Tag: Blue Cares
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A pandemic that has impacted all aspects of life
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a trickle down, chain reaction effect on all aspects of life. Emergency response Chief Robert Robinson of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad said first responders may wear extra gowns, masks and gloves when responding – but they will respond. “We are always preparing for cases…
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Battling the opioid crisis in Middlesex County
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is currently combating the opioid crisis by incorporating a 24-hour hotline (732-596-4199) and simultaneously administering two ongoing state funded Operation Helping Hand (OHH) grants. Middlesex County’s version of OHH, called Blue Cares, offers a 24-hour, 7 days a week Blue Cares hotline, staffed by approximately 30 trained peer recovery coaches,…