Royal Care is here for you in the fight against COVID-19.
Royal Care COVID-19 Caregiver Resource Hub
Listed below are several resources, which include links to websites of trusted organizations with current information. Questions about COVID-19? Call the New York State Coronavirus hotline at 1-888-364-3065 and speak with a public health expert in your preferred language.
Food Assistance
All New Yorkers may pick up 3 free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs open Monday through Friday across all of New York City.
To find a meal hub location near you, click the link below or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877.
Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
If you or someone you know needs help, call the 24 hour bilingual hotline to speak with a counselor today: 1-800-664-5880.
Please Note: We have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available at all Royal Care office locations. Please be sure to stop by any of our offices to pick up the necessary gear required for you and our patients’ safety.
Royal Caregivers - Speak to a Social Worker!
If you need to speak to a professional, we have Royal Care social workers here to help with any emotional or mental difficulties you may be experiencing. Please fill out the form below with your basic information and a social worker will be in touch with you shortly.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING
*If you are a caregiver experiencing coronavirus symptoms, please contact a medical professional immediately. COVID-19 symptoms to watch for include fever, coughing or shortness of breath.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are worsening, here are some recommended Urban Health Plan clinics in the New York City Metropolitan area covered by your Royal Care Health Insurance Plan or New York State Medicaid. For any appointments and/or new patients, please call 718-589-4755. For the WIC Program, call 718-589-4776.
BRONX
El Nuevo San Juan Health Center - 1065 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10459
Plaza del Castillo Community Health Center - 1515 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10460
Adolescent Health/Wellness Center - 960 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10459
Boricua Community Health Center - 3209 Third Avenue, Bronx NY 10451
St. Lawrence Community Health Center - 1764-1766 Westchester Avenue (Corner of St. Lawrence Avenue), Bronx NY 10472
VIDA Guidance Center - 4419 3rd Avenue, Bronx NY 10457
WIC Program - 953 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10459
QUEENS
Plaza del Sol Family Health Center - 37-16 108th Street, Corona NY 11368
WIC Program - 104-01 Corona Avenue, Corona NY 11368
HARLEM
CitiCARES Community Health Center - 154 West 127th Street, New York NY 10027
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
*Interested in making a Virtual Appointment with Essen Health Care? Click here for availability or call 718-638-7682.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
In partnership with New York State, Headspace is offering complimentary meditation tools to all New Yorkers.
Headspace is science-backed meditation and mindfulness. Check out guided meditations and sleep experiences by Headspace. Click here.
Need Help? Know someone who does?
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations:
-Call 911
-Visit the Disaster Distress Hotline, call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
-Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233.
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