All current events have been CANCELLED until further notice.
Salem County Department of Health & Human Services
Prevent. Promote. Protect.
Salem County COVID-19 Cases
October 20, 2020
Positives - 1,147
Negatives - 11,341
Deaths - 83
Recovered - 946
Contact Us
Salem County Health Dept.
110 Fifth Street • Suite 500
Salem, NJ 08079
856.935.7510 (Phone)
856.935.8483 (Fax)
Report An Immediately Reportable Disease: 856-935-7510 ext. 8302
After Hours Contact
856.769.1955
Have Concerns?
Click here to report a Public Health Concern
Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 – December 7
Salem County Disability Awareness Day 2020
Latest News & Notices
Medicare Open Enrollment
It’s that time of the year again! Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2020.
Office on Aging and Disabilities Hearing: 2021 Contract With NJ Transit
The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 2:30 pm by Zoom/Audio. For the purpose of soliciting comments on the proposed 2021 contract with NJ Transit on the use of funds provided under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Act and Rural Area Public Transportation (5311).
Office on Aging and Disability Services Public Hearing: Area Plan Grant
The public hearing will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 2 pm via a Zoom Video Conference or telephone call. The 2021 Area Plan provides services funded under the Older Americans Act, Social Service Block Grant, Adult Protective Services, State and Federal funds.
Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis
Join us though Zoom or Telephone on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 pm October 15th through November 23rd.
COVID-19 School-Age Tuition Assistance For Working Families
Families can now apply for child care tuition assistance to help with care for children who have remote learning schedules due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Salem County to Host 16th Annual Disability Awareness Day
Join the Salem County Office on Aging & Disabilities for our Drive-In Event to learn about resources available to individuals with disabilities in Salem County.
Register Ready for Emergency Evacuation Assistance
Do you or does someone you know need assistance evacuating in the event of an emergency? Register Ready will help!
COVID-19 Testing – Children Only
Monday – Friday, 2pm – 4pm at the Old Salem County Courthouse. Patients must be symptomatic. Masks are required for testing. Must call 609-569-4712 to register.
Free COVID-19 Walkup Testing – 4 Locations
You do not have to be showing symptoms to get COVID-19 and antibody tests. All ages are welcome. No appointment necessary. Pre-registration is highly recommended if you are symptomatic. Call 609-596-4510.
FREE NARCAN Kit Giveaway
September 23 & October 28. See post for location and more details.
Crusader Award Nominations Sought
Do you know someone who is a champion for the disabled in Salem County? Nominate them for the Crusader Award! Nominations are due by September 21, 2020.
Grab & Go Lunches – October 2020
We will be handing out bag lunches at three locations throughout the month. Drive thru one of our Wednesday “Grab & GO” lunch sites. See post for details.
