COVID-19 Information
For up-to-date information the Coronavirus, please visit the following sites:
Suffolk County Department of Health
NYS Dept. of Labor (Unemployment Assistance)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
See if you may be Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Federal Government determines how much vaccine New York State receives and has given New York approximately 250,000 vaccines/week for over 7 million people who are eligible – as a result supply is very limited. Vaccines are available at pharmacies, hospitals and through local health departments – please contact the provider of your choice to schedule a vaccine appointment.
You can use this website to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment at a New York State-run vaccination site. If eligible, you will see all available appointments at New York State-run vaccination sites. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. IF YOU VISIT A LOCATION WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A VACCINE.
To find out if you may be eligible, click here: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine
New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: https://suffolkcountyny.gov/vaccine
Other Vaccination Locations:
Lindenhurst Schools Resources and Information
Please check this page for important information about the Lindenhurst School District.
Walk-In-Clinics that Offer COVID-19 Testing
All clinics ask that you call ahead or book a spot online if you have symptoms of COVID-19*
- Northwell GoHealth Testing-Update – https://www.gohealthuc.com/
- Pro Health Facility in Riverhead –https://www.prohealthcare.com/
- City MD – 18 locations in Suffolk County – https://www.citymd.com/
- AFC Urgent Care Centennial – Rapid Testing and Drive-Through Testing: 631-983-4084
- LI Urgent Care – Manorville – West Babylon https://li-urgent-care.com/
- Patchogue Urgent Care, P.C. – http://patchogueurgentcare.com/#!/
- Excel Urgent Care – https://www.excel-urgentcare.com/
- CareMed – https://caremedpc.com/caremed-locations/
- American Family Care – Urgent Care – https://www.afcurgentcare.com/
CVS Pharmacy COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
CVS has opened 36 new COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across New York. The pharmacy will offer self-swab tests to individuals meeting criteria for testing, which are described above.
These new sites will utilize self-swab tests and mark the next phase of the company’s nationwide COVID-19 testing strategy, announced April 27.
Self-swab tests will be available to individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria, in addition to age guidelines. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com to schedule an appointment.
Patients will be required to stay in their cars and directed to the pharmacy drive-thru window where they will be provided with a test kit and given instructions, and a CVS Pharmacy team member will observe the self-swab process to ensure it is done properly. Tests will be sent to an independent, third-party lab for processing and the results will be available in approximately three days.
Find a testing site near you: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
Touro Law has established a helpline to answer legal questions arising from the pandemic. Volunteer attorneys will provide referrals to our own clinical program and appropriate legal partners on a wide range of legal issues. The helpline will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm beginning on Monday, May 11. Students and attorneys will provide community members with free assistance or referrals on a myriad of issues including landlord-tenant, civil liberties, bankruptcy, employee rights, unemployment, stimulus payment, insurance and more. Please complete the intake form located here: https://www.tourolaw.edu/AboutTouroLaw/TLCResponse.
Telephone Reassurance Program
An initiative launched by Department for the Aging, is a service that provides older adults who live alone, or are temporarily alone and have limited ability to leave their homes with regularly scheduled telephone calls, usually Monday through Fridays mornings, and set up days and times to check on them.
If you are interested please contact: RSVP Suffolk: 631-979-9490 extension 21, Maggie D’Amico.
Island Harvest provides free referrals and free assistance for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) over the phone, and you do not have to go to the Department of Social Services. Island Harvest can walk you through the online application by telephone or complete a short intake and submit the online application for you. Give them a call today! 631-873-4775
SMART 911
Sign up for SMART911, which allows individuals and families to provide critical medical information to 9-1-1 and first responders. The information provided in a Smart911 Safety Profile enables responders to know who is at the greatest risk in our community. They can provide individuals with critical updates based on their location and health history.
As part of this effort, residents can now sign up for SMS text message updates on their mobile devices to receive updates on the latest information, health guidance and other developments relating to the coronavirus. Residents should text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 to enroll.
Long Island Cares
LIC operates satellite locations including its own emergency food pantries at several community locations. People in need are encouraged to call the LIC location closest to them to make an appointment to alleviate time constraints. Staff will also be available to assist people at other times including, weekends by appointment only by calling (631) 582-3663 Ext 109.

5 Action Steps for helping someone in emotional pain:
GiftsofGab.org
An interim volunteer call-based companion coordination that connects social work students with those in need of social interaction to combat cabin fever and the negative effects loneliness can have on long term health.
GIVE THEM A CALL TODAY: (631) 346-6052
FREE Counseling & Support for all workers affected by Covid-19 24-hours, 7 days a week for Front-Line Healthcare Professionals & Staff, First Responders, and all Essential Workers.
If you are struggling with your daily routine, you find that your peer and family relationships are suffering, or the effects of stress are overwhelming –
FSL is here for you. Call 631-952-3333 anytime!
NYS Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
The HWCLI Healthcare Access Team helps our clients find a health insurance plan that best fits their medical and financial needs. We have an outstanding health care team of certified navigators that help individuals and families enroll for free or low-cost health insurance plans through the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Our services include:
- Health insurance enrollment assistance through the NYS of Health Marketplace
- Determining if you are eligible for free health insurance or financial help for private health plans
- Helping you compare health plan options and prices that best fit your medical and financial needs
- Helping you understand health insurance terms and policies
- Advocating on your behalf with any issues you have with the NYS of Health Marketplace
Our team can help you with the above in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Please note that our services are FREE (costs associated with a health plan may apply).
- To make an appointment with one of our Health Insurance navigators, please call our main Healthcare: (516) 505-4426