Nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. reported feeling lonely some or all of the time. Loneliness and social isolation can have a range of negative effects, including worsening symptoms of symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there were already profound mental health inequities in New York City. Communities of color experienced a higher incidence of
mental health needs yet were less likely to be connected to care. Five ways in which the pandemic is exacerbating these inequities.
This guide includes mental health resources and
information that can help people with justice
involvement, people with loved ones who are
or were recently incarcerated, and caregivers of
children with incarcerated parents find mental
health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many New Yorkers are feeling stressed, anxious, and sad right now. Mental health support – whether that means staying connected to your loved ones, downloading a helpful app, or having a video session with a counselor – can help.
This guide offers some suggestions for teens who are at home during COVID-19, what to do if teens are in a home with someone who is causing you harm or if you are experiencing abuse online.
Provides information to passengers on TLC Upfront Payment Policy which allows local car services to request payment from passengers before a trip begins and the rules car service companies must follow if they choose to implement an Upfront Payment Policy.
Provides information to perspective passengers on how they can identify Cabs that are operating illegally. Passengers are also informed of their rights and the rights of their Driver during the trip.
The guide offers advice on topics such as: signing a commercial lease, navigating government, and understanding the rights of immigrant New Yorkers. The guide is part of the City’s Immigrant Business Initiative, launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014 to support immigrant entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 has been a challenging time for owners as well as tenants. Here, we summarize resources to help you access rent payments, loans, foreclosure protections, and individualized assistance.
Commitment card for volunteers to sign up to join their Neighborhood Organizing Census Committee(NOCC) . NOCC helped provide an organizational structure for local volunteers to do their own direct outreach to their friends, families, and neighbors, with support from NYC Census 2020.
Promotional storefront posters in multiple languages for NYC Census outreach. Posters provides site and phone number to fill out the census. Size: 8.5 x 11
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
All employers are required to provide written notice of employees’ rights under the Human Rights Law both in the form of a displayed poster and as an information sheet distributed to individual employees at the time of hire. This document satisfies the information sheet requirement.
All New Yorkers deserve to have equal access to housing, employment, and public places. Our factsheets give a snapshot of rights and responsibilities under the NYC Human Rights Law.
All New Yorkers deserve to have equal access to housing, employment, and public places. Our factsheets give a snapshot of rights and responsibilities under the NYC Human Rights Law.
This document provides information regarding new protections for tenants and individuals seeking housing who are victims/survivors of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, with a specific focus on obligations of housing providers.
Executive Order 16 requires all City agencies to ensure that City employees and members of the public have access to single-sex facilities consistent with their gender identity or expression without being required to show identification.
Brokers, real estate agents, and owners cannot treat current or prospective tenants differently or refuse to rent to them because they receive subsidies or vouchers. This FAQ factsheet will help brokers meet your obligations as a real estate agent.
"Five Things You Need to Know" - Lawful Source of Income Factsheet for Tenants. The NYC Commission on Human Rights protects you from lawful source of income discrimination in housing.
This document provides information regarding new protections for tenants and individuals seeking housing who are victims/survivors of domestic violence, sex offenses.
Salary History Law Factsheet for Job Applicants to know their rights as it relates to the ban on employers being able to use salary history to make employment decisions
By law, businesses must make single-occupant bathrooms available for persons of any gender. A sign must be posted near the bathroom's entrance indicating that it is open to all genders.
Fair Chance Act makes it illegal for most employers in NYC to ask about criminal record of job aplicants in ads, on applications, or in interviews-before making an offer.
Protections Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression: 5 Things You Should Know About Protections Based on Actual or Perceived LGBTQ Status
CRIMINAL RECORD? YOU CAN WORK WITH THAT. Criminal history can’t be part of the hiring process until after a job offer. That means you get a fair chance, and employers get to consider more candidates.
CRIMINAL RECORD? YOU CAN WORK WITH THAT. When employers consider qualifications first, more New Yorkers go to work. That makes businesses strong and powers our economy.
If you work in NYC, you have rights regardless of immigration status, national origin, or country of origin.
In addition to the languages checked off, it's also available in Nepali, Tagalog, Thai, Tibetan, Vietnamese, and Punjabi.
NEW YORKERS ARE MORE THAN THEIR CREDIT SCORES. NYC passed the nation’s strongest ban on employment credit checks. Let’s grow New York businesses and workforces with fairness and equal opportunity for all.
Employers: What You Need to Know About Social Security Administration No-Match Letters. Taking an adverse action against an employee due to a discrepancy, such as putting an employee on leave or terminating employment, could violate the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).
IDNYC Benefits Guide is a multilingual brochure that provides an overview of the key benefits associated with the IDNYC card in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. Additional translations of the Benefits Guide can be found here https://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/benefits/benefits.page.
Pursuant to Local Law 25 of 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published these age appropriate educational materials on opiates awareness and prevention.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "NEW GUIDANCE ISSUED TO PROVIDERS ON SAFELY REOPENING
OR EXPANDING IN-PERSON HEALTH CARE SERVICES," on January 21, 2020.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This guide offers general tips on how to prepare for any emergency, instructions on how to develop a hurricane disaster plan and secure your home before a storm and a map of New York City hurricane evacuation zones.
This Ready New York workbook will help New Yorkers, especially those with disabilities and access and functional needs, create an emergency plan. It guides users through establishing a support network, capturing vital health information, evacuation planning and gathering emergency supplies.
This Ready New York storybook for students leads young readers through a series of actions and allows them to pick what they would do to prepare for and respond to an emergency.
The Ready New York My Emergency Plan is a workbook designed to help New Yorkers create an emergency plan. The workbook guides users through establishing a support network, capturing important health information, evacuation planning and gathering emergency supplies.
This workbook is designed to help New Yorkers create an emergency plan and guides users through establishing a support network, capturing vital health information, evacuation planning and gathering emergency supplies. The Ready New York: Hurricanes and NYC guide is now included in this workbook.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.
This is a compilation of localized emergency preparedness materials for communities at risk during coastal storms and hurricanes which may be located within New York City's six hurricane evacuation zones. For current evacuation zones and centers, visit nyc.gov/severeweather or call 311.