Update Thursday, March 26, 2020

COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES AND RESOURCES

CPC is working to keep our communities safe and healthy. Please see the updated list below for how to navigate the current public health situation.

• Do not go to the emergency department or ER of a hospital unless you have a medical emergency.
• The NY Presbyterian Coronavirus Hotline 646-697-4000 has been created to answer questions about COVID-19.
• To report cases of COVID-19: Call 311
• Federal tax deadline delayed until July 15, 2020
• From NYC Health: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
• Text COVID to 692-692 for regular updates.
• New York State's COVID-19 emotional support line: 1-844-863-9314

During the COVID-19 health crisis, CPC programs are working on a modified schedule until at least April 20, 2020. This is an evolving situation and things are constantly changing. CPC will monitor, assess, and provide updates on our modified services on an ongoing basis. Updated information can always be found on our website, www.cpc-nyc.org, or call CPC Central 212-941-0920.

All CPC Community Centers are closed until at least April 20, 2020, but you can call for information on services:

• Manhattan Community Center: 212-941-0030
• Brooklyn Community Center: 718-492-0409
• Queens Community Center: 718-358-8899
• Education and Career Services: 212-941-0941
• Childhood Development Services: 212-941-0920 ext. 165
   
• All CPC Senior Centers are closed but continue to distribute grab and go meals for members on a daily basis until the Department for the Aging can take over meal deliveries.
   
• OPWDD funded programs (Special Needs) - CPC has suspended activities following guidance from the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene in regards to group gatherings. Staff still connect with parents of the community members served for wellness checks.
   
• The Individualized Residential Alternative Program, home delivered meals, home care program, and Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly will continue services as usual.
   
• Community Health Services - In person testing is suspended but digital outreach, case management and wellness calls are being conducted.

Downloadable Resource: Detailed Coronavirus Impact on Benefits in New York State
Currently there is no impact to payment of benefits as a result of the Coronavirus. Guidance and instructions are evolving rapidly regarding benefit access, appointments, and fair hearings. This guide provides information on these changes, as well as additional resources. Note, the  information may change in the coming days. 

REMINDER: Fill out your Census!
Our communities were already at risk for an undercount and diminished representation. The mandated closures and isolation of COVID-19 only add to the challenge to get our communities counted. Please take a moment to make sure you have filled out your Census. It's easier than ever before, you can go online to https://my2020census.gov OR you can fill it out over the phone

• English: 844-330-2020
• Spanish: 844-468-2020
• Mandarin: 844-391-2020
• Cantonese: 844-398-2020

You can use the letter that was mailed to your household, but if you don't have it, you can enter your address through either of the options above.

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冠狀病毒疾病COVID-19 社區服務資訊

· 除非有醫療急症，否則不要去醫院急診室

· 紐約長老會醫院設立電話熱線646-697-4000，回答有關冠狀病毒 COVID-19的問題

· 報告冠狀病毒 COVID-19個案，請撥打311

· 申報和支付聯邦所得稅的截止期限延長至2020年7月15日 · 紐約市衛生局網站 https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page，查詢最新資訊

· 用手機發短訊「COVID」傳送至692-692獲取最新資訊

華策會致力於維護及保障員工和社區的健康與安全。在COVID-19健康危機期間，華策會將根據更改後的時間表提供服務暫時至2020年4月20日。並根據情况的變化进行相應的服務更改。欲知詳情，可上華策會網站 www.cpc-nyc.org，或致电212-941-0920查詢。

· 所有華策會社區中心均已關閉暫時至2020年4月20日，但您可以致電索取有關服務的信息：

• 曼哈頓社區中心：212-941-0030
• 布魯克林社區中心：718-492-0409
• 皇后區社區中心：718-358-8899
• 教育和職業服務：212-941-0941
• 兒童發展服務：212-941-0920分機 165

· 華策會屬下的老人中心活動均已暫停，但中心仍繼續每天為會員提供“即取即走”的餐點至到老人局可以提供送餐到家的服務為止；

· 華策會特殊家庭服務暫停集體活動，工作人員以電話等形式與家長互動及提供服務；

· 為有發展障礙人士提供的個性化住宅服務，送餐服務，家庭護理及康寧老人大廈服務將照常提供。

· 社區健康服務部暫停提供個人測試服務，但繼續提供網上外展，和個案跟進及健康咨詢。

請填寫人口普查！這很重要！

我們的社區已經面臨人數不足和代表人數減少的風險。因COVID-19的強制關閉和隔離增加了我們社區人口普查的挑戰。請填寫人口普查。

它比以往任何時候都容易，您可以上網填寫https://my2020census.gov或通過電話填寫

• 英文：844-330-2020
• 西班牙語：844-468-2020
• 普通話：844-391-2020
• 廣東話：844-398-2020

您也可以填寫郵寄到您家的人口普查表。

About CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization. Founded in 1965, CPC aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City.

華人策劃協會(華策會)是全美國最大的亞裔美國人及太平洋島民社區服務機構.成立於1965年,華策會專門為紐約市的華裔美國人,移民,和低收入民眾提供金融權力和社區服務.