COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Information
Centers for Disease Control, Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccination
Centers for Disease Control, Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
City of Newark Pre-Registration for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Newarkvaccinenow.org
The Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative is the first-ever full community-powered campaign to increase access and equity of vaccine distribution in Newark.
State of New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. You can reserve your spot to get a vaccine now by pre-registering here. We’ll ask some questions to determine when you are eligible to receive a vaccination.
EssexCOVID.org
Information on, and scheduling of, COVID-19 tests and vaccines in Essex County.
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
COVID Alert NJ app - COVID Alert NJ app complements traditional contact tracing efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The app also provides users with up-to-date information on New Jersey reopening news, key COVID-19 metrics, and a user-friendly symptom tracking tool. COVID Alert NJ uses Bluetooth proximity technology. The app will never record any identifying data. All users will remain anonymous.
How To Get Tested for COVID-19 in New Jersey
Community Toolkit for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing Education Campaign - This is a community toolkit developed for the New Jersey Department of Health as part of the State’s effort to educate New Jerseyans about the importance of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION
Centers for Disease Control and Protection, COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Center for Disease Control and Protection, Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers. CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
New Jersey Department of Health
New Jersey Department of Health, Guidance to Religious Leaders
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE
What Is Telehealth? Can I Use It To Visit My Doctor?
Patient Access to Telehealth Services in New Jersey During The COVID-19 Pandemic, As of 3/31/2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is quickly becoming the most widely used option for patients across the state to receive care. In fact, many health care providers who previously did not perform telehealth visits with their patients are now swiftly adopting virtual visit options in order to safely see as many people as possible during this pandemic.
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
University Hospital COVID -19 Updates
EMPLOYMENT
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
New Jersey Department of Labor Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
New Jersey Department of Unemployment Insurance - Claims Related to COVID-19
HOTLINES AND HELPLINES
COVID-19 Information Hotline: Have questions about COVID-19? The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public. Call: 2-1-1, Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253, Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Mental Health Hotline: 1-866-202-4357
Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437 /
Essex County Family Justice Center (Domestic Violence): 1-973-230-7229
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
New Jersey State Police Department COVID-19 Resource Guide
HOUSING, FOOD AND UTILITIES
Residential Evictions: What Tenants Need to Know. A document provided for informational purposes. It does not substitute for consulting with an attorney about specific facts and circumstances.
Residential Evictions: What Homeowners Need to Know. A document provided for informational purposes. It does not substitute for consulting with an attorney about specific facts and circumstances.
Coronavirus Stops Foreclosure/Evictions in Essex County. Essex County residents with questions on this matter are urged to call the Civil Process Division of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, 1-973-621-4116.
PSE&G Home Utilities Shut-Off Suspension: In the interest of protecting public health, PSE&G is temporarily suspending shut-offs of electric or gas service to residential customers for non-payment. Customers should contact PSE&G by calling 1-800-357-2262.
Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Resources. SNAP hotline for assistance over the phone, 1-800-609-3663
Free/Unlimited Wifi via Comcast/Xfinity: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
WELLNESS
Diabetes Care
Self-Care for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists During the COVID-19 Pandemic, American Association of Diabetes Educators
Diabetes and Depression - Double Trouble, American Association of Diabetes Educators
Diabetes Peer Support Groups, American Association of Diabetes Educators
Emotional Well-Being
Taking Care of Yourself, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Child Trends
What Kids Want to Know About Coronavirus: An Original Comic: Goats and Soda, NPR
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies, Centers for Disease Control
Maternal Care
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding, Information About Coronavirus 2019, Centers for Disease Control
The Mom Support Group, Bloom Foundation. The Mom Support Group is a team of postpartum advocates who have come together to help YOU – the new mom; the expecting mom; the mom who is currently suffering from a perinatal mood disorder; or a mom who is simply scared and stressed in times like these. Our peer-to-peer virtual support group will bring moms together on a Zoom-based call with our leaders – most of whom are survivors of postpartum mood disorders themselves. On the call, you’ll have the chance to talk, listen, discover coping techniques, and develop a mindfulness practice – all with the support of other moms just like you. Participation is free – simply register via the link below.
Grupo de Apoyo para Futuras y Nuevas Mamas. Nuestro grupo de apoyo virtual reunirá a las mamás en una llamada basada en Zoom con nuestra líder, Ana Romero, quien es una terapeuta experta y experimentada que trabaja con madres embarazadas y posparto. En la llamada, tendrá la oportunidad de hablar, escuchar, descubrir técnicas de afrontamiento y desarrollar una práctica de atención plena, todo con el apoyo de otras madres como usted. Los bebes son bienvenidos y el grupo es gratis.~