COVID-19 Information and Assistance

We are living in challenging times, but there is help out there to get you through. We've collected these links for reputable resources to get information, aid, or support.

Benefits and Assistance - NJ
Children/Education
Economic Resources
Emotional Support
Food Assistance
Housing and Utilities Assistance
Medical Information
Testing
Travel Considerations
Vaccination Information

Benefits and Assistance: State of New Jersey

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (24/7)
Call (Medical COVID-19 Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)

NJ COVID-19 Benefits and Assistance FAQ page

NJ 2-1-1 COVID-19 Resources

Covid-19 Consitutent Service Resources
Toolkit from the Office of Rep. Norcross

Child and Education Related

NJ Division of Family Development COVID-19 Information

The Arc of New Jersey - COVID-19 Updates and Information Page
From the state's largest organization advocating for and serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

NJ Family Health Line: 800-328-3838
Free 24/7 hotline for information and referrals for health screening and treatment. Counselors can respond to health-related questions regarding Division of Family Health Services programs and can offer help on a wide variety of other topics.

Economic Resources

Sad Piggy Bank New Jersey Work Relief

NJ Unemployment
FAQ

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.

DCAid
This site will allow you to go through a screening process to see if you are eligible for assistance programs for rent, heating costs, prevention of eviction, reduction of utility bills, and removal of lead hazards from your home.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic

Mortgage and Housing Assistance

Emotional Support

Sad person NJ Hope and Healing
Free emotional support from trained staff via phone or text, plus virtual support and discussion groups. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

NJ Mental Health Cares
Numbers to call if feeling stressed or anxious.

Mental Health Crisis Hotline COVID-19 Community Support

Food Assistance

Plums Camden County Home Delivered Meals
Available to seniors and homebound adults.
856-374-MEAL (6325)

Food Bank of South Jersey
856-662-4884

Philabundance
215-339-0900

Housing and Utilities Assistance

Housing

NJ Department of Community Affairs

Code Blue Warming Center Information:

NJ COVID-19 Housing Assistance Programs

NJ COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Camden County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Eviction Moratorium Information

NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Resources for Homeowners

Resources for Renters

Find Shelter

Utilities Assistance

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Financial Assistance Programs

Energy Assistance

Home Energy Assistance: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Universal Service Fund (USF), and New Jersey Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services (NJ SHARES)
Application Agencies in Camden County:

Camden County OEO ENERGY Department
5287 Route 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 910-1180
WAPHEA@cccoeo.com
Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey
2700 Westfield Avenue
Camden, New Jersey 08105
Phone: (856) 541-2717
Fax: (856) 365-1862

PSE&G: Get Help Paying Your Bill

Atlantic City Electric: Bill Payment Assistance

Affordable Connectivity Program