{"id":669,"date":"2020-04-21T18:18:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T13:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olly.page\/?p=669"},"modified":"2020-05-12T06:10:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T01:10:16","slug":"10-free-online-resources-for-families-in-need-of-support-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olly.mashtub.com\/?p=669","title":{"rendered":"Get Help: Free Online Support Platforms During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkfamily.com\/free-online-resources-for-families-support-coronavirus-integrate-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Family Magazine<\/a> on April 21, 2020 and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/coronavirus\/10-free-online-resources-for-families-in-need-of-support-by-integratenyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AM New York<\/a> on April 27, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;We are all in this together&#8221; became a uniting motto for our communities during these challenging times. In an effort to keep New Yorkers safe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.integratenyc.org\/covid19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IntegrateNYC<\/a> teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycedu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYCEDU<\/a> to create a database of helpful online resources.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Their latest project helps communities and families stay informed and involved during the COVID-19 quarantine. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycedu.org\/covid19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">database<\/a> provides access to free educational platforms, mental health support sites, housing and financial advice, and much more information where you can filter by type, topic, and location criteria based on resources available on national and state level. Check out these quick links to some great free services and online support platforms for families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for free educational resources? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkfamily.com\/free-resources-and-subscriptions-for-remote-learning-and-home-schooling-due-to-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Resources and Subscriptions for Remote Learning and Home Schooling due to Coronavirus.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 Free Online Resources for Families in Need of Support During Coronavirus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kjVFeWefjnEfUrCR2yXxOvsp6_rDOfaMivUEiaBreiA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S Providers Offering FREE Wi-Fi or Special Accommodations for 60 Days<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Various companies are waiving data coverage fees to all customers so that families and students can stay connected during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.schools.nyc\/RemoteLearningDevices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Remote Learning Devices for Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To help students stay connected during crises, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support the remote schooling process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schools.nyc.gov\/school-life\/health-and-wellness\/coronavirus-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOE Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DOE latest updates on school closures, free learning resources, free lunches, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nycwell.cityofnewyork.us\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Mental Health Support Apps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Latest Updates on Coronavirus directly from Governor Cuomo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check out first-hand information about safety guidance, public health measures, quarantine deadlines, and much more information directly from Gov. Cuomo&#8217;s office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/200874011057143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Movement for Hope<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access free movement-based classes while in isolation during COVID-19. Sessions are streaming live every Saturday at 8 pm ETZ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/foodeducationfund.org\/foodhubnyc\/to-get-help-resources\/families-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Hub NYC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The City of New York is assisting New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invisiblehandsdeliver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Invisible Hands<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get in touch with young volunteers delivering groceries and supplies to the most at-risk community members facing COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metcouncilonhousing.org\/program\/tenants-rights-hotline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tenants\u2019 Rights Telephone Hotline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trained volunteers give brief answers to your rights as a tenant, and explain your options for dealing with a housing situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/doh\/downloads\/pdf\/imm\/coronavirus-factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official Coronavirus Fact Sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All you need to know about the virus and how to protect your family in plain language written by experts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published in the New York Family Magazine on April 21, 2020 and in AM New York on April 27, 2020 &#8220;We are all in this together&#8221; became a uniting motto for our communities during these challenging times. 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