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Additional Resources
Additional Resources
New Jersey COVID-19 Business Information Hub
For additional information on COVID-19's impact on businesses please visit business.nj.gov/covid.
General Information
For general information and resources for basic needs, dial 211. To speak to a healthcare professional, call 1-800-962-1253.
Live text with a 2-1-1 representative
To live chat with a 211 representative, text your zip code to 898-211.
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Visit New Jersey's COVID-19 data dashboard to get the latest information on case counts, variants, hospitalizations, and deaths by location.
Medical Related COVID-19 Information
For healthcare-related questions and information, such as symptoms, when to seek medical attention and proper steps to take if exposed to COVID-19, call the NJ Poison Control Center.
New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline
Feeling anxious? Survivors of domestic violence can call the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline, which provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, including crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy. Bilingual and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Having suicidal thoughts? Need someone to talk to? We are here to help. Our specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling and support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. You’re not alone … we are only a phone call away.
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline
Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it to DCF’s Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P). Calls can be made anonymously. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873) / 1-800-835-5510 (TTY)
NJ Mental Health Cares Hotline
For emotional support dealing with stress, anxiety and depression due to COVID-19, speak with a behavioral care specialist at 866-202-HELP (4357) daily from 8am-8pm. You can also text NJHOPE to 51684.
DCAid
Learn about rental assistance programs, homeless prevention programs, home energy assistance, and other assistance programs that you may be eligible for with this tool from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Housing Counseling
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency offers housing counseling through a network of counselors in each county. Free counseling is available to help homeowners avoid potential foreclosure and to help renters approach discussions with landlords on dealing with their rent situation.
NJHelps
Check eligibility and apply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health insurance at njhelps.org, a one-stop website developed by New Jersey's Department of Human Services.
Long-Term Care Facility Complaints
If you have a complaint regarding a long term care facility, call the NJ Department of Health complaint hotline at 1-800-792-9770. If you are experiencing challenges in visiting a long-term care facility, call the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-877-582-6992, or visit nj.gov/ooie.
ReachNJ - 24/7 Addiction Hotline
ReachNJ is a 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week addictions hotline where people who have Substance Use Disorder or friends and family can get assistance and support from live, New Jersey-based, trained addiction counselors. ReachNJ will assist callers regardless of their insurance status.
Emotional Support Helpline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services are offering a videophone helpline for individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing to access emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign language users are able to communicate directly with ACCESS St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson. Individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing can call 973-870-0677 VP, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) Weekly Reports
Every week, the Department of Health will provide information on COVID-19 transmission at the regional level, characterizing risk as low (green), moderate (yellow), high (orange), and very high (red).
FEMA Funeral Assistance
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. To apply, call 844-684-6333. The hotline is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 9pm.