The Retiree Division is thinking of you during this very difficult time.  We put to together a list of resources and will be updating periodically. The office is currently closed, however staff is available to via telephone at 212-924-2000 for any questions or concerns or just to say hello.

Be well and stay healthy!

Coronavirus updates - information near you
Please check with your local office for updates and information. Phone numbers and texting varies in each state.

• New York text COVID19 to 692-692, For information is Spanish text COVIDSP19 to 692-692
• New Jersey Call 800-962-1253 for general questions or via text messaging at text NJCOVID to 898-211
• Florida, COVID 19 call center at 1866-779 6121
• Connecticut, has an App can be downloaded  CTPrepares
• North Carolina - Dial 211 or call 888-892-1162 or via text messaging at text COVIDNC at 898211 to get regular updates
• South Carolina, for information please call 1-855-475-3432 between 8am to 6pm
• Puerto Rico, Llamar al 787-999-6202 , Para ayuda emocional/ Llamar 800-981-0023

 

Dementia Care/ Caregiver resources

Caring kind
Linking caregiver to caregiver support.
360 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10017
24-hour Helpline 
(646) 744-2900
helpline@caringkindnyc.org

Alzheimer’s Association
Call the free 24/7 Helpline
(800.272.3900) for help and 
the latest information.

 

Emotional/ Mental Health resources.
(Also See Emblem health/ mental health services below.)

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (800) 985-5990 provides 24/7, 365-day-a- year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Mental health services by state


MESSAGE FROM EMBLEM HEALTH on Behavioral Health

Caring for your own and your loved ones’ behavioral health and well-being is just as important as caring for your physical health.



It’s not always easy recognizing that you or someone you care about needs help. Behavioral health or substance use issues can vary widely. From depression to anxiety to the misuse of alcohol, medication or other substances. What they all have in common is the ability to affect quality of life.

No matter what you or your family are dealing with, there are people who can help through the Emblem Behavioral Health Services Program.



Go to Find a Doctor and sign in to find doctors, counselors or facilities that offer the care services you or your family need.

Need to talk now? If you’re depressed or just need to talk to someone now:

• Call the Emblem Behavioral Health Program at 888-447-2526 to talk to someone.
• NYC Well is here to listen and help.
  Call: 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
  Text: WELL to 65173
  Chat: nyc.gov/nycwell
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TTY: 800-799-4889).

Physical activities/ exercise
Here’s a few exercises from youtube:
Please note: all of these video are just ideas- Do what you can and feels right to you.

Stretching

Chair Yoga

Zumba

For kids


Online food delivery services

https://www.freshdirect.com/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/pantry/info/