Resources for seniors seeking vaccine appointments: County’s Department of Seniors Programs & Services has an information and assistance phone line that is available to assist Westchester’s seniors on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at 914-813-6300. New York State Vaccination Line:833-697-4807.
Learn more about the Phased Distribution of the COVID vaccine and when you'll be eligible to receive it. Stay up to date about COVID-19 issues in Tarrytown/SleepyHollow, and Westchester areas.
Information on Covid gathered by the Villiage of Tarrytown including vaccine hotlines, student loan forbearance, and business-related links.
Contact their trained crisis counselors to find resources that can help address the challenges brought by COVID-19 and to connect with emotional support.
Anti-Body Testing: Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is expanding its antibody testing program. Beginning May 12, COVID-19 antibody testing for the public is available by appointment at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY.
ITAV It Takes A Village (ITAV) has created a comprehensive resource guide for assistance during COVID-19 pandemic. Available versions include English Standard Print, Large Print, and Spanish.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau--Mortgage and housing assistance during the coronavirus national emergency. If you're concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent due to the coronavirus national emergency, read on for information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rent payment relief.
Onward Recovery: A Recovery Community and Outreach Center that is safe, welcoming and alcohol/drug-free for any member of the community. Visit http://onwardrecovery.org/
Living with vision loss is challenging. With the help of the Lighthouse Guild Tele-Support group, you don’t have to face it alone! You can join our meetings from the comfort and convenience of your home by phone or online. Visit: https://www.lighthouseguild.org/patients-families/tele-support-services/tele-support-for-adults/
The Senior Benefits Information Center (SBIC) wiki page has provided a list of Coronavirus resources for seniors, and it is available in Large Print format for downloading.
A special message from our Recreation Department, calling all families! Sleepy Hollow Recreation Supports our Local Heros! Help us spread positivity and more! SH Rec Supports Local Heroes.
Comprehensive Resource Guide.The Center for Aging in Place offers this informal senior services/referral directory and online resources for Westchester County amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with thanks for the help of DOROT Westchester, RSVP of Westchester, Volunteer New York! and Nonprofit Westchester.
Information on the Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Here's what the Federal Trade Commission suggests doing to avoid them. They even created a Bingo sheet to help spot them.
There's also information for small businesses to get financial relief information.
Food Pantries/Food Distribution:
Pandemic - EBT: Food Benefits for Families During Covid-19 School Closures: flyer in English flyer in Spanish
Community Food Pantry of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow:
provides food to the hungry in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, proportional to family size.
Feeding Westchester’s mission is to end hunger in Westchester. We source and distribute food and other resources to towns across Westchester, helping to ensure that none of our neighbors are hungry: www.feedingwestchester.org
Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry works out of South Presbyterian Church and coordinates with Cabrini and Midnight Run: www.foodpantry.org
Team Rubicon is currently serving in communities across the country by providing assistance such as delivery service for food-insecure populations. An on-site at Feeding Westchester in Elmsford, the group helps to ensure the at-risk community receives meals: www.teamrubiconusa.org
Food Distribution Centers in Westchester Click for a list of centers.
Public Health:
Westchester County Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline: (914) 813-5159 . For details about the coronavirus and how it may affect your area, you can call the number above, Mon.-Fri. and (914) 813-5000, after hours.
Open Door Family Medical Centers: www.opendoormedical.org
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is extending open hours at its donor centers and urging healthy donors to make appointments to help maintain the region’s blood supply at this critical time: www.nybloodcenter.org
Mental Health:
Family Services of Westchester is gearing up to conduct remote counseling via phone and videoconferencing, for which they will need funding: www.fsw.org
The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Learn how they are supporting families during the Covid 19 crisis: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Legal Services:
Pace Law Center defends against domestic abuse, which is a problem when families are shut in. www.law.pace.edu/wjc
My Sisters' Place: www.mspny.org.
Hope's Door: www.hopesdoor.org
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley: www.lshv.org
Legal Aid Society of Westchester: https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/providers/legal-aid-society-of-westchester-sofa-ag-410476
Transportation/Shopping:
It Takes A Village (ITAV) will provide transportation services as long as volunteers are available.
C-Town Supermarket – 114 North Broadway Tarrytown, 914-332-7400
Stop & Shop – 610 White Plains Road Tarrytown, 914-631-8566
CVS Pharmacy – 51 North Broadway Tarrytown, 914-631-7266
How You Can Help:
Find out how to donate blood at:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=10591
The Rotary Club: The Rotary Club is raising funds for the Phelps Meal Train providing meals to First Responders who are working long hours helping to protect our community. The Rotary is accepting donations of any size to purchase meals from local restaurants. This supports the Phelps staff and helps our restaurants. For more information about MealTrain, please visit http://www.tarrytownrotary.org/
United Way: The United Way is administering grants via the Bendheim Emergency Fund. Applications for grants up to $5000 are due by April 15. Here is a link for more information: https://www.uwwp.org/coronavirus-response-grant/
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