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COVID-19 Response and Resources
Prep for Prep continues to closely monitor COVID-19 developments and recommendations from federal, state, and local officials. We are taking every precaution to help our community remain safe and healthy while continuing programs and support services for our students with as little disruption as possible.
Program Updates
Admissions, Post-Placement Counseling, Leadership Development Opportunities, and Undergraduate Affairs will determine if activities are remote or in-person on a case-by-case basis.
Building Protocols
Contact tracing protocols will remain in place at Prep for Prep’s buildings. Unfortunately, outside guests will not be allowed into the building, with very few exceptions. Thank you for your understanding.
Office hours for both the 71st Street and 91st Street brownstones are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday at 91st Street from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Those working in or visiting Prep for Prep buildings or participating in Prep programs or activities must be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are a current student or family member with any concerns, please reach out to your normal Prep for Prep contact. Email is our primary mode for communicating about programming. Please check your email regularly.
Updates from Local, State, and National Authorities
Mental Health and Wellness
Public Assistance, Unemployment, and Insurance
Education Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Eligibility and availability in New York City, New York State, and New Jersey
- New York City Government: Text COVID to 692-692 for COVID-19 updates; Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish. Find NYC COVID-19 testing sites.
- New York State Government: COVID-19 Information Hub and Testing Sites
- New Jersey State Government: COVID-19 Information Hub and Testing Sites
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Identify COVID-19 symptoms; Tips for higher-risk individuals
Mental Health and Wellness
- Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC): www.asianmhc.org
- Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA): www.blackmentalhealth.com
- Inclusive Therapists: www.inclusivetherapists.com
- Latinx Therapy: www.latinxtherapy.com
- New York City WELL: Free confidential mental health support by text (Text WELL to 65173) or by phone 1-888-692-9355
- New York State Office of Mental Health: COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline 1-844- 863-9314
- SAMHSA: Mental Health Resources and Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health Resources, Family to Family Caregiver Support
- Nursing License Map: Additional Resources for Sleep, Healthy Eating, and Counseling Support
- Mindfulness Apps: Simple Habit, Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, MindShift CBT
- Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine: Resources for Parents and Teens
Public Assistance, Unemployment, and Insurance
- New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- New Jersey Rental Assistance Program
- New York State Unemployment Insurance
- New Jersey Unemployment Insurance
- New York State Temporary Assistance
- Get Covered NYC: Health insurance enrollment in NYC
- Get Covered New Jersey: Health insurance enrollment
- NYC Burial Assistance
- NYC Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants: Tenant Rights
- NYC Human Resources Administration: SNAP food program and cash assistance
- Help Now NYC: City agencies coordinating food, health, medical, emotional support and spiritual care, and other support services
- CityLimits: Housing, medical, small business, and other resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act): Guidelines and Employee Rights
Education Resources
- FAQs from common e-learning platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Classroom
- New York Public Library: Free tutoring for grades K-12 in English and Spanish, Digital Research Books, free e-reader, and remote learning resources
- Brooklyn Public Library: Library e-card, virtual programming with BPL Presents, and homeschool resources
- Queens Public Library: Library e-card, resources for parents, and research databases
New York City & State Updates
ADMISSIONS &
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS &
ADMINISTRATION
328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
ADMINISTRATION
328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
We envision a nation guided by ethical and effective leaders that reflect our diverse society.
Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.
Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.
