NewJerseyOP

WIN ALERT: providers and individuals who put profits before our recovery will now face real consequences in NJ, providing a way forward without body brokering or deceptive marketing practices in the substance use treatment industry!

"I work six days a week for a family business and I'm grateful to be there. But I don't have insurance, so without Medicaid and food stamps I don't know what I'd do. It got me into rehab and long term recovery. It's a crucial part of my life," said Hassan youtube.com/watch?v=q8Ec-a…

We're SPEAKING OUT at Congressman Van Drew's office. As our amazing member Kim said at the rally: the legislation our Congressman voted for doesn’t go after fraud or waste at the top. It goes after us: everyday people trying to stay in recovery, stay working, and stay alive.

Well. @GovMurphy and the legislature raiding opioid settlement funds to fill budget gaps was not on our 2025 bingo card. This is blood money. Our loved ones have suffered and died. We know how it should be spent to end the overdose crisis. SPOILER ALERT: Not like this.

From N0M leader @AlexDeSevo: "This new rule will put many sober homes out of business. People in recovery will lose their places to live, and more people looking to continue their recovery journey will be priced out altogether." newjerseymonitor.com/2025/06/13/new…

“For Sandy survivors already living on the edge – retirees, the disabled, working families – this isn’t just a financial burden; it is a cruel betrayal. Gov. Murphy, why did you change the clawback policy again?” newjerseyop.org/sandy-survivor… @TheSandPaperLBI

"Elevation was within reach for us... but not for everyone," Devecka-Rinear says. Households that can't afford to elevate are left vulnerable to the next storm. Some sold their homes to those who could: often developers or wealthier buyers. npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-…

And with $1.18 billion over 18 years, there's a real opportunity for investment. #recovery #harmreduction #opioidsettlementfunds @NJSpotlightNews

"Without the tax credits, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance estimated a family of four in Ocean County with a household income of $131,386 will see a premium increase of $20,189 for the year, a 239% increase that would consume 23% of their income."

As Joe said, "Time is of the essence when you're preparing for a storm." If FEMA is making changes, we want to see them get more money to more people, and do it much faster in the aftermath of a disaster. Disaster survivors need more, not less. njspotlightnews.org/video/forecast…

We're here for each other all the way through the "storm after the storm." It's not right that NJ's #HurricaneIda survivors are still waiting for HARP money - and when something's not right, we work together to make it right!

Many thanks to all of the awesome people who came to our meeting with the Atlantic County Not 0ne More crew this past weekend!

Sea Change Launches Free Overdose Prevention Program for Little Egg Harbor Residents buff.ly/oxAACUb

There is still a way Hurricane Ida survivors can receive up to a year of mortgage forbearance, even if you don't qualify due to having a federally backed mortgage. Check out the new section in our mortgage forbearance guide to learn how: newjerseyop.org/we-won-hurrica…

Canvassers are out and about in Little Egg Harbor for @SeaChangeRCO's canvass! We're handing out free supplies and connecting people to resources for overdose prevention and reversal. If you see us out there, say hi 🙌

PETITION ALERT! change.org/p/sign-on-to-t… Please take a moment to review & take action on an important petition regarding the equitable & transparent allocation of NJ's Opioid Settlement Funds. By signing & sharing within your networks, family & friends, we can increase visibility, drive meaningful action, & ensure these critical resources reach the communities most affected.

Since NJ started investigating cases of fraud in the treatment industry, we've been fighting for our input from the front lines of the overdose crisis to be included. Today, our amendments were approved, putting us on the path to better treatment for substance use disorder!

Tierney asked about the treatment involved, but received limited information about the recovery programs she would receive. “Unfortunately, when you get there, most places lie just to get you in the door and to take your insurance money,” she said. njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/new-je…

A powerful message from Elissa Tierney with the New Jersey Resource Project (NJRP). "Every single person who is going to die because of these cuts is worth saving." #Medicaid Demand that Congress #StopTheCuts and sign the petition below! ppls.ac/stopthecuts

Medicaid is important for so many of us, including those seeking help for a substance use disorder. We're in D.C. this week asking our NJ representatives to stand up against cuts to Medicaid! Join us by sending a letter to your Congressperson today at njorganizing.us/NOMmedicaid