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Age-Friendly Teaneck COVID-19 Resources

Age-Friendly Teaneck has compiled a resource list to help residents cope with impact of COVID-19 outbreak. The top section is newly updated with all current vaccine information.
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(Last updated 5/13/2021)

*** Updated VACCINE INFORMATION

Everyone 12 or older who lives, works, or studies in New Jersey is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, and walk-Ins are accepted at many locations
To pre-register for the vaccine: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov
Hotline Number: 855-568-0545
Representatives can answer your questions about COVID-19 and register you to be vaccinated. Provided in English and Spanish from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days per week.

If you are homebound, you can now make an appointment to receive a vaccine in your homes. Click here for more info.

If you need a ride to a vaccine site, Bergen County & EZ Ride have teamed up to offer older adults rides. Call 201-368-5955 or click here for more info.
Also, Rutgers University's New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP)  has prepared an online resource list to help people use public transportation to reach vaccination locations. The list can be found here.

The Richard Rodda Center Vaccine Site.
Administered by Holy Name Medical Center, in partnership with Township
The link is https://www.holyname.org/covid19/vaccine-registration.aspx 
To make an appointment you must provide name, address, cell, and email address and other details, including whether you will be available in 3-4 weeks for the second dose. You will then receive a confirmation code, which must be brought to your appointment along with health insurance card and drivers license or state ID.​

Any Teaneck senior citizen who does not have access to a computer or Internet  can call 201-837-4840 for help getting registered. An operator, during normal business hours, will take your information and forward it to Holy Name Medical Center. Be prepared to provide your full name, date of birth, Teaneck address, phone number, and email address.

Bergen County Now Has Mobile Testing and Vaccine Events, call 201-967-4070 or visit bergencovidvaccine.com for info.
Other Bergen County Vaccine Sites
  • Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Annex Alternate Care Facility - (800) 730-2762 Click here to schedule an appointment
  • Racetrack at Meadlowlands- Click here to schedule an appointment
  • Hackensack Meridian Health System (833) 565-0404- Click here to schedule an appointment 
  • ShopRite of Englewood and ShopRite of Rochelle Park- (856) 627-8137 Click here to schedule an appointment
  • North Hudson Community Action- (201) 210-0200, Click here to schedule an appointment
  • Ridgewood Village - Click here to schedule an appointment
  • Riverside Medical Group - Saddle Brook- (201) 368-1717 Click here to schedule an appointment
  • RMG Urgent Care Center - Lodi- (201) 843-3207 Click here to schedule an appointment
  • Haworth Apothecary- (201) 384-7171 Click here to schedule an appointmen
  • The Valley Hospital (800) 825-5391, Click here to schedule an appointment

General Vaccine Information
Vaccines are available to all New Jerseyans, regardless of immigration or insurance status.
  • Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
  • Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
  • Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Different COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines​

Information About the Second Dose

Everyone should receive two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to have maximum protection against the virus. 
It is recommended that individuals get their second dose as close to the recommended date as possible (for Pfizer, 21 days after first dose; for Moderna, 28 days after first dose). 
  • If you made your first dose appointment through the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System, you will receive an automatically scheduled second dose appointment on the day of your first dose.
  • If you received your first dose by booking directly with a vaccine clinic and do not yet have a second dose appointment, you need to contact the site where you received your first vaccine dose to schedule the second dose.

GENERAL COVID 19 PANDEMIC INFORMATION

State of New Jersey Resources
Web: https://covid19.nj.gov
Telephone:
Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)
Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
Click here to learn about the state's reopening phases

Bergen County/Regional Resources
Web: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/health-promotion/2019-novel-corona-virus
Telephone:
Bergen Co. Dept. of Health: (201) 225-7000/After hours: (201) 785-8505
Bergen Co. Div. of Senior Services Senior HelpLine: 201-336-7400
SHIP (Medicare counseling): 201-336-7413
Email: seniors@co.bergen.nj.org
Bergen County Board of Social Services
 
COVID-19 Testing/Telemedicine Information
Free testing is available to all New Jerseyans, even those without insurance, and everyone, even if asymptomatic, is encouraged to seek testing. Click here to find a testing location near you. Click here to learn about different types of tests.
It's important to get tested if:
  1. You have symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat, muscle pain, shivering, headache, or new loss of taste or smell)
  2. You've been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19
  3. You are an essential worker (health care worker, first responder, food service worker, or transit worker)
  4. You have recently attended a large gathering like a demonstration or protest.
Want to know about the state's contact tracing plan? Click here
Telemedicine Information
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has expanded its Telehealth Service to screen patients for COVID-19. Consultations with an Infectious Disease physician are available if necessary. Call 201-204-0712 for this service, which has Telemedicine911 protocols in which providers can remotely activate 911 for acutely ill patient in an emergency.
Advice on Telemedicine Visits
Info about expanded telehealth coverage under NJ Medicaid
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Teaneck Resources and Information
Municipal Government
Web: www.teanecknj.gov
Main Phone Number: 201-837-1600
Teaneck Department of Health and Human Services
Health Officer: 201-837-1600 ext. 1500
Email: Health Officer
Division of Social Services
Call: 201-837-1600 ext. 7164
Email: social_svcs@teanecknj.gov
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This department can assist residents who may be dealing with social, emotional, physical and mental health issues and crises and also direct/refer residents to Social Services resources available, depending on their individual circumstance and need. Teaneck Division of Social Services may also provide financial service through the Public Assistance Trust Fund for those individuals or families who are eligible.
Fire Department Check-Up Program 7-day-a-week morning call service designed for people with health concerns who live alone and have no one to look in on them on a regular basis. 
Township Staff Phone Directory
Sign-Up for Township Alerts
 
Teaneck Public Library 
The library building is currently open for contactless doorside pickup of reserved materials during designated hours.
Call/text: 201-817-9780
Email: teancirc@bccls.org; reference@teaneck.bccls.org; youth@teaneck.bccls.org
Those with active library card have free access to 
  • Books and Audiobooks (Hoopla, Libby by Overdrive)
  • Magazines (RBDigital)
  • Newspapers (The New York Times Online)
  • Music (Hoopla)
  • Movies and TV Shows (Hoopla, Kanopy)
 Those who don’t have library card can apply online
Special Teaneck COVID19 Research Project Teaneck Public Library, in partnership with Teaneck Historical Society and Age-Friendly Teaneck, will conduct a critically important project to document Teaneck experiences during this global health crisis. Residents of all ages are encouraged to share their experiences. Details can be found at https://teanecklibrary.org/documenting-covid19/
Library Telephone Check-in Program

Teaneck Creek Conservancy Restoration Project underway, only Fycke Lane entrance open

Food Assistance and Grocery Shopping Help
Teaneck Helping Hands Food Pantry, The Janice Preschel Project: assistance to Teaneck residents
For other food pantry locations or SNAP assistance, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey offers this search engine: https://cfbnj.org/findfood/
JFCS Corner Market Assistance Program

For volunteer grocery and pharmacy delivery assistance: https://www.askumbrella.com/coronavirus or 844-402-2480 
Click to download a List of grocery stores with special hours or other designated services for older adults
Click to download a List of pharmacies offering delivery services
 
Special COVID-19 Financial or Other Help
6 Psychological Tricks Used by COVID-19 Scammers
Renters' Rights
Eligibility for State Housing Assistance
FTC Advice on Payday Loans/Car title Loans
FTC Advice on Safe Video-Conferencing Techniques
NJ Department of Labor info on worker protections/benefits
FTC Info on Coronavirus Scams
NJ COVID-19 Jobs/Hiring Portal

​State/Federal Economic Assistance Information
IRS and Coronavirus Stimulus/Relief Payments
Social Security FAQs
Medicare/Medicaid
NJ Division of Taxation
NJ Unemployment

Social Services/Mental Health Providers
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey
Call: 201-837-9090 
Email: info@jfcsnnj.org
Providing online/telephone counseling services, senior services, kosher meal delivery, as well as two food pantries, for people of all backgrounds. 
Emotional Support NJ Hotline
Anyone seeking emotional support, dealing with anxiety, depression, etc: 
1-877-294-4357
8am to 8pm, 7 days a week 
COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline:  866-202-HELP (4357) or help@njmentalhealthcares.org
 
Guidance from Centers for Disease Control
Updated Symptom Guidance
Wearing Cloth Facial Coverings

If You Are Sick
If You Are Higher Risk
Preventing Household Spread
 
Aging/Caregiver Resources
Bergen County Caregiver Support Group
Contact Marlene Ceragno at mceragno@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 439 for information on Caregiver Support Group, new daily Caregiver Check-In meetings, and Caregiver Training course, all conducted online.
CaregiverSOS.org
Offering caregiving coaching, teleconnection, stress-busting tips and other resources
Telephone: 1-866-390-6491
Email: caregiversos@wellmed.net
FamilyCaregiverAlliance Articles on Readying Your Home
AARP 
Alzheimer's New Jersey Find Support Groups
National Institutes on Aging You Tube Channel
 
Things You Can Do to Help
-Donate Blood. Click here for location or contact the Red Cross
-If you have recovered from COVID-19,  Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is seeking donations of plasma from people who have developed antibodies from the disease to be used to treat those still suffering from it.
-Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Email bcvolunteer@co.bergen.nj.us or call 201-336-6006. But read this guide to make sure you understand how to be safe while volunteering.
-Consider updating/creating advance care plan. Age-Friendly Teaneck member/author Ellen Rand explains why it's important
-Support Holy Name Medical Center: https://www.holyname.org/help/
 REACH OUT TO AN OLDER ADULT RELATIVE, FRIEND, OR NEIGHBOR TO SEE IF THEY NEED HELP. STAY CONNECTED!
 
Things to Do While Staying Home
Tip Sheet on How to Engage Virtually
HHS Advice on Managing Social Isolation
Exercise Your Heart and Lungs: Tips that work for small living spaces
Streaming of Old Movies By Library of Congress
How/Where to Find Streaming of Broadway Musicals
On-Line Museum Visits: MCN has compiled list of free digital resources
Free On-Line Ivy League Classes: Links to hundreds of online classes 
Free Museum Coloring Books: For adults or children;
Free Streams of the Metropolitan Opera: 7:30pm show times;
Explore U.S. National Parks:  Virtual reality tours
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Affordable Senior Housing Project
Housing Navigator News
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