Paterson, NJ
Municipality in New Jersey
United States
Paterson, NJ combats city’s opioid problem with RealFix program
Paterson, NJ, has implemented a program to deliver Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, within 90 minutes to those who need it. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to treatment by providing faster access to medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder. By leveraging technology and partnerships with local pharmacies, Paterson seeks to improve health outcomes and support individuals in their recovery journey.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ launched a Driver's License Restoration Pilot Program for residents with unpaid fees
The city of Paterson launched the Paterson Driver's License Restoration Pilot Program to help residents whose driver's licenses were suspended due to unpaid municipal court fees. This amnesty provision was designed for residents with financial circumstances preventing them from getting their licenses restored which creates a barrier to gainful employment. Participation is limited to residents with suspensions due to unpaid parking tickets, moving violations, and insurance surcharges.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ is expanding medically assisted treatment services to residents with opioid addictions
The City of Paterson is proposing a new program that would expand medically assisted treatment (MAT) options to residents struggling with opioid addiction. The program would provide on-demand MAT onboarding and prescriptions to appropriate patients within 90 minutes at any time. The MAT proposal earned Paterson the title of "Champion City" as a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ supports struggling households with Guaranteed Income Pilot
The one-year program randomly selects 110 residents to receive $400 per month in cash. Maximum income limits of $38,000 for individuals and $88,000 for families are applied prior to selection. Paterson works with local non-profit CUMAC to provide free food and essentials so direct payments can be used on other expenses. City officials are hosting three virtual forums about the pilot with resident questions accepted by text message.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ assists at-risk residents in Passaic County using COVID-19 Food Insecurity Index
The city's data team identified six key metrics for measuring food insecurity down to the census tract level. Each tract is assigned overall and category scores from 1 to 10 including unemployment rates, rent burden, and percentage of households with no vehicles. A color-coded map displays these scores along with local food banks that serve at-risk populations. Local and county officials used the index to concentrate resources during the early months of the outbreak.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Passaic County, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ launched a public COVID-19 tracker to keep residents informed during the pandemic
The City of Paterson launched a public COVID-19 tracker to keep residents informed during the pandemic. This dashboard tracks positive cases and fatalities throughout Paterson specifically and across the state of New Jersey generally. This dashboard is updated on a daily basis by the city's Chief Data Officer.
Paterson, NJ
United States
Paterson, NJ launched the "Paterson Plus" mobile app for anonymous resident complaints
Paterson launched the "Paterson Plus" mobile app which allows residents to send anonymous complaints to the city. These complaints include unfilled potholes, loud noises, public waste, etc. The city has trained 40 municipal employees to respond to these requests 24 hours a day.
Paterson, NJ
United States