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?

Webinar: Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths, Facts and New York’s Distribution Plans via Adelphi University

CDC: Approved safe activities for the fully vaccinated

CRISIS COUNSELING

Frail Elderly: A Public Service Announcement: Chinese | Spanish | Korean

Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) for all individuals in NY State directly impacted by COVID-19- Call (516)538-2613 x205

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

Nassau County Text Alerts

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 )

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

Online Wellness Groups

• 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

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