How NJ is helping child care providers in 3rd year of pandemic
NJ Human Services offers two opportunities to help child care workers pay for operational expenses as the pandemic continues.
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NJ child care providers get a much needed boost from the state
New Jersey is investing $83 million to increase reimbursement rates for child care providers serving kids in the state's child care assistance program.
Mobile methadone vans may become more common in NJ
A new rule announced Monday aims to improve access nationwide to medication for individuals with opioid use disorder.
Pandemic SNAP changes should stick around, NJ group says
Hunger Free New Jersey says there are still plenty of eligible residents who are not receiving SNAP benefits.
NJ stats: More people calling for help, fewer committing suicide
"Suicide is a complex health issue with so many contributing factors," said Elizabeth Clemens, New Jersey-area director with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. "It's not a foregone conclusion that rates will increase during this time."
New Jersey ‘all in’ on increasing access to life-saving Narcan
The CDC on Tuesday underscored the importance of naloxone, better known as Narcan, in the nation's fight against the severe heroin and opioid usage problem.
NJ helping health pros learn about medication-assisted treatment
The New Jersey Department of Human Services is holding 18 of these scheduled training sessions statewide.
Zero Suicide — A goal NJ health systems will set out Tuesday
The theme — take a minute, change a life.