Frierson, EddieParker, AliciaJackson, DianeJohnson, DarceilLowry, Robert "Bobby"2021-10-282021-10-282021-01-11https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74542In this focus group, participants share that the COVID-19 pandemic removed the personal interactions and conversations they had prior to the pandemic, both in their work and personal lives. Participants express that the pandemic has reduced the number and quality of services that are offered to community members receiving support from harm reduction centers. They discuss the challenges that homeless populations and people with substance use disorders face when trying to access mental health services and other resources. They talk about the challenges of not being able to see family and loved ones, especially during the holiday season.1:03:31MPEG-4en-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsSocial and Economic FactorsAccess to CareSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessClinical Care Resources NeededEmploymentThose Left out of Virus ResponseHomeless IndividualsRecommendationsResilienceMental HealthHousing Insecurity_InstabilityUnpredictabilityHealth BehaviorsSecondary Suffering and TraumaPositive OutlookNegative Mental Health OutcomesLoss of Job or BusinessCommunities of Color_Minoritized IndividualsVaccine for COVID-19Older PersonsView of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020)Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic NeedsFood InsecurityEducationSocial Re-ConnectDigital DivideFinancial_Economic (In)stabilityIndividuals with High-Risk Health ConditionsView of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicHudson Co. (N.J.)Bergen Co. (N.J.)Atlantic Co. (N.J.)Essex Co. (N.J.)Monmouth Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicVideoNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance