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The New Jersey Department of Human Services has put out a comprehensive list of services available for those who may be struggling with healthcare, food access, mental health support, and other basic needs.  A full list of services and resources can be found here.

Bergen County Addiction Recovery Program (ARP)

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an increasingly negative impact on the numbers of deaths due to Opioid overdose.  But the Bergen County Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) is ready to help and is fully operational during this crisis.  It is operating remotely by continuing to offer the following free services to any Bergen County residents who need help:

* Evaluation and referral to appropriate level of treatment;

* Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs; and

* Individual Substance Abuse Counseling.

Please call ARP Admissions and Information at 201-336-3316 if you or someone you care about needs help.

BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES MAY REGIONAL MOBILE TESTING AND VACCINATION LOCATIONS

(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – The County of Bergen is teaming up with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to host five regional mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations for the month of May. This effort continues our shared mission of bringing equitable vaccine access to communities across Bergen County.

Tuesday, May 11 – Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park

Testing: 10am to 12pm

Vaccinations: 1 to 4pm

Thursday, May 13 – Riverside County Park South, 516 River Road, North Arlington

Testing: 10am to 12pm

Vaccinations: 1 to 4pm

Monday, May 17 – Garfield Senior Center, 480 Midland Avenue, Garfield

Testing: 10am to 12pm

Vaccinations: 1 to 5pm

Wednesday, May 19 – Ascension Greek Orthodox Church, 101 Anderson Ave, Fairview

Vaccinations: 10am to 5pm

Tuesday, May 25 – Pascack Brook County Park, 150 Emerson Road, Westwood

Vaccinations: 1 to 4pm

*All dates weather permitting

Testing and vaccinations are available to all who live, work, or go to school in Bergen County at no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of health insurance status. All vaccination sites will be administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine. Vaccines are available to those 18 years old or older.

Please bring the following:

• Proof of Bergen County residency, employment, or school ID
• Insurance Card (if applicable)

Click here for more information.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”. ― Winston S. Churchill

During these difficult times, proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential in protecting the lives of our healthcare workers and first responders, and saving the lives of our neighbors. Please consider donating supplies which are much needed on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19.

The County is accepting small and large donations alike! Details below:

Monday through Friday, 9AM to 2PM

Bergen County Annex Building

220 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus

(located behind Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, off of Pascack Road/Ridgewood Ave)

Businesses and residents can email PPEdonations@co.bergen.nj.us should there be any specific questions about PPE donations. Please consider helping our community, our frontline responders--our Bergen County family.