Resources at QCC
Formerly called Single Stop, students can reach out to ARC for support and guidance regarding many needs, including (food stamps), cash assistance, unemployment benefits, Fair Fares NYC (transportation aid), and housing/rent assistance.
ARC can also provide information about other available services such as health care, child care assistance, and food pantries. Additionally, it offers financial coaching and tax preparation services, and can refer you to free legal services.
The Lucille A. Bova Food Pantry is open to all CUNY students with an ID card. Located on the first floor of the Administration building, room A-119.
Webpage: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/foodPantry/index.html
Email: Foodpantry@qcc.cuny.edu
Provides information about health resources and disease prevention, health counseling, and assistance with on-campus medical emergencies. Visit their website for the latest news on CUNY Coronavirus policies and deadlines. Located in the Medical Arts Building, room MC-02.
Webpage: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/healthServices/index.html
Phone: 718-631-6375
Email: HealthServices@qcc.cuny.edu
Website: https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/faqs/
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or other mental health issues—whether from COVID-19 or for any other reason—please know that QCC offers free, confidential counseling services to students. Services are now conducted virtually (by email, phone, and Zoom), with some limited in-person appointments. Located in Library building, room L-422.
Faculty and staff can refer a student who may be in need of counseling assistance.
Webpage: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/counseling/index.html
Phone: 718-631-6370
Email: Counseling@qcc.cuny.edu
Provides online resources and individual counseling, to help you stay on track to fulfill the academic requirements for your degree. Located in Library building, room L-434.
Webpage: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/academic-success/index.html
Email: Academicsuccess@qcc.cuny.edu
Enhance your learning and improve your writing! CTAS offers students free tutoring for writing assignments and content tutoring in most academic subject areas (except Math). Sessions are available on campus and online, both by appointment and on a drop-in basis. Located in Library building, first floor.
Webpage: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/CTAS
Phone: 718-631-6660
Email: AskCTAS@qcc.cuny.edu
Offers free tutoring for those taking mathematics courses. Make an appointment to see a math tutor, in-person or online. Located in Science building, room S-245.
Webpage: https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/mathCS/committee/mathcenter/index.html
Phone: 718-631-6361
Email: mathcentertutoring@qcc.cuny.edu
Off-Campus Resources
Current Information on COVID-19 in NYC
To receive the latest information on COVID-19 in New York City, including health and safety guidelines for city residents, text COVID to 692-692
Food Pantries
To find food pantries in NYC, visit Food Bank NYC: https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/
To find food pantries on Long Island, visit Long Island Cares: https://www.licares.org/find-food/
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income households pay for broadband services and internet connected devices.
Website: https://acpbenefit.org/
Free Mental Health Counseling
If you need immediate mental health support outside of the QCC Counseling Center’s operating hours:
CUNY Crisis Text Line
For free, 24/7, confidential crisis support, text 741741
NYC Well
For 24/7 support from a mental health counselor:
- Text WELL to 65173
- Call 1-888-NYC-WELL
- Or visit this link to chat via messenger app
A relief fund for those thinking of leaving the service sector due to low wages and working conditions under COVID: https://ofwemergencyfund.org/wcwfund
thanks to Dr. Melissa Dennihy, QCC English Department, for originally compiling some of this information
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