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Where to go for immediate help

The Crisis Text Line is open 24/7 – text NAMI to 741741

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed due to COVID-19 call the Disaster Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-289-HELP (4357) for emotional support and guidance.

If you have specific questions about the Coronavirus, the NJ Coronavirus Call Center is available 24/7 to answer your questions at 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253.

NJ Mental Health Cares is offering help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support from trained specialists, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

For the latest information about COVID-19 in New Jersey, go to the

– NJ Department of Health’s website

– NJ COVID-19 Information Hub

Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)

NAMI NJ Online Services

Messages from NAMI NJ Executive Director

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Resources:

Federal Lifeline Assistance: Assurance Wireless
Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program brought to you by Virgin Mobile. The Assurance Wireless offer provides eligible low-income free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Plus a free phone.

Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service – Online Services Remain Available
Effective March 17, 2020 | Press Release

NJ Department of Health on Coronavirus Preparation at the State Psychiatric Hospitals
At each of the links below is some information under COVID-19 Preparedness:

– Ann Klein Forensic Center
– Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
– Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
– Ancora Psychiatric Hospital

Middlesex County Office of Human Services Resources
Resources for mental health, addiction recovery, peer support and general information about COVID-19. View the Mental Health Services Directory.

American Psychological Association COVID-19 Information and Resources
Continually updated by APA for psychologists, health-care workers and the public.

Disability Rights New Jersey COVID-19 Website
Learn about how DRNJ is addressing the issues affecting the disability community.

Community Hope – Hope for Veterans
Veteran households who are facing homelessness or at risk can simply call their referral hotline.
View flyer | Fact Sheet | Press Release

Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
GSAPP will offer phone and telepsychology services to help members of the community obtain short term supportive therapy or facilitate referral to therapists in their network.

Otsuka Patient Support
Otsuka Patient Support combines resources and tools for patients, their caregivers, and their prescribing team with access to their dedicated team of support members.

PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
PhRMA’s MAT is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs.

Department of Health, Charity Care Program
Charity Care Eligible patients will have access in the acute care setting that mirrors the Medicaid.

More Information on State and Federal Actions

For the latest medical information, including mental health guidance and tips, visit Centers for Disease Control’s website.