COVID-19 Resources
General Resources
o American Public Health Association's COVID-19 Resources
o Child Neurology Foundation:COVID-19 Content
o Families USA's Digital Toolkit COVID-19 Related Resources
o The Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. has a COVID-19 Resource Center that includes general resources for states, general resources for healthcare professionals, telehealth, complex behavioral health and social needs, and children and youth.
o United Hospital Fund's COVID-19 webpage, which includes to resources, analysis and commmentary related to the pandemic.
o ECRI's website includes a COVID-19 Resource Center
o The Joint Commission's COVID-19 Guidance
- Statement on the Shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Frequently Asked Questions Published in Response to the COVID-19 Situation (Published May 12, 2020)
o University of Massachusetts' Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research: COVID-19 Resources for Youth and Young Adults
o The Disaster Information Management Research Center Disaster Lit®: Database for Disaster Medicine and Public Health database has recently been updated, and is now available.
o LeadingAge New Jersey and Delaware's COVID-19 Updates
o Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey's website which contains COVID-19 updates
o DATIS'COVID-19 Resource Center
o The Flawless Foundation: Flawless Resources During COVID-19
o The Jed Foundation:COVID-19 Tips and Resources
o The Mental Health Foundation:
- About the Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic Study
- The COVID-19 Pandemic, Financial Inequality and Mental Health
o The Diabetes Foundation has opened a hotline for individuals living with all types of diabetes to receive a free emergency backup kit. If you are in need of an emergency backup kit can apply to receive one by visiting the foundation's website or by calling 973-849-5234.
o American Liver Foundation: Your Liver and COVID-19
o American Transplant Foundation: Coronavirus and Transplant Patients
o Johns Hopkins University - This website is a great resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
o WHO's Advice on the Use of Masks
o The Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation's Butler Center's Compiled Research on COVID-19
o Quest and Labcorp placed information on how to get Coronavirus tests on their sites.
o Creative Blueprints for Leaders:
- Managing the Snowball Effect of Stress
- Embracing Balance in the Midst of a Pandemic
- Blog, Leadership in a Pandemic: How to Successfully Lead Teams Through the Unknown
o Butler Human Services:Need Some Fun Ideas While Inside?
o Deal Hack: List of Free Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resources to Access Treatment
o National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
o Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
o National Helpline (1-800-662-4357)
State Resources
o Monmouth ResourceNet:
o Financial Recovery Resource Initiative
o New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
o Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker: A Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for New Jersey
o COVID-19 Rumor Control and Disinformation Updates
o The Legal and Regulatory Compliance section of the NJDOH has posted COVID-19 temporary guidelines and waivers that can be accessed by clicking here.
- Division of Consumer Affairs has released information about immunization authority expansion and information on waivers of certain licensing rules. Click here to read more.
o Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions
o Information for Long-Term Care Facilities:
o Long-Term Care Facility Toolkit: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccination at Your Facility
o Preparing Staff for COVID-19 Vaccination
o Preparing Residents for COVID-19 Vaccination
o Vaccine Safety Monitoring and Reporting in Your Facility
o Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination in Long-Term Care Facilities
Federal Resources
o Office of National Drug Control PolicyCOVID-19 Fact Sheet
o Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- CMS has released their monthly COVID data information which highlights how the COVID-19 virus is effecting the Medicare population.
- CMS issued a final rule that provides a new, accelerated Medicare coverage pathway for innovative products that the FDA deems “breakthrough.”
- CMS launched a web-based platform to help standardize “Section 1135” waiver requests and other Public Health Emergency (PHE)-related inquiries submitted on or after January 11, 2021.
- CMS issued a proposed rule and corresponding fact sheet to improve the electronic exchange of healthcare data among payers, providers and patients, as well as streamlining processes related to prior authorization.
- CMS announced policy changes under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and aggregated resources and program components.
- CMS urges nursing homes to complete five training modules available on the CMS Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) which is designed to help staff combat the spread of COVID-19 in their facilities .
- CMS announced that during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Medicare will cover and pay for the infusion of monoclonal antibodies use to treat specific instances of COVID-19.
- CMS' new Nursing Home Resource Center that contains the latest information guidance and data for facilities, providers, residents and families.
- CMS announced new actions to pay for expedited COVID-19 test results
- CMS announced amended terms for payments issued under the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program.
- CMS announced new actions to pay for expedited COVID-19 test results
- Medicare.gov
- The Center for Medicaid and CHIP [Children’s Health Insurance Program]:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for state Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies.
- CHIP State Plan Amendments
- Updated Affordable Care Act Federal Upper Limits (FUL) calculated in accordance with the Medicaid Covered Outpatient Drug final rule with comment is available on the Pharmacy Pricing page.
- Strategies to Address Mental Health Among Children and Teens & Resources to Get Them Access to Care
- Connecting to Kids to Coverage National Campaign:
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA's) latest compiled resources is available here.
o Resources in Somali:
- Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Behavioral Health Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
o Resources in Hmong:
- Behavioral Health Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources:
- CDC's COVID-19 Webpage
- CDC Awards $3 Billion to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Programs
- CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended through June 30, 2021
- CDC published clinical mitigation strategies to ensure adequate provision of care for COVID-19 patients, and delivery of other non-COVID-19 essential health services during the COVID-19 outbreak and community mitigation strategies that individuals, partners, and ministries of health can take to slow the spread of COVID-19.
- CDC Resources
- COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Homeless Providers: Daily Resource Digest
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
- HHS and CDC Announce Multiple Grant Programs to Improve Vaccine and Health Equity
- HHS Resources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):
o Health Resources & Services Administration:
- COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals
- Caring for Women with Opioid Use Disorders: A Toolkit for Organization Leaders and Providers
- HRSA announces $2 billion Provider Relief Fund (PFR) performance-based incentive payment distribution program for nursing homes.
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- HRSA - Emergency Preparedness & Continuity of Operations
- Health Center Resource Clearing House
- Caring for the Homeless Population
- NIDA: COVID-19 potential implications for individuals with SUDs
- Caron's Coronavirus-related Protocols for Treatment Centers
- Fact Sheet: Safer Drug Use during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Fact Sheet: Syringe Services and Harm Reduction Provider Operations during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Blog on compassion fatigue by Varun Choudhary, MD, Magellan Health
- Horizon Eliminating Cost Sharing for Telemedicine
- FDA issued an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and a fact sheet for any providers administering the vaccine.
- The FDA issued an emergency use authorization of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and a fact sheet for healthcare providers who will administer the vaccine in the U.S. in individuals 18 and older.
- The FDA released an infographic illustrating the more than 309 tests and sample collection devices approved for use in COVID-19 diagnosis.
- FDA announced it has authorized the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test, as the first over-the-counter fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19.
- FDA posted an easy-to-follow video with helpful instruction for staff and patients on safely using hand sanitizer.
- White House Will Ship COVID-19 Vaccines to Nation's Community Health Centers
- The Environmental Protection Agencyupdated a list of disinfectants that work against the virus
- Social Security Administration: January 2021 Edition of The Social Security Star publication in English and in Spanish.
Mental Health and Wellness
o Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research:
o Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
o NewBridge Services, Inc.:
- Make Self-Care Part of Your Daily Routine
- For Better Menal Health, Build Resiliency into Your Routine
o Free COVID-19 Pandemic Support & Resources from RWJBarnabas Health
o New Jersey Child Mental Health Coalition:
- How to Help Your Teen Deal with Social Isolation
- Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families
o National Alliance on Mental Illness-New Jersey (NAMI-NJ):
- NAMI-NJ Multicultural Resources and Groups for African American, Chinese, Latino and South Asian individuals and families.
- NAMI Family Support Group is a 60 minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. This support group meets on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. Register here.
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a 70 minute support groups for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. This group meets on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST and on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. Register here.
- Spouse/Partner Support Group: The group will follow the NAMI Signature Family Support Group Model and will be run by two trained facilitators. Participants must pre-register and be 18 years or older. Attendance will be limited to 15 people. This support group meets on the second Thursdays of each month. Click here to register.
o Well Being Trust and Institute for Healthcare Improvement:
- A Guide for Health Systems to Save Lives from "Death of Despair" and Improve Community Well-Being
- A Guide to Promoting Health Care Working Well-Being during and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
o NewBridge Services' COVID-19 Coping Tips and Information
o Center for Mindful Compassion's Guided Meditations and Exercises
o Opinion Piece: The Long Term Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Must Not Be Ignored
o Maintaining Your Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
o From Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic: How to Manage Anxiety
o From MyNorthwest: How to Manage Your Anxiety and Mental Health During COVID-19
o Overcoming Mental Health Stigma Fact Sheet
o Digital Tool for Mental Health Presentation
o The Bergen Stigma Free Zone has posted positive news and leisurely activities. Click here for positive news and leisurely resources.
o Good Grief's COVID-19 Resources
o PsychHub's COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
o Crisis Text Line: COVID-19 Update
o McKinsey & Company article about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use
o American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Mental Health and COVID-19
o American Mental Wellness Association: Free Mental Wellness Tools and
o American Mental Wellness COVID-19 Information
o Active Minds: Supporting Families During COVID-19
o National Council for Mental Wellbeing (formerly National Council for Behavioral Health): Click here to explore the directory. See the other resources from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing below:
- National Council's COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Residential
- Facilities
- On March 19, Chuck Ingoglia and National Council staff held a Townhall
- meeting specifically for members of the behavioral health community -
- sharing the facts and answering questions from attendees:
- Click here for a recording of the Townhall
- Q&A from the Townhall
- Best Practices for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 Partner Resources
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: COVID-19 Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
- Washington State Department of Health emergency response information
- Caron Treatment Center's coronavirus-related protocols for treatment centers
o From Mental Health First Aid:
- How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
- How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19
- How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
o National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors:
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
- Supplemental Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth for People Served by OMH Licensed or Designated Programs Affected by the Disaster Emergency
- Early Intervention in Psychosis: A Distance Education Course
o University of Massachusetts' Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research:
- Supporting College with Mental Health Conditions in the Wake of COVID-19
- Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Maintaining Your Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Resources for Youth and Adults
o Mental Health America's Mental Health and COVID-19 Resources and Information
o National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI Updates on the Coronavirus
o Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness' COVID-19 Resources
o The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
- Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Outbreak
- For Providers and Community Leaders
- For Healthcare Workers
o Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc.'s Resources to Respond to COVID-19
o National Institute of Mental Health: Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19
o Columbia University Department of Psychology: COVID-19 Resource Page
o Older Adults with Existing Depression Show Resilience during the Pandemic
Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Recovery Support
o COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
o Shatterproof'sSpecial COVID-19 Edition: Addiction Education and Support
o The Addiction Policy Forum's guidance on COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorder
o The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence's Guidance to OTP's Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
o Addiction Technology Transfer Center's Pandemic Page
o Opioid Response Network's COVID-19 Page
o The Addiction Center's COVID-19 Resources
o COVID-19 Guidance for Opioid Treatment
o Opioid Resource Network's Resources
- Telemedicine: Getting Started, Regulations and Privacy Issues
- The Opioid Epidemic and COVID-19: How Social Determinants of Health Create Differential Impacts
- American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine Webinar- Telemedicine Getting Started, Regulations and Privacy Issues
- Compassionate Fatigue and Self Care: For Helping Professionals Working Opioid Related Disorders
- Adapting Your Practice: Recommendations for the Care of Homeless Patients with Opioid Use Disorders
o From Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic (a NJAMHAA member):
- Online Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous
- Online Meetings: Addiction Recovery
- In the Rooms: An Online Addiction Resource
o Free App to Support People in Recovery - Addiction Policy Forum has partnered with CHESS Health to launch the Connections App, a free smartphone app that is scientifically proven to support patients in recovery by reducing relapse and promoting pro-social engagement.
o COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
o Addiction in Isolation Adjusting to video-chat 12-step meetings.
o Dependency & Addiction Among Seniors
Resources for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disorders (I/DD)
o The Arc of New Jersey's COVID-19 Vaccine Video for Individuals with I/DD
- COVID-19, Unemployment Insurance and People with Disabilities
- University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities COVID 19 Fact Sheet
- The NADD's webinar "Trauma Treatment for Youth & Adults with IDD"
- The Arc of New Jersey
- Click here for a list of related programs and services that considers COVID-19.
o Mencap - the voice of learning disability
o Sign language videos from the Office of Disability Issues in New Zealand
o Poster developed by the New York state Department of Health Center for Disability Rights
Suicide Prevention
o Projected Deaths of Despair from COVID-19
o Suicide Prevention Resource Center:
o Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) Strategy and Planning and the SHE National Office for Suicide Prevention: COVID-19: What Does it Mean for the Implication of Connecting for Life?
o Suicide Prevention Australia and the Wesley Foundation:Reducing Distress in the Community Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
o Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection: Projected Increases in Suicide in Canada as a Consequence of COVID-19
Resources for Providers
o Evidence-Based Programs:
o Providers Clinical Support System's COVID-19 Resources
- Telehealth Tip Sheet
- Calendar of Events
- Use of Buprenorphine in the Management of Opioid Dependence in Underserved Communities
- Telemedicine-Delivered Buprenorphine Treatment in the Age of COVID-19
- Online Trainings:
- Initial Patient Contact about Buprenorphine Checklist
Health Publications
o National Academy of Medicine:
- Rapid Expert Consultations on the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 14, 2020-April 8, 2020
- Clinician Resilience and Well-Being Are Essential For Safe, High Quality Patient Care
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During the COVID-19 Outbreak
o The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs:
- Unique impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with complex health and social needs
- Supporting complex care teams during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Immediate approaches for collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic
o Harvard's Medical School: Can Telehealth Flatten the Curve of COVID-19
- Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP: "The Moral Determinants of Health" JAMA. Published online June 12, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.11129
Healthcare Service Delivery and Compliance
o MTM Services COVID-19 resource page.
COVID-19 and Caregivers
o Mental Health America:The Strain of Caregiving: How Caregiver Involvement Reduces Distress and Conflict
o Keeping Caregiver Spirits High During the Coronavirus Outbreak
o How Caregivers Can Handle Rising Healthcare Expectations During the Pandemic
o Caregivers and Coronavirus: Dealing with Forced Isolation
o Grief for Two: How Spouses Can Mourn COVID-19 Losses Together
o Why Couples Need More, Not Less, Togetherness During the Coronavirus Outbreak
o Tips for Healthcare Workers to Maximize Sleep During COVID-19
o A Guided Meditation to Help You Relax In Times of Stress
o Facing the Emotional Ups and Downs of the Pandemic
o Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.'s Supporting Family Caregivers in the Time of COVID-19: State Strategies
o The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute's Advance Care Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected
o John's Hopkins' COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
o Alzheimer's Association's COVID-19: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
o "Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others" by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky (Complimentary Copy)
