New Jersey

Alcove Center for Grieving Children & Families

Provides bereavement support services for the Southern New Jersey area. It is a safe place where children and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one can receive comfort and support through the healing process.

Army Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) in New Jersey

Provides a list of Army FRGs located in New Jersey, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.

Army Integrated Family Support Network - New Jersey

Provides comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in New Jersey.

CaregiverNJ

Offers information to families and caregivers in the State of New Jersey including where to turn for support and assistance as well as services for caregivers.

Family Caregiver Alliance - New Jersey Caregiver Programs

Find information on programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aged/Disabled Medicaid waivers and state-funded programs that either have a caregiver-specific focus, or include a family caregiving component in their service package.

Family Caregiving Alliance - New Jersey State Profile

Provides background characteristics for New Jersey related to caregiving and aging as well as information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs.

Family Support Center of New Jersey

Provides programs that enhance the lives of children, youth and families. Aims to help families in poverty, families caring for the elderly, children with disabilities or chronic illness and those at risk of abuse and neglect.

Military HOMEFRONT - New Jersey State Resources

Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the State of New Jersey.

NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation

Commemorates the courage shown by all who served in the U.S. military during the years of the Vietnam conflict.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Jersey

A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. Call toll-free 1-866-VETS-NJ4U for immediate assistance for veterans suffering from psychological or emotional distress as well as those having difficulty reassimilating back into civilian life. Visit the Veterans Support Web page for useful information for veterans with disabilities.

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Navy Fleet & Family Support Centers (NFFSC)

Information on NFFSC's in the Mid-Atlantic area, including VA, PA, ME, NJ, CT, NH, RI and NY. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.

New Jersey Division of Aging & Community Services

Helps older New Jersey residents to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families.

New Jersey National Guard Family Programs

Provides an overview of military benefits and how to access them, identifies eligibility requirements associated with some entitlement and provides assistance for specific questions or problems.

New Jersey Operation: Military Kids

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.

New Jersey State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in New Jersey. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's New Jersey fact sheet.

Summit Supports Our Troops

Provides support to Active Duty Service Members and their families from the Summit, New Jersey area by sending care packages to the troops. Also coordinates special events such as an Annual Family Breakfast and a Family Coffee to bring families of Service Members together to offer support to one another.

The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

TCF chapters offer grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

The Sanctuary

Grief counseling, bereavement education and outreach services in New York and Northern New Jersey. Bereavement education workshops, facilitator trainings and outreach services are available throughout the United States.
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