MENU Helping To Keep Our Community Healthy And Strong! To ensure our community members remain safe we have compiled resources to keep everyone informed. This page is meant to serve as an informational resource only. It will be updated as information is made available to us but, with the rapidly changing information, this may not be a complete directory of all currently available resources. FOOD SUPPORT for NJ NPS Breakfast And Lunch Breakfast and Lunch is available for all students at designated schools Monday to Friday between 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Food Pantries Database of food pantries. Call and confirm hours operations and available supplies before visiting sites Soup Kitchens Database of Soup Kitchens. Call and confirm hours operations and available supplies before visiting sites Financial Support Information for NJ New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance New Jerseyans struggling due to the impact of COVID-19 may be eligible for numerous relief programs from their financial institutions. New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency No Cost Housing counseling to help prevent foreclosure and eviction. This program has been expanded to include renters, in addition to their assistance to homeowners. New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is where any individual would file their claim for unemployment assistance and benefits during this difficult and trying time. Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) WFNJ provides temporary cash assistance, and many other support services, to families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) as well as to individuals and couples without children through our General Assistance (GA) program. Educational Support Information for NJ NPS Learning at Home Instructional Packets containing lessons for all students from PreK through high school to ensure continued instruction during an extended school closure. Scholastic Free Learn at Home allows open access to daily learning journeys divided into four grade spans—Pre-K–K, Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5, and Grades 6–9+, covering ELA, STEM, Science, Social Studies, and Social-Emotional Learning. Audible Stories Audible is offering free stories for kids (toddlers-teens). Scholastic Learn at Home: Free Resources for School Closures Click to browse 20 days’ worth of active learning journeys designed to reinforce and sustain educational opportunities for those students who are unable to attend school. Assistance with Internet & Electricity services Support Information for NJ Altice USA –Call 866-200-9522 to enroll Altice is offering 60 days of free broadband to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have internet access at home. Charter/Spectrum – Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. Message From ConEdison During this incredibly challenging time, we know you’re counting on your power. We are not expecting any interruptions of your service because of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Please know you will not lose your power now because you’re having trouble making payments. Housing Support Information for NJ HUD Shelter Guide – HUD’s “Shelter Guide” tool, will allow you to find a shelter and resources nearest you. New Jersey Department of Human Services: Division of Family Development – The Social Service for the Homeless is providing assistance to individuals who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. These are services provided to those who need further assistance but do not meet the qualifications for Welfare Services. Division of Housing and Community Resources – Find out if you qualify for services such Homeless Protection Program (HPP) and Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), as well as other housing-related assistance programs. Wellness Support Services for NJ Andrew Weil 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: A short video to help with relaxation and sleep. Meditation Meditation is a mind and body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance, coping with illness, and enhancing overall health and well-being. Get fit at home: No Gym Required. Find out how to get fit at home Medical Resources New Jersey FamilyCare NJ FamilyCare provides health coverage to a variety of populations and includes a wide-range of services such as: doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, vision care, mental health care, dental, nursing home care and other healthcare services. Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD), The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program is a state-funded program that helps eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on their prescription drug costs. Health Support Services for NJ Domestic Violence Hotline –1-800-572-723, helps both survivors and people who are concerned that they are being abusive. Child Abuse /Neglect Hotline –1-877-652-2873 Children’s System of Care –1-877-652-7624 Call this number to find out about services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenge Crisis Text Line: Connect with a crisis counselor to help defuse a “hot” moment or crisis—Text “NJ” to 741741 Safe Horizon – 800 621- HOPE (4673) 24/7 crisis intervention. Agency also provides community services including trauma-focused therapy, changing locks, legal advocacy, and shelters. PerformCare – Call 1-877-652-7624. A full-service behavioral health managed care company that can assist in finding services for parents & Guardians, youth and providers. NJ Mental Health Cares- Call 1-866-202-HELP (4357)Behavioral Health Information and an emotional support hotline 7 days/week from 8AM-8PM. National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800 799-SAFE (7233) 24/7 crisis intervention, supportive counseling and referral services in over 200 languages. Helps both survivors and people who are concerned that they are being abusive. Can chat via website 8am-1 am. WORKER2WORKER- Call 1-855-327-7482 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, A confidential helpline for DCPP staff, features peer-counseling support, telephone assessments and a network of referral services. Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-877-235-8255, Support for people in distress for you or your loved ones— Talk About Real Things A Live Stream online Therapy for individuals and groups Trans Lifeline – (877) 565-8860 Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Virus Anxiety Online Resource If you have any questions or feel you need further assistance, please contact our Intake Coordinator in the Participant Engagement Department. 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