This page is designed to direct patrons to online sources of accurate information regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. There are also links to resources to help patrons during the pandemic. Many, many resources are listed for websites with educational and entertainment content. Be sure to check your library’s “digital Library” drop down menu for e-content for all ages.
The is the Southern Adirondack Library System’s Covid-19 blog which has over a dozen up to date topics to explore: https://salsblog.sals.edu/covid-19/
Here are links to local and state Covid-19 medical and social services resources:
Hudson Headwaters Health Network https://www.hhhn.org/coronavirus/ and https://www.hhhn.org/community-resources/
Emergency Call: 800-643-4300
Indian Lake Health Center (518)648-5707
Warrensburg Health Center (518)623-2844
Glens Falls Hospital COVID-19 Hotline: 518-926-HELP (4357)
Hamilton Co. NY Public Health Department (518)648-6143 or (518)648-6497 https://www.hamiltoncounty.com/health-human-services/public-health-home
Hamilton Co. NY Health & Human Services Department https://www.hamiltoncounty.com/health-human-services
Ham. Co. Mental Health / Community Services (518)648-6131 This agency encompasses mental health services, community services, prevention services, youth services and outdoor adventure based programming for adults and youth.
In case of emergency or crisis please call:
Mental Health Crisis Line: 800-533-8443
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Ham. Co. Social Services (518)648-6131 This agency encompasses Child Support Services, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance, Domestic Violence Victim Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Children’s Services, Adult Services, HEAP, and Fraud.
In case of emergency or crisis please call:
Domestic Violence: 800-721-8534
Child Protective Hotline: 800-342-3720
New York State Department of Health https://www.health.ny.gov/
New York State Novel Coronavirus Hotline: (888) 364-3065
Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/
Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
NYS Dept. of Labor, to apply for unemployment assistance: https://dol.ny.gov/ (888)209-8124
The NYS Comptroller’s Office created a page of helpful resources and links to supply easy access to vital assistance and information for New Yorkers to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This link is to help New York’s residents, government entities, nonprofits and businesses:
The United Way of New York State offers assistance in finding food, paying household bills, and other essential services:
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone who can help.