There's a lot of confusion and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, as confirmed cases soar across the tri-state and business shuts down.

If you need help, or if you would like to help those in need, NBC New York has gathered all the official resources below.

In addition to the CDC Foundation launching a crowdfunding campaign to expand the agency's public health response to the coronavirus, there are many other local organizations and government agencies working to help individuals and businesses:

(Note: This list will continue to update as more resources become available.)

NEW YORK

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Text COVID to 692-692 to be enrolled in Notify NYC and get the latest updates on the coronavirus in New York City. You can also text COVIDESP to the same number and get the updates in Spanish.

and get the latest updates on the coronavirus in New York City. You can also text COVIDESP to the same number and get the updates in Spanish. The New York State Department of Health has also set up a hotline to answer all your questions about the coronavirus at 1-888-364-3065 .

. Additionally, the State of New York set up a hotline if you need to speak with a mental health professional at 1-844-863-9314.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Citymeals is working with the New York City Department for the Aging to deliver meals to senior residents . Click here to see if you or your loved ones are eligible. You can also help by volunteering or donating.

is working with the New York City Department for the Aging to deliver . Click here to see if you or your loved ones are eligible. You can also help by volunteering or donating. God's Love We Deliver is providing medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. You can also help by volunteering or donating.

is providing medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. You can also help by volunteering or donating. New York City unveiled a $170 million plan to help feed New Yorkers struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The multi-faceted plan includes: Hiring 11,000 TLC drivers to deliver meals; earmarking $50 million for an emergency food supply; and pledging to provide PPE to grocery store workers.

For any city residents in need of food or require help getting food delivered, visit nyc.gov/getfood

SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE

UNEMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

REPORTING HATE CRIMES AND BIAS-BASED INCIDENTS

Amid a rise in reported harassment and verbal/physical assaults (especially of Asian Americans) as coronavirus spread, New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias-based incidents. You can email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov, or call 1-800-771-7755.

NEW JERSEY

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HEALTH

Qualified health, mental health, and related professionals who want to help relieve the pressure of the coronavirus crisis on the health care system can click here to volunteer .

. If you have any PPE to donate to support our frontline responders, click here.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

The state website NJHelps.org assists people in determining if they are eligible for food or cash aid due to their financial circumstances.

According to a recent report, due to the crisis the state has suspended work requirements usually in place to be eligible for these programs.

SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

Jersey City’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is working in conjunction with Hudson County officials to secure three local hotels as temporary housing for the chronic homeless

Those hotels will help people self-quarantine and act as an isolation setting for those who have tested positive

Jersey City also expanded its shower service for the homeless in Journal Square, opening shower trailers from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday; each user receives a personal hygiene kit to further these efforts

Visit www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid to see if you are eligible for any of the state's housing assistance programs.

JOBS, BUSINESSES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CONNECTICUT

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The Connecticut Department of Health has the latest number of cases and resources available on its website.

has the latest number of cases and resources available on its website. You can also call the 2-1-1 info hotline 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, for information regarding the coronavirus.

24-hours a day, 7 days a week, for information regarding the coronavirus. Sign up for the governor's latest updates via email.

HEALTH

If you have PPE to donate to healthcare workers, click here.

Anyone who is in need of PPE should send an email to covid19.dph@ct.gov.

The coronavirus pandemic can take a toll on your mental health. Click here for Connecticut's mental health resources.

FINANCIAL ASISSTANCE

Business Emergency Response Unit has created a dedicated phone line at 860-500-2333 to provide assistance to Connecticut's small businesses.

has created a dedicated phone line at 860-500-2333 to provide assistance to Connecticut's small businesses. Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program : Organizations can apply for zero-interest loans of up to $75,000 or three months of operating expenses.

: Organizations can apply for zero-interest loans of up to $75,000 or three months of operating expenses. Unemployment assistance: click here to see details on unemployment benefits if you've lost your job due to COVID-19.

CHILDREN, EDUCATION

If you are a healthcare worker or first responder and need care for your child while you work, call 860.756.0864 for help.

Click here for childcare provider referrals.

The state has set up several resources for families with children and for educators. Click here for more details. Click here for resources for young kids.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

HOUSING