An update from Bergen County Board of Social Services:
Attention Snap Recipients: click any of the words below:
IF YOU ARE ON TRA YOU WILL NOT BE DISCONTINUED FOR a time period . Click above…
Bergen County- “The Center” -UPDATES FOR SHELTER
Here are some of the changes, additions, companies & Government are making to accommodate for all the shutdowns…
First of all, one of the biggest things, situations in Bergen and beyond that people go threw are evictions! Check out the NJ court’s decisions CLICK HERE to check out the suspension of courts!
While school is out for so many, The state of NJ will soon be implementing additions to s.n.a.p. CLICK HERE FOR that story!
Utilities and phone services will not be suspending service for lack of payment! CLICK HERE! <(Suez) Go to P.S.E.G. for their statement! Most phone are working with the FCC to help out as well! it’s called “KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED PLEDGE” You wont get disconnected!
NJ DMV ALSO has some good news for you to check out! extensions & info on expiring licenses and such..
Many other Government agencies have similar programs going on during the events that are unfolding! While this page is ONLY a guide for some ideas, it’s a good idea to check the links for your self as they may update or discontinue programs!! Updates daily on the HRG Face Book Pg too!
There are some new things going on with AA and other 12 steps programs, CLICK HERE for No. Jersey’s Intergroup Statement AND MEETING Changes!
Be sure to contact any food pantry that you may be checking in with for food and essentials! CLICK HERE for Bergen’s listings!
If you are expecting a raise or additional funding on your s.n.a.p. card in Bergen, you can contact EBT NJ or BCBSS in Rochelle Park CLICK HERE! (opens in a new tab)”>!> CLICK HERE!
Don’t forget to check out our HRG you tube Chanel!
Yes, please, as a reminder; wash your hands and social distancing- CDC SAYS: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Have a great day, go about your day, enjoy it and if you want to stay informed, check out Bergen County’s website HERE! and remember, we’ll see you “virtual” for the freeholders meeting as they are going to stream it live for awhile! Contact them directly for their information as it may change! Now go out and enjoy your day if you are not feeling any symptoms! (if you think you may have symptoms contact the NJ’s #’- 1-800-222-1222) other than that have a great day! c ya on Face book!
The sun is coming up, the weather is getting nicer out, Pray, meditate and get things done! New pocket edition, new Resource guide…
First of all;
The Bergen county homeless shelter and dept. of housing and human services besides being a homeless shelter they have a wide variety of services for all of our homeless and low income community. 201-336-6475 they are located at 120 south river street in hackensack. If you want to know what services there are out there, that you might qualify for, they have a very knowledgeable staff that can direct you to a program that is right for you and if you don’t need their services you can drop in to have a great lunch and dinner.
after breakfast they have what they call next step. it is where you can get a wide variety of resources and programs that might fit your needs.
many organizations are placed there to help with your needs in our community. drop by there sometime! free meals for the community lunch and dinner lunch 7 days a week 11:30-12:30
dinner 5-6 next step is 9:30-11 am and 1pm-4pm next step has a variety of resources..
CHECK OUT THE NEW HRG Pocket Guide CLICK HERE!!!! (last pgs)
Have you downloaded the 2020 HRG Community Resource guide? .. CLICK HERE for the PDF!!
For information on x-offender re-entery Check out Transition professionals
NJ hope and healing help line: 1-877-294-help
Please keep up to date with Housing Authority’s ; Housing health & human services n their web site for updates: CLICK HERE!
More resources…
Be sure to “LIKE” & Follow our HRG News & Resource Face Book page!
One important resource for Bergen County is “The Center“; Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center. In Hackensack! Here are some other resources & Don’t forget to check out the “Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ Podcast“…
Need help with phones, RX and utilities? CLICK HERE!!
There are so many resources here in Bergen County, including the “Navigator notes” by Senior services, and they are not just for seniors! click the pic for the Navigator notes!
NJ DOH hotline for info if you think you have symptoms for COVID-19; Call the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center Public Hotline at 1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222
There are many other resources on the site map that may be useful as well! Be sure to check out all the updates daily on HRG’s Face Book. Pg. Updated Daily with news & resources!
Don’t forget the RX / utility help page CLICK HERE!
Please note that the Library social work intern program will resume after spring break April 9
Please note that “The Center” is not closing, but the “Sit up” program” ends March 15! No rumors please contact them directly for info; 201-336-6475!
There are more resources than you can imagine here in Bergen & Passaic Counties!
Be sure to “LIKE” & Follow our HRG News & Resource Face Book page!
If you know a store that is price gouging, contact Bergen / Passaic consumer affairs! https://www.nj.gov/oag/news.htm NJ OAG has the details! (973) 504-6240
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