Register Ready allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency. To register visit NJ REGISTER READY
Calling and Texting 9-1-1: We remind the public that emergencies should be phoned into 9-1-1 whenever possible. However, if calling will place the caller in further danger then they can send a text message to 9-1-1. Remember, “call when you can, text when you can’t”.
Meals on Wheels. Those interested in volunteering or able to donate to support their mission should contact 908-284-0735. For more information visit http://www.mowih.org/
Hunterdon Helpline Hunterdon County residents experiencing difficulties accessing food are urged to contact Hunterdon Helpline for assistance. Hunterdon Helpline can be reached by calling 908-782-4357 or visit www.helplinehc.org/
NJ211 is connecting individuals with needed resources. Those with COVID-19 questions are urged to call 2-1-1 or to text NJCOVID to 898-211 to register for NJ COVID alerts. For more information visit www.nj211.org/
Hunterdon County Division of Social Services The Hunterdon County Division of Social Services
administers mandated Federal and State public assistance programs
and social services programs
as well as other family counseling programs. For more information visit: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/social/socserv.htm or call Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center On behalf of the Red Cross team, we extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one to the Coronavirus.
Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs.
This Virtual Family Assistance Center offers information and resources that we hope will help you during this time. If you lost a loved one to #COVID19, our volunteers are here for you. We’ve created a Virtual Family Assistance Center to help, and we urge anyone who needs support to visit RedCross.org/VFAC
The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line” which is a resource for people seeking mental health service. The warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents. The warm line is available 24 hours and has language access; (877) 294-HELP (4357).
NAMI Hunterdon. If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, especially during these difficult times, help is available:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK), 24/7
National Crisis Text Line: 741-741, 24/7
NJ Mental Health Cares: 866-202-4357, 8 am - 8 pm M-F
NAMI Hunterdon: 908-284-0500, for NON-CRISIS calls ONLY. Someone WILL return your call.
Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael Williams and Hunterdon County Chief of Detectives Frank Crisologo announce participation in the Safe at Home Challenge, in partnership with Prevention Resources and the Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon & Somerset during the COVID-19 crisis.
Acting Prosecutor Williams announced that law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor’s Office are committed to preserving the quality of life in Hunterdon County by encouraging Hunterdon County residents to exercise drug safety within the home, to continue to maintain social distancing requirements, and to avoid unnecessary travel.
