Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting
A meeting where you can discuss the challenges of recovery, share your “tips” with others, brainstorm to overcome barriers, and meet others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by certified peer recovery advocates who have had experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected.
This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older.
Tuesday thru Saturday at 3pm on Zoom!
Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us4web.zoom.us/j/718696549
Meeting ID: 718 696 549
Or Call In: 1-646-876-9923
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting
A meeting where you can discuss the challenges of recovery, share your “tips” with others, brainstorm to overcome barriers, and meet others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by certified peer recovery advocates who have had experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected.
This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older.
Tuesday thru Saturday at 3pm on Zoom!
Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us4web.zoom.us/j/718696549
Meeting ID: 718 696 549
Or Call In: 1-646-876-9923
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting
A meeting where you can discuss the challenges of recovery, share your “tips” with others, brainstorm to overcome barriers, and meet others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by certified peer recovery advocates who have had experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected.
This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older.
Tuesday thru Saturday at 3pm on Zoom!
Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us4web.zoom.us/j/718696549
Meeting ID: 718 696 549
Or Call In: 1-646-876-9923
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting
A meeting where you can discuss the challenges of recovery, share your “tips” with others, brainstorm to overcome barriers, and meet others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by certified peer recovery advocates who have had experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected.
This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older.
Tuesday thru Saturday at 3pm on Zoom!
Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us4web.zoom.us/j/718696549
Meeting ID: 718 696 549
Or Call In: 1-646-876-9923
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Recovery Peer Support Virtual Meeting
A meeting where you can discuss the challenges of recovery, share your “tips” with others, brainstorm to overcome barriers, and meet others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by certified peer recovery advocates who have had experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected.
This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older.
Tuesday thru Saturday at 3pm on Zoom!
Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us4web.zoom.us/j/718696549
Meeting ID: 718 696 549
Or Call In: 1-646-876-9923
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550

Relapse Prevention Online Support Group

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Relapse Prevention
Join us in a virtual meeting that is safe & nonjudgmental where you can discuss the various factors that may contribute to relapse & relapse prevention planning with others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by Certified Recovery Peer Advocates who have lived experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected. This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6pm on Zoom!

Join our Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/857252958

Call in number: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 857 252 958
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh

Relapse Prevention Online Group

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Join us in a virtual meeting that is safe & nonjudgmental where you can discuss the various factors that may contribute to relapse & relapse prevention planning with others in recovery. This meeting is facilitated by Certified Recovery Peer Advocates who have lived experience with substance use. All pathways to recovery are respected. This meeting is open to anyone age 18 or older. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6pm on Zoom!

Join our Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/857252958

Call in number: 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 857 252 958
Hudson Valley Recovery Community & Outreach Center
319 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550
Entrance on Ann Street
Phone: (845) 565-1162 x453 • Fax: (845) 565-0567 • Email:info@onwardrecovery.org

Social Services in City of Newburgh

Friday, March 27th, 2020

Social Services Resources in Newburgh

New York State continues to monitor and respond to developments related to coronavirus. Many of our nonprofits and human service agencies continue to provide services to people in need. Here is a list of nonprofits in operation and changes they have made to business operations due to coronavirus. This page was last updated 3/24/20 at 3:30pm.

 

RECAP
Orange County’s designated anti-poverty organization offering resources for low-income residents. Office is closed to visitors but services available via phone. Facebook page offers a demo on how to complete a Census 2020 questionnaire.
Phone: 845-568-3445
Website: www.recap.org/programs/newburghservices
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionalEconomicCommunityActionProgram

 

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

A non-profit community healthcare dedicated to seeing patients regardless of their ability to pay. Remains open for services. If you think you have been exposed to coronavirus and are experiencing symptoms call 845-563-8000 before visiting a facility.
Website: www.cornerstonefamilyhealthcare.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cornerstonefamilyhealthcare
Phone: 845-563-8000

 

Catholic Charities
Services continue for substance abuse and mental health treatment. Office is closed to visitors but services available via phone. Offering an online corona-theme workout.
Phone: 845-562-8255
Website: www.cccsos.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholic-Charities-of-Orange-Sullivan-and-Ulster-NY-132465336842873/

 

2-1-1 Hudson Valley Region

United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline is a free, confidential, multilingual service to assist the public with health and human services related questions. It is open 365 days a year.
Website: www.hudson211.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWay211HV
Phone: 2-1-1

 

Newburgh Armory Unity Center
Enrichment activities for youth are available online and include Healthy Scholars, lending library of e-books, online chess club, and more.
Website: www.newburgharmory.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAUCenter

 

Orange County Department of Social Services
Financial assistance, referrals for APS and CPS, foster care, medical assistance, Medicaid, and SNAP (food stamps).
Website: www.orangecountygov.com/841/Social-Services
Location: 141 Broadway
Phone: 845-568-5151

 

Newburgh Ministry
Winterhaven and Warming Station shelters will continue to house those most vulnerable. Non-essential programming is suspended including the Hospitality Center, Thrift Store, and Hygiene Closet.
Warming Station location: 104 S. Lander Street

Phone: 845-561-0070
Website: www.newburghministry.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewburghMinistry

 

MISN (Maternal Infant Services Network)
Help with enrollment into state funded health programs (Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus), teen pregnancy prevention programs and perinatal health education and referral services. Services available via phone. Online breastfeeding class series.
Website: https://misn-ny.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISN.NY
Phone: 845-561-3575

Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh
Closed for visitors. Visit website for a schedule of online activities, classes, social media challenges.
Website: www.bgcnny.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BGCNNY

 

Fearless! Hudson Valley (FKA Safe Homes of Orange County)
Locations are closed to visitors and staff are working remotely. Non-residential services including safety planning, crisis counseling, therapeutic services, legal support, and information and referrals are being handled remotely via 24 hour hotline. Court accompaniment is still being provided for family offenses petitions and our confidential emergency shelter and 24 hotline are always operational.
Phone: 24-hour hotline 845-562-5340, business office 845-562-5365
Website: https://fearlesshv.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fearlesshv

 

Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh 
Continue to serve existing clients and a waiting list is available. Call 211 for more food resources.
Phone: 845-562-3490
Website: www.mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoWNewburgh

 

United Way 
Connections to volunteer opportunities during coronavirus including meal preparation and delivery and letter writing for homebound seniors. Lists of food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for phone and video conferencing, employment opportunities throughout the community, and military support.
Phone: 845-471-1900
Community Resources webpage: www.uwdor.org/covid19-communityresources
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uwdor
Helpers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/docommunitystrongresources/members

 

Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens List
Food pantries and soup kitchens in Newburgh are implementing health recommendations as they serve people in need. Indicated below are lists for local resources. These will be updated to reflect changes in operations. Before reporting to a center for food, please call ahead to learn about operational changes.

HVCS is also offering emergency food bags by appointment pickup only. Please call (845) 522-5753 for more information.

COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

New York State has set up a hotline for residents to talk to someone about mental and emotional health issues during the coronavirus outbreak/pandemic.

Call 1-844-863-9314 any day of the week between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Sex and COVID-19

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

We thought it important to share a letter from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

All New Yorkers should stay home and minimize contact with others to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But can you have sex?
Here are some tips for how to enjoy sex and to avoid spreading COVID-19.

1. Know how COVID-19 spreads.
You can get COVID-19 from a person who has it.
The virus can spread to people who are within about 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 when that person coughs or sneezes.
The virus can spread through direct contact with their saliva or mucus.
We still have a lot to learn about COVID-19 and sex.
COVID-19 has been found in feces of people who are infected with the virus.
COVID-19 has not yet been found in semen or vaginal fluid.
We know that other coronaviruses do not efficiently transmit through sex.

2. Have sex with people close to you.
You are your safest sex partner. Masturbation will not spread COVID-19, especially if you wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after sex.
The next safest partner is someone you live with. Having close contact — including sex — with only a small circle of people helps prevent spreading COVID-19.
You should avoid close contact — including sex — with anyone outside your household. If you do have sex with others, have as few partners as possible.
If you usually meet your sex partners online or make a living by having sex, consider taking a break from in-person dates. Video dates, sexting or chat rooms may be options for you.

3. Take care during sex.
Kissing can easily pass COVID-19. Avoid kissing anyone who is not part of your small circle of close contacts.
Rimming (mouth on anus) might spread COVID-19. Virus in feces may enter your mouth.
Condoms and dental dams can reduce contact with saliva or feces, especially during oral or anal sex.
Washing up before and after sex is more important than ever.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
The NYC Health Department may change recommendations as the situation evolves. 3.21.20
Wash sex toys with soap and warm water.
Disinfect keyboards and touch screens that you share with others (for video chat, for watching pornography or for anything else).

4. Skip sex if you or your partner is not feeling well.
If you or a partner may have COVID-19, avoid sex and especially kissing.
If you start to feel unwell, you may be about to develop symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath.
If you or your partner has a medical condition that can lead to more severe COVID-19, you may also want to skip sex.
Medical conditions include lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system (for example, having unsuppressed HIV and a low CD4 count).

5. Prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.
HIV: Condoms, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and having an undetectable viral load all help prevent HIV. For more information, visit nyc.gov/health and search HIV.
Other STIs: Condoms help prevent other STIs. Visit nyc.gov/health and search STIs.
Pregnancy: Make sure you have an effective form of birth control for the coming weeks. Visit nyc.gov/health and search birth control.

For more information about COVID-19, visit nyc.gov/coronavirus.