Resources, Newspaper Articles, Blogs
There are many, many outreach organizations and programs in which to help our community. Here are some of the wonderful resources available.
Bergen County Resource Guide
A thorough listing of our local organizations, the resource they provide and website and contact information.
Bergen County Community Resource List
Englewood Health provides a list of resources to address many identified needs.
Bergen County Social Services Directory
This lists provides county, state and local nonprofit agencies providing mental health support and many other resources for County Residents.
Community Resource Guide
Bergen County Alternatives to Domestic Violence Community Resource Guide. Includes support for Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Legal support, Sexual Assault, Relocation Resources, Family/Children Services, Food and Employment.
New Jersey Human Services/ New Jersey Resources
This comprehensive directory details programs services the Department of Human Services offers to New Jersey residents, caregivers and advocates. Families can find information including some of the many services offering:
Hotlines, Mental Health/Addiction Hotlines, Income Assistance, Financial Assistance, Housing/Homelessness Assistance, Food Assistance, Healthcare Assistance, Employment Assistance, Transportation, Child Care Assistance Programs, Educational Resources, Legal and Advocacy Resources, Services for those with Disabilities, Veterans, Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Individuals and more.
Key Services Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers
Complete guide compiled by Bergen County Division of Senior Servicers Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Bergen County County and Municipal Directory
Compiled in March 2023, this lists a complete compilation of county and municipal agencies in Bergen County.
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Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey
This website includes listings of food resources, healthcare resources, housing resources, legal & financial resources, resources for families & children, and resources for seniors available by county.
Senior Source
A guide to Useful Non-profit Bergen County Resources and Governmental Agencies.
Bergen County Disabilities Guide
The guidelines function as a resource to provide information concerning various disabilities and helpful suggestions for positive interaction for those with disabilities and also hidden disabilities, senior citizens and the public.
HRG (Health Recource Group) COMMUNITY RESOURCES, GUIDE & MORE
Your community guide, food pantry listings in many different languages including Spanish, Korean, Hebrew, French and many more.
The New York Times published 4 articles dealing with the topic of loneliness. The articles are listed below. For links on all references, refer to the original articles.
NY Times Article: April 20, 2023. How Loneliness is Damaging Our Health
NY Times Article: July 14, 2023. If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, How Do We Treat It?
NY Times Article September 6, 2023. We Know the Cure for Loneliness. So Why do We Suffer?
Vanity Fair published an article in November, 2023.
Vanity Fair: Chris Murphy Wants to Make America a Little Less Lonely: November 7, 2023
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