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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 14h

#DíaMundialDeLaSaludMental2025
☎️ Reciba ahora ayuda
NJMentalHealthCares
1-866-202-HELP (4357)
📱Textee NJHOPE A 51684

NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 14h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2025.
Help is available.
☎️ Call NJMentalHealthCares at 1-866-202-HELP (4357), or
📱 Text NJHOPE to 51684

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 15h

#DíaMundialDeLaSaludMental2025 🔗 Para más información, visite: bit.ly/42xkvu4

NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 15h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2025. 🔗For more information, visit: bit.ly/4nDtYZj

NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 19h

whyy.org/articles/new...

N.J. applying for federal funds for health care in rural areas

If the application is successful, the Garden State could be awarded $1 billion over five years to improve services for rural residents.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 20h

#DíaMundialDeLaSaludMental2025 💚Medicaid es cuidado de la salud mental #NJFamilyCare. Aprenda más en njfamilycare.org
#MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 20h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2025.
💚Medicaid is mental health care #NJFamilyCare. Learn more at njfamilycare.org #MedicaidMatters #MedicaidSavesLives

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 23h

#DíaMundialDeLaSaludMental2025 #988 es una conexión directa 24/7 a apoyo y recursos accesibles y compasivos a los que experimenten angustia psiquiátrica o emocional o preocupados por un ser querido
📱Llame/textee 988
💻Chatee 988lifeline.org
#LaSaludMentalImporta #FinAlEstigma

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 23h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2025. #988 is a direct 24/7 connection to accessible & compassionate support & resources to anyone experiencing psychiatric or emotional distress or those worried about a loved one.
📱Call/Text 988
💻Chat 988lifeline.org
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

Los cuidadores ofrecen su apoyo a personas con discapacidad, personas mayores y los que tienen una enfermedad crónica, a menudo a un alto costo para ellos mismos. Si usted es un cuidador, visite la página caregiversnj.gov para encontrar recursos y ayudas útiles.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

Caregivers provide dedicated support to individuals with disabilities, older adults and those who are chronically ill, often at great cost to themselves. If you're a caregiver, please check out caregiversnj.gov for helpful resources and supports.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

♿👩🏻‍🦯🦻🦿 NJ se compromete a ser un lugar seguro, accesible y asequible para todos, incluidos los que viven con discapacidades.
🔗 Visite el Centro de Información sobre Discapacidades en nj.gov/disabilities para encontrar servicios para personas con discapacidades y a los que los apoyan.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

♿👩🏻‍🦯🦻🦿New Jersey is committed to being a safe, accessible, and affordable place for all, including those living with disabilities.

🔗Visit the Disability Information Hub at nj.gov/disabilities to find services for individuals with disabilities and those who support them.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

👁️👁️ #DíaMundialDeLaVisión! La ceguera y discapacidad visual son problemas de salud pública a nivel internacional.
CBVI de @njhumanservices.bsky.social tiene programas para ayudar a personas a integrarse en sociedad a través del éxito en el empleo, vida independiente y más. Info bit.ly/47Xf7Sq

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

👁️👁️It’s #WorldSightDay! Blindness & vision impairment are major int'l public health issues.
@njhumanservices.bsky.social’ CBVI has programs to help consumers achieve full integration in society through success in employment, independent living & more. For more info, visit: bit.ly/47Xf7Sq.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

👨🏾‍🦳👵🏻👴🏽#AgeismAwarenessDay draws attention to the existence & impact of ageism in our society & how we can reframe aging in our communities. Older adults are a vital & important part of society. Let’s take a moment to consider how we treat older adults & how we want to be treated as we age.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

🔗Learn how you can help make NJ more age-friendly: bit.ly/3Zs6rBm

🔗 And check out the American Society on Aging’s Ageism Fact Sheet for information on the impact of ageism: asaging.org/wp-content/u...

Division of Aging Services

The Division of Aging Services (DoAS) administers a number of federal and state-funded programs that make it easier for older adults to live in the community as long as possible with independence, dig...

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 1d

👨🏾‍🦳👵🏻👴🏽It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay. Let’s work together to reframe aging in our communities and make them more age-friendly. Working together to improve all aspects of life, from housing to healthcare, can make NJ a better place for residents of all ages.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

¡📢 Los beneficiarios de #NJSNAP pueden utilizar sus beneficios de EBT para comprar en línea en las tiendas de comestibles participantes!
🍅🥫🍞
🔗Más información: www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/benefits/

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

📢#NJSNAP recipients can use their EBT benefits to shop online at participating grocery stores!
🍅🥫🍞
🔗Learn more: www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/benefits/

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

🎀💗ྀིྀི Today was @njhumanservices.bsky.social' department-wide #BreastCancerAwarenessWalk & Pink Out! We would like to thank all staff for such amazing participation. Divisions took lunch breaks to gather, take photos, and walk in support and in memory of those who battled this disease.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

@njhumanservices.bsky.social se asoció con GetSetUp para promover clases en línea gratuitas a residentes de NJ mayores de 60. Hay cientos de clases para escoger, y en distintos idiomas. Aprenda una nueva habilidad, conozca gente nueva y manténgase conectado! Pruebe hoy: www.getsetup.io/partner/NJ

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

@njhumanservices.bsky.social has partnered with #GetSetUp to provide free online classes to NJ residents over 60. There are hundreds of classes to choose from, & classes are available in multiple languages. Learn a new skill, meet new people & stay connected!
Try it today www.getsetup.io/partner/NJ

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 2d

🧑‍🏫🦯 Find out how to become a certified TVI today!
📝 To apply and learn more, visit: www.state.nj.us/humanservice...

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