May is Here! Military Appreciation month and it is also Mental Health awareness month… Some things to Keep in mind..
As more and more people are not able to work, low income families are still struggling to put food on their tables; Food pantries are slowly opening back up, like CFA, adapting to the #Covid-19 pandemic. First of all, you should definitely call them up before going to their facilities.
Are you panning to go to a “quarantine”or ONLINE event this month for Mental health? did you know all 70 towns are stigma free resolution? here are some of their face book pages:
be sure to “LIKE” and follow..
Paramus:
https://www.facebook.com/paramusstigmafree/
Dumont:
https://www.facebook.com/DumontStigmaFree/
Waldwick;
https://www.facebook.com/waldwickstigmafree/
Fair Lawn;
https://www.facebook.com/fairlawnstigmafree/
New Milford;
https://www.facebook.com/nmnjstigmafree/
Wycoff;
https://www.facebook.com/WyckoffStigmaFree/
Oradell;
https://www.facebook.com/oradellstigmafree/
Washington Township;
https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonTownshipNJStigmaFree
Westwood;
https://www.facebook.com/WestwoodNJStigmaFree/
And don’t forget the #StigmaFree zone of NJ:
https://www.facebook.com/SFZNewsofNJ/
Many other towns around Nj have adopted it is well
Here is a new link for SSA To keep up to date with EIP & create an account if you chose, as it it best to get up to date info and resources by subscribing to their Blog. They have more than just SSI & SSD info!
Even though it’s predicted that things may not be getting back to so called normal by May, positive events, Mental Health events and interactive videos will be on many platforms to engage as well as help thought in need.
What are your plans for #StigmaFree Month? There are some ideas on the HRG BCN site> CLICK HERE ! nOW LET ME GET TO THE UPDATES, as there are some important ones and some good resources out there for anyone who may need them. People are coming together and helping thoughts in need threw this pandemic and many organizations are adapting to safely help anyone in need..
OUR HRG Resource Guide 2020; CLICK HERE to download the PDF w/ pocket edition!
NEW IRS PAGE FOR Checking impact payment status! CLICK HERE!
Special Covid-19 edition of the HRG Community Resource Guide! CLICK HERE
to down load the PDF! (most of the activities are online now. This edition has phone #’s and resources foe the many folks who may not have internet connection. Please print one out and give it to them! Thank you!
Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! Many of the resources for COVID-19 are at the new NJ COVID-19 INFO HUB!
**CLICK HERE TO Download the Bergen County, New Jersey Rooming House XLS list (Excel Version). DO YOU NEED A ROOMING HOUSE?
There is also a DOH hotline that is available 24 hrs. to answer any questions. Hotline 1-800-222-1222 (COVID-19
Need food?>>> CLICK HERE! Need help with 12 steps online? CLICK HERE!
**While Churches are closed, you can check out some of the Worship Services on line, such as Mount Olive, RealLife Church, Reformed Church of HH NJ, Second Reformed and others like The River Mission! Many of them are on Face Book but some are available on sound Cloud and You tube of course. Different churches are using face book platform to get the congregations to be involved while people are asked to stay at home During the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is one Church’s Worship to watch on youtube! Be sure to tune in to the HRG News & Resource Face Book page on Sunday for more live services!> CLICK HERE! NJ.com also has a good list of Worship Services that you can check out! CLICK HERE!
PRICE GOUGING IN NJ: contact: Consumer affairs: (CLICK HERE) Call Consumer Service Center Hotline (973) 504-6200
IRS UPDATED info on Stimulus checks; CLICK HERE!
SSA update info on Benefits, CLICK HERE!
*Some basic info on Temporary housing info: for Bergen Even though evictions are suspended in NJ; GBCA is still processing Homelessness Prevention Program claims CLICK HERE for info in Bergen. Also if you are looking for a room in a NJ DCA approved rooming house, CLICK HERE to down load the Excel Version!
Please remember to continue “social distancing ” and wash you hands! Updates on CDC are on their site and Bergen County info is on their dashboard!! for all NJ info; remember dial 211 or http://www.nj211.org
New Jersey Department of Health 24 hour COVID-19 hotline. 1-800-222-1222
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