Have General Questions About COVID 19?
Toll Free Numbers/Websites
The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Visit covid19.nj.gov or nj.gov/health for additional information.
If you believe you may have symptoms of COVID-19
If you believe you may have symptoms of COVID-19, the State of New Jersey’s COVID-19 Information Hub provides a self-assessment tool that will help you determine whether you should be tested. Visit self.covid19.nj.gov.
COVID-19 Testing Sites & Where to Go
Mercer County testing sites -- Quaker Bridge Mall and Trenton
Mercer County. If you have questions about the testing process, call 609-337-4081 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you do not have a doctor, call an urgent care facility or call the Henry J. Austin Health Center in Trenton (609-278-5900) to arrange for screening.
NJ.Gov
Meal Service/Food Pantry list Mercer County
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ifcoRiFGVWLtstl4603myQPk6Guv4UO0cEp6Y8rSoZw/edit
Pharmacy List Mercer County
NJ Dept of Labor COVID 19 Info Spanish
https://www.nj.gov/…/…/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS_SPANISH.pdf
NJ Dept of Labor COVID 19 Info English
https://www.nj.gov/lab…/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
How to get a COVID test Spanish
https://1t9ujr36h40kqq4wd2pa3xu1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/…/…
.HJAHC Telehealth Info en español
https://1t9ujr36h40kqq4wd2pa3xu1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/…/…
NJ.GOVwww.nj.gov
Therapeutic Services/Telehealth/Mental Health
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
707 Alexander Rd. Suite 102, Princeton, NJ 08540-6331
Call in to: 1-609-987-8100 1-877-408-JFCS(5327)
and Dial 0 to be connected to available counselor.
Drop-In Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 10 AM – 12 PM / Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 – 7 PM
Catholic Charities Update: NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-360-7711. In addition to our continued on-site services, we are providing TELEHEALTH and TELEMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – All you need is a telephone. To start, please call 1-800-360-7711. In the event that you experience a psychiatric emergency and need immediate assistance please call 911 or your local psychiatric emergency screening center.
Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic food pantries in Burlington, Lakewood, and Trenton continue serving people in need, but staff are distributing pre-packed bags at the door. Also our food pantries have modified operating hours:
Mercer Community Services Food Pantry (located at Mount Carmel Guild)
73 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ 08609
Mondays through Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am
Financial Assistance
Internet Essentials: Comcast basic Internet for $10/month or free for 60 days if eligible for free or reduced lunch programs, Medicaid or SNAP
https://www.internetessentials.com
Mercer County Financial Assistance: Arm in Arm (Housing and Utilities)
609-396-9355
Mercer County Financial Assistance: HomeFront (Housing only)609-989-9417
Financial Assistance for Hightstown/East Windsor Residents ONLY (Housing and Utilities)609-443-4464
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Community Resources for Families and Staff
General Information:
COVID-19 toolkit for NJ
-Register Ready: New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.
https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2fSpecialNeeds%2f
-NJ Time to Care Coalition COVID19 Resources:
http://www.njtimetocare.org/NJEECOVID19
Job Resources:
-NJ COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
-NJ Food Council Partnership with NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association Job Opportunities
https://njfoodcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NJFC-Members-Hiring.pdf
-Census jobs: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to accept applications for temporary part-time positions with the 2020 Census.
https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
Department of Community Affairs Update: New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities has announced that all of NJ’s public electric, gas and water utilities have agreed to suspend service shutoffs. Participating Companies include: Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power and Light, Orange Rockland Electric, PSE&G, Elizabethtown Gas, New Jersey Natural Gas, or South Jersey Gas.
https://www.nj.gov/bpu/newsroom/2020/approved/20200313.html
-Keep Americans Connected Pledge: broadband or telephone connectivity will not be terminated service for any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic. Open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them.
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-363033A1.pdf
Support:
-UIH Family Partners: Specialists available to assist w/the following:
-Child Support information
-Resume and cover letter assistance
-Online job application assistance
-Referral information
-Fatherhood education
-WorkFirst NJ Programs
-United Way: continuing to assist individuals and families with Medicaid applications, SNAP benefits, Utility Assistance and referrals for other agencies
Contact Andrea Kirton – andrea.kirton@uwgmc.orgor 609-637-4917
-Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County: Offering free 30-minute drop-in sessions with a licensed counselor for youth experiencing anxiety, stress and/or grief over missed milestones and the absence of youth rituals. Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to pm. Call 609-987-8100 & dial 0.
-Re-Entering Populations Hotline: 24/7 hotline for any person leaving prison, jail, or an addiction treatment center who needs assistance with temporary emergency housing, medical and addiction treatment, and food services Individuals can contact (551) 255-5500 or email Rev. Flores at bflores@njreentry.org. English and Spanish options are provided.
-Multi-Generation Household Factsheet:
https://www.gu.org/app/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Fact-Sheet-3-17-20.pdf
Food Resources:
Rise Snack Shack: snack shack now open to students at the RISE Thrift Store. RISE is also working to deliver meals to families in isolation
Farmers Against Hunger: Extra produce provided to those in need
http://www.njagsociety.org/farmers-against-hunger.html
First Presbyterian Church of Trenton: receiving food donations from WAWA with delivery to their location.
FPTrenton@gmail.com, ph: 609-396-1712
Albertsons Companies Foundation Grants for Food Assistance Providers: Working in partnership with local organizations, the Albertsons Companies Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. By carefully directing the generous contributions of our customers, our vendor community, and employees, the foundation supports hunger relief, education, health and human services, and people with disabilities. We take pride in ensuring that the vast majority of the funds we raise stays in local communities and reflects what is important to our customers and employees
https://albertsonscompaniesfoundation.versaic.com/login
Meals on Wheels: Vulnerable seniors are at the greatest risk amid COVID-19. Local Meals on Wheels programs are on the front lines every day, focused on doing all they can to keep older Americans safe and nourished in communities across the country.
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/covid-19-response
Homefront: updated hours and COVID 19 related information:
https://www.homefrontnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HomeFrontOperationsUpdate-3-24-20.pdf
Howell Living History Farm: Providing food and assistance to pantries and families in need
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NJMERCER/bulletins/288064d
-NJ Child Nutrition - COVID-19 Needs and Resources Survey: The Child Nutrition Fund, administered by Reinvestment Fund with support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides grants to organizations to feed children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Services Program. Reinvestment fund is exploring ways to increase its responsiveness to assist organizations in continuing access to child nutrition during school closures. Please help identify immediate resource needs by filling out this brief survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGqSJyF6BaDdY00-nEvQoATbleTyZBV5 fIPV0uhGnx3FTxUQ/viewform
Nonprofits:
-National Council of Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources:
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19
-Coronavirus Survival Kit for Nonprofits: Reaching Donors in Uncertain Times: Provides templates for communication & virtual fundraising ideas
https://go.mobilecause.com/coronavirus-toolkit-20-rp
-CARES Act Available Loans for Non-Profits 33:
Domestic Violence:
NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence Guidance: Resources on the response to the Coronavirus
National Domestic Violence Hotline Guidance: What Domestic Violence Organizations Need to Know about Coronavirus
https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/
Staying Safe During COVID-19 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Guidance:
https://ncadv.org/blog/posts/what-dv-orgs-need-to-know-coronavirus
Internet and Utilities:
Internet Essentials: Comcast basic Internet for $10/month or free for 60 days if eligible for free or reduced lunch programs, Medicaid or SNAP
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
TASK: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen is open and serving meals for pick-up during the coronavirus. NO QUESTIONS ASKED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL IN NEED. Mon – Fri 10:30am – 2pm.
609-695-5456
Emergency shelter for COVID-positive homeless persons
Emergency shelter for COVID-positive homeless persons:
Contracting COVID-19 is unsettling no matter who you are, but people who are homeless and test positive face even greater hurdles. Mercer County has brought to fruition an emergency shelter for COVID-positive homeless persons. The shelter, which can accommodate up to 16 people, is being established at the City’s Coordinated Entry Assessment System (CEAS) Center on Perry Street.
Human Trafficking & JDAI Info
Human Trafficking:
Human Trafficking and COVID-19
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/news/covid-19-resources-services-support
Articles:
Juvenile justice priorities during and after COVID 19 pandemic:
https://www.aecf.org/blog/juvenile-justice-priorities-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/
JDAI: Youth Detention Fell 24% in first month of the COVID 19 Pandemic – Mathcing a National Decline that took 7 years.
Our Support Groups
Youth Partnership
Mercer County Youth Partnership is an advocacy group for youth ages 13-21. The mission of the Mercer County Youth Partnership is to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with those who are labeled ‘different’ in our society.
MCYP is youth driven! For more information or to attend a group, pls call: 609-586-1200 x223.
Parents Anonymous Support Group Wednesday's 10 am-12 noon Thursday's 6-8 pm @ the Mercer FSO Office
“Where asking for help is a sign of strength!”
The mission of Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, Inc. is to protect children by strengthening families through mutual support, parent leadership & advocacy.
Parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Grandparents Support Group 2nd & 4th Mondays 10 am - 12 noon @ the Mercer FSO Office
Many Grandparents have become parents to their grandchildren at a time in their lives when they thought that they would be retired, travel at leisure or just not have the responsibility of children anymore.
There are unique adjustments and stressors to parenting your grandchildren.
Come to our Grandparents Support Group and share your experiences in a safe place.
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