C.O.P.E. MINISTRY

 

 SUPPORT RESOURCES

 

Please note that several of these resources are adapted from the website below:

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/covid-19-services-resources.page

 

 

  1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
      1. Visit ACCESS HRA to apply for cash assistance at: https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/
      2. Visit HRA Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to apply for the Home Energy Assistance.
      3. Program (HEAP) grant at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/energy-assistance.page
      4. Call New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) at 212-669-6100, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Emergency “life safety” financial assistance for under-resourced households with a direct impact.

  

  1. EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

                                           Headquarters Office:      212-599-5627

                                           Bronx:                                718-801-4668

                                           Brooklyn:                          718-797-5627

                                           Jamaica:                          718-206-9675

                                           Far Rockaway:                 718-673-6700

                                           Staten Island:                   718-447-5627

                                           5th Avenue:                       212-947-5627

 

  1. SMALL BUSINESSES RESOURCES
      • Financial Assistance and Guidance for Businesses
                             https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
4. FOOD RESOURCES

 

  1. RENT ARREARS & PUBLIC ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

If your work schedule was reduced as a result of the coronavirus and you are unable to pay your rent, you can apply for a Cash Assistance special grant request to get benefits for emergencies.

                            Agency: Human Resources Administration

                            Phone Number: 718-557-1399

                            Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

  1. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Free help is available for anyone to access or set up their child’s remote learning, in addition to creating appropriate schedules for children while they are home.
      • Access to Free Internet at Home
          • Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
          • To enroll, call Spectrum at 844-488-8395.
      • Supplemental learning activities and programs that are always available to students of all ages.
  1. SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
      • ANAT Livestream: For all your Bible Study and Worship service needs.
                             https://livestream.com/accounts/5275299
          • ANAT I-Pray: Join several groups for prayer by calling 646-307-1210
              • Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 am; Tuesday: 9:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
              • Thursday: 9:00 p.m.; Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Friday: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
              • Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
              • New Prayer line: 877-470-8519. Access code: 6224440
      • YouTube or Spotify: You can play gospel and/or inspirational music on these websites.
      • Giving – Ways to give.

 

  1. EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT RESOURCES

An infectious illness outbreak such as this one can be stressful to you, your loved ones, and your friends. It is not abnormal to feel anxious, scared, depressed and overwhelmed in light of this world wide crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Below are several resources to help you cope.

      • If you’re not feeling well, call 844-863-9314 (NYS COVID-19 emotional support hotline).
      • If your symptoms of stress become overwhelming, reach out for support and help. You can contact NYC Well, a confidential 24/7 helpline, staffed by trained counselors. They can provide brief counseling and referrals to care in over 200 languages.
      • Mental health information: https://wwwsamhsa.gov/
      • Ideas to pass the time and escape a little from all that’s going on.

 

  1. HEALTH & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

 

  1. OTHER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

              Nonprofit Organizations

                             https://access.nyc.gov/programs/

 

  1. EXERCISE RESOURCES 

It is now more important to stay active than ever before, especially for our golden agers. Free workout videos on YouTube can help.

      • Workouts catered to the elderly.

                https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=workout+for+seniors

      • For all other ages, just search for workout exercises on YouTube where you’ll find thousands of videos.
      • Go for a walk in your community, but make sure you practice social distancing
12.  ANAT CARE – INTERNAL SUPPORT
In addition to the resources indicated above, ANAT CARE is an internal team that has been established to offer emotional support to ANAT members as we go through the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

We offer support to our members by listening. We do not counsel or coach. We hold the door for members to explore their emotions. We listen, we do not instruct.
 
The emotional support team can be contacted via telephone or email (as given below). Please leave a brief message including your contact information and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

 

Telephone: +1 516 858 3282

Email:          anatcare@anatny.org

 

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