CODE BLUE NJ-What you need to know..
NJ by county does have code blue, but not all counties are letting their homeless know. Fact: Tom’s River,VIA Face Book& Passaic NJ Via North Jersey Media are two cities that are announcing code blue, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex does have code blue in place but Bergen has not yet publicly announced it to their homeless via TV, radio or other media outlets. Bergen County’s Code Blue shelter was secretly announced at first but then later publicly announced By CIT’s Face Book page.. The Text read in part; “Tonight is the first night of Code Blue Shelter in Bergen County! If you should work with or encounter someone who is homeless in Bergen County, the Bergen County Housing & Health Human Service Center (120 S. River Street, Hackensack) is ready to assist those in need.” The code blue law has been described by Daily Voice when County Exec. First announced the new program (partially funded by FEMA). Other county’s OEM’s have publicly declared Code Blue as well as City Of Newark VIA Fios1.If you are homeless in Bergen County, Passaic, or other north NJ county’s populations, you should head to the nearest Code Blue shelter! Bergen it is at “The Center” 120 so. River St. Hackensack NJ. NJ’s 211 also has “Warming Centers” information! The original press release as explained by the Daily voice is to call the Bergen’s Communications at 201-753-7762.
NOTE-AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020 THE STATE WIDE HOMELESS HOTLINE WILL BE 211!!
What is Code Blue in NJ? #CodeBlue is a Code weather event where; T he temperature is 32 degrees
or below with precipitation, or if 25 degrees or lower without precipitation, or windchill prediction to be zero for 2 hours. Click here for the BCF CODE BLUE Video!
FOR WARMING CENTERS THAT 211 POSTS (ONLY THE COUNTIES THAT SUBMIT TO THEM) https://www.nj211.org/nj-warming-centers CLICK HERE!
NOTE-Due to covid- contact 211 if you are homeless for motel placement.
Bergen County also has a winder “sit up shelter program” during certain times! The two Shelter programs are different! Sit up is between Dec. 14-March 15. Code Blue is any time the above stated temps are predicted and the County OEM must declare! Some towns even changed the Code Blue requirements to simplify and make better!
Here are some other things going on in Bergen County….
Don’t forget, Breakfast with Benny ha started up again
Did you downloaded the condensed version of the Special Covid-19 NJ Re-opening Edition- HRG Community Resource Guide! CLICK HERE to down load the PDF!
While the Bergen County’s Government physical location are closed to the public, they continue to provide services! CLICK HERE FOR their web site! Same with the State of NJ, much of the information you will need is on their Covid 19 dashboard; CLICK HERE! Did you know Bergen County Human services has their own resource guide? It has all kinds of Resources that can help you navigate the social services system. They have a list of great Organizations to help you, listed in their PDF.
NEW!! PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.
Here is some information from some of the HRG Media WordPress Blog that you may have missed. Also Check in with the Hackensack Library updates for when they are re-opening as well as check out their current online events: CLICK HERE FOR Johnson Public Library’s web site with events. CLICK HERE for their Face Book page, as they have Facebook live as well..
Need Mental Health Services?
There is definitely a shortage of Social workers! One program that can help is P.A.T.H.; [Project for Assistance in Transition from Homeless (PATH) Program] In Bergen County P.A.T.H. does homeless outreach as well as homeless prevention outreach and assessment! Each county has P.A.T.H. AS well. In Bergen call: 201-646-0333. If you need an assessment, a Mental Health clinic for non emergencies, homeless can utilize the “Urgent care clinic” of CBH care 7 days a week. call: (201) 957-1800. please note, the wellness clinic is not a medical emergency facility!
Funding Sources besides the small business grants, individuals may need some help as well.
Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! <If you are homeless! Many of the resources for COVID-19 are at the new NJ COVID-19 INFO HUB! CFA can also help you if you need ESG or first months rent and security deposit. as well as food. The Center is another resource! UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services:
“The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.
CONTINUED While Hoboken’s Friendly faces” housing program is a success being a partnership with Government, private and other community Groups and agencies, Bergen has a different approach, which offers a one stop shop with most of the services and programs under one roof! BC’s housing Authority over sees “The Center” and The Center’s director and Christ Church’s Director and team do intakes, assessments and works with 211 and BCBSS with housing and other services homeless or “at risk of”. Especially during Covid19, NJ’s homeless needs to contact 211 as well as work on permanent housing.
NEW!! PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.
SBA disaster assistance : small businesses CLICK HERE!!
Check the updates for the Stimulus funds from the Government ‘s press releases updated on the HRG BCN News Site, Regarding stimulus $$! COVID-19 NJ-HUB- https://covid19.nj.gov/ New Jersey Department of Health – http://nj.gov/health
Center for Disease Control – http://cdc.gov
World Health Organization – http://who.int
http://Ready.gov – http://ready.gov
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DO YOU NEED the Bergen County official Rooming house list? CLICK HERE!
While a second Stimulus check wont cover much at all, Bergen County’s ESG program threw HABC NJ never stopped during the pandemic and Greater Bergen also has funding for Eviction prevention. FYI UPDATE: Bergen County Board of Social Services continues to work remotely to provide services including TRA and EA for BC residents. CLICK HERE for their web site. UPDATE: Center for Food Action frequently has eviction prevention resources as well as First month’s rent along with Security deposit for low income qualifying; CLICK HERE…
Are you in need of food pantries? CLICK HERE!
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