COVID-19 Support and Resources

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, NJ Mental Health Cares is offering help. Call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free and confidential support, 8AM to 8PM, seven days a week.

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

– NJ Department of Health’s website

– NJ COVID-19 Information Hub

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

COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine website and call centers

NJ State Websites for Testing & Vaccine
• covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing: Getting tested for COVID-19
• covidvaccine.nj.gov: Vaccine registration (state will contact you by email)
• covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder: Find vaccine appointments (directly connect with vaccine sites)
• covid19.nj.gov/homeboundvax: Homebound vaccination appointment form

2-1-1 (24/7 Information Helpline)
Call 2-1-1 with general questions on staying safe, financial assistance, unemployment, donations, food, non-medical needs

Hotlines and websites
• 1-855-568-0545 (8am-8pm): vaccine appointment support
• 1-856-249-7007 (8 am 8 pm): dedicated to seniors.
• 1-800-962-1253 (24/7) medical related questions
• https://familydoctor.org/condition/coronavirus

Tool kit for community organizations
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/toolkits/community-organization.html

Post-vaccine Resources
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS):
vaers.hhs.gov/index.html

V-Safe: After-Vaccination Health Checker On Mobile Phones
Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll also get reminders if you
need a second vaccine dose.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html

What to Do if You Have an Allergic Reaction After Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.html

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html

NAMI NJ Online Services

Resources:

New Jersey Hope and Healing – Disaster Recovery

NEW New Jersey Hope and Healing is a FEMA-funded project which addresses the emotional and behavioral health needs of NJ residents concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call 866-202-HELP (4357) to talk with trained staff, 8AM to 8PM, seven days a week.

NEW COVID Connect Helpline offered by Rutgers UBHC: 1-833-223-0011, Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM.
The COVID CONNECT (833) 223-0011 helpline by Rutgers UBHC provides behavioral health treatments and supports to individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues related to the COVID pandemic. A series of screening tools will be used to assess the caller’s level of distress and mental health/addiction needs. UBHC will provide a warm handoff to licensed treatment providers throughout the state that offer Telehealth services. To ensure successful service linkage, staff will follow up with callers.

NEW NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services – Suicide Prevention

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

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.

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

Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, Rutgers University
Products and Resources Catalog

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

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.

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.

Somerset County Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Support

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)
CSPNJ is a peer led not-for-profit organization that provides community-based services that promote recovery and wellness for people with the lived experience of behavioral health conditions. Check out their Words of Wellness newsletters.

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.
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Justice in Aging – COVID-19 Resources
Justice in Aging is a national non-profit legal advocacy organization that fights senior poverty through law.

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

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources in Multiple Languages
Mental health guidance is available in Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Swahili, Burmese and other languages. Topics include how to manage stress, cope with social isolation, comfort children, and identify signs of anxiety and depression that might require additional attention.

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