COVID-19 VACCINE Information
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New York State Covid-19 Vaccine Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
Nassau County Covid-19 Vaccine Hotline: 516-227-9590
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Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination
What to expect at your appointment to get vaccinated for COVID-19
Benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD: Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
NATIONWIDE: Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Watch Newsday Webinar: Health & COVID-19: I’m Vaccinated, Now What?
CDC: Approved safe activities for the fully vaccinated
CRISIS COUNSELING
Frail Elderly: A Public Service Announcement: Chinese | Spanish | Korean
Programa de Consejería en Crisis (CCP) todos los individuos en el estado de NY directamente afectados por COVID-19 – Llamenos al (516)538-2613 x205
NYU Langone 2021 Virtual Bereavement Support Groups
Information about COVID-19
- Center for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- New York State Department of Health
- Nassau County Department of Health
- New England Journal of Medicine
- PWPL Health and Medicine Resources and Databases
Information on Contact Tracing English | Spanish
Here are some tutorials by library staff to make your own reusable cloth mask, with or without a sewing machine.
Community Resources
Disclaimer: The Port Washington Public Library is providing this valuable information as a listing of local COVID-19 Relief Efforts. PWPL does not actively solicit donations on behalf of or endorse non-profit organizations.
- Island Harvest Food Bank: Donate and volunteer, Food pantries near Port Washington
- Long Island Cares food pantry locator (offers grocery delivery)
- Project Independence Heart Smart 2020
- Community Chest of Port Washington
- Helping Hand for Seniors will deliver groceries and household supplies to homebound residents. Info for residents and volunteers in the link.
- Port Washington Community Response Fund
- USDA Extends Summer Meal Program Waivers Through September 30, 2021
Community Events
- Schedule of exercise/activity classes on Zoom for Seniors
- Free Tutoring and Test Prep Webinars from Huntington Learning Center of Manhasset
- Give a “Litter” Bit Community Cleanup Via Residents Forward (En Español )
Other Resources
Tax Filing Assistance via AARP
Free Virtual Remote Tax Filing Assistance via HWCLI (The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island) – For more information on our program, please call 516-738-0447 or email taxhelp@hwcli.com
Seeking Donations/Volunteers
Community Computer Connections Program
Hero Hunger Help Project: Donate gift cards from grocery stores to help veterans combat food insecurity
Unemployment Resources
For more information or assistance, please email reference@pwpl.org.
Mental Health Resources
Online Wellness Groups
Drop in one day or come as many days as you like…
Confidential | Anonymous | Free
NY Project Hope Online Wellness Groups are support groups that give us a time and place to talk about the emotional challenges and the stress of COVID. Whether you’re feeling anxious or you’re struggling with a relationship, we have a support group that can help you cope. Online Wellness Groups are open to everyone. Drop-in one day or come as many days as you like. The groups are free, confidential and anonymous. The following topics are covered: Mental Wellness Monday, COVID Longhauler, Wellness Wednesday, Teen2Teen, COVID and Relationships, Moving Forward Friday
- National Alliance of Mental Health Information and Resource Guide
- New York State’s Office of Mental Health
Below is a list of resources to keep your mind and body healthy and happy.
- Exercise
Cardio workouts at home videos
Cathe Friedrich at Home Workouts
30 Days of Yoga video series
Six-Week Intermediate 5K Training Plan - Nutrition
Natural Medicines Covid-19 Advisory
Healthy Eating on a Budget
My Plate Plan
MedlinePlus Health Health Topics: Nutrition
Healthy Recipes - Mind/ Body Connection
The Best Meditation Apps of 2020
Daily Calm (meditation videos)
Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health - Senior Health
Exercising with Chronic Conditions
Workout videos for older adults
Prevent Falls and Fractures
Senior Health: Tips for Successful Aging
Hotlines
Name | Number | Hours |
New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line | 1-844-863-9314 | 8AM – 10PM Everyday |
Nassau County Helpline | 516-227-8255 | 10AM – 11PM Everyday |
Project Independence for people over 60 | 516-869-6311 | 9AM – 7PM Everyday |
Long Island Crisis Center | 516-679-1111 | 24/7 |