Public Health-Related School Closure

General Information

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.

• https://www.njhelps.org/

Resources to Maintain Wellbeing and Balance in CoVID-19 times

• http://www.bergenresourcenet.org/search/resources-to-maintain-wellbeing-and-balance-in-covid-19-times/

NJ COVID-19 Information HUB

• https://covid19.nj.gov/

Center for Disease Control - Flu Resources

• https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm

Center for Disease Control - Guidance for Schools

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-for-schools.html

New Jersey Department of Health - COVID-19

• https://www.nj.gov/education/topics/

Guidance for testing ill children suspected of having COVID-19

Guidance

 Essential Personnel Childcare

 Childcare flyer 3-25-20F.pdf

NJ PBSIS- Helping Schools Build Systems of Support

http://www.njpbs.org/Other/ResourcesforRemoteLearning.htm

Kids Health

• Tools and confidence to make the health choices     

         Kids Health

NJ 2-1-1

• Resouces for the Community

         NJ 211

Talking to Your Children

• https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
• How to Explain Coronavirus to a Child with Anxiety
  • https://www.additudemag.com/explain-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-adhd-child/
• Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
  • https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html

Information Regarding Quarantining, Self-Isolation, and Social Distancing:

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  • https://www.hhs.gov/answers/public-health-and-safety/what-is-the-difference-between-isolation-and-quarantine/index.html
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/index.html 

At Home Activities:

• USA Today
  • https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2020/03/16/coronavirus-quarantine-100-things-do-while-trapped-inside/5054632002
• Psychology Today
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intersections/202003/8-things-do-while-under-quarantine
• Happier Human
  • https://www.happierhuman.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home
• The Simple Dollar
  • https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/useful-things-to-do-when-youre-stuck-at-home 

Mental Health Tips:

NJMentalHealthCares helpline at 1-866-202-HELP to provide New Jerseyans a safe space to connect and discuss the anxiety we all feel in this challenging time. 

 For those concerned about their mental health, the mental health of someone they love, or someone who just needs a safe place to talk about their anxieties in this uncertain time include the NJMentalHealthCares helpline 1-866-202-HELP (4357), available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week for free, confidential support by live trained specialists.

Also, a videophone mental health helpline is available to deaf and of hearing individuals in partnership with ACCESS at St. Joseph’s in Paterson. New Jerseyans can call the videophone helpline at 973-870-0677 for free, confidential support in American Sign Language from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
• World Health Organization
  • https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf?sfvrsn=9845bc3a_2
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America
  • https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/covid-19-lockdown-guide-how-manage-anxiety-and 
• Supporting Stress, Worry, and Mental Health During COVID-19
  • https://tinyurl.com/qoy4zrq
• Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Students
  • https://www.nj.gov/education/covid19/studentsfamilies/wellness.shtml

Exercising at Home:

• Very Well Fit
  • https://www.verywellfit.com/best-home-workouts-3495490
• Healthline
  • https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/at-home-workouts
• WebMD
  • https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/no-gym-required-how-to-get-fit-at-home#1
• American Council on Fitness
  • https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6593/top-25-at-home-exercises