COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Testing
Find a testing site near you: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
- City MD – 18 locations in Suffolk County – https://www.citymd.com/
- LI Urgent Care – West Babylon https://li-urgent-care.com/
- CareMed – https://caremedpc.com/caremed-locations/
- American Family Care – Urgent Care – https://www.afcurgentcare.com/
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
- Orders will ship free starting in late January
Fill in this form with your contact and shipping information to order your tests.
New York State Vaccine Sites
New York State-Operated Vaccination Sites
Schedule an appointment via New York State’s online scheduling tool to make an appointment. You can also call the New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). Once you have successfully scheduled an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a barcode. You will need to bring this to your appointment.
Other Vaccination Locations:
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.
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.