Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Program Updates & Resources from Easterseals NJ

For any general questions about COVID-19 in NJ, call 2-1-1 or text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed.

UPDATED: Feb 3, 2022

Program Update: Open for Business

With the exception of Camp Merry Heart, all Easterseals programs are now open for business. All virtual programming has been replaced by 100% in-person services. We are operating all programs in accordance with all CDC and state recommendations to keep staff and program participants safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In lieu of camp, Easterseals NJ is preparing to launch two respite trips out into the community in an effort to promote socialization for people with disabilities in NJ. We will be releasing details regarding these “Trek Trips” in mid-February 2022.

For any questions regarding our programs, please contact us at 855.215.4541 or email us at info@nj.easterseals.com.

Vaccine Resources

New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center, which will be staffed seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., is LIVE. The toll-free number is 855-568-0545. The call center can assist residents with: Registering with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS), Identifying whether they are currently eligible for vaccination, identifying vaccination locations, and general questions about vaccines.

NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub

Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Vaccine Locations

The NJACP Vaccine Committee has developed fact sheets for the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines that may be useful as you evaluate your vaccine options – especially considering the spread of the recent spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant.

Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine Facts

J&J Vaccine Facts

VACCINE STAFF MANDATE IN EFFECT

In early August, the governor of the State of New Jersey announced an executive order requiring mandatory vaccinations or testing requirements for all employees in health care settings effective September 7, 2021. This includes all staff at providers like Easterseals. As a result, all Easterseals NJ employees are now required to comply with executive order 252 by showing proof of vaccination or, only in the case of religious and medical exemption, adhering to weekly testing requirements. We have shared resources with staff and will continue to provide guidance in regards to testing locations. We encourage them and anyone seeking more information about these new mandates or vaccination resources to visit the State of New Jersey Covid Information Hub.


UPDATE: Camp Merry Heart

For more than 7 decades, Easterseals Camp Merry Heart has prided itself in providing campers & travelers with friendships and memories which will last a lifetime. It comes with a heavy heart that we must announce, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not possible for us to operate Camp Merry Heart for the rest of 2022. We are forced to cancel all rentals, respites, and events for the summer and fall seasons. We are planning to resume operations in January 2023 on a limited basis with respite and hotel programs (to be confirmed at a later date). 

We will continue to provide all program updates regarding Coronavirus-related closures/re-openings on this page.


Disability-Related Legal Resources During the Pandemic

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals with disabilities need legal assistance navigating issues related to:

  • Housing, including rent and mortgage obligations, eviction, or need for repairs
  • Stimulus check issues
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Food Assistance
  • Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives
  • Family matters such as child support, visitation, or domestic violence
  • Other issues that may be affecting them during this crisis

If you are a person with a disability in need of legal help, please contact the Community Health Law Project for assistance.


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3 thoughts on “Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)”

  1. CMH, thanks for update. Good luck to everyone. Stay well. We will pray for you. Hope to see you in August. Scott Russell, Montville Rotary

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  2. On behalf of the Huff family in Hackettstown, New Jersey – we wish to congratulate Brian Fitzgerald and staff on a job well done to keep his employees safe and volunteers well informed in this COVID 19 crisis.

    We are looking forward to the announcement of Camp Merry Heart in Hackettstown re-opening schedule and our family’s continued support at this facility. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

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