New Jersey

2-1-1 New Jersey

2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.
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Addiction Treatment Information & Support - New Jersey

Information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.
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Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Locations in New Jersey

Provides emergency assistance, education programs and community programs to Airmen and their families.
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Alliance of Information & Referral Services of New Jersey, Inc.

Promotes awareness of information and referral services in New Jersey and advocates for public interests.
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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.
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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.
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Association of the United States Army (AUSA) - New Jersey Chapters

Links to New Jersey Chapters of AUSA, which develop programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.
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Comfort Zone Camp - New Jersey/New York Area

Provides free three-day weekend camps in Northwest, NJ for children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caretaker.
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Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) - New Jersey Chapters

List of DS/USA Chapters in New Jersey. Established by disabled Vietnam Veterans, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition and special sports events, to anyone with a permanent disability.
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Emergency Preparedness for New Jersey

Alerts communities and coordinates emergency responses to damage, injury and loss of life and property due to natural, technological or man-made disasters and emergencies.
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Mental Health America (MHA) of New Jersey

Provides information on local support groups and consultation to help individuals develop new groups.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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National Association of Counties (NACo)

Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in New Jersey counties such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of your NACo state affiliate.

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National Governors Association (NGA)

Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health and technology and welfare reform. Visit NGAs Web site for information about New Jersey state government.

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National League of Cities (NLC)

Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in New Jersey to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

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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.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

NMCRS locations in the New Jersey area provide financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and their eligible family members and survivors.
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New Jersey Consumers' Guide to Legal Help

Provides New Jersey resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer and representing yourself or learning about the law.
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New Jersey County Veterans Service Offices

Lists all the contact information for the New Jersey County Veterans Service Offices.
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New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Oversees the Veterans Service Offices, maintains the toll-free information line, Veteran's preference determinations, Veteran's status determinations, the blind and catastrophic veteran pension entitlements and much more.
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New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Offices

Lists all the contact information for the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Offices.

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New Jersey Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs

Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs serving residents of New Jersey.
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New Jersey Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Committee Contact List

List of New Jersey ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

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New Jersey Food Stamp Program

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form.

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New Jersey Military Campgrounds

Provides list of recreational travel and outdoor recreational opportunities in New Jersey.
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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.
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New Jersey Operation: Military Kids

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

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New Jersey Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA)

Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for New Jersey.

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New Jersey Veterans Guide

Offers information on the current services available to New Jersey Veterans at both the state and federal level.
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Opportunity Project

Offers people with brain injuries vocational and social support systems to help them rebuild and maintain satisfying lives. Membership is open to anyone over 18 with a brain injury regardless of their ability to pay. Its Clubhouse Program allows members to participate in a work-oriented environment where they develop and engage in practical, functional community work and living skills.

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Public Health Emergency Resources for New Jersey

Coordinates effective responses to bioterorrism and other public health emergencies through New Jersey's Department of Health and Senior Services.
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State Policy Focus - Veterans

Provides an overview of Veterans behavioral health care legislation in 2007, including legislation related to mental health and substance use/abuse treatment and alternative sentencing.
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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.
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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.

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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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U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance - New Jersey Offices

List of military legal assistance offices in New Jersey.
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VA Vet Centers in New Jersey

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and to their families for military-related issues.
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