Self Care Resources
Our team is dedicated to providing resources and information that support our community. You will find here a regularly updated list of resources that we hope will help you cope with the varied personal challenges you may be facing during this time.
Emotional & Mental Health
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Calm, a meditation app, has put together a free resource for people to cope with the stress of COVID-19.
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CDC's tips for managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic.
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Access a free online course from Yale on "The Science of Wellbeing:"
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Counseling resources:
Personal, Professional, & Creative Development
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Coursera offers online courses from the world’s best universities. While some of the courses cost a fee, most can be accessed for free by auditing the class
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Take free, online personal development courses for self-growth while self-isolating through Alison
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Stay creative with Brit + Co.'s free online classes
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Learn a variety of skills and hobbies online with Skill Share; the first two months are completely free
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Learn a new language from Duolingo
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Take virtual yoga sessions with Marissa Walch or Core Power Yoga
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Access an array of free online workouts to try while you’re at home here
Hotlines
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New Jersey Peer Recovery: 8AM-8PM on 3/26/20. The hours are being extended to 10PM for individuals with substance abuse problems or those in recovery needing support: 1-833-422-2765
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Vets4Warriors: 24/7 National Program for veterans who have served in wars: 1-855-838-8255
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Vet 2 Vet: providing support to any NJ veteran 24/7: 1-866-838-7654
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Mom2Mom: providing support to mothers with special needs children 8AM-8PM: 1-877-914-6662
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Care2Caregiver: providing support to family members who are caring for a family member with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, dementia or a related disorder 8AM-8PM: 1-800-424-2494
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Cop2Cop: providing 24/7 support to law enforcement officers: 1-866-267-2267
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Worker 2Worker: providing support to DCP&P workers 8AM-8PM: 1-855-327-7482
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Aid NJEA: providing support to school staff members and their families Monday-Thursday 12PM-8PM; Fridays 12PM-6PM: 1-866-243-6532
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The Trevor Project: crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth: 866-488-7386
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Trans Lifeline: connects trans people to resources and support: 877-565-8860
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
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Crisis Text Line: text START to 741-741
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US Domestic Violence National Hotline: 800-799-7233
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Rape Abuse and Incest National Network: 800-656-HOPE
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National Runaway Safeline: providing advice and assistance to runaways including resources, shelter, transportation, etc: 800-786-2929
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LGBTQ National Hotline: 888-843-4564
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LGBTQ National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743