4-24-2020 Unemployment Portal + Mental Health Services

From the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission

Per the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Labor created a new web portal that allows New Jersey residents to contact the Department of Labor directly. This is a helpful tool for residents who have questions about their applications. To submit a message, residents must go to www.myunemployment.nj.gov and follow the instructions below:

On the top navigation, scroll to the right for “Need Help” and unveil the drop down menu

Choose Send an Email

Choose Email: Submit a message through our new online form.

Follow the prompts

Additionally, NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, now offers help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support.

General COVID-19 Questions: 2-1-1 (24/7)

Medical COVID-19 Questions: 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)

Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts