We’ve compiled a list of Hunter and community resources for Hunter College students and their families, with a focus on resources relevant to Asian and Asian American communities.
Please check back for regular updates – we’ll continue to update this list as we learn more.
Hunter College Resources
- Emergency Fund Application
- Laptop Loan Request Form
- Hunter Library Remote Resources
- Hunter’s Counseling and Wellness Service (CWS)
- Hunter College Emergency Fund
- Rockowitz Writing Center (Book Online Tutoring Here)
- Hunter College Libraries Remote Learning Resources
- Skirball Science Center (Sign-up for Peer E-Tutoring Services Here)
- Dolciani Math Learning Center (Learn About E-Tutoring Here)
Academic Tools and Resources
Mental Health Resources
- NYC Well – NYC Well is available 24/7 to provide a range of mental health support for all New Yorkers and can be reached by calling 1-888-NYC-Well (692-9355), texting “Well” to 65173, or on the web at nyc.gov/nycwell.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
- The following clinics are partnered with HCAP and offer specialized services for AAPI clients. They are taking new clients for remote (ie: video/phone) sessions at this time. Use the listed contact information to learn more about setting up an appointment:
- Child Center of New York: Elmhurst Clinic (Queens Residents Only) 718-899-9810
- Child Center of New York: Flushing Clinic 718-358-8288
- Nasiha Counseling: Downtown Manhattan, Email nasihacounseling@gmail.com
- Hamilton Madison House: Manhattan Chinatown 212-349-3724
- South Beach Ft. Hamilton Clinic: Brooklyn (Brooklyn Residents Only) 718-680-0006
- University Settlement: Manhattan Chinatown: 212-453-4522
- Many families are experiencing an increase in fighting, physically and verbally, during the COVID Crisis. The following resources provide support for any individuals experiencing violence in their relationships or in their homes:
- Korean American Family Service Center: 718-460-3800
- Sanctuary for Families: 212-349-6009
- Safe Horizon: 1-800-621-4673
- Sakhi for South Asian Women: 212-868-6741
- Womankind: 1-888-888-7702
Education and Trainings
- Yellow Peril Teach-in Resources
- Asian American Feminist Collective Zine “Care in the time of Coronavirus”
- Ongoing Trainings to Sign Up for:
- Upstander Training: Responding to Xenophobia During the Spread of Coronavirus free workshops offered on Thursdays.
- Bystander Intervention Training by Hollaback and Asian Americans Advancing Justice
- Recorded Past Trainings:
- A Townhall on Anti-Asian Racism: Race, Struggle and Solidarity in the Time of A Global Pandemic (recorded virtual discussion with captions and ASL interpretation)
Reporting anti-Asian incidents
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Hate Crime Reporting Page
- Stop AAPI Hate (submission form available in English and select East Asian, South Asian and Southeast Asian languages)
- Asian American Federation’s Reporting Website and COVID-19 Community Resource Website
Workers/Small Businesses
- Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance’s Guidance for Protecting AAPI Workers
- Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted Due to Novel Coronavirus
- AAPI Small Business Resource Hub
- RAISE Undocuworkers Fund
AAPI Language/Translated Resources
- AA and NHPI In-Language Resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) In-Language Helpline and Website for Older Adults & Caregivers
- Resources for South Asian Americans from SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together)
- Equality Labs COVID-19 Community Guides – in 13 South Asian languages, including: Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, Burmese, Kannada, Urdu, and Nepali
- Archived COVID-19 Info Session for Parents (in Mandarin) from the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Arts and Culture:
- Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s “Care Package“
- Asian American Arts Alliance COVID-19 Resources
HCAP Support and Resources:
We know this can be a difficult and uncertain time for all. HCAP is here to support students; know that you’re not alone! We’ve created some online resources that are designed to help you navigate this time.
- HCAP Mental Health Video Series #1: Strategies and Tips for De-Stressing at Home
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- Ask HCAP Series: We are featuring a new series on our Instagram with regular posts to check-in and share tips to manage stress, support self-care, and navigate online courses. Anonymous questions and tips are submitted at bit.ly/askhcap
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