Everyone 16 and older is now eligible for vaccine
Find a vaccine appointment
Use the NJ Vaccine Appointment Finder to find vaccination locations near you with available appointments.
Register with the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System
Register to be notified when an appointment is available to you at vaccine locations that use the State's Vaccine Scheduling System.
Senior Hotline
If you are 65 or older, you can call a special senior hotline from 8 am to 8 pm for vaccination scheduling support. Dedicated appointment slots are reserved for those aged 65 and older.
Valley Hospital Information
We now have two COVID vaccination clinics in Paramus – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and The Valley Hospital. The Valley Hospital clinic is open for immunization by appointment only. It is located at 599 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. Valley hours will be 12 hours a day Monday – Friday and 8 hours on Saturday. This is the information … from Valley … :
“…right now we are focusing on the 75+ population. The state is requesting that clinics reach out to this population to urge them to get the vaccine, but we are also taking anyone that is eligible. In order to register … establish an account on ZocDoc.com first. Then go onto //valleyhealth.com/vaccine a few times a day. If there is a vaccine available, registered persons will be sent to zocdoc to schedule an appointment. If there are no appointments they need to keep trying. There is not a waiting list. Valley is also sending out text messages and e-mails to those over 75 so we can assist them.”
vaccine scheduler--visit at 5:30-7pm daily to find next day appointments; keep refreshing!
https://www.bergencovidvaccine.com/vaccine/vaccine_availability
vaccinefinder.org
https://vaccinefinder.org/
Click on link below to learn more about scheduling vaccine at CVS
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner-1-link2-coronavirus-vaccine
www.valleyhealth.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility?msdynttrid=YrP1VRurf5d8iblWv1NbCAud-Mmafec2qXGHI8rMQGc
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
https://www.bergencovidvaccine.com/vaccine/vaccine_availability
Use the NJ Vaccine Appointment Finder to find vaccination locations near you with available appointments.
Register with the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System
Register to be notified when an appointment is available to you at vaccine locations that use the State's Vaccine Scheduling System.
Senior Hotline
If you are 65 or older, you can call a special senior hotline from 8 am to 8 pm for vaccination scheduling support. Dedicated appointment slots are reserved for those aged 65 and older.
Valley Hospital Information
We now have two COVID vaccination clinics in Paramus – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and The Valley Hospital. The Valley Hospital clinic is open for immunization by appointment only. It is located at 599 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. Valley hours will be 12 hours a day Monday – Friday and 8 hours on Saturday. This is the information … from Valley … :
“…right now we are focusing on the 75+ population. The state is requesting that clinics reach out to this population to urge them to get the vaccine, but we are also taking anyone that is eligible. In order to register … establish an account on ZocDoc.com first. Then go onto //valleyhealth.com/vaccine a few times a day. If there is a vaccine available, registered persons will be sent to zocdoc to schedule an appointment. If there are no appointments they need to keep trying. There is not a waiting list. Valley is also sending out text messages and e-mails to those over 75 so we can assist them.”
vaccine scheduler--visit at 5:30-7pm daily to find next day appointments; keep refreshing!
https://www.bergencovidvaccine.com/vaccine/vaccine_availability
vaccinefinder.org
https://vaccinefinder.org/
Click on link below to learn more about scheduling vaccine at CVS
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner-1-link2-coronavirus-vaccine
www.valleyhealth.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility?msdynttrid=YrP1VRurf5d8iblWv1NbCAud-Mmafec2qXGHI8rMQGc
https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
https://www.bergencovidvaccine.com/vaccine/vaccine_availability
From the Desk of Westwood Mayor Arroyo regarding Covid
Vaccination Information
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The primary resource for information:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
The direct link to the state registration page:
https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
The comprehensive list of current vaccine sites can be found at:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-locations
The NJ Department of Health has vaccine page, including the state’s submitted vaccination plan: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml
The primary resource for information:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
The direct link to the state registration page:
https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
The comprehensive list of current vaccine sites can be found at:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-locations
The NJ Department of Health has vaccine page, including the state’s submitted vaccination plan: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml
Helpful Resources to Monitor
https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-programCDC 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 TESTING
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing
VACCINATION INFORMATION
https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml
BERGEN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGu5hYS8CkfjZh-qks0qFrMYzspBop0U/view
NORTHWEST BERGEN REGIONAL HEALTH
https://www.nwbrhc.org/
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 TESTING
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing
VACCINATION INFORMATION
https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml
BERGEN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGu5hYS8CkfjZh-qks0qFrMYzspBop0U/view
NORTHWEST BERGEN REGIONAL HEALTH
https://www.nwbrhc.org/
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
Comedians On Call --for mental health
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
Small Business Relief Help
https://www.mainstreetrelief.com/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
https://www.mainstreetrelief.com/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
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
FREE LUNCHES
https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
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
FREE LUNCHES
https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
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.