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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Fw: Press Release: Mental Health Telephone Support
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Telephone Support Available During COVID-19 Outbreak</SPAN></B></P>
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NJ Mental Health Cares Helpline Offers Support to Individuals Experiencing
Anxiety and Worry Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic</SPAN></I></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%">(TRENTON) – New Jerseyans feeling
the
emotional and mental toll of COVID-19 can get support from a special
helpline.
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s
behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help
to
people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call <B>1-866-202-HELP (4357)</B> for
free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered
from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.</SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>NJ Human Services’ Division of
Mental
Health and Addiction Services provides support to the Mental Health
Association
of New Jersey (MHANJ) to operate the line. </SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>“This is a very challenging time
for
so many of us,” said Carole Johnson, Commissioner of NJ Human Services. “We
want
to make sure that New Jerseyans have a safe space to talk to someone about
their
worries and concerns. The thoughtful and caring team at NJ Mental Health
Cares
are here – at the other end of the phone line – to help.”</SPAN></P>
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0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in'><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>“Talking to others and staying
connected with friends and family can help reduce anxiety and make people
feel
more in control,” DMHAS Assistant Commissioner Valerie Mielke said. “The
trained
specialists answering these phones can help callers take care of their
mental
health during this difficult time.”</SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>“In times of crisis, it is
important
to pay as much attention to your mental health as your physical health,”
said
Mental Health Association of New Jersey President and CEO Carolyn Beauchamp.
“Life has shifted drastically and quickly – this causes us to feel that we
are
not in control, which adds to the intensity of these emotions.” </SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>NJ Human Services’ Division of
Mental
Health and Addiction Services has previously partnered with the Mental
Health
Association of New Jersey to operate the state’s mental health call line
following Superstorm Sandy and 9/11. </SPAN></P>
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0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in'><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Along with providing help for
mental
health issues related to COVID-19, the NJ Mental Health Cares helpline will
also
continue to offer general mental health support and referral. It does not
provide any medical or financial advice or referrals.</SPAN></P>
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0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in'><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>For the latest medical
information,
including mental health guidance and tips, visit the Centers for Disease
Control’s website: <A
href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html</A>.</SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>For the latest information about
the
COVID-19 outbreak in New Jersey, go to the NJ Department of Health’s
website:
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>For the latest COVID-19 guidance
and
information for individuals, families and providers, visit NJ Human Services’
website: </SPAN><A
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