A Conversation With Joan Bannan Harris

April 11, 2020

Bernards Township Committeeperson Joan Bannan Harris sits down to discuss the pandemic and its impact on Basking Ridge.  Information on the community support she mentions is listed below. 

“We Are Resilient”

“I Will Never Complain About Crowded Restaurants Again”

“Exciting News From Board of Health”

“Cut Each Other Some Slack”

“Seniors Hotline & Hometown Heroes”

“What Will Get Us Through”

For more information:

Senior Help Line
Phone: 908-204-0777
Email: btseniors@bernards.org
Click here for a printable flyer

Parks & Recreation Online Activities

New Jersians feeling the emotional and mental toll of COVID-19 can get support from a special helpline. NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jersians can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.

Reach out to Joan by email.

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