Community resources

To see if you are eligible, visit www.NJFamilyCare.org or call 1-800-701-0710 to speak with an enrollment specialist.

The NJ Helps

This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.

NJ OneApp

Children's System of Care: 1-877-652-7624

DCF's Children's System of Care (CSOC), formerly the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services, serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families; and, children with substance use challenges and their families. CSOC is committed to providing services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment.

DIAL 988 TO GET HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH A 3-digit phone number — 988 — launched in July to help connect people in crisis with suicide prevention and mental health counselors nationwide.

For a life-threatening situation, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention line at 1-800-273-8255.

MENTAL HEALTH:

NJ Mental Health Cares, the state's behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the coronavirus outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.

If you're feeling stressed out, you can also contact these hotlines before a crisis occurs:

NJ Mental Health Cares Hotline: 866-202-4357

The Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s NJMentalHealthCares Helpline offers free, anonymous online mental health screenings in cooperation with Mental Health America. Self-assessments are available for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as screens for youth and parents.

FINANCIAL/ JOB LOSS RESOURCES:

  1. IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Information

  2. NJ Workers: Frequently Asked Questions During the Coronavirus Emergency The Department of Labor & Workforce Development

  3. State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal :

    • Businesses across New Jersey are looking to hire THOUSANDS OF WORKERS, including those who lost their jobs or have had hours reduced as a result of COVID19. Learn more about who is hiring in your community at https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov.

  4. UNEMPLOYMENT:

    • Customers needing to file for unemployment insurance or other benefits are urged to apply online at MyUnemployment.nj.gov, or MyLeaveBenefits.nj.gov. Filing online is easy, and will ensure claims can be processed in the fastest way possible.

    • Before applying, customers are encouraged to visit our website at nj.gov/labor to determine whether they are eligible to apply for unemployment, temporary disability, family leave, or workers' compensation. An easy-to-read chart will guide customers through the process.

  5. Don't Go Hungry, Get Help 2-1-1

    • Many New Jersey residents with low income, as well as those who have just been through a life-altering event that has weakened their financial resources are in need of assistance. Don't go hungry. There are programs designed to build a more secure and sustainable future for you and your family, and community soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the state that can offer immediate help.

We can provide you with live assistance in finding the resource that is right for you. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 anytime of the day or night to contact one of our resource specialists. If you prefer, you can also search the 2-1-1 database using the term "food" and choosing from the search categories provided to find the resource that best fits your needs. To find the resources closest to you, limit your search geographically by adding your zip code where noted.

What is NJ SNAP?

NJ SNAP is the nutrition assistance program to help low-income individuals and families buy the groceries needed to eat healthy. Sometimes people feel they shouldn’t need help putting food on the table, but sometimes making ends meet is a struggle. If you are not sure how or if you can pay for your next meal or next week’s groceries, NJ SNAP can help.

NJ SNAP (English) NJ SNAP (Spanish)

Somerset County Parks:

Hillsborough has many open grounds to enjoy walking, drawing, biking, and hiking. Check their website, https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/ , for park hours and activity schedule

Resources for Parents Dealing with Autism: