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

#DíadelaIgualdadDelosEstadounidensesCiegos destaca el aporte de aquellos con ceguera, sordociegos, discapacidades visuales.👩🦯 Programas de CBVI @NJDHS son para la inclusión e integración en la sociedad a través del éxito laboral, independencia y autosuficiencia.🔗 www.state.nj.us/humanservice...

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

👩‍🦯 It’s #BlindAmericansEqualityDay, a day to highlight the contributions of individuals who are blind, deafblind & visually impaired and provide resources to empower them.
🔗 Visit NJ Department of Human Services’ CBVI website to learn more about our programs and services.

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

👵🏼👴🏽 Age‐friendly communities benefit everyone. Working together to improve all aspects of life, from housing to healthcare, can make NJ a better place for residents of all ages.
🔗 Learn how you can help make NJ more age-friendly: bit.ly/3Zs6rBm

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

⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑ Es #LaSemanaNacionalDelBraille! El centro George F. Meyer dirigido por la CBVI de NJDHS brinda materiales de lectura accesibles a más de 2.000 estudiantes en todo New Jersey.

🔗Para mas informacion, visite: nj.gov/humanservice...

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

⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑ It’s #NationalBrailleWeek! The George F. Meyer Center run by NJ Department of Human Services' CBVI provides accessible reading materials to more than 2,000 students throughout New Jersey.
🔗To learn more about this and other services available through CBVI, visit: nj.gov/humanservice...

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

🔐¡Asegúrese de que sus beneficios estén protegidos contra robos!
🔗Visite NJFamiliesFirst.com y haga clic en "Materiales del Programa" o inicie sesión en la aplicación ConnectEBT y haga clic en Ayuda>Documentos>Documentos del programa para Bloquear/Desbloquear su tarjeta EBT

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

🔐 Make sure your benefits are protected against theft!
🔗Visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click on “Program Materials,” or log into the ConnectEBT app and tap on Help > Program Documents > Program Material to learn what steps you should take to Lock/Unlock your EBT card.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 4d

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

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

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

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 4d

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

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · 4d

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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 · 4d

#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 · 4d

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 · 5d

#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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

♿👩🏻‍🦯🦻🦿 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 · 5d

♿👩🏻‍🦯🦻🦿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 · 5d

👁️👁️ #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 · 5d

👁️👁️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 · 6d

👨🏾‍🦳👵🏻👴🏽#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 · 6d

🔗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 · 6d

👨🏾‍🦳👵🏻👴🏽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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