Health Resources

The Library offers many resources and programs with the aim of helping our community stay informed about important health news, achieve healthy lifestyles, and obtain accurate, understandable, and unbiased health information.

Stay Informed about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New Jersey

COVID-19 Information Hub
- Call for General COVID-19 Questions: 2-1-1 (7am-11pm)
- Call for Clinical Questions: 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
- Call NJMental Health for Emotional Support: 1-866-202-HELP (8am-8pm)

Union County

Information on the state’s first County-Run, Drive-Through Testing Center for COVID-19 at Kean University.

Scotch Plains Township

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

World Health Organization (WHO)

Mental Health Resources

Daily Life and Coping (CDC)
Tips for Social Distancing and Quarantine (SAMHSA)
Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
- Call 1-800-985-5990 | press “2” en Espanol
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746 | Text Hablanos to 66746
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing: TTY 1-800-846-8517
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMHSA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
New Jersey Mental Health

Resources for Families

Talking to Kids about COVID-19 (CDC)
10 Tips to Keep the Calm at Home (American Academy of Pediatrics)
NJ Department of Children and Family Services
- NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 572-SAFE (7233)
- NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault Hotline: 1 (800) 601-7200
Free ebooks for children about COVID-19 available in multiple languages (NYC School Library System)

Substance Abuse and Recovery Resources

Substance Abuse and Addiction Support during COVID-19 (DrugFree.org)
Virtual Recovery Resources (SAMHSA)

Research Journals

These publishers are making their COVID-19 research articles and editorials free to access at this time to assist those working to address this health crisis: