New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli has emphasized the importance of utilizing and sharing information on mental health resources available. Residents may be feeling additional stress due to isolation, unemployment, anxiety and other factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Human Services offers a NJ Mental Care hotline at 866-202-HELP. Specialists are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.