2022; First time temps. are in the teens. Some things you should know..

Are you prepared for cold weather? Have a winter coat?

There are many agencies and Organizations that can help with some of the material needs. Also this time of year so many want to give. Here are some of the most needed clothing items and some food items that local organizations are looking for & give out to the community in need!

Let’s start with some Organizations, Church groups & non-profits that help low income/no income residents, which includes homeless & families. You can also ask your local food pantries if they have clothing donations too. Some of them do have clothing donations or know where to go for clothing. Here are some of the main ones that can use donations of NEW winter clothing and they, of course will give to thoughts in need locally in the community! Transition professionals, Housing health & human services center, Operation chill out, NJ Food and clothing rescue, Emmanuel Christian church, The River Mission! Baby needs, besides CFA, you can contact Lighthouse Pregnancy in Hackensack.

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It beginning to feel a lot like winter, everywhere you go…. (finally)! If you like bugs, damp, steamy, unbearably hot days, don’t worry, your days are only about 4 months away, so just hang in there (I’m being sarcastic) about the bugs and sticky part of course! For most of us who like the fresh clean brisk northern air, it’s the best time of the year! Unfortunately, your heating bill can be a problem! One important thing to note is that Utility shut offs in NJ have been extended. Also, when it comes to evictions, according to the NJ court’s PIO, Evictions due to back rent owed have resumed. We need to hear about this in the news and the governor has not said a thing recently. One thing we don’t want with this cold weather is a tsunami of evictions. According to the Court NJ’s PIO they stated in a comment; “The Judiciary resumed trials in September 2021 and evictions have been moving forward.” Here is an NJ court page that might have updated information, you can email them as well, because it seems the NJ Govt. is not making it really clear on the eviction and proceedings process.

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AS a reminder for back rent, Hackensack residents back rental assistance program & “self declaration for Eviction immunity” (Downloadable Residency Self-Certifying Attestation Form) CLICK HERE! With the NJ State’s NJ DCA self declaration form; Please visit NJ Eviction Protection Income Self-Certification Form to self-certify to be protected from eviction!

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FUNDING FOR BACK RENT:

The Bergen County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has been extended

THE NJ-DCA PROGRAM PORTAL CLICK HERE! For the application; more info! CLICK HERE!

Need a free or sliding scale clinic? This new year is a good time, as always to work on mental health as well as your physical health!

Bergen County has many free clinics as well as sliding Scale for low income and homeless. Check them out..

BVMI on Essex St. is one of the main clinics and NHCA also has a free clinic in Garfield(and Hackensack); click here! Other free dental clinics, and others click here! Just and FYI! The BVMI (Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative) is located at 75 Essex Street, Suite 100 Hackensack NJ Tel: 201-342-2478 NHCA also has a free Medical clinic in Garfield, Hackensack & others, check them out; click here! Here is a web site that we found with the free dental clinics in North NJ. CLICK HERE! Note; call before you go incase they have new Covid19 protocols! Are you looking for MH clinics and other clinics? CLICK HERE for our listings for Bergen County! There is no health without MH and if you can not afford to pay you should check them out! also BNBMC in Paramus is the county hospital for psych; CLICK HERE FOR info! Thy also have many addiction resources as well! CBH Care in Westwood is also an outpatient MH walk in clinic!

“It’s ok, to Not Be ok” Therapy and support if symptoms persist is the best way. according to NAMI. Here is an article that may help you understand P.T.D.S. CLICK HERE! “Whether you’re a military service member, veteran, salesperson or elementary school student, PTSD has the potential to develop in any of us. And if it does, please know that help is available. No one should face PTSD alone.”-NAMI..

Just a good reminder:

To get right to the point, there is “No Health, Without Mental Health” and frankly, while states & TV news are blatant instigators, agitators, We can not let it distract from our over all wellbeing! There are resources ad we must take care of our selves and others! We can live our lives and enjoy the day, and all the holidays! Here are some Hotlines we can use to help. It’s ok to not be ok, lets do it together and thrive!

If you need to download the Mental Health resource PDF CLICK HERE!!

If you need a basic food pantry CLICK HERE!

Code Blue NJ; Are you ready, are you aware of the newest Code Blue laws in NJ?

A temperature is 32 degrees is what to look for, no more playing around with over night precipitation, just 32 degrees as stated in ASSEMBLY, No. 1595. County OEM’s must promote/activate and announce publicly that warming centers are open, 48 hours prior to the event! 211 is the NJ contracted homeless hotline and they are listing the warming centers when counties activate code blue and report it to 211! (211 won’t take the blame if the county does not let them know) Cover photo: Coalition For The Homeless; Code Blue, Extreme Cold – Code Blue for NY; average 688 deaths each year were due to hyperthermia.

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