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 Frequently Requested Information - COVID-19Resources, information, and accessibility change frequently. This is a list of urgent and most frequently requested information at this time. If you are looking for a more extensive list of resources, please email Natalie at ncook@ and I will share some additional resources that already exist. This sheet was last updated: Mon 3/23/2020 @ 1pmInformation and Referral to services:Program/ServiceResources/ContactNoteCatholic Charities Emergency Basic Needs Assistance Services(716) 856-4494Staff members can handle a phone crisis and make a quick assessment. If the needed service is not something that can be handled in that office, the client is referred to the Department which handles the service, or to an appropriate community resource. The staff is acutely aware of services provided within the agency and the community at large, and knowledgeable about researching new resources.2-1-1 WNY2111.888.696.9211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services.Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help.211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.FOOD: pantries, SNAP, WIC, school distribution, senior meal deliverySNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program, aka food stamps)SNAP call center: 716-858-7239 For All: can help they through the process on line and I can mail an applicationCall or text Kelly Ann at 716 364- 7573Guidance and Eligibility Info: - Catholic CharitiesWomen, Infants & Children is a federal nutrition program that supports pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to the age of five to live a healthier life.Please note that if you are newly unemployed because of the pandemic, you may be eligible for WIC. For information on WIC or to sign up, please call our help line at716-218-1484. General program info: specific infoAll appointments via phone at 716-218-1484; WIC offices closed to publicFoodbank of WNY food pantry locator can also call 211 to be directed by phone to a location near you.Foodbank of WNY school meal distribution (4 counties) district social media is also a great place for this information. 211 is also able to provide this information.Erie County Senior Services (NY Connects)716-858-8526Seniors 60+ living within Erie County. Refer for ANY senior issues. Seniors who were not receiving home delivered meals but who would like to temporarily during this crisis should call this number.Employment, UnemploymentNYS UnemploymentCOVID-19 Update: NYS is waiving the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines. Housing and UtilitiesHEAP hotline716-858-7644Assists low income individuals with the cost of heatingMortgage payment suspensionContact your mortgage lender to request 90 day payment suspensionRentHousing court is not currently open. There do not appear to be rent protections beyond that at this point. Health, Mental Health, Prescriptions, SafetyNeighborhood Health Center prescription deliveryBlasdell (716) 332-3070Buffalo 716-242-8608If patients have prescriptions at other pharmacies and are having difficulty getting them due to their pharmacy not delivering their meds or they cannot pick them up; transferring their scripts to NHC pharmacy so that they can get their meds delivered.Crisis Services716-834-313124 hour crisis hotline for anyone of any age who is experiencing a personal, emotional or mental health crisis Health insurance enrollmentOpen Enrollment for NY State of HealthAs COVID-19 continues to impact our state, it is especially important for all New Yorkers to have access to high-quality health care. The state has opened up a special enrollment period that lasts until April 15th for anyone who needs insurance coverage through NY State of Health. To enroll visit: , call 1.855.355.5777By phone, Lacie (Fidelis) (call or text) 716-359-7140YourCare enrollment line: 1.866.273.6121Family Justice Center: for anyone experiencing domestic violence | 716.558.SAFEWe have an online chatbox and staffers are working remotely from 8:30am - 5pm to aid anyone in need. ................
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