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NJ - Social SvcsSocial Services and Health - New Jersey
Alternatives, Inc. http://www.alternativesinc.org/index.html Services for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness as well as for homeless persons, at risk-teens, and others with special needs.
Arc of New Jersey Advocacy by "a group of parents who had a vision of building a better quality of life for people with mental retardation and their families"; nineteen chapters operate throughout the state.
Association for Children of New Jersey Newark based advocacy for children: education, law, welfare, and other issues.
Blood Center of New Jersey Blood drives, services, cholesterol information, links.
Community Food Bank of New Jersey How to contribute to food pantries that help meet the nutritional needs of poorer people in our state.
Community Health Law Project Legal counseling and representation for elderly and disabled persons.
The Essex County Smart Book: A Resource Guide for Going Home http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/OTS/PDFs/060524_essex_smartbook_final.pdf Pre- and post-release guide for inmates with practical instructions on everything from obtaining forms and other documents, basic needs, education, finding a job, reconnecting with family, and expunging your record.
Healthy NJ Compiled by the libraries of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, this site offers concise guidance to useful consumer health resources, such as healthcare providers, facilities, and statistics. See also the material about topics ranging from adolescent health to violence as well as the section covering conditions and diseases.
Homeless Information: New Jersey http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=nj&topic=homeless Contains information on help hotlines, shelters, rental assistance programs, food banks, legal assistance, and more.
Hyacinth Foundation Services for people infected and affected by HIV.
Legal Services of New Jersey "Free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters" (domestic violence, health care, immigration, etc.); includes a directory of offices.
Mental Health Association in New Jersey Emergency referrals, recovery resources, advocacy, agencies, etc.
New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women A nonprofit organization offering support and shelter for women and their children.
New Jersey Community Resources http://www.njcommunityresources.info/commres.html Directories with subjects ranging from non profit organizations, child care, energy assistance, seniors, child care, tax assistance, public benefits and more.
New Jersey Division of Senior Affairs http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/sraffair.htm State services and programs, with a directory of offices and a toll-free telephone hotline number.
NJ 211 "2-1-1 creates one easy access point to the health, human services, community resources, and government assistance people need every day, as well as in times of crisis. Search the database on line, call 2-1-1 from a telephone, or chat LIVE with a 2-1-1 specialist."
NJ Ease http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/sanjease.shtml NJ Ease or New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry is an initiative to connect senior citizens with services.
New Jersey Gay Life Announcements and news; directory of businesses, organizations, and services; links, etc.
http://www.njha.com/directories/index.aspx Links to most local hospitals.
New Jersey Law Network State government officials; recent opinions, rulings, and laws; resources; community groups; etc.
New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse Directory of self-help groups for people suffering mental health problems; supplemented by guidance in starting and maintaining therapy groups.
New Jersey Seniors http://www.elderweb.com/default.php?PageID=1519&Version=0&Font=0 Links and list of New Jersey organizations for the elderly; information on medicaid and various other topics for seniors.
NJ Serves Volunteer opportunities abound through this virtual resource. Find organizations and events that could use your help.
New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services Services, regulation, educational material for health topics, projects, care facilities, statistics, directory of offices, etc. To find a center to get vaccinated for the swine flu (H1N1 virus), please follow this link http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/findflushot.shtml, and click on the "find a shot link" on the right hand side. New Jersey State Department of Human Services http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices Wide array of programs for children and families, people with disabilities, mental health, and health care provision.
New Jersey Tenants Organization http://www.homestead.com/NJTenantsOrg/NJTO.html "Our continuing goal is to expand our rights and gain better enforcement of the pro-tenant laws we have already won": mission, activities, and links.
New Jersey's Physician and Podiatrist Profile Find information for over 32, 000 medical doctors, osteopathic physicians and podiatrists from around the State.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: New Jersey Consumer protection, communities, empowerment zones, business opportunities, local links, etc.
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