Resources During Corona Virus Pandemic
The purpose of this document is for us to help each other through this very difficult time. This document will contain a list of resources for our students, staff, and community. Please share these resources with whomever needs them. Thank you!
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Grief Support for Children, Young Adults and Families
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Compassion. Grief. Community.
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Unlimited and free support to NJ children and teens (3-17yrs. old) young adults (18-30yrs. old) and families after death of mother, father or sibling.
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**RUNNING VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES
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**AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
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Jersey City and Newark area: Taylor Simeon 908-522-1999 ext 8004
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Also available in other areas.
Perform Care and Children’s Mobile Response – (877) 652-7624
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Free Services for all youth in NJ = In-home counseling for 8 wks
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24/7 Still conducting responses, as needed
2nd Floor Youth Help Line Phone: 888-222-2228
or Text ”NJ” to @741741
Free, confidential and anonymous helpline with trained professionals \
For NJ youth and young adults ages 10-24 yrs old
Hours: 24/7, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
NJ Mental Health- Free Behavioral Health Info &
Referral Services 1-866-202-HELP (4357)
https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8am-8pm, open 7 days a week
NJ Hopeline-Free Peer Support and
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-855- 654- 6735
Hours: 24/7 24 hours a day/7 days a week
NJVET2VET 1-866-VETS-NJ-4 or 1- 866-838-7654
https://libguides.njstatelib.org/get_help/veterans
Free Confidential hotline providing veterans and their families with access to a comprehensive support network of mental health professionals.
Palisades Emergency Residence Corp. (PERC Shelter)
The shelter will also provide assistance to the homeless in Hudson County, ranging from a free hot meal to blankets or clothing.
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108 36th St.
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Union City, NJ, 07087
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Call - (201) 348 - 8150
Hudson County Resource Guide For ALL SERVICES
North Hudson Community Action Corp.
The Hudson County community action agency provides free food, meals, and groceries to the low income. In addition, they can help people apply for government assistance, public aid, and are a great place for referrals. For example, learn about rent assistance, programs for electric bills, and food stamps/WIC.
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5301 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093
NJEA Helpine - 866-243-6532 - 866-AID-NJEA
https://www.njea.org/aid-njea-can-help/
Email: [email protected]
This confidential, toll-free help line, based out of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, is staffed by Education Support Specialists, qualified retired and active members.
Hours: 24/7, 24 hours a day and seven days a week
DAS Pharmacy 973-955-2165
https://npino.com/pharmacy/1336665827-das-pharmacy/
Email: [email protected]
Delivers to all counties in NJ
Accepts all major insurance plans
If you don’t have insurance, we have low cost medicines
Unemployment Information for Self Employed and
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/independentcontractors.shtml
FOOD PANTRIES and SOUP KITCHENS -Call to check time
Food Pantry =Free bag(s) of food, Soup Kitchen=cooked food
WOODCLIFF COMMUNITY CHURCH
7605 PALISADE AVE. NORTH BERGEN NJ 07047 (201) 869-4555
FOOD PANTRY: 1st and 3rd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, STARTING AT 8am-1pm
NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION (EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
7007 POLK STREET GUTTENBERG, NJ (201) 210-0333 X 22105
FOOD VOUCHERS
GOSPEL TABERNACLE
5029 KENNEDY BLVD. NORTH BERGEN NJ 07047 (201) 863-1000
FOOD PANTRY: 3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH – 9:00am-5:00pm
PALISADES EMERGENCY RESIDENCY CORP. (PERC)
111 – 37th STREET UNION CITY, NJ 07087 (201) 348-8150
FOOD PANTRY: WEDNESDAY AT 10:00 AM
DINNER / SOUP KITCHEN: EVERY NIGHT AT 6:00 PM (7 DAYS)
LOVE OF JESUS CHURCH
5520 Jefferson St., WNY, 07093 201-617-8155
Email: [email protected]
HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH
569 65th St. WNY, NJ 07093 201-868-9444
NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH
5800 Palisade Avenue, WNY, NJ 07093 201-295-0082
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SPECIAL DRAGONS
Free virtual Karate Lessons via Facebook - Search Special Dragons
It is open to everyone right now, kids and adults. Do it with the whole family.
Meet online at 6pm on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
So far they have 4 lessons, 30 minutes each. Also videos saved on the page.
#EmpowerHourSeries Young Adults ages 17-24
https://empowerhourseries.splashthat.com/ Website
https://yearup.app.box.com/s/z4a6fo4rfeb9iy6qumc365yj4903ons5 Brochure
For young adults ages 17-24, Career Development, How to Manage Stress,
Virtual Career Fair, Planning Your Future, Deciphering Financial Aid, Digital Creative
Tools
FUNERAL ASSISTANCE:
Social Security pays $ 255
Anyone on public assistance can apply get help for funeral https://web.njsfda.org/public/solutions/financial-support/public-assistance
Memorial Societies offer assistance to plan low cost funerals
https://fcannj.org/ Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northern NJ
https://fcannj.org/ Ethical Culture Society 201-836-5187
Managing Stress and Anxiety During Co-vid 19
Talking to your kids about Co-vid 19
https://parents.cmionline.com/
8 Ways Parents Can Help Kids During Corona Virus- https://docs.google.com/document/d/16M8EXXyuOIYNvEQHYt35P5whEHuFUKE9mdZUGb5Drh4/edit
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Awning APP - Free for students and staff in NJ for three months
-Awning Mental Health has worked closely with Park Ridge HS with
services and is opening the services through app free to students
and staff for 3 months
-Custom therapy routines, guided meditation, breathing
exercises, music therapy