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Resources for Morris and Essex County Caregivers

April 13, 2020

Best Morris and Essex County Resources for Caregivers and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic


Free Support for First Responders (including caregivers) every evening at 7 PM from Imagine.  Call 908-265-3100, weekend 908-334-5723, text 908-334-5723. Virtual Group – Join by Zoom Conference nightly at 7:00pm. Visit zoom.us/join. Enter 996-122-5044 to receive meeting ID.

NAMI Family Support Group
Tuesdays at 12 pm & Wednesdays at 7 pm (through April)
60-minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain support from peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. Registration required, go to
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCAMXBBlD4mNSQPS0V4bCc16pCtma2Zl40enFvqFAGR1C
zQg/viewform

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Wednesdays at 12 pm & Wednesdays at 7 pm (through April) 60-minute support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. Registration required, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCAMXBBlD4mNSQPS0V4bCc16pCtma2Zl40enFvqFAGR1CzQg/viewform

COVID-19 Psychological Services Network – Rutgers University
A volunteer network of mental health support for our community coping with COVID-19 
https://gsapp.rutgers.edu/gsapp-guidelines-for-covid-19/mental-health-support

Dental Home Services COVID-19
Dental Home Services is continuing to go out and treat homebound patients. For questions, call 800-842-4663.

Advance Care Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected
https://bit.ly/COYLResourcesCOVID19

Department of Veterans Affairs Information for Caregivers During COVID-19
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/CSP-Caregiving-During-COVID-19-Tip-Sheet-3Apr2020.pdf

Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – stay informed
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/

NJ state website created to answer questions about COVID-19.
https://www.nj211.org/coronavirus-covid-19

NJDOL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers & Businesses Should Know
https://www.nj.gov/labor/employer-services/business/covid.shtml

Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

Job Opportunities:
Morris ARC has 20 sites in Morris County and is in need of help in some of the sites. Work with adults with developmental disabilities. Tasks include medication administration, meal preparation, personal care and overall supervision. Will fully train in all areas. Call Mr. Ben Wreh at 973.326.9750 ext. 213 for immediate interview or more information.