Online Resources

You can access a host of information about healthy living and healthcare right at your fingertips. If you've got questions, these local, state, and federally-recognized organizations have answers.

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Resources for Essential Workers

 

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
The Emotional PPE Project Connects healthcare workers with mental health professionals	Counseling	The Emotional PPE Project
DASH Hotline 24-hour, 7 days a week Support for All Affected by COVID -19	Hotline	Family Service League
Essential Worker Support Line 516-281-0202	Hotline	Family & Children's Association
Project Hope Helpline 631-471-7242 ext. 1800 Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm Or email projecthope@mhaw.org	Hotline	NY Project Hope
New York State Office of Mental Health Frontline Worker Text Line Text “FRONTLINENY” to 741-741 for specialized support	Textline	New York State Office of Mental Health

 

Directories / Hotlines

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
HITE - Health Information Tool for Empowerment	Hotline	Greater New York Hospital Association
Call 2-1-1	Hotline	United Way Worldwide
HHS Programs	Federal	U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Nassau County Department of Health	County	Nassau County
Project Hope Crisis Line 631-471-7242 ext.1800 Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm	Hotline	NY Project Hope
Suffolk County Department of Health	County	Suffolk County
Hear2Help	Online Crisis Counseling	Response of Suffolk County
631-979-1700	24/7 substance abuse  hotline	Suffolk County / LICADD
Caregivers' Coach Helpline	Helpline for family caregivers	AARP
800-POWER2U (800-769-3728)	Information and referral line	National Empowerment Center
Benefit Kitchen	Financial literacy app	App sign up

 

Chronic Disease Resources

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Diseases and Conditions - CDC	Research	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heart Conditions and Stroke	Education, Research	American Heart Association
Cancer Facts and Statistics	Education, Research	American Cancer Society
Tobacco Initiatives	Education	American Lung Association
Asthma Basics	Education, Research	American Lung Association
About ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)	Education, Research	ALS Association
Alzheimer's and Dementia Basics	Education, Research	Alzheimer's Association
Understanding Arthritis	Education	Arthritis Foundation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	Education	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation	Education	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Diabetes Prevention and Management Toolkit	Education	New York State Department of Health
Diabetes Basics	Education, Research	American Diabetes Association
National Eating Disorders Resources	Education	New York State Department of Health
General Information of EDs	Education	National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Cardiovascular Disease	Education	New York State Department of Health
Heart Health Living	Education	American Heart Association
Obesity Prevention	Education	New York State Department of Health
Overweight & Obesity	Education, Research	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Oral Health	Education	New York State Department of Health
Mouth Healthy	Education, Research	American Dental Association
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis	Education	New York State Department of Health
What is Osteoporosis and What Causes It?	Education, Research	National Osteoporosis Foundation

 

Nutrition Resources

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Dietary Guidelines for Americans	Guidelines	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Healthy Living - CDC	Guidelines	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Healthy People 2020	Initiative	Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Nutrition Education	Education	Long Island Dietetic Association
Healthy Eating/Living	Education, recipes	American Heart Association
Choose My Plate	Education	United States Department of Agriculture
Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes	Healthy recipes and alternative guides	National Institutes of Health

 

Mental Health Resources

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Disability from Mental Illness		World Health Organization
Finding Help	Wellness tools	Mental Health America
Community Mental Health Services	Suffolk County	Suffolk County Department of Health
Mental Health, Chemical Dependency  & Developmental Disabilities Services	Nassau County	Nassau County Department of Health
Peer Support Resources	Development resources	SAMHSA
Behavioral Health Treatment	Services locator	SAMHSA
Mental Health and Substance Abuse	Services Guide	Catholic Health Services

 

 

Substance Abuse Resources

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Find Help	Treatment tools	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Al-Anon/Alateen	Family services	Al-Anon Family Services
Cocaine Anonymous	Support Group	Cocaine Anonymous World Services
Narcotics Anonymous	Support Group	Nassau Area Service Committee
Narcotics Anonymous	Support Group	Suffolk Area Services of NA
RxISK Interaction Checker	Prescription medication education	RxISK

 

 

Healthcare Insurance

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Marketplace Navigators	Enrollment assistance	CN Guidance & Counseling Services
Marketplace Navigators	Enrollment assistance	Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
Consumer Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled	Enrollment assistance	Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council
Official Health Plan Marketplace	Self-enrollment	New York State Department of Health
myBenefits	Assistance programs	New York State Department of Health

 

 

Research

Resource Description	Category	Organization & Link
Emergency Preparedness - CDC	Outbreaks	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Institute of Medicine - Reports		National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine