Helpful Resources to Monitor
CDC Preparedness
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/workplace-decision-tree.pdf
NJ HOSPITAL DASHBOARD
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml
COVID 19 INFORMATION HUB--great resource for all your questions like where to get tested, food resources, and more.
https://covid19.nj.gov/
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD
https://www.westwoodnj.gov/
BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://www.westwoodnj.gov/213/Board-of-Health
101 Washington Ave.
201-664-7100 x129
WESTWOOD MAYOR'S WELLNESS
For information on local wellness programs contact Gale Herzing gale@wellnessbygale.com and Kathleen Maths kathleen.mathis@verizon.net.
NEW JERSEY STATE BAR FOUNDATION
https://njsbf.org/contact-us/covid-19-information-resource-page/
U.S. SENATOR MENENDEZ
https://www.menendez.senate.gov/coronavirus
COVID 19 RUMOR CONTROL & MISINFORMATION
CDC.GOV
NJ.GOV/HEALTH
WHO (World Health Network)
1-800-222-1222 (NJ State Hotline 24/7)
Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)
Call (Medical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/workplace-decision-tree.pdf
NJ HOSPITAL DASHBOARD
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml
COVID 19 INFORMATION HUB--great resource for all your questions like where to get tested, food resources, and more.
https://covid19.nj.gov/
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD
https://www.westwoodnj.gov/
BOROUGH OF WESTWOOD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
https://www.westwoodnj.gov/213/Board-of-Health
101 Washington Ave.
201-664-7100 x129
WESTWOOD MAYOR'S WELLNESS
For information on local wellness programs contact Gale Herzing gale@wellnessbygale.com and Kathleen Maths kathleen.mathis@verizon.net.
NEW JERSEY STATE BAR FOUNDATION
https://njsbf.org/contact-us/covid-19-information-resource-page/
U.S. SENATOR MENENDEZ
https://www.menendez.senate.gov/coronavirus
COVID 19 RUMOR CONTROL & MISINFORMATION
CDC.GOV
NJ.GOV/HEALTH
WHO (World Health Network)
1-800-222-1222 (NJ State Hotline 24/7)
Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)
Call (Medical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
Mental Health Resources
Bergen County Department of Health Services
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State of NJ
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/get-assistance/who-can-i-call-if-im-feeling-stressed-or-anxious-during-the-covid-19-outbreak
Text HOME to 741741 (24/7) if you feel you are in crisis. You can connect with a trained counselor who will respond, listen, and help you through your concerns. Or visit: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Gift of Gab : Are you or someone you know starting to feel the effects of social isolation? Looking to connect with a friendly, supportive voice? Connect with this fully volunteer-based organization run by social work students, and their mission is to connect anyone lonely or in need of social interaction with a phone-based companion.
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/get-assistance/who-can-i-call-if-im-feeling-stressed-or-anxious-during-the-covid-19-outbreak
Text HOME to 741741 (24/7) if you feel you are in crisis. You can connect with a trained counselor who will respond, listen, and help you through your concerns. Or visit: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Gift of Gab : Are you or someone you know starting to feel the effects of social isolation? Looking to connect with a friendly, supportive voice? Connect with this fully volunteer-based organization run by social work students, and their mission is to connect anyone lonely or in need of social interaction with a phone-based companion.
Small Business & Employee Resources
Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits would be expanded from 26 weeks to 39 weeks and Self-Employed individuals would qualify for the first time.
Unemployed workers may potentially get an additional $600 per week for up to four months, on top of the normal state unemployment benefits. For more information go to https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
How to Apply online for Unemployment Benefits
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply/applyonline.shtml
Information on Grants and Loans available to Small Business Owners facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Federal Small Business Administration, Application for Disaster Loan
https://www.sba.gov/disaster/apply-for-disaster-loan/index.html
Federal Small Business Administration, Loan Guidance
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
State of NJ: Coronavirus Information for NJ Businesses
https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/collections/2198378-information-for-nj-businesses-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak
State of NJ: Information for NJ Businesses on the COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.njeda.com/about/Public-Information/Coronavirus-Information
NJ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard
https://assistance.business.nj.gov/
State of NJ: Economic Development Authority Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
https://www.njeda.com/Press-Room/News-Articles/Press-Releases/NJEDA-Announces-New-Initiatives-to-Support-Business
More information about the State’s programs can be found at faq.business.nj.gov
Guides outlining COVID-19-related benefits for NJ employees
English: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS_SPANISH.pdf
Unemployment benefits would be expanded from 26 weeks to 39 weeks and Self-Employed individuals would qualify for the first time.
Unemployed workers may potentially get an additional $600 per week for up to four months, on top of the normal state unemployment benefits. For more information go to https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
How to Apply online for Unemployment Benefits
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply/applyonline.shtml
Information on Grants and Loans available to Small Business Owners facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Federal Small Business Administration, Application for Disaster Loan
https://www.sba.gov/disaster/apply-for-disaster-loan/index.html
Federal Small Business Administration, Loan Guidance
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
State of NJ: Coronavirus Information for NJ Businesses
https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/collections/2198378-information-for-nj-businesses-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak
State of NJ: Information for NJ Businesses on the COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.njeda.com/about/Public-Information/Coronavirus-Information
NJ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard
https://assistance.business.nj.gov/
State of NJ: Economic Development Authority Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
https://www.njeda.com/Press-Room/News-Articles/Press-Releases/NJEDA-Announces-New-Initiatives-to-Support-Business
More information about the State’s programs can be found at faq.business.nj.gov
Guides outlining COVID-19-related benefits for NJ employees
English: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS_SPANISH.pdf
Resources for Job Seekers
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal - https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/
New Jersey State Residents have access to the Job & Career Accelerator. Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings. This resource is provided to New Jersey’s libraries by the New Jersey State Library and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
For Everyone
NY Times’s Q&A on the benefits: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
From Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/27/your-guide-to-the-federal-stimulus-package/#7a694d962711
Mortgage and Rent Relief, and Tenant Information
Mortgage Relief: https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/covid/mortgagerelief.html
Tenant Information/Rent Relief: https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200319c.shtml
Energy Assistance info from the State of NJ
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/energy.html
Financial Assistance, from the NJ Dept. of Human Services
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/hottopics/financial/
Resources for Restaurants and Workers Coping with the COVID-19 Emergency
https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/news/2020/3/15/resources-for-restaurants-and-workers-coping-with-the-covid-19-emergency
Coronavirus Emergency Relief Assistance in NJ
https://www.autismnj.org/article/coronavirus-emergency-relief-assistance-in-nj/
New Jersey State Residents have access to the Job & Career Accelerator. Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings. This resource is provided to New Jersey’s libraries by the New Jersey State Library and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
For Everyone
NY Times’s Q&A on the benefits: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
From Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/27/your-guide-to-the-federal-stimulus-package/#7a694d962711
Mortgage and Rent Relief, and Tenant Information
Mortgage Relief: https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/covid/mortgagerelief.html
Tenant Information/Rent Relief: https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200319c.shtml
Energy Assistance info from the State of NJ
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/energy.html
Financial Assistance, from the NJ Dept. of Human Services
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/hottopics/financial/
Resources for Restaurants and Workers Coping with the COVID-19 Emergency
https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/news/2020/3/15/resources-for-restaurants-and-workers-coping-with-the-covid-19-emergency
Coronavirus Emergency Relief Assistance in NJ
https://www.autismnj.org/article/coronavirus-emergency-relief-assistance-in-nj/
Retirement
Forbes: COVID-19 and Your IRA: What you need to know:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniekent/2020/03/28/covid-19-and-your-ira-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#6dc0134c2131
Bloomberg: Coronavirus Bill lets Struggling Americans Tap Retirement Money
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-27/coronavirus-bill-lets-struggling-americans-tap-retirement-money
Income Taxes
Filing Deadlines extended to July 15 for Federal and New Jersey
Forbes: COVID-19 and Your IRA: What you need to know:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniekent/2020/03/28/covid-19-and-your-ira-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#6dc0134c2131
Bloomberg: Coronavirus Bill lets Struggling Americans Tap Retirement Money
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-27/coronavirus-bill-lets-struggling-americans-tap-retirement-money
Income Taxes
Filing Deadlines extended to July 15 for Federal and New Jersey
Food Resources
For Food Access & Donations:
NJ Jersey residents on SNAP can order food through Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite and Fresh Grocer starting May 27
Connex4NPO Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/Connex4NPO/
Parkside Community Church in Westwood
distributing food while supplies are available after 12pm on Saturdays
Westwood for All Ages 917-701-3121
Westwood Borough’s Social Services. Please contact Kathie at (201) 664-7100 x110 should you need help with food security or know of a family member or neighbor that could use some help at this time.
Thomas J Reilly Senior Center, 100 Madison Ave. Providing for residents, can receive donations --leave by front door.
Helping Hand Food Pantry located at the Hillsdale Methodist Church on Magnolia. Takes donations. Contact Jody Winsick-Soluri for food assistance (201) 664-0600.
TriBoro Food Pantry in Park Ridge, located at 65 Pascack Road.
Contact number for her pantry is (201) 576-9083 should you like to donate food or monetary donations to help the mission.
Connex4NPO, has teamed up with Lisa Bontemps and Parkside Community Church, to coordinate donated items from the nonprofit Tree House Cares to those community members who are unable to get to the store or do not have the financial resources at this time to obtain fresh breads, produce, dairy, etc. (see above)
Meals on Wheels, Please contact Jeanne if you are able to help. The phone number is (201) 358-0050.
Zion Lutheran Church, through the efforts of Dave and June Baunefiend have supplied significant supplies to the Westwood Food Pantry through their coordination of requests to the Zion congregation and then transport of the items directly to the food pantry.
St. Andrew’s Church Food Pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm for those in need. Thank you to Lori Woods and all of the dedicated volunteers for making this pantry a success for our community.
NJ Jersey residents on SNAP can order food through Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite and Fresh Grocer starting May 27
Connex4NPO Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/Connex4NPO/
Parkside Community Church in Westwood
distributing food while supplies are available after 12pm on Saturdays
Westwood for All Ages 917-701-3121
Westwood Borough’s Social Services. Please contact Kathie at (201) 664-7100 x110 should you need help with food security or know of a family member or neighbor that could use some help at this time.
Thomas J Reilly Senior Center, 100 Madison Ave. Providing for residents, can receive donations --leave by front door.
Helping Hand Food Pantry located at the Hillsdale Methodist Church on Magnolia. Takes donations. Contact Jody Winsick-Soluri for food assistance (201) 664-0600.
TriBoro Food Pantry in Park Ridge, located at 65 Pascack Road.
Contact number for her pantry is (201) 576-9083 should you like to donate food or monetary donations to help the mission.
Connex4NPO, has teamed up with Lisa Bontemps and Parkside Community Church, to coordinate donated items from the nonprofit Tree House Cares to those community members who are unable to get to the store or do not have the financial resources at this time to obtain fresh breads, produce, dairy, etc. (see above)
Meals on Wheels, Please contact Jeanne if you are able to help. The phone number is (201) 358-0050.
Zion Lutheran Church, through the efforts of Dave and June Baunefiend have supplied significant supplies to the Westwood Food Pantry through their coordination of requests to the Zion congregation and then transport of the items directly to the food pantry.
St. Andrew’s Church Food Pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm for those in need. Thank you to Lori Woods and all of the dedicated volunteers for making this pantry a success for our community.