Coronavirus Resources
Here are some links and phone numbers Albany residents may find helpful as we manage life during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated 2/3/22)
VACCINE
Albany County Vaccine Information & Clinics
At-Home Vaccination for Homebound Albany County Residents | Call (518) 447-7198 to make appointment
Capital Region Vaccine Network
TESTING
COVID Testing Sites & Other Information for Albany County Residents
Local Community Testing Sites | Crossgates Mall | SUNY Albany
Report a Positive At-Home Test to Albany County
Free Test Kits from Federal Government | Request via covidtests.gov website or call 1-800-232-0233
ASSISTANCE
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance from FEMA
FACTS
Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines (CDC)
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Albany County Department of Health
OTHER RESOURCES IN ALBANY
Community Resources Directory | Search for the type of help you need and be connected with a service provider in your zip code
City School District of Albany COVID-19 Updates
City of Albany COVID-19 Resource Guide
Albany Public Library Pandemic Operations Plan
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
NYS Vaccine Scheduling Hotline: 1-833-697-4829
United Way Helpline: 2-1-1
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY COVID Legal Helpline: (833) 628-0087
NYS Novel Coronavirus Hotline: (888) 364-3065
NYS Mental Health Hotline: (844) 863-9314
Albany County Health Department: (518) 447-4580
Albany County Mental Health Support Hotline: (518) 269-6634
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
National Grid Customer Service: (800) 642-4272
National Grid Gas Emergency: (800) 892-2345
National Grid Power Outage: (800) 867-5222
CASE MANAGEMENT & ADVOCACY FROM APL
The library is providing case management and advocacy services for anyone who needs assistance with:
- Linking to food providers and navigating SNAP
- Applying for social service benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF)
- Applying for SSI or SSD, or employment
- Accessing mental health services
- Attaining housing and preventing eviction
Drop-in assistance | Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch | Thursdays at 1 to 3 pm at Howe Branch
Make an appointment | Call (518) 427-4300 x0223 | Email johnsona@albanypubliclibrary.org
FIND SOCIAL SERVICES
If you need social service help, try this NYS web tool to get connected to the right assistance organization.