Healthy Resources

Mental Health

988 Lifeline Healing NYC Mental Health First Aid National Institute of Mental Health New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) Psych Central

Substance Abuse

It’s Time to Live: HIV and Smoking National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)

Asthma Condition Management

It’s Time to Live: HIV and Smoking

Smoking Cessation

Quit Smoking (No Butts Allowed) SmokeFree.gov Smoking & Tobacco Use: How to Quit Smoking: NYC Quits

Domestic Abuse

NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline number (1-800-942-6906). Free and confidential hotline 24/7 Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Families On The Move of New York City, Inc. (FOTM) Families Together in New York State National Alliance on Mental Illness (Local NAMI Chapter) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYC) The New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (NYAPRS) Youth Power

Peer Training

Become a New York State Certified Peer Advocate HIV Education & Training Programs Peer Services

Staying Healthy

About Colorectal Cancer Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical Cancer Prevention Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet Pap and HPV Tests Pap Tests (Smears) Save Lives. Get Checked for Cervical Cancer! Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Cancer

Colon Cancer

About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Prevention Pap and HPV Tests Pap Tests (Smears) Save Lives. Get Checked for Cervical Cancer!

ADHD

Parenting a Child with ADHD Understanding ADHD: Information for Parents

Pediatric Dental Care

Brush up on healthy teeth: Simple Steps for Kids’ Smiles Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile Fluoride Varnish Oral Health Library

Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning Lead Screening Pregnancy and Lead Poisoning. Protect your baby from lead poisoning before he or she is born. Should My Child Be Retested for Lead Exposure? What Do Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Children?

Immunizations

Immunizations (vaccines) Immunizations and Developmental Milestones for Your Child from Birth Through 6 Years Old Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (vaccines)

Injury Prevention

Car Seats Safety CDC Vital Signs – Child Injury Injury Prevention & Safety Safety & Prevention

Staying Healthy

Assessing Developmental Delays Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder Concerned about Development? How to Talk with the Doctor Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile Eat Healthy – Choose My Plate Hearing Loss And Your Baby Help Your Child Get a Great Start. Find out how NYC’s early intervention program can help your child reach important milestones. How Pediatricians Screen for Autism Immunizations and Developmental Milestones for Your Child from Birth Through 6 Years Old Information on Milestones & Schedules for Parents with Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-3) Language Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs Newborn Screening: Hearing Screen (Infographic) Take Good Care of Your Baby: What Everyone Can Do. Make your home safe for your baby. Tip Sheet for Your Child’s Doctor Appointments Well-Child Care Visit Schedule

Hearing Screening

Can Your Baby Hear You? Your Baby Needs Another Screening Can Your Baby Hear You? Your Baby Passed the Hearing Screening Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs

Food Insecurity

ACCESS HRA – ACCESS HRA (nyc.gov) (SNAP Food Benefits/Food Stamps) Food Help NYC (locate grocery store, food pantry, mobile food pantry, and/or soup kitchen) WIC Program – Women, Infants, Children – New York State Department of Health (ny.gov)

Financial Instability

Cash Assistance – ACCESS NYC Energy Assistance – HRA (nyc.gov)

Housing

Homebase – HRA (nyc.gov) Homeless Prevention/Shelters – MOPD (nyc.gov) Qualifications (nyc.gov) Rental Assistance (nyc.gov)

Personal Safety

Contact Us | Adult Services | OCFS (ny.gov) Domestic Violence Prevention in New York State Home | Child Protective Services | OCFS (ny.gov)

Social Isolation

‘Friendly Calls’ Program Engages Volunteers in Effort to Reduce Social Isolation for Older Adults | Office for the Aging (ny.gov) Friendly Programs (nyc.gov)

Staying Healthy

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

Developmental Disabilities

New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Social Services

New York State Local Department of Social Services (LDSS)

Pediatric Dental Care

Pediatric Dental Care Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile Fluoride Varnish Oral Health Library

Staying Healthy

Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile

Prenatal Care

Adult Care

Adult and Senior Oral Health Adult Oral Health Oral Health Oral Health: Adults Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

Diabetes Condition Management Resources

Clinical Diabetes Center Weil Cornell Medicine NYC Health + Hospital NYC Health + Hospital Queens Diabetes Center of Excellence NYC Health + Hospital Metropolitan Services Mount Sinai Find A local Diabetes Education Program Diabetes Management Workshops Diabetes Patient Assistance Resources

Diabetes Medication Management

Diabetes Medication | ADA What Are My Options for Type 2 Diabetes Medications? | ADA Insulin Basics | ADA Statins and Diabetes: What You Should Know | Diabetes | CDC Diabetes Patient Assistance Resources - TuDiabetesTuDiabetes

Diabetes Basic

Living With Diabetes | ADA Diabetes Basics (ny.gov) Diabetes | Diabetes | CDC CDC Diabetes Kickstart Video Series ADA Nutrition Handouts and YouTube Videos (Has a Spanish Version)

Diabetes Education

Diabetes Checkbook The ABCs of Diabetes Diabetes and Your Health | ADA Diabetes Food Hub

Eye Health

Take Charge of Your Eye Health | ADA Eye Health Resources | American Diabetes Association

Food Health

Diabetes & Your Feet | American Diabetes Association Diabetes Foot Care Tips | American Diabetes Association

Kidney Health

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy | American Diabetes Association

Heart Health

Heart and Diabetes | ADA

Mental Health

Mental Health and Diabetes | ADA

Oral Health

Oral Health and Diabetes | ADA

Prediabetes Sites

Prediabetes (ny.gov) Do I Have Prediabetes? | DoIHavePrediabetes.org Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes | Diabetes | CDC

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) How is COPD Diagnosed? Smoking and COPD: What you should know

Cold & Flu

A Guide for Parents: Runny Noses Cold or Flu. Antibiotics Don’t Work for You. Facts about Flu (Influenza) Flu & You No More Excuses: You Need a Flu Vaccine Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Snort, Sniffle, Sneeze: No Antibotics Please The Flu: A Guide for Parents

Pneumonia

If you’re 65 or older, it’s time to get your pneumococcal shot. Pneumonia

Staying Healthy

If you’re 65 or older, it’s time to get your pneumococcal shot.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) Control Tuberculosis (TB) Fact Sheet

Whooping Cough

Whooping Cough

Postnatal Care

Baby Blues After Pregnancy Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Positions: See what works best for you. Get tips on how to breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding Your Baby Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health. Learn about programs and activities for you and your baby. Caring for Your Body Guide to Breastfeeding Resources in New York City Info and Services for Pregnancy and Baby Care. Free resources, health services and clinics to help you have a healthy pregnancy. La Leche League of New York Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception (LARC): FAQ – Long Acting Reversible Contraception: IUD and Implant March of Dimes: Feeding Your Baby. Find out if breastfeeding is right for you. NYSDOH Breastfeeding Promotion Program Parenting Perinatal Depression Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Prenatal & Breastfeeding Support Smoking Cessation and Pregnancy Campaign Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) WIC Program (Women, Infants, Children). WIC offers support and education to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, and children up to age five. Find out more about WIC. Your Baby’s Vaccinations Your Postpartum Checkups

Prenatal Care

Are you are risk of preterm birth? Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health. Learn about programs and activities for you and your baby. Child Care Find a Pediatrician Healthy Pregnancy Fact Sheet: Get tips for a healthy pregnancy and birth Info and Services for Pregnancy and Baby Care. Free resources, health services and clinics to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Know your rights; NYC standards for respectful care at birth Labor & Birth Pregnancy Resources Prenatal & Breastfeeding Support Prenatal Care Preterm Labor Ultrasound During Pregnancy Vaccinations and Pregnancy WIC Program (Women, Infants, Children). WIC offers support and education to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, and children up to age five. Find out more about WIC. Your Birth Plan

Staying Healthy

Folic Acid Healthy Choices for Pregnancy Healthy Pregnancy Checklist Nutrition, Weight & Fitness Planning for a Baby Vitamins & Other Nutrients

Staying Healthy

About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet Eat Healthy – Choose My Plate Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Cancer

Colon Cancer

About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Staying Healthy

Adult Immunizations Eat Healthy – Choose My Plate Flu and You: Important Information for Older Adults If you’re 65 or older, it’s time to get your pneumococcal shot. National Institute on Aging Preventing Influenza in Older Adults

Pneumonia

If you’re 65 or older, it’s time to get your pneumococcal shot.

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet What Is Alzheimer’s?

Support for Caregivers

Caretakers Resources with family and friends with Alzheimer

HIV | AIDs

AIDS Institute Care Management Materials and Links Hospital: Designation Centers Ending the HIV Epidemic HIV Basics HIV Care Linkage Retention and Treatment Living with HIV/AIDS HIV Testing Fact Sheet HIV Training and Clinical Resources HIV/AIDS Basics & Other Resources Identification and HIV Testing Staying Healthy for Life Oral Health Guide for Adults with HIV Oral Health Guide for Caregivers of Children with HIV Sexual Health Clinics Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines STD & HIV Facts Sexually Transmitted Diseases Talking with Young People about HIV & AIDS

Staying Healthy

Who's at Risk for Hepatitis C Get Tested for Hepatitis C Sexual Health Clinics STD & HIV Facts Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Hepatitis

Who's at Risk for Hepatitis C Get Tested for Hepatitis C HCV Advocate. Get Tested. Get Treated. Get Cured Hepatitis C Perinatal Hepatitis B Protect our Baby for Life. When a Pregnant Woman Has Hepatitis B Sexual Health Clinics Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines STD & HIV Facts Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chlamydia

Chlamydia Sexual Health Clinics Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines STD & HIV Facts Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Medication Adherence

Ask Your Health Care Provider or Pharmacist These Questions Today Learn the Facts About Your Medicine Taking Your Medicine

Pediatric Dental Care

Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile

Staying Healthy

Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical Cancer Prevention Dental Care, Guide to a Healthy Smile Eat Healthy – Choose My Plate Pap and HPV Tests Pap Tests (Smears) Save Lives. Get Checked for Cervical Cancer! Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection What is Skin Cancer?

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical Cancer Pap and HPV Tests

Osteoperosis

National Osteoporosis Foundation What is a bone density test? What is Osteoporosis?