Guidance Directory COVID-19
The following is a list of official guidance links from federal, state, and local authorities. We hope these links and resources will provide useful and current information to you and your family.
NYS DOH
FREE COVID-19 TESTING available for ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS in New York State through the NYS DOH. You can make an appointment to be tested at one of several drive through or walk in testing sites by calling the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or online at https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov/
FEDERAL RESOURCES
THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
General Information and Updates
Information for Communities, Schools and Businesses
Workplace, School and Home Guidance
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Risk Assessment and Public Health Management Decision Making
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
General Information and Updates
Advice for the Public and Communication Resources
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
General information and resources
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
General information and resources
U.S. Department of Education
General information and resources
NY STATE RESOURCES
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Executive Orders Relating to the COVID-19 Emergency
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)
Department of Health 24/7 Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
General Information and Updates
To receive regular updates on the latest developments text:
COVID to 692-692 (for updates in English)
or text COVIDESP to 692-692 (for updates in Spanish)
Email:
icp@health.ny.gov
covidadultcareinfo@health.ny.gov or
covidnursinghomeinfo@health.ny.gov
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
Guidance to caregivers, families, and provider agencies of services or support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
General Information and Guidance
THE ARC NEW YORK
General information and resources
WESTCHESTER COUNTY RESOURCES
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Hotline Number 211
Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Westchester County Government
County School Food Distribution Centers
Mental Health Association of Westchester
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Feeding Westchester
Listing of local food pantries and services
As a reminder, all family members and employees of The Arc Westchester who are ill should refrain from visiting an Arc Westchester location or any public location in the community as directed by the New York State Health Department.
We appreciate your help in keeping our community healthy. While we understand that this is a stressful situation, filled with much waiting and uncertainty, we hope that our continued communication and transparency helps to keep us all grounded during this difficult time.
