CRITICAL RESOURCES
Archway is continuing to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the individuals, children, students, teens, adults, residents, families, staff and community partners throughout the state of NJ
Our team is dedicated to providing resources and information that support the wellbeing of our community. You will find here a regularly updated list of resources that we hope will help you during this uncertain time. Although some of our programs are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, our staff is available during normal business hours to answer any questions you may have. Click here for program specific contact information.
STATE RESOURCES
EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL
NJ 211: Get connected to resources in your community.
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Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to be added to the system for all NJ COVID-19 updates.
NJ COVID Information Hub: NJ State website for access to critical information
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Latest from the NJ Department of Health
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Latest from Register Ready, New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters
Department of Human Services (DHS)
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Latest from Disability Rights NJ
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Latest from the NJ Department of the Public Advocate
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Latest from the NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF)
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
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Freehold office 732.863.4500
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Trenton office 1.800.832.9173
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May’s Landing office 609.476.5200
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Voorhees office 856.770.5900
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Q&A on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during COVID-19 Outbreak
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Guiding the Education Community Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
FOOD
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Food Bank South Jersey: Visit Food Bank of South Jersey for an up-to-date listing of local food banks. Click “find a food pantry near you,” then “Search a location,” and enter your zip code.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Apply for SNAP online
HOUSING
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Learn about resources for affordable, safe, accessible housing in NJ
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Learn about Catholic Charities housing assistance
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
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Shut offs suspended, click here for more information.
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Help for Atlantic City Electric customers through the Helping Hands Grant. This is a once a year grant. If you have not already received the grant, download the packet from: Helping Hands grant application 2020. Complete the applications, gather the necessary information and fax it to 856.579.7568, or scan/email it to clopezpfpf@gmail.com.
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Comcast is offering free internet for 60 days
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Learn about NJ assistance programs
UNEMPLOYMENT
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To file for unemployment in NJ, click here.
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Learn about information on benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.
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For the State listing of jobs available for immediate hiring, click here.
NATIONAL & GLOBAL RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Department of Education (DOE)
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Q&A on Providing Services to children with disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities (click here to view Spanish version).
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Rolling updates on coronavirus disease and COVID-19 materials
National Council for Behavioral Health
Mental Health America
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Mental Health and COVID-19 Information & Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional resources for families including a list of educational activities for all ages to maintain your mental, emotional and physical health and well-being during this time can be found by clicking on the buttons below. Explaining COVID-19 to children and individuals with disabilities can be challenging which is why we put together a list of helpful tools and resources for you to use.
