The COVID-19 pandemic has done more than just interrupt the school year and cancel proms, sporting events, plays, concerts and other school or private group activities. As weeks have turned into months, many young people have had to deal with a variety of personal side effects while being isolated from classmates, teammates, friends and family.

“These truly are unprecedented times,” according to Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.