Community Updates

COVID-19 is still a concern. Stay informed about the latest health guidelines, vaccination updates, and local initiatives designed to support our community. Together, we can continue to navigate these challenging times and keep each other safe.

Per NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “Updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are recommended for everyone 6 months and older. They are designed to protect against newer COVID-19 variants and to increase people’s protection against the virus.”

Explore our recommended toolkits below for support on building vaccine confidence, promoting health and safety, safeguarding mental health, and providing community aid. Together, we can keep Staten Island safe and resilient.

We realize the continuing challenges our communities and neighbors, businesses, and organizations face. It’s as important as ever that we work together to draw on our collective resilience and support a safe, healthy Staten Island. 

RESOURCES

COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, & Support Resources

• NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) provide information on COVID-19 testing sites and Centers of Excellence supporting individuals suffering from Long COVID.
• New York State’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program and Administration Dashboard
• NYC Health shares up-to-date information about vaccine eligibility, recommendations, and access locations.
• Neighborhood COVID Vaccine Data Profiles
• Use NYC’s Vaccine Finder tool to locate a vaccination site in your community.

Visit COVID.gov for information, resources, and toolkits, including:

• Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines (English / Spanish)
• Frequently Asked Questions (English / Spanish)
• Learn More About Long COVID
• What Fully Vaccinated People Need to Know (English / Spanish)
• GetVaccineAnswers.org and DeTiDepende.org (Spanish language) to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines

Equity in Information-Sharing About COVID Vaccines

• Health Action Alliance Resources

• Made to Save provides access to timely, accurate information about COVID vaccines for hardest-hit populations.

Stay Connected to SI COAD

We continue to monitor this situation closely via our partnerships with the NYC Department of Health and NYC Emergency Management. For the latest updates and resources, check those sites, the CDC, the SI COAD Facebook page, and sign up for the Staten Island Nonprofit Weekly Newsletter.

If your organization has immediate questions or concerns, please call one of these helplines:

• NYS Governor’s 24/7 hotline, including information on testing and getting an appointment for testing: 1-888-364-3065
• For NYC residents with questions/concerns: call 311
• Direct Health + Hospitals helpline for those without a primary health care provider and/or no insurance: 1-844-NYC-4NYC (1-844-692-4692)
• For general assistance on emotional wellness & mental health: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173

Please check these sites frequently for updated guidelines, communications, and resources for organizations serving our communities:

• NYC Department of Health Coronavirus general site best for non-clinical CBOs (includes fact sheets, posters, various languages, guidance for community partners, businesses and non-healthcare settings, homeless shelters, congregate settings, schools/families, employers, colleges/universities)
• NYC Department of Health Coronavirus(COVID-19) for Healthcare Providers

“Thank You.” Illustrated by local artist James Cox, in tribute to our essential workers on the frontlines during COVID-19.  Many thanks to James Cox and Luke’s Print Shop who in partnership with the Office of the Staten Island Borough President, helped raise nearly $18,000 to purchase needed supplies for our front line healthcare and social service providers through a special fundraising initiative.