, 2020
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
NYPCC's Bronx and Brooklyn locations remain open and available for phone or video sessions....
06 April, 2020
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....
02 April, 2020
City Harvest: Staten Island
City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in Staten Island. ...
02 April, 2020
City Harvest: Queens
City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in Queens. ...
02 April, 2020
City Harvest: Manhattan
City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood resident at select locations in Manhattan....
02 April, 2020
City Harvest: Brooklyn
City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in the Brooklyn....
02 April, 2020
City Harvest: Bronx
City Harvest Mobile Markets provide fresh produce at farmers markets for neighborhood residents at select locations in the Bronx....
02 April, 2020
Invisible Hands
Invisible Hands provide free delivery of groceries or supplies to most at-risk community members throughout the five boroughs....
02 April, 2020
Food Bank NYC
Find the nearest food bank or soup kitchen throughout the five boroughs....
02 April, 2020