Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - North Shore Public Library

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The North Shore Public Library makes the health and safety of our patrons and staff a priority at all times. We encourage all members of the community to be be aware of the recommendations from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Northport VA Medical Center giving Covid Vaccinations to VA Members! Click the red link below for more information!!

COVID-19 Vaccinations

The following links and phone numbers/websites will provide information regarding any new updates on the disease, recommendations on prevention techniques, risk factors, what to do when or if you are sick, along with other common questions and concern:

Centers for Disease Control
WebMD - Covid-19 Updates
Make a No-Sew Face Mask From a T-Shirt!
Smart 911 sign up website
Sign up for COVID-19 updates from Suffolk County by texting COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283
To get general information from Suffolk County call 311
PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in covid-19 Pandemic
New York State SNAP has an outreach program called The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), who will help you see if someone is eligible for SNAP right now. Here is a link to a useful flyer with phone numbers to call: https://33jl4613mlku102ebi2otkk8-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Statewide-SNAP-COVID19-flyer-3_25_2020.pdf.
For Debt Relief go to: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

Mental Health Awareness

Not all pain is physical and not all wounds are visible. Be Kind to Your Mind.

Pause. Breathe. Notice how you feel.
Take breaks from COVID-19 content.
Make time to sleep and exercise.
Reach out and stay connected.
Seek help if overwhelmed or unsafe.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
info@nami.org
Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741
More information: https://www.nami.org/help

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Program open as of June 1, 2021. Applications are now being accepted. Ready to Apply?

The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. Click here for more information!

Along with the many resources on this page, as well as the growing number of online resources on the Online Resources page, please take advantage of the following resources that may be helpful for you or someone you know and love!

Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University

Atención negocios Hispanos! The Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University is full of useful information regarding grants, loans, plans, business reopening suggestions and requirements, and more all revolving around small businesses and the Covid-19 Pandemic.

New York COVID-19 Information

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