Resources, Newspaper Articles, Blogs, links from Lonliness Conference

This article has been prepared by The Community Chest’s 2024 intern, Drea Chakravorty, in her response to Loneliness in teenagers.

Loneliness in Teenagers and the results from surveys conducted

 

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.



Websites:

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.