COVID-19 Resources

Rutgers University leaders are mobilized and involved in all aspects of university operations to keep our community informed to address the evolving challenges presented by COVID-19. Visit the university's COVID-19 information website for the most up-to-date information.

Below we've supplemented the university's information with resources specifically suited to assist our social work community of students, faculty, staff, field partners, and alumni serving on the front lines of this pandemic. From faculty and staff news highlights and academic publications, to community support and well-being resources. If you would like to recommend a resource for inclusion on this page, please contact mmolner@ssw.rutgers.edu. For official operating updates from the School of Social Work, check our news page.

School of Social Work Resources by Audience

Rutgers School of Social Work students, faculty, PTLs, staff, and field instructors should continue to watch for future communications from the university and School of Social Work.

#HowRUSSW

#HowRUSSW is our way to understand and check in on how our new reality is changing the front lines of social work and lives of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to let us know how you're doing. If you would like to share your story, or make a recommendation for the content you would like to see, please contact our communications team at lzazenski@ssw.rutgers.edu.

News Updates & Faculty News Highlights

SSW Updates

March 31, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates from Rutgers University and Rutgers SSW
March 19, 2020 | A Message from the Dean on our COVID-19

Faculty & Staff in the News

Charles Chear, Yahoo News | Can a business still be small with 500 employees?, May 12, 2020
Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, henryallen.org | Podcast: On Questioning Your Own Narrative, May 7, 2020
V. DuWayne Battle, NJ.com | How do we keep the homeless safe during this crisis?, May 6, 2020
Adam Staats, NJ.com | Coronavirus left some college students without laptops or on campus jobs, so help stepped in, April 19, 2020
Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, Rutgers Today | Managing COVID-19 During Conception, Pregnancy and After Birth, April 17, 2020
Emily Greenfield, Thrive Global | Why Giving Back Matters Now More Than Ever, April 16, 2020
Adrian Gale, Newswise | Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss COVID-19 Deaths in African Americans, Hispanics, April 10, 2020
Emily Greenfield, NY Times | The Science of Helping Out, April 9, 2020
Judith McCoyd, NJ.com | NJ coronavirus death toll just surpassed number of residents killed in 9/11 attacks, April 4, 2020
Michael LaSala, Psychology Today | Comparing COVID-19 and AIDS from a Gay Male Perspective, March 31, 2020
Patricia Findley, MDLinx | 7 steps to help doctors reduce stress during the COVID-19 outbreak, March 27, 2020
Patricia Findley, Rutgers Today | Strategies to Help Children Cope With the New Reality Created by COVID-19, March 26, 2020
Emily Greenfield, Rutgers Today | Promoting Social and Physical Activity in Later Life During Coronavirus, March 25, 2020
Charles Chear, Aero | Labor Anomalies: The Absence of Small Business Owners in COVID-19 Relief Legislation, March 24, 2020
Emily Greenfield, NJ.com Op-ed | When the coronavirus quarantines end, will we remember those left alone in the dark?, March 24, 2020
William Waldman, Reuters | Social Work From a Social Distance: Coronavirus Forces U.S. Child Advocates to Adapt, March 21, 2020
Emily Greenfield, Jewish Standard | Social distancing- the best worst solution, March 19, 2020

Social Work Practice & Employment

Social Work Practice

Employment Opportunities & Questions

Library & Internet Access

As of now, Rutgers libraries and computer labs are closed until further notice. Library services have moved to online-only.
Spectrum announced that it is providing free internet access during this period and Comcast has price reductions as well. AT&T has also instituted some lenient payment rules.

Health & Therapeutic Support

Prevention & Care

Mental Health

Physical Health

Rutgers Recreation Daily Class Livestream on Facebook and Instagram
Rutgers staff have access through https://2020recreationmovement.com/ to participate in online workout classes from 40 different colleges and universities across the country. Log in with your net ID to enjoy classes that range from crossfit to yoga to CardioDance to HITT.
myStrength Digital Health App
2020 Recreation Movement
Les Mills At Home Workouts

Academic & Media Publications

Academic Publications & Presentations

Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019
"Barriers to Child Protection During COVID-19: Considering the Impact on Child Maltreatment" in The Chronicle of Social Change by Cassandra Simmel
"Pandemic Shines Light on Needs of Older Youth Involved with Child Welfare," a webinar moderated by Cassandra Simmel
"Recommendations of the New Jersey Perinatal Care During COVID-19 Work Group" with contributions from Emily Bosk, among others

Media Publications

Funding, Donations & Volunteer Opportunities

Funding & Donations

Rutgers School of Social Work Academic Excellence Fund | Gifts made to this fund through the end of the semester will provide emergency funds for School of Social Work students in this time of need and uncertainty.
Email ppedonations@rbhs.rutgers.edu | Donate needed available personal protective equipment (PPE) to Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences to support its hospitals and students.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Donors may now deduct cash charitable contributions up to 100 percent of adjusted gross income. Find out about this change and other ways the CARES Act affects your charitable giving this year.

Volunteer Opportunities

Below are opportunities to get involved in New Jersey and beyond. For a full list, visit NJ.com's website.

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