COVID-19 Resource Center
GUIDE • SUPPORT • RESPOND
Guiding Through Disruption
In order to improve care and support in the wake of this health crisis, NJPN has created this Resource Center as a guide to assist you with helpful resources for individuals, communities, statewide assistance and national policy changes.
This is a time of uncertainty and disruption, which will continue to evolve and change daily therefore; we will be adding new information and resources to this page to help you continue safe and effective practices. Please check back often.
Peer Resources
Finding a supportive community is essential to recovery. Resources on this page are comprised of virtual and on-line local, statewide and national meetings that support all forms of recovery.
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An NJPN Exclusive Supportive Space for NJ's Peer Workforce
EVERY TUESDAY: 2:00PM – 3:00PM AND FRIDAY: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Prevention Resources
Prevention resources are essential for agencies and professionals to continue providing services to their communities during COVID-19. Below are resources regarding hosting digital meetings, running digital campaigns, and toolkits. There are also resources about identifying and working with risk factors that will become more frequent in the following months.
Looking For Local Resources?
Across New Jersey, 17 substance abuse prevention coalitions have formed to address local community needs related to 4 key statewide priorities: Underage drinking, Illegal drug use/misuse, Prescription drug abuse, and New and emerging drugs. Learn more about your local coalition by clicking the link below.
Clinical Resources
Clinical resources found on this page provide public information for safe and clinical practice guidelines during COVID-19.
NJ Community Resources
Community resources are essential during a time of need. Following are resources that individuals can seek assistance with housing, utility support, domestic violence, financial aid, food pantries, toolkits, fact sheets and other resources covering a variety of topics that will provide support during COVID-19.
NJ’s Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI) COVID-19 Resource Guide
In response to the pandemic, NJ's DMI is providing a downloadable "New Jersey Resource Guide" including a comprehensive directory and information to relevant resources for a variety of topics. The Guide is available to download in two different file formats in English and Spanish.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
National Resources
The national resource directory provides information and links to many nationally vetted resources pertaining to addiction, recovery, mental health, and healthcare such as Medicare and Medicaid services.
Policies
Learn about the most up to date strategies and specific policies in addition to the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommendations to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Training Updates
Staying current and informed on best practices during COVID is essential to the quality of care. Following are links to nationally recognized organizations that will provide you with the most up to date information and education through webinars, virtual and online trainings. Many of these trainings are at no cost.
