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DOW provides funding to domestic violence programs to provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Agencies are contracted to provide the following, or a combination of the following, services:

Housing, shelter, and rental assistance

Basic needs - hygiene, clothing, and food items

24-hour hotline and emergency response

Victim advocacy (financial, housing, medical, employment, education, immigration, etc.)

Transportation

Interpretation and Translation

Legal advocacy (can include representation in high-risk situations, but also information, referral, know-your-rights, pro-bono training and legal clinics/seminars)

Medical accompaniment

Individual or group counseling

Children's services

Community education, training, and awareness

Legislation: N.J.S.A 2C:25-17; FVPSA

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DOW provides funding to domestic violence programs to provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Agencies are contracted to provide the following, or a combination of the following, services: Housing, shelter, and rental assistance Basic needs - hygiene, clothing, and food items 24-hour hotline and emergency response Victim advocacy (financial, housing, medical, employment, education, immigration, etc.)

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Care Solace is a free resource that can match families with mental health care professionals in their area.

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Crisis Urgent Care- Oaks Integrated Care

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Crisis Urgent Care- Oaks Integrated Care

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Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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Mental Health Urgent Care – Oaks Integrated Care

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If you are experiencing emotional problems, visit Mental Health Urgent Care before going to a screening center or hospital emergency room.

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Located in Turnersville

Medicaid and Private Insurance accepted

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Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children.

This page provides detailed information about survivors benefits and can help you understand what to expect from Social Security when you or a loved one dies.

The Basics About Survivors Benefits

Your family members may receive survivors benefits if you die. If you are working and paying into Social Security, some of those taxes you pay are for survivors benefits. Your spouse, children, and parents could be eligible for benefits based on your earnings.

You may receive survivors benefits when a family member dies. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.

For more information, please read How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies.

Apply for Survivors Benefits

You should notify us immediately when a person dies. However, you cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online.

In most cases, the funeral home will report the person's death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person's Social Security number if you want them to make the report.

If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although our offices are closed to the public, employees from those offices are assisting people by telephone. You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Social Security Office Locator and looking under Social Security Office Information. The toll-free "Office" number is your local office.

If you are not getting benefits

If you are not getting benefits, you should apply for survivors benefits promptly because, in some cases, benefits may not be retroactive.

If you are getting benefits

If you are getting benefits on your spouse's or parent's record:

You generally will not need to file an application for survivors benefits.

We'll automatically change any monthly benefits you receive to survivors benefits after we receive the report of death.

We may be able to pay the Special Lump-Sum Death Payment automatically.

If you are getting retirement or disability benefits on your own record:

You will need to apply for the survivors benefits.

We will check to see whether you can get a higher benefit as a widow or widower.

Documents You Need to Apply

Please select the benefit you will be applying for from the list below to see what information and documents you may need when you apply:

If you don't have all the documents you need, don't delay applying for Social Security benefits.

In many cases, your local Social Security office can contact your state Bureau of Vital Statistics and verify your information online at no cost to you. If we can't verify your information online, we can still help you get the information you need.

Mailing Your Documents

If you mail any documents to us, you must include the Social Security number so that we can match them with the correct application. Do not write anything on the original documents. Please write the Social Security number on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the mailing envelope along with the documents.

Related Information

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Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. This page provides detailed information about survivors benefits and can help you understand what to expect from Social Security when you or a loved one dies.

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GED- Adult Basic Skills Program and ESL Resources- prepare for GED testing

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About the Program

Camden County College's ABS for high school equivalency certificate exam preparation (formerly called GED) has been proudly serving New Jersey residents since 2008. We offer a unique academic program with qualified and caring instructors. The Adult Basic Skills Program also provides ESL instruction. The Adult Basic Skills Program also provides ESL instruction.

Location and Schedule of Classes
In-person instruction only.

Camden/ Daytime - Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

Camden/ Evening - Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm

Blackwood/Evening - Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm

Requirements

Prospective students must 16 years old and older (Please view the 16 & 17 year olds tab for more information).

Be New Jersey residents.

Must submit the following required documents: birth certificate, social security card, and a valid NJ photo ID.

You can sign up for an appointment to acquire your NJ Photo ID: https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvc

Registration & Orientation Information

Registration and Orientation sessions will be conducted online only as follows:

All Cohort Registration

Online Application - Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Camden Campus Orientation (via Zoom):
Students interested in Day classes - Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10 AM
Students interested in Evening classes - Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5 PM

Blackwood Campus (via Zoom):
Blackwood Campus Orientation (via Zoom):
Students interested in Evening classes - Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5 PM

HiSet

If you want to learn more about the HiSet, please visit https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/community-offerings/nj-high-school-diploma-testinghiset/
You can also find more information about the HiSet at https://hiset.ets.org/test-takers

16 & 17 Year Olds

Certification of Non- Enrollment PDF

Students 16 and 17 years of age must provide a parent/guardian signed consent to enroll.

Students 16 and 17 years of age must provide a notarized certification of non-enrollment.

Contact Us

Phone: (856) 227-7200, ext. 1315
E-mail: ABS-GED@camdencc.edu

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Available to Camden County Residents
For at-risk students

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About The Work Group

The Work Group equips at-risk youth in transition to adulthood with the skills, education, and confidence to become self-directed, self-sufficient individuals who are productive and responsible members

of their families and communities.

Our History

The Work Group operates the New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden, a voluntary program for young people who have dropped out of school.

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Our Mission

We serve young adults ages 16 to 25 who are looking to earn their high school diploma while engaging in work experience, career exploration, and life skills.

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The Work Group equips at-risk youth in transition to adulthood with the skills, education, and confidence to become self-directed, self-sufficient individuals who are productive and responsible members of their families and communities. Our History The Work Group operates the New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden, a voluntary program for young people who have dropped out of school.

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Offering group, family, couples and individual counseling.

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South NJ Team | Telemental Health & In-Office Therapy | Hamilton

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Meet the Bridge to Balance team of therapists that work in Hamilton New Jersey. They offer Sandplay Therapy, CBT & Mindfulness to children, teens & adults

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Family Programs for Child Care

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The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) provides services for families and individuals to ensure their well being, health and development, and self-sufficiency. These include health care, services for individuals with disabilities and mental illness, counseling and assistance, child care, and other supportive services for working families and individuals.

Former DHS issues now under Department of Children and Families

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The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) provides services for families and individuals to ensure their well being, health and development, and self-sufficiency. These include health care, services for individuals with disabilities and mental illness, counseling and assistance, child care, and other supportive services for working families and individuals.

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See if you are eligible for child care assistance.

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As of Wednesday, April 1, only child care centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Emergency child care centers that remain open must abide by new Department of Children and Families health and safety guidelines.

Balancing location, cost, quality and just feeling good about the child care provider can make this important decision challenging. New Jersey's child care program under the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development can provide you with valuable information to help you make that selection. The state's child care program can support you with information about applying for child care assistance, where to find child care, licensing and complaint data and what makes a quality program.

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As of Wednesday, April 1, only child care centers that exclusively serve the children of essential workers are allowed to remain open. Emergency child care centers that remain open must abide by new Department of Children and Families health and safety guidelines.

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For suicide prevention, available at 1-855-654-6735.

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Whatever you're going through, feeling, or thinking, we are here to listen and support you, 24/7.

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For anyone desiring assistance or referral for treatment, call 1-844-276-2777.  This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You can also call the Camden County Addiction Local Hotline at 856-374-6361

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For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

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Staying Safe During COVID-19 - The Hotline

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Because there may be limited shelter availability due to COVID-19, consider alternatives such as staying with family or friends, staying in motels, or sleeping in your vehicle. Be extra mindful of good hygiene practices if you're leaving as well - wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, minimize contact with surfaces that other people have had contact with, etc.

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Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

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The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

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The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

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Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.

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The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona "2."

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" button below or call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7. FAQs for ASL NOW users.

Counseling Services

The helpline puts people in need of counseling on the path to recovery. When you call or text, crisis counselors listen to what's on your mind with patience and without judgment. DDH is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States, who provide:

Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families

Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support

Healthy coping tips

There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact DDH. The counselor may ask you for some basic information at the end of the call, but these questions are optional and intended to help SAMHSA keep track of the types of calls it receives.

Who Can Call the Disaster Distress Helpline?

The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
Disasters may include:
The impact of crises may affect people in different ways. Recognize the warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress related to natural and human-caused disasters.

How do I Connect with a Trained Counselor?

Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Standard text and data message rates will apply when texting from mobile phones. International text and data rates may apply from within U.S. territories and free association nations. SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.

Languages

DDH callers can connect with counselors in over 100 languages via 3rd-party interpretation services. Indicate to the responding counselor your preferred language and they will connect you to a live interpreter (interpretation in less commonly spoken languages may require calling back at an appointed time). Get DDH information in 30 commonly spoken languages.

Other Inquiries

If you're not in immediate need of crisis counseling support and would like to contact us for other reasons, send us an email. Contact us for:

Technical problems. If you encountered a technical problem while trying to contact the helpline, please include your name and preferred contact information in your email if you wish to receive a reply.

Provider inquiries. Providers with specific inquiries about technical assistance and support, requests for materials, and exploring collaborations are encouraged to send an email.

Feedback. To provide feedback about your experience with the helpline, send an email describing your experience and SAMHSA will look into the matter. Please include your name and preferred contact information if you wish to receive a reply.

Social media inquiries. Email us with questions about the helpline's use of social media.

All media inquiries. Members of the media with questions about the Disaster Distress Helpline are encouraged to email media@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Our staff appreciate hearing from people about their experiences. SAMHSA takes feedback about our services, whether it is positive or negative, very seriously.

SAMHSA also encourages public promotion of the Disaster Distress Helpline. Anyone can use the Disaster Distress Helpline logo and telephone number on their website and link to the Disaster Distress Helpline's materials and social media properties.

Call 211 for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals. Or visit the national 211 Call Center website to find the 211 information and referral center nearest you.

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The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 .

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Capacitación y asistencia técnica en la escuela de MHTTC
Asistencia técnica y capacitación integral en salud mental y escolar
Fundamentos de la salud mental escolar integral

Desarrollar un marco integral de salud mental basado en la escuela puede resultar abrumador. El MHTTC del noreste y el Caribe está aquí para guiarlo a través del proceso para garantizar una implementación exitosa. El apoyo de capacitación y entrenamiento incluye, pero no se limita a:

Ayudar a las escuelas a establecer equipos de salud mental que utilizan la toma de decisiones basada en datos y dependen de la planificación de acciones para apoyar la salud mental de los estudiantes.

Realizar una evaluación de las necesidades de la escuela y un mapa de recursos para ayudar a las escuelas a identificar las fortalezas y las deficiencias en la programación existente

Mejores prácticas para el cernimiento, la planificación y la implementación de la salud mental

Promoción de la salud mental (Nivel I)

Las actividades de promoción de la salud mental son la base de un marco integral de salud mental escolar. Están diseñadas para crear entornos de aprendizaje seguros y de apoyo que reduzcan el estigma de las enfermedades mentales. El MHTTC del Noreste y el Caribe tiene personal disponible para ayudar con el desarrollo y la implementación de:

Aprendizaje socioemocional (SEL por sus siglas en inglés) - SEL es el proceso a través del cual los jóvenes y adultos adquieren y aplican los conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes para desarrollar identidades saludables, manejar emociones y lograr metas personales y colectivas, sentir y mostrar empatía por los demás, establecer y mantener relaciones de apoyo y tomar decisiones responsables (Colaborativo para el aprendizaje académico, social y emocional - CASEL por sus siglas en ingles)

Intervenciones y apoyos de comportamiento positivo (PBIS por sus siglas en inglés): PBIS es la aplicación de principios de comportamiento que ayudan a impactar positivamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes. El énfasis está en establecer expectativas para toda la escuela, definir y enseñar reglas y desarrollar prácticas de disciplina positivas para crear un ambiente escolar positivo.

Atención informada sobre el trauma: acercarnos a los niños / estudiantes desde un lugar donde somos sensibles a las experiencias traumáticas que pueden haber tenido e interactuar de tal manera que no volvamos a traumatizar a los estudiantes / niños sin saberlo. El MHTTC tiene la capacidad de ayudar a las escuelas sobre cómo podemos operar de una manera informada sobre el trauma, lo que a su vez aumenta el rendimiento académico y mejora el comportamiento y el funcionamiento en los entornos escolares.

Intervención y tratamiento tempranos (Nivel II / III)

Los servicios del nivel II están diseñados para abordar los problemas de salud menores de los estudiantes que han sido identificados a través de un proceso sistemático como que experimentan una angustia leve o un deterioro funcional o que están en riesgo de un problema o preocupación determinada.

Los servicios de nivel III incluyen estrategias diseñadas para abordar las preocupaciones de salud mental de los estudiantes que ya están experimentando una angustia significativa y un deterioro funcional.

El MHTTC ayuda a los departamentos de consejería escolar con habilidades de consejería avanzada para trabajar con los estudiantes en estos niveles.
Desarrollo profesional del personal Capacitación sobre el suicidio
Primeros auxilios para la salud mental de los jóvenes:

Primeros auxilios de salud mental para jóvenes le enseña cómo identificar, comprender y responder a los signos de enfermedades mentales y trastornos por uso de sustancias en los jóvenes. Esta capacitación de 6 horas brinda a los adultos que trabajan con jóvenes las habilidades que necesitan para llegar y brindar apoyo inicial a los niños y adolescentes (de 6 a 18 años) que pueden estar desarrollando un problema de salud mental o de uso de sustancias y ayudarlos a conectarse con la atención adecuada (Consejo Nacional para la Salud del Comportamiento).
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer):
Una presentación de 2 horas sobre cómo reconocer los signos y síntomas de una persona que está contemplando el suicidio, así como cómo interrogar a la persona y persuadirla para que obtenga ayuda, así como sobre cómo derivar a esa persona a las avenidas de tratamiento adecuadas.
Comportamiento, cultura y clima de los estudiantes
Mantener la motivación de los estudiantes para aprender:

El aprendizaje a distancia ha presentado varios desafíos para los educadores. La motivación de los estudiantes es una preocupación común entre el personal de la escuela debido al entorno del aula virtual. Este taller ofrecerá estrategias innovadoras para fomentar la motivación de los estudiantes.

Repaso de la evaluación de riesgos para el personal de orientación y clínico:

Este taller interactivo revisará las mejores prácticas al administrar las evaluaciones de riesgo de los estudiantes. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de examinar escenarios e identificar problemas clave, examinar soluciones alternativas y proponer la solución más eficaz.
Autocuidado del educador
Fatiga por compasión | Avanzando hacia la resiliencia:

Los participantes comprenderán el estrés traumático secundario, el agotamiento y la fatiga por compasión. Este taller ayudará a los participantes a identificar los efectos psicológicos y practicar técnicas de autocuidado.

Taller de autocuidado del educador:

El taller de autocuidado del educador está diseñado para proporcionar un entorno seguro en el que los maestros se reúnan para participar en prácticas de autocuidado y trabajo en equipo facilitadas. Cada sesión incorporará elementos de aprendizaje socioemocional y estrategias de afrontamiento para fortalecer la resiliencia del educador.

El trauma y su impacto en profesores y estudiantes

Serie de capacitación de 4 partes, cada parte será de 1 hora conducida como una reunión virtual

Completar ACES, comentarios sobre ACES, cómo puede verse el trauma en el trabajo, desarrollar la resiliencia

Traumatismo de los estudiantes, cómo puede verse el trauma en la escuela, fomento de la resiliencia de los estudiantes

Identificar los factores desencadenantes del trauma y las estrategias para trabajar con los estudiantes: Parte 1

Identificar los factores desencadenantes del trauma y las estrategias para trabajar con los estudiantes: Parte 2

Capacitación sobre el duelo: se brinda capacitación a los maestros para poder abordar cómo tratar con los estudiantes cuando hay una muerte, un suicidio o un evento traumático.
Educación sobre salud mental
La salud mental es importante

Hablemos de capacitaciones específicas de salud mental con respecto a los signos y síntomas del diagnóstico de salud mental, así como sobre la forma de abordar estas inquietudes en un entorno educativo.

Las 4 estrategias principales para aumentar la motivación de los estudiantes: lo que todos los padres deben saber

Las emociones importan: el aprendizaje socioemocional en el hogar

Creando resiliencia en los niños que fomentará su potencial y aumentará su éxito en el mundo.

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En Español | Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network

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Resources to Support the Mental Health of Asylum Seekers | Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Get Your High School Diploma In 6 Weeks CLASSES AND TESTING NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ONLY (For a Faster Response Text Us 201.349.2129) REGISTER HERE

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Yes, you must provide photo identification to demonstrate eligibility to take the GED test.

Driver's Licenses, Permits, Passports, Voter registrations, School/College ID, Employee ID, or other photo identification, valid or expired, that has been issued by a public entity or private third party;

In addition to photo identification you must provide one or more of the following:

Property tax bills; deeds; contracts of sale; leases; mortgages; signed letters from landlords; and other evidence of property ownership, tenancy, or residency;

Financial account information; utility bills; delivery receipts; and other evidence of personal attachment to a particular location;

Court orders; State agency agreements; and other evidence of court or agency placements or directives;

Receipts; bills; cancelled checks; insurance claims or payments; and other evidence of expenditures demonstrating personal attachment to a particular location or to support the test taker

Medical reports; counselor or social worker assessments; employment documents; unemployment claims; benefit statements; and other evidence of circumstances demonstrating family or economic hardship, or temporary residency;

Affidavits, certifications, and sworn attestations pertaining to statutory criteria from the parent, guardian, person keeping an "affidavit student," adult student, person(s) with whom a family is living, or others, as appropriate;

Documents pertaining to military status and assignment; and

Any other business record or document issued by a governmental entity.

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The pre-2014 GED test was a paper-based assessment graded by scoring companies. The GED Access Codes were part of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Scoring Vendor's technology. GED Access Codes provided to people before January 1, 2014 are no longer useable on the GED testing service webpage. Students who have tested after January 1, 2014 on any of the approved tests will be provided an Access Code in order to provide verification of their diploma to schools, employers or anyone else that needs to verify their education status. The pre-2014 Access Codes, and the access codes for people who tested starting in 2014 and the verification process described above will function on the NJDOE webpage.

Consent to Participate

The Consent to Participate Form must be completed by any 16- and/or 17-year-old individual who is currently not enrolled in a public/private high school and interested in taking the Adult Education Assessment. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian and presented to the Chief Examiner when registering for the Assessment. If you want to take the High School Equivalency assessment you must provide the signed consent form to your current school district.

2002-2013 GED Passing Test Scores

Candidates, Graduates and Parents

To qualify for a New Jersey state-issued high-school diploma, the minimum GED test score requirements must be met. Passing test scores are kept as part of a candidate's permanent GED testing record and all scores are confidential.

There were two requirements for passing the GED Tests: (1) earn the minimum passing score on each of the tests; and (2) earn a total score of 2250.

Earning the required minimum scores on each of the tests does not total 2250 points. You must have exceeded the minimum scores on one or more tests to achieve 2250 points or better. A diploma is awarded only to the candidate who met both requirements. If, for example, a candidate earns 2880 points but scores only 400 points on the Writing Skills Test, the diploma was not awarded.

English
Testing in New Jersey started in June 1959. The total passing score needed from that time until December 31, 2001 was 225. From January 2002 until December 2013 the total passing score was 2250.
Non-English
To pass the GED taken in another language an English Proficiency Test was required. From June 1959 until October 31, 1988 the GED Test 6 was used and a score of 40 was needed on top of the 225. When the Maculaitis replaced the GED Test 6 on November 1, 1988 until December 31, 2001 a passing score on each section of the GED and a score of 133 on the Maculaitis was required. From January 1, 2002 until December 31, 2013 a total passing score of 2250 and a score of 40 on the GED Test 6 was required.

Prior to October 1982

English

Minimum passing score of 35 on each test

Non-English

Minimum passing score of 35 on each test, including 40 on test 6

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State Organizations

Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County gaamc.org. The GAAMC is NJ's oldest LGBTI organization

Garden State Equality gardenstateequality.org. GSE is New Jersey's statewide LGBT civil rights organization.

Monmouth University LGBT Older Adult Project monmouth.edu/lgbtoap/default.asp Advocates for the lives of older LGBT adults.

Local Groups

PFLAG-Bergen County bergenpflag.com PFLAG-Bergen County

PFLAG - Princeton pflagprinceton.org/ Parents, Friends of LGBT's in Princeton

PFLAG - Philadelphia pflagphila.org/ Parents, Friends of LGBT's Philadelphia

PFLAG - Northern New Jersey pflagnorthjersey.org/ Parents, Friends of LGBT's

GLSEN Southern NJ glsen.org/chapters/southern-new-jersey Southern NJ Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network

GLSEN - Central NJ glsen.org/centralnj Central NJ Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

GABLES of Cape May County gablescapemay.com/ GABLES of Cape May County LGBT services group

Nationwide Groups

Task Force thetaskforce.org/ The Taskforce works to increase the political power of the LGBT community

Human Rights Campaign hrc.org/ The Human Rights Campaign works towards equal rights for GLBT people

GLSEN glsen.org/ Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

GLADD glaad.org/ Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation

PFAW pfaw.org/blog/ People for the American Way

ADA adaction.org/index.htm Americans for Democratic Action

Bisexual Resource Center biresource.org/ The Bisexual Resource Center

American Institute of Bisexuality bisexual.org/ The American Institute of Bisexuality

NJ College Groups

TCNJ's PRISM tcnj.edu/~prism/ The College of New Jersey LGBTI group

Rutgers University - Newark Rutgers Newark campus LGBTQ info LGBTQ information on Newark campus

Rutgers University - New Brunswick socialjustice.rutgers.edu/ Rutgers New Brunswick's LGBT services communities

Rider University - Lawrenceville riderflag.tripod.com/ Rider University's LGBTI group

Montclair State University - Montclair geocities.com/spectrums_msu/ Montclair University LGBT group

Monmouth University orak.monmouth.edu/~ali/ Monmouth University LGBTI group

Drew University groups.drew.edu/alliance/ Drew University LGBTI group

Princeton University Pride Alliance princeton.edu/~pride Pride Alliance at Princeton University

Pride Alliance at Stockton State College facebook.com/group.php?gid=2208921287 Stockton University LGBT group

LGBT Community Centers

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice rustincenter.org/ Social justice and LGBTQ Community Center in Princeton, NJ

EDGE LGBT Community Center edgepridecenter.org/ EDGE LGBT Community Center in Morris Plains, NJ

William Way Community Center waygay.org/ William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia

Pride Center of New Jersey pridecenter.org/ The Pride Center of New Jersey in Highland Park, NJ

LGBT Community Center of New York gaycenter.org/ The LGBT Community Center in New York City

Hudson Pride Connections Center of New Jersey hudsonpride.org The Hudson Pride Connections Center in Jersey City, NJ

Newark LGBTQ Center newarklgbtqcenter.org Newark, NJ LGBTQ Center

Jersey Shore Q Spot jsqspot.org LGBT Community Center in Ocean Grove

Princeton University LGBT Center princeton.edu/lgbt Princeton University LGBT Center

Helplines and websites

Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/

College Resource information affordablecollegesonline.org/lgbtq-college-student-guide/ Helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.

Online MSW Programs info on how to support adolescents questioning their sexuality" How to Support Adolescents Questioning Their Sexuality

Student checklist of LGBT resources available guide-for-lgbtq-students Maryville College list of LGBT support organization nationwide for anti-bullying, mental-health, and other student services for a supportive LGBT+ school experience.

LGBT Scholarship Links and Info gograd.org/financial-aid/scholarships/lgbtq A helpful and comprehensive list of LGBT scholarships

Trevor Helpline thetrevorproject.org/ Helpline is the 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline

GLBT National Health Center glnh.org/ Hotlines for GLBT youth and adults

Family Resources

Nursing Home Abuse and LGBT Nursinghomeabusecenter.com/resources/lgbt/

Gay Parent Magazine gayparentmag.com LGBT parents resources

Family Equality Council http://www.familyequality.org/ Promotes equality for all families, specifically LGBTQ-headed families,

Partners Task Force For Gay & Lesbian Couples http://buddybuddy.com/partners.html International resources for Gay and Lesbian couples.

Turbo TAX filing help for same-sex couples Tax filing help for same-sex couples Tax filing help for Same-sex couples

HIV/AIDS Groups

NJ Ride Against AIDS http://www.njrideagainstaids.org/ The NJ Ride Against AIDS is a major fundraiser

NJ Buddies http://njbuddies.org/ Serves those in Northern New Jersey affected by HIV/AIDS.

Hyacinth AIDS Foundation hyacinth.org/hyacinth/home/index.jsp Many locations in Northern and Central New Jersey

Gay Men's Health Crisis http://www.gmhc.org/ Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York City

Fight AIDS At Home http://fightaidsathome.scripps.edu/ Use the idle cycles on your personal computer to help with AIDS research

Hudson Pride Connections http://hudsonpride.org/index.html Hudson Pride Connections LGBT Center in Jersey City

NAMES Project Foundation of Northern New Jersey http://www.namesnnj.org The AIDS Memorial Quilt

Broadway House for Continuing Care http://www.broadwayhouse.org/ New Jersey's special care facility for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The Body http://www.thebody.com/ The Body is an HIV/AIDS resource website

NYNJ AETC http://www.nynjaetc.org/ NY/NJ AIDS Education and Training Center

National AETC aids-ed.org The AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center

NJ HIV Counseling and Testing Sites state.nj.us/health/aids/ctsites.htm New Jersey HIV Counseling & Testing Sites by County

HIV Testing Resources http://www.hivtest.org/ National HIV Testing Resources

HIV and Hepatitis.com http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/ HIV AIDS and Hepatitis information

FDA http://www.fda.gov/oashi/aids/hiv.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations site on HIV/AIDS

ATDN http://www.atdn.org/ AIDS Treatment Data Network

AIDSinfo http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/ AIDS information from the National Institute of Health

AIDS.gov http://aids.gov/ AIDS.gov is an online U.S. Government website on AIDS

South Jersey AIDS Alliance http://www.southjerseyaidsalliance.org/ HIV Testing and client services in Southern Jersey

Other sites

Bodies Like Ours http://www.bodieslikeours.org/forums Resource for intersex information and peer support

NJ Human Relations state.nj.us/lps/dcj/hrc/commission.htm The New Jersey Human Relations Council

Magnus Hirschfeld Centre for Human Rights http://www.come.to/humanrights Promotes the legal rights of women, children, minority ethnic, racial, religious and linguistic groups, GLBT, and HIV-positive persons internationally

Legal services

Lambda Legal http://www.lambdalegal.org/ Lambda Legal

ACLU NJ http://www.aclu-nj.org/ The American Civil Liberties Union in Newark, NJ

Transgender Law Center http://transgenderlawcenter.org Advocates for transgender communities through legal services and education.

Leslie Farber Law office http://www.LFarberLaw.com Leslie Farber, 33 Plymouth St., Suite 204, Montclair, 973-509-8500

Lesbian groups

Lesbian Worlds http://www.lesbianworlds.com/ Lesbian Worlds offers support to women

Lesbian.org http://www.lesbian.org/ Lesbian.org promotes lesbian visibility

AALLU http://www.celebratesisterhood.org/ African/Asian/Latina Lesbians United

Ladies 2000 Social group http://www.ladies2000.com Women who enjoy socializing at different venues.

Lesbian Worlds http://www.lesbianworlds.com/ Lesbian Worlds questions the societal norms of sexuality

Central Jersey Lesbian Alliance http://www.facebook.com/CJLAinc A positive lesbian community for LBTIQ women

Other sites

Queer Resources Directory http://www.qrd.org/qrd/ Queer Resources Directory

Alcohol Rehab for LGBTs AlcoholRehabGuide.org/resources/LGBT Alcohol & Rehab info for LGBTs

LGBTQ+ Community and Addiction Resource information addictiongroup.org/addiction/lgbtq/

Pridenet http://www.pridenet.com/ "G-rated" resource center for the LGBTQ community

Bisexually Aware Professionals http://www.bizone.org/bap/ Directory of bisexually aware professionals

The worst and the safest countries for LGBTQ travel asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ LGBTQ safe international travel recommendations

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association http://www.glma.org LGBTQ patients and providers nationwide

Queer Biography blog queerbio.com/

Pride Links http://www.pridelinks.com International resource of LGBT sites of interest

LGBT Media

The Advocate advocate.com/ LGBTQ resource filled with the national news and features

Gay City News gaycitynews.com/ The New York City Gay City News

Philadelphia Gay News epgn.com The Philadelphia Gay News covers Philadelphia

Out.com out.com/ Out.com is for LGBTQ news and entertianment

Gaywired.com http://www.gaywired.com/ Gaywired.com covers gay news stories, entertainment, and...

Gay.com http://www.gay.com/home.jsf Online LGBTQ news site

The Lehigh Valley Gay Journal thegayjournal.net/ Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Gay Journal magazine

LGBT political

Log Cabin Republicans logcabin.org LGBTQ Republican Party organization

The Victory Institute victoryinstitute.org National organization dedicated to elevating LGBTQ leaders at all levels of government

LGBTQ NJ Gay Pride Festivals

Jersey City LGBT Pride jerseycitypride.com/ LGBT Pride organization. Jersey City LGBT Pride is held in August

Jersey Pride, Inc. jerseypride.org/ NJ's LGBTQ Pride Festival held in Asbury Park the 1st Sunday in June

Jersey Pride - South Jersey jerseygaypride.com LGBTQ Pride organization in Southern New Jersey. Festival held in September

Newark Gay Pride newarkpride.org/ Newark Gay Pride Week and Festival organization. Festival held in July

North Jersey Pride northjerseypride.org LGBTQ Family Pride organization in Maplewood. Festival held in June

Religious groups

Union for Reform Judaism - Washington Township urj.org/njwhvc/index.cfm Union for Reform Judaism

The Ethical Culture Society - Teaneck ethicalfocus.org/ The Ethical Culture Society

The Unitarian Church in Summit ucsummit.org/ The Unitarian Church in Summit

Christ Church in Summit christchurchsummit.org/ Christ Church in Summit

Congregation Beth Ahavah in Philadelphia, PA bethahavah.org/ Congregation Beth Ahavah

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Paterson stpaulspaterson.org/ St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Central Unitarian Church in Paramus cucparamus.org/ Central Unitarian Church

MCC Christ the Liberator in North Brunswick mccctl.com/ MCC Christ the Liberator

The Oasis of the Episcopal Diocese in Newark theoasis.dioceseofnewark.org/ The Oasis of the Episcopal Diocese

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair uumontclair.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City gracevanvorst.org

Temple Emanu-El in Edison edisontemple.org/ Temple Emanu-El

New Jersey's Lesbian & Gay Havurah njhav.org/ Lesbian and Gay Havurah

Bridge of Peace Community Church, ELCA in Camden bridgeofpeace.com/ Bridge of Peace Community Church, ELCA

First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County hunterdonuu.org/ First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Baptistown

Church of the Holy SpiritSong-NJ cohssnj.org

Congregation M'kor Shalom mkorshalom.org

New Jersey Gay welcoming Churches gaychurch.org List of Gay Friendly Churches

ReligiousTolerance.org religioustolerance.org/hom_bibl.htm What the Bible says about homosexuality

FOR USA forusa.org/ Interfaith group working towards peace, justice, and nonviolence

Senior Resources

LGBT Senior Housing and Care lgbtseniorhousingandcare.com

LGBTQ Directories

Southern New Jersey Rainbow Directory gablescapemay.com/rain_download_page.html LGBT friendly business services in Southern NJ

Campus Pride Campus Pride Building future leaders and safer, more lgbtq-friendly colleges and universities

LGBT Sexuality

SIECUS siecus.org/ Advocates for comprehensive sex education

Sex, Etc. sexetc.org/ Information on sex, sexuality, & substance use for youth

Coalition for Positive Sexuality positive.org/ Coalition for Positive Sexuality

STD Clinics in NJ state.nj.us/health/aids/stdnj.pdf A listing of STD clinics in NJ

Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org/ Provides pregnancy, STD, & HIV testing & family planning

Other NJ social info

NJ Gay Life njgaylife.com/ A website for the GLBTI community i

New Jersey Leather Community leathernjonline.com New Jersey Leather Community information.

Ladies 2000 ladies2000.com Socializing at different venues all year long.

Garden State Gay Bowling Organization gsgbo.com GSBO is a social, mixed bowling league

Transgender support

Article on self harm of Transgender youth cincinnatichildrens.org/news/release/2016/self-harm-transgender-youth

Interweave support group http://interweave.uucsjs.org Providing education and support to individuals and families in LGBTQ Southern NJ

Gender Spectrum Support organization online GenderSpectrum.org

Trans Youth Equality TransYouthEquality.org Links to other resources for trans youth and a good selection of books for gender non-conforming children

NJTransgender Health Care Guide transequality.org/health-coverage-guide Health care guide for transgender people

Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc ren.org/ Renaissance Transgender Association

National Center for Transgender Equality transequality.org/ A full service Transgender Support information site

Transgender Law Center transgenderlawcenter.org Advocates for transgender communities

New Jersey Support Group (Transgender) njsg.org Transgender Support organization

Women's groups

SmartWomen smartwomen.org/ Promotes empowerment & education of women

NOW NJ nownj.org/ National Organization for Women of NJ

Lavender Visions lavendervisions.com/ Resources for lesbian & bisexual women

NOW South Jersey southjerseynow.org/ South Jersey National Organization for Women

womenTwoWomen womentwowomen.synthasite.com Women's events organization

Servicewomens Action Network servicewomen.org/ Helps women and women veterans in the military

LGBT Youth

Hetrick-Martin Institute: NJ hmi.org/newjersey Free programs and services for LGBTQ youth 13-21 in New Jersey

RAIN Foundation in Essex County essexlgbthousing.org Provides homeless services for LGBTQ young adults 18-26 years old

Youth Guardian Services youth-guard.org/ Services for LGBT and straight youth

Teenwire.com teenwire.com/ Sexuality and relationship information

Outproud.org http://www.outproud.org/ Support & resources for LGBT youth

IYSL http://think.mtv.com/Campaigns/iysl/ MTV's It Your (Sex) Life

HiTOPS http://www.hitops.org/ HiTOPS is a Central Jersey health resource for teens

Go Ask Alice http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ Resources for sexuality, physical & emotional health

GSA Network http://www.gsanetwork.org/index.html Connecting Gay-Straight Alliances with each other

GLSEN http://www.glsen.org/ Organization to ensure safe schools for all students

Freetobeme http://www.freetobeme.com/ Resources for same-gender attraction

Cool Page for Queer Teens http://www.bidstrup.com/cool.htm The Cool Page for Queer Teens

Advocates for Youth http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/ Positive approaches to sexual health

Tyler Clementi Foundation http://www.thetylerclementifoundation.org Suicide prevention, for LGBT teens, and education against internet cyber bullying

Our Youth http://www.myspace.com/our_youth Hudson County Youth group

Project Keeping it Safe at Camden Area Health Education Center http://www.camden-ahec.org Drop-In Center for everyone and the LGBT community Camden Area

Project Wow Youth Initiative at NJCRI http://www.njcri.org Newark, NJ LGBTI Youth programs daily

The Pride Network http://www.ThePrideNetwork.org LGBT Youth organization

Other

New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus http://www.njgmc.org/ New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus

Institute for Personal Growth http://www.ipgcounseling.com Psychotherapy and counseling for all

Resources bidstrup.com/parents.htm Resources for the parents of LGBTI youth

PFLAG http://www.pflag.org/ Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays

NJ Gay Bars & Nightclubs

Asbury Park - Paradise Paradisenj.com Paradise, 101 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 732-988-6663

Asbury Park - Georgies Bar Georgiesbarap.com/ 812 5th Ave., 732-988-1220

Jersey City - Headroom Bar and Lounge Headroom Lounge 150 Bay St.,

Jersey City - Pint Bar Pintbar.com 34 Wayne St., 201-367-1222

Jersey City - Six 26 six26.co 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, 201-706-2273

Newark - Twister Lounge Facebook.com/twisterloungenewark/ 522 Ferry St., between Vincent St. & Manufactures Pl., 646-641-2101

River Edge - Feather's Nightclub Clubfeathers.com/ 77 Kinderkamack Rd., 201-342-6410

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Youth-centric LGBTQ program providing support and guidance to South Jersey teens.

Kaleidoscope is a community-based Gay-Straight Alliance. Kaleidoscope offers monthly student-led meetings in a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and allied teens to gather, socialize, organize, and help each other.

As the only youth-centric LGBTQ program in South Jersey, this center fills a void in the community for teens who are exploring their sexuality/gender identity/expression. It will allow those attending schools without a Gay-Straight Alliance to seek support and guidance, and serve to help unify area GSAs in planning out of school events such as a GSA Forum or GSA Prom.

Kaleidoscope's mission is to empower LGBTQ and allied youth to lead healthy, productive lives. The program is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all people, respecting and celebrating the beautiful diversity of sexual and affectional orientations and gender identities and expressions. Kaleidoscope strives to be a youth-led organization, encouraging teens to take leadership roles and develop communication and organizational skills that will enrich their lives as they transition into adulthood. Additional supportive services are available to Kaleidoscope youth if needed.
Meetings are held twice a month:

First Friday of each month at 6pm at Tiki Tiki Board Games in Woodbury

Third Saturday of each month from 2pm-4pm at The Cherry Hill Public Library

Adult Advisory Board meetings are held quarterly at Center For Family Services, 1 Alpha Avenue, Voorhees frm 6pm-7pm. For more information about joining the Adult Advisory Board contact Robin Stockton or Stacy Santiago.

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Youth-centric LGBTQ program providing support and guidance to South Jersey teens. Kaleidoscope is a community-based Gay-Straight Alliance. Kaleidoscope offers monthly student-led meetings in a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and allied teens to gather, socialize, organize, and help each other.

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The Anti-Violence Project
Through community organizing, education, policy and research, the Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA) Department works towards shifting policy, building power of community members and responding to incidents of anti-LGBTQIA+ violence in order to create systemic change in people's lives.

Babs Siperstein PROUD Center (Somerset County)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset offers specialized primary care services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community at our Babs Siperstein PROUD Center.

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. COLLABRORATE. Center for Social Justice in Princeton, NJ

Edge New Jersey
The mission of EDGE New Jersey is to respond compassionately and responsibly to the HIV+ and LGBTQIA+ communities by providing supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention strategies and education to enhance the community we serve. The vision of EDGE is to empower those we serve to achieve a healthy, safe and self-sufficient life, providing the resources to positively influence their community.

National alliance of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advocacy organizations.

The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV - in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQIA+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally. We work tirelessly to ensure the communities we serve experience lived equality.

Garden State Equality is the largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization in New Jersey, with over 150,000 members. Established in 2004, we are now one of the most successful statewide LGBTQIA+ civil rights organizations in the nation.

Our services include advocacy, policy work, and training. We work to address safe environments for youth, improvement of health services that meet LGBTQIA+ community needs, and respectful treatment of seniors. Beyond that, Garden State Equality supports New Jersey's activist community by bringing an LGBTQIA+ lens to the shared struggle for justice.

All our current work is informed by racial, economic, and disability justice concerns. We envision a vibrant and diverse Garden State with full equality in the law and LGBTQIA+ residents of all backgrounds experiencing equality in their lives.
Lists events throughout New Jersey to connect the LGBTQIA+ community. Online directory of New Jersey businesses and a support group calendar organized by issues and geographic locations.

GLSEN - The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Ensures school students are treated with respect without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression. Strives to create school settings that value differences for a powerful and diverse community.
GLSEN - Central Chapter
GLSEN - Southern Chapter

GSA Network
GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQIA+ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. Register you GSA or learn how to start one in your school!

Hudson Pride Center
Hudson Pride was established in the early 1990's to serve as an advocate and social service provider for both the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Hudson County at a time when few organizations in our area were willing and able to do so, and more than 25 years later, we continue to deliver a wide array of services, programs, and events to meet their on-going health and social support needs.

HiTOPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters strong and healthy young people of all identities by providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQIA+ support for young people throughout New Jersey.

Advocates for LGBTQIA+ Americans, mobilizes grassroots action, and educates the public about LGBTQIA+ issues.

Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope supports LGBTQIA+/Questioning youth, young adults and their families in building healthy relationships, strong social connections and critically needed life skills. Kaleidescope is located in Bordentown, NJ and offers individual coaching, support groups, parent supports, and mental health services.

Lambda Legal
Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we do not charge our clients for legal representation or advocacy, and we receive no government funding. We depend on contributions from supporters around the country.

North Jersey Community research Initiative: LGBTQI Services Project WOW
Offers a drop-in community center for LGBTQI+ youth ages 14-24 in Newark as well as other services. For more information call: (888) 688-9078

Out Montclair
Out Montclair is a nonprofit organization created to raise awareness and provide support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community of Montclair. We offer educational and charitable activities and events to promote inclusivity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary and gender-fluid youth and adults. Additionally, we are a safe space where our community and our allies can come together and celebrate who we are.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
The PFLAG mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQIA+ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQIA+ people. To find a local chapter visit here: https://pflag.org/find-a-chapter s. There are many local chapters throughout NJ which can be found by visiting pflag.org and clicking on "find a chapter".
PFLAG - Monmouth and Ocean County

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ)
PPMNJ through the Gender Affirming Care program offers gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) using informed consent for patients 18 years of age and older, providing them with compassionate, validating, and thorough care. This includes medical transitioning as well as linking patients with additional resources to help them be their most authentic selves. In tandem with trained prescribing clinicians, Patient Navigator for Gender Affirming Care, Avery Heimann, (they/them pronouns) assists patients in accessing wraparound services, including a bimonthly virtual GAHT Support Group for patients in the program. As the Navigator for GAHT, Avery also works with patients to make sure their care is as affordable as possible.

The Pride Center of New Jersey
Offers numerous social, supportive, educational, entertaining, and fun events and groups for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The PRIDE Center (Center for Family Services)
Center for Family Services' The PRIDE Center is located in Mercer County for youth and families offering an array of services for LGBTQI+ youth and young adults: Kaleidoscope, The PRIDE Training Institute, NJ PRISM Hotline(844.NJPRISM), Mentoring, Individual, short-term counseling, Group counseling, Support groups for youth and families, Emergency shelter/safe housing, Access to LGBTQIA+ afffirming resources such as therapy, health care, housing and more

PROUD Gender Center of New Jersey
At the Center, a multidisciplinary team of family medicine physicians, gynecologists, urologists, endocrinologists, plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists provides specialized care for LGBTQIA+ patients. Hormone therapy and surgical procedures are offered to support the transition of transgender patients.
Ph: 1-833-BH-PROUD (1-833-247-7683)

QSpot LGBT Community Center
QSpot fosters the health, well-being and pride of NJ's LGBT and allied community by providing resources, referrals, education, and outreach. QSpot works tirelessly to fulfill its mission while operating a safe and welcoming LGBT community center.

Rutgers Center for Transgender Health (RCTH)
The Rutgers Center for Transgender Health is a multidisciplinary center that provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical care for people of the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) experience. Our team of expert health professionals offer a compassionate, coordinated approach to gender affirmation.

SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Resources on the LGBTQIA+ population include national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, and related behavioral health resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Trevor Project
Provides information & support to LGBTQIA+ young people 24/7, all year round. Visit The Trevor Project to get more info on how to call, chat, or text with a counselor.

The PRIDE Center (Mercer County)
The PRIDE Center of Mercer County provides an array of services for youth identifying as LGBTQIA+ as well as support for families of LGBTQIA+ youth. Our experienced staff take referrals from schools and other social service providers working with youth who are struggling with mental health challenges, bullying, acceptance and in need of support.

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NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.

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Our staff will do their best to make your experience as comfortable as possible, from check-in to check out. We understand that this can be an intimidating and scary experience, but we are well-prepared to help you regain control of your life. While this is a journey you must ultimately take yourself, we are here to help at every step of the way.

Our Services

We can help get your rehab on the road, no matter the specific nature of your addiction. Our practitioners will meet with you individually to customize a recovery program to your situation. And, of course, we can take your preferences - whether you're more comfortable in groups or individual sessions, for example - into consideration. During your time with us, we hope to help you get in touch with the life you wish to lead. Give yourself the tools you need for the rest of your life.

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We Can Foundation - Gloucester City Rehabilitation Clinic

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No matter what shape your addiction takes, there's no shame in admitting to having a problem, and there's no shame in admitting that we can all use some help sometimes. At We Can Foundation, we aim to help our patients regain control of their lives and help them learn to live outside of their addictions.

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General Information E-mail: Administrator: Aaliyah Dent CONTACT US

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES:
Phone: (973) 648-3333 Toll Free: (877) 685-8878 Fax: (973) 648-2043 askcbvi@dhs.nj.gov
Address: 153 Halsey St, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
NORTHERN REGION
Aaliyah.Dent@dhs.nj.gov

Counties Served: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren

Newark Service Center (NSC):
Phone: (973) 648-2111 Fax: (973) 648-7674
Address: 153 Halsey St., 5th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102

Administrator: John Reiff John.Reiff@dhs.nj.gov
Counties Served: Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union
Freehold Service Center (FSC):
Phone: (732) 308-4001 Fax: (732) 308-4104
Address: 100 Daniels Way, Freehold, NJ 07728

SOUTHERN REGION

Administrator: Diana Cortez Diana.Cortez@dhs.nj.gov
Counties Served: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, and Salem

Cherry Hill Service Center (CHSC):
Phone: (856) 482-3700 Fax: (856) 482-3770
Address: 2201 Rt. 38 East, Suite 600, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Atlantic City Service Center Satellite (ACSC):
Phone: (609) 441-3074 Fax:
Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue 3rd Floor , Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Administrator: Susan Engstrom Administrator: Eva Scott
JOSEPH KOHN TRAINING CENTER (JKTC):
Phone: (732) 937-6363 Fax: (732) 247-6628
Address: 130 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Susan.Engstrom@dhs.nj.gov

GEORGE F. MEYER INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (TMC): Phone: (973) 648-2547 Fax: (973) 824-8926
Address: 375 McCarter Hwy., Newark, NJ 07114

Eva.Scott@dhs.nj.gov
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NEW JERSEY (BENJ):
Phone: (732) 418-3270 Fax: (732) 418-3268
Address: 130 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Administrator: Deacon Truesdale Napoleon.Truesdale@dhs.nj.gov

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Department of Human Services - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Service Centers and Facilities

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General Information E-mail: Administrator: Aaliyah Dent CONTACT US ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: Phone: (973) 648-3333 Toll Free: (877) 685-8878 Fax: (973) 648-2043 askcbvi@dhs.nj.gov Address: 153 Halsey St, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 NORTHERN REGION Aaliyah.Dent@dhs.nj.gov Counties Served: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Newark Service Center (NSC): Phone: (973) 648-2111

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Resources for addiction recovery for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing loss

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The Recovery Network for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing outpatient program provides services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who have hearing loss. All services are provided by staff that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and culturally sensitive to the Deaf community.

Services are currently available via TeleHealth.

Treatment is an outpatient level of care and includes family therapy. Now, more than 20 years after its creation, The Center's Recovery Network Program remains the only substance use disorder program in New Jersey's southern region dedicated to providing services for the Deaf community.

The program provides outpatient level of care that includes family sessions, group, and individual counseling.
Recovery Network services include:

Assessment and placement to detox programs, residential programs, sober living housing, and recovery services

Integrated substance use and mental health care

Individual and group counseling

Relapse prevention planning

Family Support

12-step meetings in ASL

Short and long-term outpatient treatment - group counseling, individual counseling, family treatment

Case management, advocacy and education are also provided on a limited basis

Outpatient Group Counseling:
Counseling groups are an important part of the Recovery Network. Groups are offered at Center For Family Services, 108 Somerdale Road, Voorhees, NJ. Please contact us for current group times.

ASL Interpreted Twelve Step Meetings:

For a complete list of ASL Interpreted 12 Step Meetings throughout New Jersey, visit Signs of Sobriety, Inc.

Contact Information

Video Phone: 856.874.8230

Referral Information

The program is open to anyone living in New Jersey in need of services.

Funders

NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, Camden County Grant, and Medicaid.

12 Steps in ASL

Owning Our Decisions: Drug Awareness in ASL (Alcohol)

Owning our Decisions: Drug Awareness in ASL (Marijuana)

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The Recovery Network for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing outpatient program provides services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who have hearing loss. All services are provided by staff that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and culturally sensitive to the Deaf community.

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Camden County Senior and Disabled Services

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Camden County Senior and Disabled Services

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COVID-19 Updates
The Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services is prepared to ensure that no senior goes hungry during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All residents previously enrolled in the Camden County Nutrition Program have automatically begun receiving home-delivery of meals this week, and seniors in need of meals - for any reason - can call the Division at (856) 374-MEAL to make immediate arrangements.Are you a senior citizen (aged 60 and over) or an adult (18 and over) with a physical disability that is looking for assistance with basic needs such as food, housing, and medical services? Or maybe you need to find someone to do some minor repair work around your home? Or perhaps you'd just like to find out about how to volunteer your time in the community, or where to go to socialize and have some fun?
The Camden County ADRC Division of Senior Citizen and Disabled Citizen Services can serve as your doorway to connect you with all of the above and more. The aim of this Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program is to connect both seniors and adults with disabilities with a full range of the services -public and private- needed to independently live and thrive within their community. It also strongly supports each individual's right to be in control of making their own personal care decisions based on assessed need, informed choice and community service availability.

Events and Programs

Events and programs "Just for Seniors" and for those with disABILITIES and special needs are available in our event calendar. Click here to view the calendar.

For more information about Just For Seniors events, call 856-858-2986.

For more information disABILTIES and special needs events, call 856-216-2127 or click here.

For more information and dates for the Caregiver Support Group, click here.

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Senior and Disabled Services | Camden County, NJ

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The Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services is prepared to ensure that no senior goes hungry during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Camden County disABILITIES and Special Needs

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COVID-19 Updates and Virtual Programming

The Camden County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency in Camden County in response to the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result of the declaration, all nonessential employees and personnel county-wide were asked to work from home. This declaration was amended to extend the order indefinitely keeping county offices closed until a safe end date has been determined by the Camden County Health Department.

As such, all of the ​in-person programs for Individuals with disABILITIES have ​also been cancelled indefinitely. We will continue ​in-person programming again once it is recommended and safe to do so. ​Thank you for your understanding.

The Camden County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs is offering online and virtual programing during this time. This page will be updated as new programming is announced. Stay tuned for more information about live-stream Camp Sunny Side sessions.

To sign up for weekly virtual classes, contact Karen Weidner at (856) 216-2127 or email Karen.Weidner@camdencounty.com for more details.

Boxing Class
This exciting class is being taught by boxing professional Alex Barbosa from TKO Fitness in Cherry Hill.

Fitness Class
The fitness class is presented by Coach Rob.

Yoga Class
This yoga class is presented by Debra Flagg CYI

disABILTIES and Special Needs Programs

The Camden County Division of Programming for Individuals with disABILITIES and Special Needs offers a wide range of activities and programs throughout the year. Most programs are free to attend, but registration is required. Activities include:

Miracle League Baseball at Boundless Field

Monthly Dances

Bingo Nights

Camp Sunnyside

Adaptive Rowing

Arts and Crafts

Exercise

Golf Lessons

County Park Walks and Bike Rides

Make and Take Nature Classes

I-Can Bike Clinic

Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Choir, Bell Choir

Ice Skating

Dance Lessons

Roller Skating

For a list of upcoming disABILITIES and Special Needs events, visit our event calendar by clicking here.
Be the first to know by subscribing to the disABILITIES and Special Needs email newsletter.
Senior and Disabled Services

Camden County's Division of Senior and Disabled Services connects both seniors and adults with disabilities with a full range of the services -public and private- needed to independently live and thrive within their community. Visit their page by clicking here.

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disABILITIES and Special Needs | Camden County, NJ

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The Camden County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency in Camden County in response to the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result of the declaration, all nonessential employees and personnel county-wide were asked to work from home.

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Information for healthcare options for mother and child

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All Health Insurance Marketplace® and Medicaid plans cover pregnancy and childbirth. This is true even if your pregnancy begins before your coverage starts.

Maternity care and newborn care - services provided before and after your child is born - are essential health benefits. This means all qualified health plans inside and outside the Marketplace must cover them.

Choose your situation below for more information:

If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant

If you don't have health coverage

Health coverage makes it easier to get the medical check-ups and screening tests to help keep both you and your baby healthy during pregnancy.

If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like moving or losing other coverage, you may be able to enroll in a Marketplace health plan right now. Being pregnant doesn't make you eligible, but the birth of a child does.

Create an account now to apply for Marketplace coverage through the Open Enrollment Period or a Special Enrollment Period. If you select the option to get help paying for coverage on your application, you'll be asked if you're pregnant. Reporting your pregnancy may help you and your family members get the most affordable coverage.

If you don't qualify for a Special Enrollment Period right now, you'll be eligible to apply within 60 days of your child's birth. You can also enroll in 2021 coverage during the next Open Enrollment Period this fall.

If eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, your coverage can begin at any time.

If you currently have Marketplace coverage

If you want to keep your current Marketplace coverage, don't report your pregnancy to the Marketplace. When filling out your application for Marketplace coverage, select the "Learn more" link when we ask if you're pregnant to read tips to help you best answer this question.

If you report your pregnancy, you may be found eligible for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If you are found eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, your information will be sent to the state agency, and you will not be given the option to keep your Marketplace plan.

If you keep your Marketplace coverage, be sure to update the application after you give birth to add the baby to the plan or enroll them in coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, if they qualify.

If you may qualify for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Medicaid and CHIP provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, and pregnant women.

Eligibility for these programs depends on your household size, income, and citizenship or immigration status. Specific rules and benefits vary by state.

You can apply for Medicaid or CHIP any time during the year, not just during the annual Open Enrollment Period.

If found eligible during your pregnancy, you'll be covered for 60 days after you give birth. After 60 days, you may no longer qualify. Your state Medicaid or CHIP agency will notify you if your coverage is ending. You can enroll in a Marketplace plan during this time to avoid a break in coverage.

If you have Medicaid when you give birth, your newborn is automatically enrolled in Medicaid coverage, and they'll remain eligible for at least a year.

If you recently gave birth

If you don't have health coverage
IMPORTANT: Having a baby qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period
This means that after you have your baby you can enroll in or change Marketplace coverage even if it's outside the Open Enrollment Period. When you enroll in the new plan, your coverage can be effective from the day the baby was born. Learn more about Special Enrollment Periods and how to apply.

It's important to have access to health care services for both new mom and baby. Make sure you apply within 60 days after your baby's birth. Your plan can cover you, your baby, and any other household members.

If you had Medicaid or CHIP coverage that ended after you gave birth (or if your state told you it'll end soon), you can apply for Marketplace coverage. Losing other coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period. When you fill out your application, select that you were found ineligible for Medicaid or CHIP by the state agency.

If you currently have Marketplace coverage
IMPORTANT: Having a baby qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period

If you already have Marketplace coverage when your baby is born, you can:

Keep your current plan and add your baby to your coverage, OR

Create a separate enrollment group for your baby and enroll him or her in any plan for the remainder of the year. Note: The ability to select any plan only applies to your baby. You will generally not be allowed to change plans

No matter when your child is born, you should report their birth to the Marketplace by updating your application as soon as possible. Your coverage options and potential savings may change as a result. You may qualify for more savings than you're getting now, which could lower what you pay in monthly premiums.

When you update your application, we'll also tell you if you or your baby may be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP.

Log into your account to "Report a Life Change".

If you have Medicaid or CHIP

If found eligible during your pregnancy, you'll be covered for 60 days after you give birth. After 60 days, you may no longer qualify. Your state Medicaid or CHIP agency will notify you if your coverage is ending. You can enroll in a Marketplace plan during this time to avoid a break in coverage.

If you have Medicaid when you give birth, your newborn is automatically enrolled in Medicaid coverage, and they'll remain eligible for at least a year.

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Health Coverage Options for Pregnant or Soon to Be Pregnant Women

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All Health Insurance Marketplace® and Medicaid plans cover pregnancy and childbirth. This is true even if your pregnancy begins before your coverage starts. Maternity care and newborn care - services provided before and after your child is born - are essential health benefits. This means all qualified health plans inside and outside the Marketplace must cover them.

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Unplanned pregnancy support

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Who Can I Talk To?

It is always best if you can talk about your pregnancy with your partner or family. However, this is often difficult with an unplanned pregnancy. We offer person to person guidance, understanding and reassurance. Your well-being is our primary concern. We provide a 24/7 Hotline so you can talk to someone whenever you need or want to.
Call 800-848-LOVE (5683)

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1st Way Life Center | Serving Pregnant Women Since 1970

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It is always best if you can talk about your pregnancy with your partner or family. However, this is often difficult with an unplanned pregnancy. We offer person to person guidance, understanding and reassurance. Your well-being is our primary concern. We provide a 24/7 Hotline so you can talk to someone whenever you need or want to.

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Unplanned pregnancy support

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Options was established in 1985 as a faith-based non-profit agency by grants and private funding. This means we can offer you free services when you schedule an appointment with us.

Our friendly center is conveniently located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with easy access from Routes 295, 70 and 38. For your added convenience, we've opened another location in Trenton, at 945 West State Street. Both of our centers offer free pregnancy testing and free second visit ultrasounds given by medical professionals in a comfortable, private setting.You can relax and have your pregnancy verified and receive all the medical information you need to make an informed choice. It's your body and your information, and you have a right to know! Here, at both of our Options locations, you will find a safe retreat, a place to chill and to take a break from worrying. Just in case you're wondering, we don't provide or refer for abortions. We promise you that we will fairly review all of your options and help empower you to face your future with confidence.

If you're pregnant, you have options.

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Options for Women | Crisis Pregnancy Center | Cherry Hill, NJ

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Options was established in 1985 as a faith-based non-profit agency by grants and private funding. This means we can offer you free services when you schedule an appointment with us. Our friendly center is conveniently located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with easy access from Routes 295, 70 and 38.

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Get the Facts

Abortion

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, abortion may seem like your only option. However, before you move forward with this choice, you should educate yourself about abortion. Here are some things you should know before you have an abortion. Our abortion clinic alternative offers information and support.

More Info About Abortion

Get the Facts

Are You Really Pregnant?

A positive test (including a home test) is an indication of pregnancy, but not a confirmation. The test result should be confirmed by an OB Ultrasound exam.

More Info About Pregnancy

Get the Facts

How far along are you?

An OB Ultrasound can be a great indicator of how far along you are by using measurements to estimate the gestational age of the fetus. We offer a free ultrasound to anyone who had a positive pregnancy test at our center.

More Info About Conception

Get the Facts

Do you have an STI?

Sexually Transmitted Infections can cause irreversible damage to your reproductive system, which can lead to high risk pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility, sterility or other long-term complications.

More Info About STIs and STDs

Get the Facts

What are your choices?

If you need help dealing with the realities of an unplanned pregnancy, we are here to listen to you and answer your questions regarding your pregnancy options. Our abortion clinic alternative counselors provide expert and confidential information about your pregnancy options.

More Info About Your Pregnancy Options

Get the Facts

Choose a Color on the Wheel

It's important to get all the facts when considering your pregnancy options. Choices of the Heart desires to empower women so that they can make the best decisions possible.

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Teen Pregnancy Resource and Hotline

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Being a pregnant teen can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. You are not alone; there are around 500,000 pregnant teens in the USA every year. As a pregnant teen, you might be wondering how to break the news to your boyfriend and your parents, what you will choose for your pregnancy, how this will affect you finishing school, what your friends will say about you, or about how you will be able to provide for your baby. The good news is that as a pregnant teen, there are resources, services, and support just for you. The first step is to begin care for your pregnancy and to seek help. Maybe you haven't confirmed your pregnancy yet, but have missed a period or have questions about your symptoms.
Our toll-free teen pregnancy hotline, 1-800-672-2296, is here just for you. Our pregnancy educators are ready to help you figure out your chances of pregnancy, refer you to a free and confidential pregnancy testing center, or offer you a safe place to talk about your pregnancy options.
This article will guide you through different aspects of what it is like being a pregnant teen: finding out if you are indeed pregnant, breaking the news to your boyfriend and parents (and tips on how to talk with them), making a choice for your pregnancy, resources available to you from pregnancy centers and government programs, challenges that pregnant teens face, health during your pregnancy, and much more. We've included links to some of our other articles for more in-depth information.

Am I really pregnant?

Before you psych yourself out, the first thing you need to do (if you haven't already) is to find out if you are pregnant or not. Don't assume you are a pregnant teen just because you missed your period. The only way to do this accurately is to take a pregnancy test. You'll want to wait until after you miss your period or have abnormally short or light bleeding to take either a blood or urine pregnancy test. You can purchase a urine test at your local pharmacy or retail store, or go to a local testing center for a free one. Blood tests must be done at a clinic or by your doctor. Visit our Pregnancy Symptoms or Pregnancy Tests pages for more information. As a potentially pregnant teen, you can find a free testing center by either calling us at 1-800-672-2296. After you have a positive pregnancy test, your next step is to make sure the pregnancy is viable (possible to carry to term) and not an ectopic pregnancy or a probable miscarriage. You can do this with an ultrasound. Many of the free testing centers also offer free limited (nondiagnostic) ultrasounds, or your doctor can perform a full one. If the pregnancy is viable, then you have some decisions to make (see below).

Sharing the News as a Pregnant Teen

Once you confirm the pregnancy, telling others that you are pregnant is probably going to be very difficult. However, it is crucial to do so because it is by telling people you can find support and get access to care. It may start by making a confidential toll-free call to our helpline. Our pregnancy educators have been the first person that someone has told many times, so if you are a pregnant teen, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-672-2296. You may also find it helpful to speak with a confidential educator at a pregnancy center or through your school nurse or counseling office. As hard as it may be, you will need to plan on sharing the news with at least one of your parents. As a pregnant teen, you are probably still living at home or still financially dependent on your parent(s), they will likely be the one(s) helping and supporting you in whatever decision you make for your pregnancy.

Talking to your parents

Most pregnant teens are scared to share the news with their family. We have a few suggestions on breaking the news to your parent(s):

Realize that this was probably not their plan for their teenage daughter; try not to be defensive about how you ended up in this situation. If you are humble and apologize for disobeying their rules/expectations, then you and your parents may be able to start with a cleaner slate.

Your parent(s) are undoubtedly going to ask you who the father is, and they are going to want to know if he plans to help you care for a child. If you have a relationship with the baby's father and would like to continue it, ask him what he thinks/how he feels so that you can have an answer for your parent(s), as well as for yourself.

Most parents will consider a teen pregnancy irresponsible; so, show them that you are taking responsibility for your actions by coming up with a plan. These plans don't have to be set in stone but make sure you have concrete ideas about prenatal care, how you will provide (jobs), if/how you plan to finish school, child care, where you will live, and the list goes on. This shows them that you are thinking ahead and behaving responsibly.

Your parents may have an idea about what choice they think you should make for your pregnancy. Remember that ultimately, it is up to you. If you've already made your decision, let them know. However, don't be afraid to discuss with them as to why you've chosen what you did (they are going to want to hear your reasons anyway).

Your parent(s) may bring up some points that you had not thought about, so be prepared to LISTEN, too!

Don't roll your eyes, storm off, or tune them out! They have been through at least one pregnancy before (you) and undoubtedly have some helpful information and wise insights to share with you.

Try not to set your expectations too high or too low. Not every "I'm pregnant" talk with parents is going to go well, and not all of them are going to go badly. Remember, you won't know precisely how they'll react until you break the news (even if you say that you're sure of it). Some parents will be angry at first, but loosen up when it gets time for them to meet their grandson or granddaughter. Plus, they're going to find out eventually because it's quite challenging to hide in the second half of pregnancy. If you wait until then to tell them and get care, that can be dangerous for you and the baby.

As a first time pregnant teen, this will be the first time you have this talk with your parents. More than likely, this is their first time to talk about teen pregnancy as well.

Talking to your boyfriend

As a newly confirmed pregnant teen, you might also be wondering how to talk to your boyfriend. It's possible you've already been talking to him about the possibility, or you are going to take a test with him present. If you take one on your own, here are some suggestions on how to tell him. We've also included thoughts on how to talk about what you (and he) wish for the pregnancy. As a pregnant teen, this is probably your first pregnancy. Remember, this is most likely his first time as well. Don't forget to ask his opinion too - ultimately, the decision is yours, but the choice you make here could make or break your relationship. The baby does have half his DNA too!

Try to break the news as calmly as possible in person and not over a phone call or text (if you are long-distance, then a video call might be a better option). If you aren't sure of what his reaction will be, it might be helpful to have the conversation in a public place but make it a place that both of you feel comfortable.

Many guys will face some denial about the situation initially. It might be a good idea to either bring the positive pregnancy test/results with you if you took one on your own, or to bring a new test and offer to take with him present. This way, he can see immediate proof.

He may need a few minutes to process what you're telling him. You can take this time to explain what you are thinking or feeling about the situation, or you can give him some time to think in silence.

Don't assume that he already knew that pregnancy was on the table - he might not have had any clue at all. Try not to hold this against him, as he might not have noticed anything different.

Try to keep calm throughout the whole conversation. He's the one getting hit with big news at this moment, he may not be as emotionally controlled. (That doesn't excuse any bad behavior or attitude he might have, but it may explain some of it.)

Don't throw the blame all on him (unless intercourse was forced - in which case please talk to your parents and the police) - you both made the adult decision to have sex, and thus both of you are now facing the consequences. Try not to be defensive either, as that never helps a conversation go better.

Try to be as clear as possible when you explain what you're thinking or feeling about the pregnancy. What choice for the pregnancy are you leaning toward? Why? Have you told your parents? When did conception likely occur? Vagueness can lead to misunderstandings and then arguments, so avoid that if possible.

Talking and decisions about the future of your relationship or the possibility of parenting together may not happen in this initial conversation. You both may be too full of emotion and shock to be able to make educated, long-term decisions at the moment. Don't feel pressured to get all your plans finalized in this one conversation, and don't pressure him to decide what he wants right away.

If the situation escalates and you fear for your safety or for his safety, excuse yourself and take some time to calm down or to let him settle his emotions. Don't leave without an explanation; let him know that you'd like to continue the conversation later when you both are at a better emotional level.

You are more than likely a pregnant teen for the first time, and the same goes for him as well. If your relationship has been around for a while and you both know each other's parents, you may want to plan a family meeting after you initially share the news with your boyfriend. Ideally, you both would have already made a decision about the pregnancy and about your relationship (how it will continue or if it will not).

Pregnancy Decisions as a Pregnant Teen

It is quite possible that you are questioning what to do with this pregnancy. Will you carry the baby to term, consider adoption, or look at termination through an abortion procedure? The first thing to remember is that it is your pregnancy - no one should pressure you into anything. Whether it is a parent, friends, your boyfriend, or some other person/group, no one should make you feel that you have to make the decision they want you to make. The options are there whether anyone tells you about them or not. You may find someone who tells you that you are a horrible person/"going to hell" if you abort, and that is not true. You may get someone else who tells you that it is only a blob of tissue, which isn't true either, with the heart starting to beat by day 21. There have been studies showing that a majority of women who get abortions feel that they didn't have enough information to make an informed choice for their pregnancy. It is important to know all the resources available to you - without being aware of these, you may falsely think that there is no help for someone in your position.

Choice 1: Parenting

You're young, might not have a job yet or have graduated from high school, but that does not mean that you have no chance as a parent. Parenting can be very challenging but also extremely rewarding. There are many successful teen moms whose children grow up happily and normally. There are a lot of programs that can help you get on your feet and provide for a child, such as Medicaid for prenatal care, WIC for help eating healthy and for baby formula/breastfeeding assistance, food stamps to help you keep food on the table, housing assistance to bring your living expenses down, and much more. Here are a few topics on parenting that you may find helpful:

With parenting, you'll have to speak to your boyfriend and your family about what this will look like. Will, your boyfriend, help you raise the child, or will you have to pursue child support? Will you be able to stay with your parents or have to get your place? There's a lot to think about when considering parenthood, but it is possible to sort through all these questions. Check out our Issues & Challenges article to learn more about the journey through pregnancy.

Choice 2: Adoption

There is also the option for adoption. Many teenagers feel that they cannot give a child the life they desire for them, and that is where adoption comes in. There are a lot of couples that are in a more stable time in life that are not able to parent children for one reason or another who desperately want a child. You could help make that a reality for these hopeful parents! Plus, the adoption agency or adopting family will typically cover the medical costs of your pregnancy. You have the option to keep in contact with the adoptive family, or to go through the adoption anonymously. Here are some other topics you might find useful:

We also encourage you to sit down with an adoption agency or professional to get a better idea of what adoption might look like for you.

Choice 3: Abortion

Abortion is the process of terminating a pregnancy. Depending on the age of the baby, there are different procedures available to you through medical or surgical abortions. Many women who choose abortion do so because they do not feel like there is any other option for their pregnancy. We encourage you to never decide out of fear, or because you feel forced to because of your situation or people around you! Before you choose, learn more about the options and resources that are available. For more information on abortion and the different procedures and the associated risks, check out these various topics about abortion:

Remember that if you are a minor, you may need your parents to sign off on an abortion procedure. Contact a teen pregnancy center in your area to find out more about the laws in your state.

Help for a Pregnant Teen

As we noted earlier, there are approximately 500,000 new pregnant teenagers every year, meaning there is a need for specialized care. You may not know it, but there are usually school programs for pregnant teens allowing you to finish school. There are maternity homes just for teenagers to have a special place to get away and receive care, especially if there are any problems at home.

Abortion used to be the number one option selected by teenagers, but more and more young women are discovering that they can overcome the odds and succeed, either as a parent or through adoption. It is not easy, but there is help, resources, and support specifically for pregnant teens. You have to start somewhere to find what is available to you! That is why we suggest visiting a pregnancy center, talking to your parents, or calling our helpline so that you have an idea of a good next step toward choosing your pregnancy, or so that you can get information about helpful resources.

Prevention and Statistics

Though teen pregnancy rates in the United States have steadily dropped since 1991 and are now at record lows (reaching a new record low each year since 2009), they are still higher than the rates in many other developed countries. The latest data from the CDC revealed an average of 22.3 births per 1000 females (age 15-19) in 2015. It is important to remember that this number does not include aborted babies and pregnancy losses, and thus, the pregnancy rate (vs. birth rate) is higher than 22.3/1000. Around 30% of teen pregnancies end in abortion. Some people have postulated that increased availability of abortions is to blame for fewer births from teen pregnancies, but the abortion rates have stayed relatively the same. Many researchers believe that access to birth control/contraception is the reason for this drop in teen pregnancies. Don't want to be a pregnant teen? Whether that means condoms, education about ovulation/fertility, or hormonal birth control, no method is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy and/or preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The only entirely effective way to avoid pregnancy and diseases is to abstain from sexual intercourse and contact (abstinence). For more information on birth control and natural family planning, please check out the topics below:

Hormonal birth control (including the morning after pill) works in three different ways: (1) prevents ovulation/release of egg, (2) thickens cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to travel through to reach an egg, and (3) makes implantation of a fertilized egg difficult by thinning the uterine lining. Ethical considerations mostly come into play with the third action - with the belief that life begins at conception, hormonal birth control technically could terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stages. So, as you make your choices about how to prevent pregnancy, consider these actions.

Want to Know More?

Compiled using information from the following sources:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NCHS Data Briefing "Continued Declines in Teen Births in the United States, 2015."
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db259.pdf
2. Guttmacher Institute: Teen Pregnancy (United States).
https://www.guttmacher.org/united-states/teens/teen-pregnancy
3. Guttmacher Institute: "U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth, and Abortion Rates Reach the Lowest Levels in Almost 4 Decades."
https://www.guttmacher.org/news-release/2016/us-teen-pregnancy-birth-and-abortion-rates-reach-lowest-levels-almost-four-decades

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Pregnant Teen | The American Pregnancy Association

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Being a pregnant teen can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. You are not alone; there are around 500,000 pregnant teens in the USA every year.

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Department of Human Services | Pregnant women

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NJ FamilyCare programs provide coverage for pregnant women who are residents of New Jersey and either U.S. Citizens or immigrants whose documentation allows them to reside permanently in the U.S. Family income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

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Apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits only when you have stopped working and your doctor certifies that you are unable to work due to your pregnancy.

You can apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits online, in the mail, or by fax. Instructions are included on the application. Read all the instructions carefully before completing the application. If filing by mail or fax, don't forget to sign and date the form.

When you apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits, we'll need information from you, and your medical provider. It is responsibility to have all this information - including the medical provider part - submitted to us online, by mail, or by fax.

This is the information we need to complete your application:

From you:

Your Social Security number, contact information, and date of birth

The date you became disabled

Contact information for the medical provider who treated you within 10 days of the first day you were unable to work

Dates of any emergency/urgent care treatment or hospitalizations

Dates you worked for any employers in the last 6 months, the employers' contact information, and the address(es) where you worked

Dates of any paid time off or other benefits you received after the last day you worked

The date when you expect to recover and return to work (or the date you recovered and returned to work)

From your doctor:
A medical certification to confirm the period you are unable to work

When you complete your part online, you will get a unique Online Form ID number to give to your medical provider. They will use this number to submit their part to us online. You will be prompted to print out (or save as a PDF file) a page that has your unique Online Form ID number, along with instructions for your medical provider to follow. If you do not have access to a printer when initially filing your application, you have a fourteen day window to return and print the instructions when a printer is available. You can do so by clicking Access claim documents at the top of this page.

If planning ahead, you can start the online application process up to 60 days' in advance and it will be saved as a draft. Once your leave begins, you must return to your draft (within 14 days' of the start of your leave) to certify and submit your application. If applying after your leave begins, you have 30 days' from your first day of leave to file your application.

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Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance | Maternity Coverage

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Important Information and Community Resources

The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) works in partnership with service providers and other state and municipal agencies to help families' access quality programs and services. You can find many of these programs on the DHS website. Links to more support services and resources are below.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY 1-877-294-4356 to access any hotline: (voice callers use 7-1-1 NJ Relay)

NJ 2-1-1
Just dial 2-1-1 or www.nj211.org
2-1-1 is a convenient way to assist individual's access information or self-screen for many of programs supported by DHS/DFD. It will prompt you to answer a few questions about your household, income and other expenses which will then identify other programs for which you may qualify.

Affordable Care Act
1-800-318-2596 or www.healthcare.gov
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides affordable health insurance for millions of New Jerseyans. Click here for more information on the Affordable Care Act.

Child Care Help Line
1-800-332-9227
Connects families to the local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies to help families determine if they are eligible for New Jersey's Subsidy Program, find and locate quality child care services and other child care options.

Child Support Hotline
1-877-NJ KIDS1 (1-877-655-4371) or www.nj.gov/education/
The focus of the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) is to enhance social, emotional, physical, and academic development of New Jersey's children -- preschool through third grade -- by providing leadership, resources, and professional development in support of high-quality early childhood programs within a comprehensive, collaborative program.

Early Intervention Services (Birth to Age Three)
1-888-653-4463 or www.nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/for-families/
The New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS), under the Division of Family Health Services, for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families.

Early Intervention Services (Over Age Three)
1-800-322-8174 or www.nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/for-families/
New Jersey Early Intervention System Project Child Find - Assists families of preschoolers ages 3 through 5 concerned about their child's development.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Federal: 1-800-929-1040 / State: 1-888-895-8179 or www.NJEITC.org
EITC - is a federal and state tax credit benefit for individuals and families who earn low-to moderate incomes in NJ.

Families First Discovery Pass
www.FamiliesFirstDiscoveryPass.com
State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission have partnered with the NJ Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Health (DOH) to launch New Jersey's Families First Discovery Pass program. This program provides families and individuals enrolled in state assistance programs with free or highly discounted admission to arts and history organizations, venues, and programs - both in-person and virtual. The Families First Discovery Pass Program offers broad access to cultural experiences for New Jersey residents and helps cultural organizations engage new audiences with the goal of building long-lasting relationships. Residents who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, Child Care Subsidy and/or WIC are eligible for free or steeply discounted cultural programs throughout the state.

Family Help Line
1-800-THE KIDS (1-800-843-5437)
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
If you're feeling stressed out, call the Family Help Line and work through your frustrations before a crisis occurs. You'll speak to sensitive, trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who provide empathic listening about parenting and refer you to resources in your community.

Head Start
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
The Office of Head Start (OHS) promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5. Use the link above to locate Head Start near you.

Home Visitation Services
609-888-7400 or http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/families/early/visitation/
Home Visitation provides helpful information and support to pregnant woman, new mothers or fathers, or other caregivers in the comfort and privacy of their home to ensure that babies and young children grow up healthy, happy and safe.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
http://idea.ed.gov
Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families can receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) can receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
1-800-510-3102 or http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hea.html
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program.

NJ FamilyCare
1-800-701-0710 ( TTY: 1-800-701-0720) or www.njfamilycare.org
New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services and even hospitalization.

NJHelps
www.njhelps.org
This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.

NJ Parent Link
www.njparentlink.nj.gov
The focus of NJ Parent Link is to meet the information and resource needs of expectant parents, families with young children (newborns to children entering kindergarten) and professional stakeholders vested in the health and well-being of New Jersey's children and families. Parenting and support resources for families with older children, school aged to young adulthood, are also available.

NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP)
1-800-687-9512 or www.NJSNAP.gov
NJ SNAP is New Jersey's supplemental nutritional assistance program that can help low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthy. To apply online visit https://oneapp.dhs.state.nj.us

NJ SNAP-Ed
www.NJSNAP-Ed.gov
NJ SNAP-Ed, a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a nutrition and fitness education program aimed at teaching NJ residents how to make healthy, budget-friendly food choices and lead more active lives.

Ready.gov
https://www.ready.gov/kids
Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future starts today. Whether you're a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during and after disasters.

Right from the Start NJ
https://rightfromthestartnj.org
Right From the Start NJ is a public awareness campaign created to educate the public at large and New Jersey policy makers about the critical importance of the early years of child development, from birth to three.

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
1-800-654-SPAN or www.spanadvocacy.org
SPAN is an independent organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth.

Social Service for the Homeless (SSH)
www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/ssh
Provides assistance to New Jersey residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are ineligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare, General Assistance welfare or Supplemental Security Income.

Work First New Jersey (WFNJ)
1-800-792-9773 or www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj
The state's welfare reform program provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and to individuals and couples with no dependent children, through the General Assistance (GA) program.

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The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) works in partnership with service providers and other state and municipal agencies to help families' access quality programs and services. You can find many of these programs on the DHS website. Links to more support services and resources are below.

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Resources on the NJ Parent Link Teen Moms & Dads web page are tailored to meet the particular needs of teen parents. A "Quick List" is also provided to access additional NJ Parent Link web features.

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NJ COVID-19
NJ 211

24 Hour Helping Line for Expecting & New Moms, Families with Children and Special Needs.

Speak with experienced Nurses & Counselors regarding COVID-19, Perinatal Anxiety & Postpartum Depression.

1-800-328-3838 (Multi-Language Services Available.)

NJ Hospital Guidelines for Patient & Visitor Safety
COVID-19 Perinatal & Pediatric Concerns

American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Nurse Midwives
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

CDC Updates for Expectant and New Moms & When Caring for Young Children
Recommendations for Maternity Care During COVID-19 (NJ Health Care Quality Institute)

State Services & Resources

Having a Healthy Baby
Teen Pregnancy
Moms-to-Be with Disabilities

Maternal & Child Health Services

Zika Virus: Pregnancy Advisory, FAQs and Travel Guidance
(English, Spanish & Portuguese)

New Jersey Maternal & Child Health Consortia
(Northern, Central & Southern Regions)Primary Health Care and Prenatal Health Centers
Serving Uninsured & Underinsured Clients)

NJFamilyCare/Medicaid for Pregnant Women
(No Cost/Low Cost Health Insurance)

Home Visitation Services
(In Home Parent Education Services during Pregnancy & Postpartum)

NJ Healthy Families: TANF Initiative for Parents (TIP)
(In Home Services & Parent Education during Pregnancy & Postpartum)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

WIC Services
(Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Pregnant, Postpartum and
Breastfeeding Women, Infants & Children up to age 5)
Healthy Women, Healthy Families
(Community Health Referral Services for Pregnant Women & Their Families)
Labor & Delivery Hospitals in New Jersey
NJ Maternal Health Hospital Report Card
NJ Maternal Data Center (NJ Department of Health)
NJ State Health Assessment Data (Infant & Maternal Health)
NJ Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology (Data, Reports & Publications)
Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
Critical Congenital Heart Defects

Vital Statistics (Birth Certificates)

New Jersey's Paternity Opportunity Program (POP)
(Paternity Establishment for Babies Born to Unmarried Parents)

Choosing your Maternity Care Provider

American College of Nurse Midwives
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: Licensed NJ Physicians
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: Licensed NJ Health Care Professionals

Making Informed Decisions During Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond

MyMidwife.org (American College of Nurse Midwives)
Healthy Children.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
FamilyDoctor.org (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Patient Education FAQs (American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists)

Nurture NJ (Every Mother, Every Baby, Every Family)
New Jersey Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NJ Hospital Association)
Perinatal Care During COVID-19 (New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute)

NJ Maternal Data Center (NJ Department of Health)
NJ State Health Assessment Data (Births, Infants & Maternal Health)
NJ Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology (Data, Reports & Publications)

Auto Safety for Pregnant Drivers & Passengers

Protecting Children's Health from Environmental Risks
National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health

Vaccine Recommendations for Before, During & After Pregnancy
Using Medications while Pregnant or when Preparing for Pregnancy

International Travel: Health Alerts and Notifications
Traveling while Pregnant or when Preparing for Pregnancy

Radiation Emergencies: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Information for Pregnant Women

CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) In the News/Current Health Issues
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Information for Pregnant, Breastfeeding & Postpartum Women

The March of Dimes
National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition

Lamaze International (Childbirth Preparation)
Doulas of North America (Labor and Postpartum Support)
La Leche League International (Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support)

Just for Dads (March of Dimes Education Center)
Just in Time Parenting (Month by Month Pregnancy E-Newsletters)

Safe Haven (Anonymous Drop-off for Unwanted Infants)
2nd Floor (Confidential and Anonymous Youth & Young Adult Helpline)

NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortia

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Be in the Know NJ)
Office for Prevention of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

NJ Home Visitation Services
(NJ State Initiative providing In Home Parent Education
Services during Pregnancy, Postpartum and Early Childhood)

CDC Parent Portal: Resources for the Healthcare Professional
Family and Parenting Resources (Cooperative Extension System)

National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

FDA Prescription Drug and Biological Product Labeling Guidlines
for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women and Individuals of Reproductive Age

National Center for Education in Maternal & Child Health (Georgetown University)
MCH Navigator, A Learning Portal for MCH Professionals (NCEMCH/Georgetown University)

Professonal Resources (COVID-19)

NJ State Initiatives
Nurture NJ (Every Mother, Every Baby, Every Family)
Perinatal Care During COVID-19 (New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute)

Clinical Guidance (CDC)
Caring For Newborns
Caring for Pregnant Women
Caring for Breastfeeding Women
Caring for Children Youth & Young Adults

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Bellmawr, NJ

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If you develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please call us before scheduling online. Some services are now available through telehealth.

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Services Offered

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Health Center Hours

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Walk-in Information

You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. If you have the time to wait, we will make every effort to fit you in the same day. If we can't see you, we will give you the first priority appointment available.

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COVID-19 UPDATES: Your health is our top priority. Our health centers are open and we are continuing to see patients, and are taking precautions to minimize risk to patients and staff in light of concerns around COVID-19. As we are a health care facility, mask wearing is still required. Please be aware, we are not currently a COVID-19 testing site.

Additional Information

More Appointment Information

Other Health Center Information

To make an appointment for this health center, call us at 1-800-230-PLAN. We also operate our Patient Assistance Line at 833-3NJ-PLAN ( 833-365-7526) where a member of our health center staff may be able to answer your questions, manage your prescriptions, and help you address your sexual and reproductive health care needs. We answer and return calls Monday through Saturday from 9am through 5pm Eastern time.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.

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Birth Control & STD Testing - Bellmawr, NJ

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Camden, NJ

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Health Center Hours

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More About This Health Center

COVID-19 UPDATES: Your health is our top priority. Our health centers are open and we are continuing to see patients, and are taking precautions to minimize risk to patients and staff in light of concerns around COVID-19. As we are a health care facility, mask wearing is still required. Please be aware, we are not currently a COVID-19 testing site.

Additional Information

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We're unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they're in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don't have childcare at home.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed in the exam room. Please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

Free parking is available behind the building.

Other Health Center Information

To make an appointment for this health center, call us at 1-800-230-PLAN. We also operate our Patient Assistance Line at 833-3NJ-PLAN ( 833-365-7526) where a member of our health center staff may be able to answer your questions, manage your prescriptions, and help you address your sexual and reproductive health care needs. We answer and return calls Monday through Saturday from 9am through 5pm Eastern time.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.

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Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Camden, NJ

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Center for Family Services - IMANI Teen Partial Care

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IMANI Teen Partial Care program is a community-based, partial care program for Camden County boys and girls age 13-17 (18 if still in high school) designed to prevent out of home placement. IMANI is a structured program designed to support and encourage youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges and their families. Services offered at IMANI are multidisciplinary and designed to promote positive youth development.
IMANI at a Glance:

Structured, safe, nurturing setting for teens ages 13-17

Weekdays from 4pm-8pm (enroll for a minimum of 3 days per week)

Transportation provided

Daily healthy snack and home-style family dinners

Optional Saturday activities for all youth

Monthly trips

Summer program weekdays from 10am-3:30pm

Individual, group, and family counseling and therapy

Therapeutic goal setting and motivation for learning

Team building and peer relations

Life skills training

Substance abuse prevention and education

Enthusiastic staff including Master Level Clinicians and Licensed Staff Clinicians

Daily mental health based groups focused on needs such as conflict resolution, self-esteem, and anger management

Treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, anxiety-stress relaxation, and creative arts techniques

Psychiatric consultation and medication monitoring

Youth who attend school in the community will be supported in doing so through transportation to IMANI after school. IMANI is a less restrictive environment than a residential treatment program, but more restrictive than traditional outpatient services. The program specializes in providing support to youth to promote higher levels of self respect and respect for others.

Boys and girls ages 13-17 (18 if still in high school) from Camden County.

Living with family, in an alternative family, or in a group home.

A history of lack of success in other counseling or community service programs.

Exhibit behavioral or emotional disturbances that interfere with functioning in a family setting

At risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization.

For information on exclusionary criteria, contact our program staff.

Contact Information

Address: 636 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Referral Information

The program is open to youth living in Camden County. Referrals are accepted through hospitals, family court, probation, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, community agencies, CMO, YCM.

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IMANI Teen Partial Care program is a community-based, partial care program for Camden County boys and girls age 13-17 (18 if still in high school) designed to prevent out of home placement. IMANI is a structured program designed to support and encourage youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges and their families.

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Center For Family Services blends high quality services with personalized care to help people of all ages in reaching their full potential.

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Center for Family Services- Women's Services

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Resources available throughout Camden County.

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Services include state-wide and county based hotlines designed to give callers information and support for a variety of issues.

Women's Referral Central - 1.800.322.8092 - provides statewide information and referral for women. Referrals are based on issues of concern to women in NJ including, but not limited to, abuse, legal or medical issues, and homelessness.

Camden County Addictions Hotline - 1.800.675.1127 - provides statewide addictions information and referrals.

Family First provides support for women seeking help for problems with drugs and alcohol. Additionally, the program provides support, like transportation and childcare, for mothers struggling with drugs and alcohol to reunite with their children. Appointment locations are available in Camden & Gloucester Counties.

Services include:

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Center For Family Services is committed to changing the odds for children and families in our community by providing vision, hope, and strength for a better life through more than 50 programs across southern New Jersey focused on prevention, intervention, and education.

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Helps mothers stuggling with addiction and recovery.
*Priority admission to pregnant women*

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Family First provides support for women seeking help for problems with drugs and alcohol. Additionally, the program provides support, like transportation and childcare, for mothers struggling with drugs and alcohol to reunite with their children. Appointment locations are available in Camden & Gloucester Counties.

Services include:

Individual and group therapy

Psychoeducation group

Individual case management

Transportation and childcare for those who qualify

Outreach services

Special seminars

Family First provides an intensive, three level outpatient treatment plan for women.

Requirements for each level vary, but include:

group counseling

individual counseling

12-step meetings a week

urine drug screening

Individuals must complete both levels 1 and 2 of care to be considered as having successfully completed treatment. There is a third level of care that requires weekly contact and monthly urine drug screens.

Priority admission to Family First will be give to women who are pregnant.

Contact Information

Address: 594 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103 and 17 S. Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Referral Information

The program is open to women who are in need of substance abuse treatment services.

Funders

NJ Department of Children and Families, Camden County Department of Health and Human Services

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Family First provides support for women seeking help for problems with drugs and alcohol. Additionally, the program provides support, like transportation and childcare, for mothers struggling with drugs and alcohol to reunite with their children. Appointment locations are available in Camden & Gloucester Counties. Services include:

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Services include state-wide and county based hotlines designed to give callers information and support for a variety of issues.

Women's Referral Central - 1.800.322.8092 - provides statewide information and referral for women. Referrals are based on issues of concern to women in NJ including, but not limited to, abuse, legal or medical issues, and homelessness.

Camden County Addictions Hotline - 1.800.675.1127 - provides statewide addictions information and referrals.

Coordinated Assessment - 1.833.322.4663 - provides referral services for individuals and households from Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester County who may qualify for priority designation for federally-funded permanent housing opportunities.

Family Health Line - 1.800.328.3838 - provides statewide referrals to maternal/ child family health services including WIC (Women, Infants, Children), family planning, Healthstart Maternity and Healthstart Pediatrics, FAS and Prenatal Addiction services, Rape Crisis, nutrition programs, pediatric case management, immunizations, child health conferences, cancer screening programs, and Perinatal Mood Disorder (Postpartum Depression).

First Call For Help - 1.800.648.0132 - provides homeless intervention and case management, emergency shelter placements, and emergency food assistance to Gloucester County Residents.

Street Outreach Services Teen Helpline - 1.800.355.0660 - provides teens under 21 years of age with crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and prevention services.

SERV Domestic Violence - Gloucester County - 1.866.295.SERV (7378) or Cumberland County - 1.800.225.0196 - provides support to victims of domestic violence in Gloucester and Cumberland County residents.

SERV Sexual Violence - Camden County & Gloucester County - 1.866.295.SERV (7378) or Cumberland County - 1.800.225.0196 - provides support to victims of sexual violence in Camden, Gloucester, and Cumberland County residents.

Together Youth Emergency Housing Hotline- 1.800.255.4213 - provides housing assistance to teens who have run away or are in need of a safe place to live.

Kaleidoscope LGBTQ Youth Support Hotline - 1.800.255.4213 - provides LGBTQ support to teens.

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Services include state-wide and county based hotlines designed to give callers information and support for a variety of issues. Women's Referral Central - 1.800.322.8092 - provides statewide information and referral for women. Referrals are based on issues of concern to women in NJ including, but not limited to, abuse, legal or medical issues, and homelessness.

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Center for Family Services-Healthy Families Program

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Early intervention In-home services provided to new parents and families.

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Healthy Families provides early intervention and family support services, helping expectant and new mothers build strong, healthy relationships with their babies through in-home visits. The program offers support to pregnant women, women with a new born up to 2 weeks of age, and women receiving TANF benefits who have children under 1 year of age who reside in Camden County.

Our Family Support Workers offer support and guide clients in getting community services like housing, education, childcare, and job training. Parents can receive voluntary and free help with learning about child developmental changes. Through in-home visits that include role playing and modeling techniques, parents are shown how to read and play with their children, discipline appropriately, and how to dress and care for their child. Services include:

sharing ideas on caring for newborns & toddlers

assisting families in connecting with a medical provider

ensuring child immunization schedule is followed

supporting families in the home

providing links to educational & job placement resources

connecting families to community & housing resources

Through the Healthy Families program, we help Camden County families get babies off to a happy, healthy start. All services are free & voluntary.

Contact Information

Address: 180 South White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ 08021

Referral Information

The program is open to mothers living in Camden County.

Funders

NJ Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development, Community Donations.

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Pregnancy and Family Planning Centers in Camden County

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(856) 583-2400
Camden

CAMcare Health Corporation is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) that has been a trusted name in providing top quality healthcare services to Camden and Gloucester Counties since 1978. We offer seven convenient locations to provide easier access to the care you need. Patients come to CAMcare because they know they will be treated with great care and compassion by our concerned, highly qualified medical team.
Last Updated: 05/03/21

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(856) 583-2400 Camden CAMcare Health Corporation is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) that has been a trusted name in providing top quality healthcare services to Camden and Gloucester Counties since 1978. We offer seven convenient locations to provide easier access to the care you need.

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Addiction and Recovery Support Services
104 North King St.
Gloucester City, NJ  08030

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Please call 856-742-0900

to schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our counselors.

Hours of Operation during this time are Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

My Father's House is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Facility licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Funding is available through many New Jersey State and Camden County initiatives as well as Medicaid.

The clinical staff at My Father's House is a team of close-knit professionals providing comprehensive and individualized substance abuse and mental health treatment to residents of Camden County and the surrounding South Jersey areas. We strive to serve our consumers by instilling hope for sobriety, tools for change, and support where it is needed most.

My Father's House is not only here as a counselor and a friend, but here to walk with them on their journey of rehabilitation and freedom from alcohol and drugs and to a purpose filled life.

We are dedicated to providing assessment, Intervention and treatment, including prevention and education, for the disease of addiction while facilitating spiritual recovery and personal growth for all adults and adolescents.
Specialized Services

Assessment / Evaluation

Intensive Outpatient

Outpatient Treatment

Individual Counseling

Family Counseling

Aftercare Groups

Begin your journey to recovery today. You are in caring hands.
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Mobile Printing Now Available (New!)

Library now offers mobile printing. Patrons can print from ANYWHERE and pick up printouts from the library during the library hours. Details can be found at Mobile Printing.

CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES

-- INDOOR SERVICES EXPANDED. Starting Tuesday, June 2, you may sit inside the library to read and study. Regular services continue, including computer use, faxing, ,copying, circulation, stack browsing, etc. To make an appointment, please call 856-456-4181 or email gc@gcpl.us or messenger us on Facebook. Walk-in service will be provided upon availability.

-- BOOK BUNDLES. Not sure what to read? Want a batch of books to tide you over in your free time? Revisit some of your favorite books? Book Bundles are the way to go. Let us know if the books are for your young child or tween, their likes, favorite authors, suggested topics and their reading level --- or make it a Librarian's Choice -- and we'll do the rest! Staff will gather up to five (5) books per bundle for you to retrieve by curbside pickup. To try this new service, email/call/Facebook Messenger us with your request, or simply fill out your request through this link .

-- CURBSIDE PICKUP. Curbside pickup service continues. Please place a hold by emailing gc@gcpl.us or logging into your online library account or calling the library. If you need help with your online account, please contact us. After your materials are put aside for you, you will get a notification from us. More pickup hours are now available.

-- COMPUTER USE. Public computers are available by appointment only. Computer time is limited to one hour per day per user. Our ability to safely provide computer assistance will be limited.

-- STACK BROWSING. Stack browsing resumes on Monday, March 8, 2021. Please make an appointment.

-- MEETING ROOM. The Library is offering Virtual Meeting Room free of charge to library cardholders! This service is available to nonprofit groups to meet up to twice per week. The Virtual Meeting Room can be reserved for up to two hours.

-- VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. We continue to offer virtual programs including Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Makerspace on Mondays, Crafternoon on Tuesdays, and GED class on Fridays.

-- DIGITAL RESOURCES. You can enjoy e-books/audiobooks, movies, music via our digital resources such as Hoopla and Overdrive. Please download Hoopla for Hoopla Digital and Libby for Overdrive from App store, and register using your library card. If you need assistance on using the apps or forget your library PIN number to log on, please don't hesitate to contact us.

-- REFERENCE AND CONTACT. Please use gc@gcpl.us or send messages via our Facebook page for questions, comments, and assistance.

-- Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi signals are available 24/7 as always.

-- BOARD MEETING. Monthly Board Meetings will be held online via Zoom. Access information can be found on the bottom of this page .

Need help with math homework, writing a paper, studying for a science test? Planning to take the GED and need some tutoring or practice tests? Brainfuse HelpNow offers expert help through live tutoring and online study sessions and exercises. Brainfuse features include:

--Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.

--Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!

--Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.

--Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!

--24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.

--Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
--Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
To access, please go to Brainfuse and log in with your library card number. Create an account to launch the programs and online help.
Please see the following resources to familirize yourself with this great learning resources: Brainfuse HelpNow User Guide
Brainfuse HelpNow Video Tutorial

How to Use the Whiteboard

Adult Learning Center Tutorial

TAX HELP INFORMATION

Tax-Aide sites are now open for the season. The following sites offer free in-person or virtual tax help by appointment only:

1. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers (1) low-contact or (2) contact-free tax help by appointment only. Taxpayers meet once or twice with a certified volunteer to scan documents and gather basic information.Taxpayers and certified volunteers interact by phone or online and exchange documents electronically. Click here for more information or to make an appointment.

2. The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer in-person, drop-off, or virtual tax prep assistance. Click here for location and appointment information.

3. Campaign for Working Families offers in person, virtual or DIY Free File tax assistance by appointment only. Click here for more information.

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

Covid-19 vaccinations are underway in New Jersey!

The State of New Jersey has updated their official site to include information about vaccine registrations, eligibility, and where, how, and when to get vaccinated. This site explains who is eligible under the different phases, and includes a list of designated vaccination sites. It may also be possible to schedule an appointment by contacting a designated site directlly, although many of these sites may be fully-booked. This link will answer many of your Covid-19 Vaccination questions, and is updated regularly.

The State of New Jersey is encouraging everyone to register online for the vaccine. Click on this link to register -- it only takes about 15 minutes.

Camden County has set up a COVID-19 vaccine hub. Here you will find information about the Camden County Vaccination Center located at Camden County College --Blackwood Campus, appointment instructions, vaccine distribution phases, and a list of vaccination locations in Camden County. All eligible individuals must schedule an appointment online from here . Questions? Call the Camden County COVID-19 Vaccination Center Hotline at 856-549-0530 or the NJ Call Center for COVID-19 Vaccine Registration at 855-568-0545.

For general Covid-19 questions, call 211.For help with the NJ Vaccine Scheduling System, call 855-568-0545. This number is currently an automated system. Live operators will be available soon.

Video Games Now Available at the Library

Gloucester City Library is excited to announce that library cardholders may now check out video games! Our collection consists of games for Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Xbox One.
Questions? Ask at the front desk, or call us 856-456-4181.
Browse Collection
Check Out Hoopla

Are you on the go a lot? Wish you could watch some great movies and TV on your mobile device while traveling? Are music or audiobooks more your travel style? The Gloucester City Library has you covered with hoopla digital! Visit hoopladigital.com or ask about it the next time you are in the library!
*Note: A broadband or mobile data connection is required in order to use this service.
Seeking GHS, and GCHS Yearbooks

In order to start a yearbook digitalization project, Gloucester City Library is calling for the donation or lending of Gloucester City High School (GHS) and Gloucester Catholic High School (GCHS) yearbooks to complete its current yearbook collection. This project aims to make the entire local yearbook collection available in digital format and eventually available online to the public.

Years needed:

GHS - 1937, 1939-1941, 1944, 1945, and all years prior to 1935.

GCHS - 1942-1947, 1953, 1955, 1959-1961, 1965, 1966, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, and all years prior to 1941.

Free Museum Passes at the Gloucester City Library!

Due to COVID-19,both the availability of the museums as well as their public hours change constantly. Currently, we have the following passes for our patrons to check out. Please click the links below for their hours and programs.

-- Academy of Natural Sciences

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-- Eastern State Penitentiary

-- Mutter Museum

-- Penn Museum

-- Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

-- Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

All museum passes may only be checked out to an adult card holder for no more than three days. Please visit the Museum Pass page to learn more about our passes.

Library Information

Library Policies
Library Administration

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Library now offers mobile printing. Patrons can print from ANYWHERE and pick up printouts from the library during the library hours. Details can be found at Mobile Printing. -- INDOOR SERVICES EXPANDED. Starting Tuesday, June 2, you may sit inside the library to read and study.

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Providing special occasion formal wear for teens for FREE!
Located on Jersey Ave.

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It's our goal to help make it possible for ladies and gentlemen to attend their special events when they might otherwise find it difficult due to the high cost of formal wear. We have volunteers just waiting to work their magic on you.

Within the Boutique is our Cinderella's Closet, where you can choose dresses, shoes, jewelry, wraps and handbags.

Hair and make up appointments may be possible depending on volunteer availability.

For guys we have a limited number of tuxedos, shirts, vests, ties and shoes to borrow as well!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

We LEND all of our items in Cinderella's Closet for free.

When you come to the Boutique, you will be escorted into our formal-wear rooms, where you can take your time and choose items to try on. Once you have your items, you take them into our private dressing room where you can try them on. Once you choose the items you'd like to borrow, you will go into the office and sign a promise of return, accepting liability for them while they are in your care. Your items will be wrapped so that you can take them home with you.

If your dress needs simple alterations, we will do our best to have one of our volunteer seamstress' provide them for you.

We expect you to return the items within TWO WEEKS after your event.

The Boutique is set up to accommodate not only single appointments, but group appointments as well. Our large waiting area can seat your entire group, and our private dressing room is set up to allow 3 guests to try dresses on at a time.

Because of this, we can take up to 15 attendants at a time, making it convenient for schools.

The Boutique is only open for private appointments.

If you'd like to see what we have, contact the Fairy Godmother

and she will make you an appointment to meet your needs.

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Meals Outreach Program
400 Monmouth St.

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We were glad to join with around 70 churches in the region to bless 10,000 families locally with an Easter Dinner and 1,500 families in South Sudan with water filters all year long. In Gloucester we provided about 500 local families meals, visiting many of them in their homes offering prayers and love.

This is not a one-off opportunity but a part of the life of our church linking us to dozens of others all year long. It took an incredible effort, and thousands of volunteer hours to raise the $120,000 for the project this year. We also will be following up with local families in need all year through the connections we made. We look forward to partnering again next year with the Easter Outreach.

The Goal for this year is to raise $120,000 and provide meals for 8,000 local families. We also partner with the South Jersey Food Bank to provide the largest source of emergency food for Brooklawn, Gloucester City, and Bellmawr residents. Just come at 10 am at 1400 Crescent Blvd to help and/or find free groceries for your family every 3rd Thursday of the month.

If you are interested in assisting Pastor Joe with the ministry if home visitations, please email him here.

For all who have helped us bless the community. Thank you!

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Use this site to see if you're eligible for health insurance (NJFamilyCare/Medicaid).

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1501 John Tipton Blvd.
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

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The Food Bank of South Jersey | Food | Nutrition | Sustainability

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The Food Bank of South Jersey's core mission of feeding people includes their health as equally important as the food we distribute.

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Goodwill Industries of New Jersey and Philadelphia

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Donate

People donate. From clothing and accessories to toys, books, household items and cars, we recycle the items you no longer need or want.

What to Donate

Shop

We sell your gently-used items to value conscious shoppers in our retail stores.

Where to Donate/Shop

Create Jobs

Your donations and purchases fund valuable career services and job training programs that help individuals with disabilities and disadvantages get to work.

Learn More

What is Goodwill?

We are a retail store filled with bargains for the cost conscious shopper.

We are a donation center - a place to recycle items no longer needed.

We are a resource for businesses for filling permanent and temporary jobs and for outsourcing light industrial work.

But most importantly, we are a non-profit provider of job training and career services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. Put quite simply, Goodwill's mission is to help put people to work.

Learn More

Being on disability and having a 21 year gap in employment history were tremendous hurdles, but Goodwill helped me conquer them. After completing Goodwill's digital skills program, I have a job and independence.

Pamela Frank
Digital Skills Training Program graduate

I face numerous physical obstacles every day, including a long commute, but I very much enjoy what I do at Goodwill. Working on jobs for Comcast and Destination Maternity has increased my self-esteem, provided me with financial independence, and allowed me to forge many lasting friendships

Lance Phillips
Extended Employee/Industrial Services Program

As a 34 year old mother of two, I thought it was too late for me to earn my high school diploma. That was until I discovered Goodwill's Helms Academy. The staff helped me through this flexible, tuition free program with constant pep talks and words of wisdom.

Lauren Pelley
Helms Academy graduate

Find a Goodwill Location

Looking for a place to donate or shop? In need of career services? Simply click here to find the Goodwill nearest you.

Location Search

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Commissioner Carmen Rodriguez is proud to announce Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services (ADRC) is starting a Caregiver's Support Group.

The goal of this group is to help give you advice, tips, counseling, education, coaching, and referrals to resources and to help you navigate community services. We will communicate with you the way that is most convenient for you; phone, email, appointment or by mail.

Very few of us are prepared to become caregivers. Let us lessen your stress out of caregiving. Whether you are just beginning your journey as a caregiver or have been on the path of a while. There is no need to go through it alone! For more information please contact Erin Small- Gabriel at 856-374-2582 or visit the event calendar.

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association
856-797-1212
South Jersey Chapter
3 Eves Drive, Suite 310
Marlton, NJ 08053-3431
www.alz.org

Services:
Offers small support group for family caregivers. Information and Referral to community resources.

Camden County Alliance for the Mentally Ill
19 E. Ormond Avenue
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Services:
A self-help program for relatives of a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Mutual support, discussion and advocacy. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information call 667-1522 day, 629-6985 evenings.

Camden Senior Community Support Group
856-757-3645
Our Lady of Lourdes
1600 Haddon Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
www.lourdesnet.com

Services:
Helps patients, in the emergency room, avoid hospitalization through sensitive case management. Also has volunteers who help the senior return home, providing the necessary assistance.

Chronic Pain Support Group
1-800-522-1965

Services:
A support group for anyone with chronic pain, who is 18 years of age or older. This group integrates problem solving, sharing, and relaxation techniques to help an individual cope better with pain. Meets monthly on the 2nd Friday 10:30am to 11:30am

Diabetes Support Group
1-800-522-1965
Kennedy Center at Voorhees
1099 White Horse Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
www.kennedyhealth.org

Services:
A support group for adults with diabetes designed to assist with self-management issues. Meets monthly on the 4th Monday, 1:30-3pm.

Grandparents Support Group
856-964-1900

Family Counseling Service
Parent Resource Center
580 Benson Street
Camden, NJ 08103
Hours: Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, each month 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Services:
A support group for grandparents who are raising or involved with raising their grandchildren, where ideas, concern, useful information and support are offered and shared.

H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People Evolve, Inc.
856-234-2200
16 E Main Street
Moorestown NJ 08057
www.hopesnj.org

Services:
A ten-week support group for recently widowed men and women to provide them with personal support and information to help them adjust to their loss.

Self-Help Clearinghouse
1-800-367-6274
Northwest Covenant Medical Center
25 Pocono Road
Denville, NJ 07834

Services:
Provides information on thousands of different self-help support groups that meet in New Jersey or operate online.

Self Help for the Hard of Hearing (S.H.H.H.)
Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Chapel Avenue & Cooper Landing Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the private dining room
www.shhh.org/Chapters/NJ.cfm

International organization of Hard of Hearing people.
For more information write:
S.H.H.H.(South Jersey Chapter)
P.O. Box 571
Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Solace
856-227-1234
P.O. Box 1309
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Services:
24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence. Provides counseling, information and referral, education, court preparation and shelter.

Stroke Care Support Group
1-800-KHS-9007
Kennedy Memorial Hospital
2201 Chapel Avenue West
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Meet the Third Thursday each month at 6:30pm

Services:
This support group is aimed toward people who have experienced a stroke and their caretakers. As well as healthcare workers who work with stroke victims.

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Housing, utilities, clothing resources
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Camden County Adult Protective Services
(856) 225-8178
Adult Services Unit
808 Market Street, 2nd Floor
Camden, New Jersey 08102
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:
Social Work staff assesses complaints for abuse, neglect and exploitation of older persons residing in their own homes, apartments or with others in private residences in the community. Staff provides or arranges for services necessary to protect vulnerable adults. These services may include emergency medical care, food, placement in a boarding or residential health care facility, arrangements for homemaker/home health care, supportive counseling and other legal actions. Social Workers make follow-up visits to review the situation and see that services are in place.

Camden County Council on Economic Opportunities (OEO)
(856) 964-6887
538 Broadway
Camden, New Jersey 08102
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Fuel Crisis Oil)

Services:
Provides limited assistance with utility shut-offs.

Catholic Charities Emergency/Family Center
1845 Haddon Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
856-342-4193

St. Anthony Of Padua
2818 River Road
Camden, NJ 08105
Hours 8:30am to 4:00pm
www.catholiccharities.org

Provides bilingual information/referral services, emergency housing,
clothing, household items, essential prescriptions and other essential items. These services are intended to provide clients with a "safety-net. Also provides case management to foster long-term independence. Also offers a bilingual social day program to senior residents of Camden City.

Emergency Auxiliary Services to the Elderly (E.A.S.E.)
(856) 456-1121
SCUCS
537 Nicholson Rd
Audubon, NJ 08106
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
http://scucs.org
Services:

E.A.S.E. includes an emergency food shelf, a lending closet of medical appliances and a shut-in shopping program. E.A.S.E. offers assistance with fuel, utility payments and emergency shelter.

The Food Shelf offers a three-to-five-day supply of nonperishable food items to seniors experiencing financial difficulties.

The Lending Closet provides certain medical appliances for up to a three-month period. During this time the client is expected to purchase an appliance through their medical coverage.

The Shut-in Shopping Program offers bi-monthly grocery shopping for homebound senior citizens. This service is provided by community trained volunteers who go to various supermarkets for the clients.

Fuel, Utility Payments and Emergency Shelter Benefits are determined on a case-by-case basis according to the client's financial situation.

Funding provided through: Camden County Division of Senior Services, Camden County Board of Chosen Commissioners, Corporate Sponsors, Local Donations and FEMA Funds.

New Visions Community Services of Camden, Inc.
(856) 963-0857
523 Stevens Street
Camden, New Jersey 08101
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 452, Camden, NJ 08101
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Frank's Place is a homeless day center that provides shelter from the elements and snacks.
The Good Samaritan Center provides emergency food and clothing, and Project Job, a community-based job bank.

Oaks Integrated Care
1409 Kings Highway North
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-482-1300

Services:
Emergency Mental Health assesments, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, and referral

Senior Safe Home Program(Voice/TTY)
(856) 663-1717
"ONE CALL"
4212 Beacon Avenue
Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
24-hour emergency repair: 1-800-331-7272

Services:
Provides basic home safety repairs for verified Camden County homeowners who are 60 years of age or older meeting income eligibility requirements. Our Mr. Fixit Staff provides minor home repairs such as grab bars, light carpentry, window panes/chains/lock replacements, washer replacements on most kitchens, lavatory, bath tub, laundry and outside hose faucets. Ramps, outdoor handrails and concrete work are funded thru the Community Development Block Grant Program to eligible municipalities.

Kennedy Memorial Hospital - Cherry Hill Division
Chapel Avenue & Cooper Landing Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002

24-Hour Mental Health Emergency Hotline: (856) 428-HELP (4357)

Services:
Emergency mental health assessments, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, mobile outreach, and referral. Both units cover any Camden County client needing emergency mental health services.

Volunteers of America\Delaware Valley Inc.
(856) 854-4660
531 Market St., Camden NJ 08102
www.voadv.org

Volunteers Of America
(856) 963-0430
416 Line Street, Camden, NJ 08101
www.voadv.org

Services:
Provides emergency shelter and services to homeless families and single adult woman.

Aletha R. Wright Vision of Hope Transitional Living
271 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104 856-966-0909

Services:
A 74-bed transitional housing facility for homeless men. The program includes counseling and case management, life skill classes, drug and alcohol intervention, education and employment referrals, recreational enrichment and transportation. Medical services are provided through the University of Medicine and Dentistry and Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Center also includes a 25-bed Safe Haven for individuals needing emergency overnight assistance and an Outreach Program

Weatherization/Home Energy Assistance
(856) 910-1180
Camden County Council on Economic Opportunities (OEO)
4307 Westfield Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Branch Office:
111 Route 73
Berlin, New Jersey 08009
(856) 767-3320

Services:
Provides assistance with Home Energy Assistance (HEA) applications for persons not receiving AFDC. Also handles Emergency Fuel Assistance.

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Camden County Adult Protective Services (856) 225-8178 Adult Services Unit 808 Market Street, 2nd Floor Camden, New Jersey 08102 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Services: Social Work staff assesses complaints for abuse, neglect and exploitation of older persons residing in their own homes, apartments or with others in private residences in the community.

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Are you looking for a dynamic community of disciples, a place to call your spiritual home? Here at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gloucester City, we strive to answer Christ's call of loving self-sacrifice - through our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, through our communal and individual prayer, through our study of Scripture, and through our service to the community around us. With God's grace, we aim to become "doers of the Word," so that all people may experience the Good News and the healing presence of Jesus Christ. We welcome you!

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Are you looking for a dynamic community of disciples, a place to call your spiritual home? Here at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gloucester City, we strive to answer Christ's call of loving self-sacrifice - through our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, through our communal and individual prayer, through our study of Scripture, and through our service to the community around us.

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Church of Ascension-Helping Hands Food Pantry

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Church of Ascension-Helping Hands Food Pantry

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This is a brief 15 minute interactive webinar that will inform, encourage and empower parents/guardians and educators to effectively communicate with children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

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The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey | 155 Millburn Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 T. 973.467.2100 | F. 973.467.2188

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617 Summit Ave,
Westville, NJ
*Gloucester location on Broadway*

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Program Highlights

Now enrolling children in early learning

Mosaic Early Learning

Enroll your child in Mosaic Early Learning, a child development and preschool learning community that supports comprehensive early child development and support services in the areas of:

Health & Dental Care

Nutrition

Special Education

Parent skill workshops

Social Services

Enroll your child today.

Provide a temporary home to a child or teen

Helping Hands Homes

Shelter Homes parents do extraordinary things. There are many children in need of a temporary home while they await family reunificaiton. Learn about how you can help some of these children as a shelter home parent.

Find, maintain and enhance your life in recovery.

Living Proof Recovery Centers

Living Proof Recovery Centers - now in 2 convenient locations - are welcoming and safe places of hope for the recovery community offering

Connections to recovery resources

Wellness classes

Peer mentoring & coaching

Support groups

Enroll in affordable health insurance.

Navigator Exchange Program

Our trained, multi-lingual navigators can help you learn about your options for enrolling in affordable health insurance:

Discover what options are available for you and your family

Learn how to get covered after open enrollment is over

Understand information about your small business healthcare tax credits

Expanded footprint in North Jersey

Our reach across NJ has expanded

On January 1, 2020 Family Intervention Services joined forces with Center For Family Services, increasing our staff to more than 1400 dedicated team members and expanding our reach to include specialized services in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Ocean, Salem and Sussex Counties.

Camden Promise Neighborhood

A neighborhood of opportunity

A birth to college and career pathway of services that builds opportunities for children, families, and the Camden community.

Success Stories

This has become so much more than mentoring, he's become like a son to me.

The strength of DaQuan and Tyrone's relationship is remarkable. It is one full of trust, mutual respect, and ultimately, of friendship. It is the result of mentoring at its very best.

"I became a mentor because I could have used one in my life when I was young," recalls Camden Fire Department Captain, Tyrone Baker, "I was excited to become a part of a young person's life and make a real difference."

Tyrone found out about Center For Family Services mentoring program through the Fire Department in 2008. He was quickly matched up with then 12 year old DaQuan Johnson, also of Camden City.

DaQuan was struggling in school, constantly getting into trouble and succumbing to peer pressure. "I wasn't being a leader," says DaQuan, now an 18 year old... Read Full Story

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Center For Family Services is committed to changing the odds for children and families in our community by providing vision, hope, and strength for a better life through more than 50 programs across southern New Jersey focused on prevention, intervention, and education.

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Camden County Division of Family Services

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Department of Children's Services

It is the mission of the Department of Children's Services to promote and support high quality child care that is affordable and accessible to all families seeking care in Camden County.

As the child care resource and referral agency for Camden County, the Department of Children's Services is responsible for coordinating child care services within the 37 county municipalities. Since 1971, the office has operated under the administration of the Board of Commissioners and is supported by local, state and federal funding.

News and Updates
COMING SOON! Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant
New Jersey Bill S2476 was signed into law in June 2022, establishing an infant and toddler child care grant program, known as Thriving by Three.

To support this, New Jersey has committed $28 million to strengthen and increase high-quality child care services and programs for our most vulnerable young children. A total of $20 million was allocated to the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) and $8 million to Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to implement the Thriving by Three (TBT) Grant Programs, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (OOL).

The Thriving by Three Infant and Toddler Child Care Grant will help support the development and creation of infant and toddler slots and provide technical assistance to providers for the expansion of child care spaces.

The first Thriving by Three Grant will be open to licensed child care centers and Head Start/Early Head Start programs. An online application is scheduled to launch by late March.

This grant offers providers an initial grant award in year 1 of $3,000 for each new infant or toddler slot. Years 2 and 3 provide the opportunity to apply for an additional $1,200 per infant and toddler slot.

A Thriving by Three Grant for registered family child care providers will be available later this year.
For eligibility information, an overview video and more details on this grant, visit the ChildCareNJ.gov Thriving by Three Grants page.
Resources

Department of Human Services NJ Resource Guide: English

Departamento de Servicios Humanos Recursos de NJ: Spanish

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We are committed to providing you with the grief support you need in these difficult times. We also believe it's critical to do our part to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. We are currently offering support groups on-line. Please reach out to us about your support needs. If you have any questions, please call us at (856) 596-8550.

Registration is required. Call us at (856) 596-8550 or scroll down to fill out the online form.

The Samaritan Center for Grief Support is here for you. Along with family members of our patients, Samaritan's grief support services are available for anyone in the community experiencing grief and loss.

Our List of South NJ Grief Support Groups

New to Grief - Online

This one-time session is for those who have had a recent loss and is designed to help you navigate this challenging time through mutual support, education and information on additional resources.

Registration is required. Call us at (856) 596-8550 or scroll down to fill out the online form.

Coping with a COVID-19 Loss - Online (6 weeks)

A six-week online grief support group for those who have lost someone they care about due to COVID-19. There's no cure for grief but we can help you process it.

Daughters without Mothers (6 weeks)

A six-week online group for adult women grieving the loss of their mother.
How do we, as daughters, find our way after our moms have died? What happens to the empty chairs? This South NJ support group offers grief education, and most importantly, a place to speak your mom's name, tell her story, and honor her memory. This group is free and open to the community. Join us at our kitchen table - you really aren't alone. STARTING ONLINE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 at 6:00 P.M.
Grieving the Love of Your Life (6 weeks)

A six-week online group for those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner

This group's goal is to help you find your way to a new life that encompasses the absence of your loved one. You will have the opportunity to share your story, and give and receive comfort.

Rebuilding After Loss (6 weeks)

Explore the challenges experienced by those who have lost a spouse or partner and strategies to address those challenges. This group is suggested as a follow up to Grieving the Love of Your Life. l is to help you find your way to a new life that encompasses the absence of your loved one. You will have the

Sharing in Grief and Hope (6 weeks)

A six-week online group for anyone who has lost a family member or friend.
This group's goal is to help you find your way to a new life that encompasses the absence of your loved one. You will have the opportunity to share your story, and give and receive comfort.
Healing Your Heart: Yoga and Meditation for Grief (7 Weeks)

No yoga experience necessary. This is a special, seven-week group for anyone interested in exploring their grief journey through yoga asana (poses) and meditation. This group is open to any level of yoga experience (including beginners) and is designed to be a slow, gentle, healing practice.

STARTING ONLINE ON TUESDAY, JULY 13 AT 6:00 P.M.
STARTING ONLINE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 6:00 P.M.

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South Jersey Grief Support Groups - Samaritan South NJ

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Recovery centers by county

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This webinar is intended to train laypersons in responding to opioid overdose emergencies and in  administering the opioid antidote Narcan, also known as Naloxone.

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Webinar - Overdose Responder Training - Emergency Response and Naloxone Use

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DHS Home | DHS Services A to Z | Consumers & Clients - Individuals and Families | Important Resources | Divisions & Offices | Commissioner & Key Staff | Disaster & Emergency Help & Information | Press Releases, Public and Legislative Affairs, & Publications | Providers & Stakeholders: Contracts, Legal Notices, Licensing, MedComms | Get Involved with DHS!

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Current Active MAT providers during COVID 19 who are taking new clients or have modified their office hours. List will be ongoing updated. For provider list click here.

In an emergency, always call 911. For 24/7 help finding treatment, please contact 1-844-REACHNJ (1-844-732-2465).

© 2021 - Treatment Directory

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Current Active MAT providers during COVID 19 who are taking new clients or have modified their office hours. List will be ongoing updated. For provider list click here. In an emergency, always call 911. For 24/7 help finding treatment, please contact 1-844-REACHNJ (1-844-732-2465). © 2021 - Treatment Directory

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The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Abuse and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as designated by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Division oversees New Jersey's adult system of community-based behavioral health services. These agencies provide a full array of services, including substance abuse prevention and early intervention, emergency screening, outpatient and intensive outpatient mental health and addictions services, partial care and partial hospitalization, case management, medication assisted treatment for substance abuse, and long and short term mental health and substance abuse residential services, in addition to other evidence-based practices such as the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), supported employment and education, and supportive housing.

The Department of Children and Families Children's System of Care serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. To find out about these services, Click here.

Video:NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program
Firearms & Suicide - Tools for the Community Webinar
Firearms & Suicide - Tools for Healthcare Providers Webinar

Zero Suicide in the State Healthcare System Webinar Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Guidance for Providers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer and Family Resources

Download Hope and Healing Brochure

Download DMHAS Obudsman flyer

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The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Abuse and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as designated by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Division oversees New Jersey's adult system of community-based behavioral health services.

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Mental Health Directory by County

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NJ Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

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The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired was established in 1910 by order of theership with personssociety through success in employment, independent living, and social self-sufficiency.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
NJ State Legislature. This agency's mission is to promote and provide services in the areas of education,
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who are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.

CBVI's service programs are designed to enable consumers to achieve full inclusion and integration in

These services are made available through state and Federal funding and for the most part, are provided
free of charge to residents of New Jersey without regard to other disabling conditions, gender, age, race,
ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
DIVISION BUDGET: $27,470,000
Dr. Bernice Davis
DIVISION STAFF: 274
CONTACT INFORMATION:
New Jersey Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
153 Halsey St. 6th Floor
P.O. Box 47017
Newark, NJ 07101-47017
973-648-3333 / Toll Free: 877-685-8878
E-Mail: askcbvi@dhs.nj.gov

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NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities

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Ages 21 & Older

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Phone: 609.633.1482 | Toll-free: 800.832.9173

For DDD updates related to COVID-19, please go to NJ Department of Human Services Novel Coronavirus Information.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides public funding for services that assist New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 21 and older, to live as independently as possible. Services are available in the community and in five state-run developmental centers.

To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability, call 800.832.9173 (then press 1) or email DDD. For more information about reporting suspected abuse and the abuse investigation process, go to Report Suspected Abuse.
Services for Children Under 21
For information about services for children under 21, visit the following:

NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities

PO Box 726, Trenton, NJ 08625-0726

( Physical: 222 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ)

Phone: 609.633.1482 | Toll-free: 800.832.9173

Assistant Commissioner: Jonathan Seifried
Division Staff: 4,700+ (FT, PT, TES/Temporary Employment Services)
Division Budget: $1.8 billion (state and federal funds)

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The Arc of Camden County - For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic

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The Temple University Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC) provides evidence-based services for children and teens with anxiety, using a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. In addition to our clinical work, we are always further evaluating the effectiveness of our approaches. We are staffed by advanced doctoral graduate students who are supervised by licensed Ph.D. clinical psychologists. Philip C. Kendall, Ph.D, ABPP, is our clinic director.

We are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the main campus of Temple University. If you believe your child could benefit from our services, you may contact us at (215) 204-7165 or at info@childanxiety.org for further information. See the Treatment page for more information about our services.

Due to COVID-19, all services will be offered via Telehealth until August 23, 2021. All therapy services will be offered in person in the fall. We will follow Philadelphia and Temple University COVID-19 safety guidelines when we return to in-person therapy.

Parents are encouraged to reference the following resource for discussing the current situation with their children: COVID19 Advice For Parents.

Follow us on Twitter @ChildAnxiety

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Why Khan Academy works

Personalized learning

Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

Trusted content

Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It's all free for learners and teachers.

Tools to empower teachers

With Khan Academy, teachers can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

DISTRICTS

Khan Academy boosts
student learning

In a recent study, students were over twice as likely to meet grade-level standards with Khan Academy. Districts across the country are partnering with us to ensure all their students succeed.

TEACHERS

"I'm finally able to truly differentiate my classroom. This has been priceless for my students' engagement."

DUSTIN FAUTH / 4th grade teacher / Falmouth, MA

We empower teachers to support their entire classroom. 90% of US teachers who have used Khan Academy have found us effective.

LEARNERS AND STUDENTS

You can learn anything.

Build a deep, rock-solid understanding in math, grammar, science, history, SAT®, AP®, and more.

"I come from a poor family. At home it's one room, just a room we live in. When I was a child, I used to fear mathematics. But now, I am in love with mathematics because of Khan Academy."

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every child deserves the chance to learn.

Across the globe, 617 million children are missing basic math and reading skills. We're a nonprofit delivering the education they need, and we need your help. You can change the course of a child's life.

Key supporters

Supporters of our COVID-19 response

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Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice

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Resources for Families

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Wide Open School's mission lives on at Common Sense

With schools back in person, we have closed this dedicated distance-learning site designed to guide families and educators through the sudden shift to remote learning.
Discover More Great Resources for Families & Educators
Common Sense is dedicated to providing teachers and families with free resources to help kids learn, grow, and thrive with media and technology. Join our community for more tips and resources to support kids' learning and healthy development.

More Resources You'll Love

Get more free content like what you found on Wide Open School.
For Families For Educators
Thank You to Our Supporters & Partners

We are grateful to our supporters and partners for helping to bring these resources to kids, families, and educators everywhere during a global crisis. It is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to education and digital access for all.

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Homeless Intervention & Temporary Housing

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Program Highlights

Now enrolling children in preschool

Preschool Learning Community

Enroll your 3 or 4 year old in our preschool learning community. Applications now being accepted.

Our preschool learning community provides comprehensive early childhood education and support services in the areas of:

Health & Dental Care

Nutrition

Special Education

Parent skill workshops

Social Services

Provide a temporary home to a child or teen

Helping Hands Homes

Shelter Homes parents do extraordinary things. There are many children in need of a temporary home while they await family reunificaiton. Learn about how you can help some of these children as a shelter home parent.

Find, maintain and enhance your life in recovery.

Living Proof Recovery Center

Living Proof Recovery Center is a welcoming and safe place of hope for the recovery community. The program provides:

Connections to recovery resources

Wellness classes

Peer mentoring & coaching

Support groups

Enroll in affordable health insurance.

Navigator Exchange Program

Our trained, multi-lingual navigators can help you learn about your options for enrolling in affordable health insurance:

Discover what options are available for you and your family

Learn how to get covered after open enrollment is over

Understand information about your small business healthcare tax credits

Expanded footprint in North Jersey

Our reach across NJ has expanded

On January 1, 2020 Family Intervention Services joined forces with Center For Family Services, increasing our staff to more than 1400 dedicated team members and expanding our reach to include specialized services in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Ocean, Salem and Sussex Counties.

Success Stories

This has become so much more than mentoring, he's become like a son to me.

The strength of DaQuan and Tyrone's relationship is remarkable. It is one full of trust, mutual respect, and ultimately, of friendship. It is the result of mentoring at its very best.

"I became a mentor because I could have used one in my life when I was young," recalls Camden Fire Department Captain, Tyrone Baker, "I was excited to become a part of a young person's life and make a real difference."

Tyrone found out about Center For Family Services mentoring program through the Fire Department in 2008. He was quickly matched up with then 12 year old DaQuan Johnson, also of Camden City.

DaQuan was struggling in school, constantly getting into trouble and succumbing to peer pressure. "I wasn't being a leader," says DaQuan, now an 18 year old... Read Full Story

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Habitat for Humanity     Restore in Camden County

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My name is Katelyn Darrow, and I am the founder of a non-profit organization, The Angels Community Outreach, located in Pitman, New Jersey. My mission is to provide clothing, food, pet food, toiletries and more to those in need. The Angels Outreach is set up in a storefront in Pitman, where referred clients can shop at no cost. I started my mission July 2009 at just 12-years-old, and have provided clothing to over 50,000 families since opening. The Angels Community Outreach works together with local churches, agencies, and shelters, for referrals of people we can help together. With the way the economy is today, our organization wants to relieve financial stress from families by providing necessities such as clothes and toiletries. Our charity offers seasonal "shopping sprees", where disadvantaged clients can visit the Pitman storefront and shop for clothing, toiletries and food that are given to them for free.
To Learn about why I started The Angels Community Outreach CLICK HERE. To Learn about our Community Outreach Programs CLICK HERE.
Thanks for visiting the Angels of God website!

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My name is Katelyn Darrow, and I am the founder of a non-profit organization, The Angels Community Outreach, located in Pitman, New Jersey. My mission is to provide clothing, food, pet food, toiletries and more to those in need. The Angels Outreach is set up in a storefront in Pitman, where referred clients can shop at no cost.

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At Imagine we believe that no child should have to grieve alone. You will find a community of caring people who together create a safe, hospitable, clinically sound environment for mutual support, healing and growth.

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At Imagine we believe that no child should have to grieve alone. You will find a community of caring people who together create a safe, hospitable, clinically sound environment for mutual support, healing and growth. Imagine offers peer grief support services to youth age 3-18 and young adults 18-30.

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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Camden County Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Camden County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Camden County are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group? Camden County Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two. Group therapy in Camden County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue.

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Recently a reader emailed us and asked if we'd write a post about grieving a violent death. She'd been looking around the Internet for resources and information on the topic and had noticed the literature was a little light. That's not to say good resources don't exist, it just means they're hard to find, so if you have a recommendation please feel free to share in the comments below. Anyway, we are going to do our part to fill in the void, however, we're going to broaden the conversation a bit and discuss the concept of traumatic loss.

Now before I start throwing around labels and making generalizations, I have to make my usual speech about the differentness of individual grief. Although commonalities often exist amongst people who have experienced a certain type of loss, individual grief is as unique as the person experiencing it and their relationship with the person who died. Although some people might be able to relate to aspects of another person's grief, no one can completely understand how anyone else feels. On a whole, we recommend you learn what you can from what is 'typical' for a certain type of grief, but take differences with a grain of salt. Okay, with that said.

A note about trauma:

Just a little more talk of subjectivity (sorry for those of you who like things black-and-white); it's important to note that it isn't necessarily the specific nature of the death that makes it traumatic, rather how the event is interpreted and experienced by the individual. One cannot underestimate the impact of personal factors like emotional regulation, cognitive responses, secondary stressors, coping style, prior history of trauma, and access to support and resources in determining how a person responds to an event.

It is true that certain types of death happen in a way that they are more likely to be experienced as traumatic, but it isn't a given. So, for example, it is not a fact that a loved one's death by homicide or MVA ne must allow for a wide range of variability when it comes to potentially traumatic events. All deaths have the capacity to overwhelm, shock, terrify, and shatter worldview. In fact, will be experienced as traumatic, only that it potentially could be. Ultimately, o research has shown that PTSD symptoms are not only found in those who survive violent and sudden deaths, but also those who experience the death of a close person to terminal illness.

Okay, so what is traumatic loss?

There's variation in how traumatic loss is defined in the research, but for our purposes, I think this definition from Wortman & Latack (2015) does the trick:

"A death is considered traumatic if it occurs without warning; if it is untimely; if it involves violence; if there is damage to the loved one's body; if it was caused by a perpetrator with the intent to harm; if the survivor regards the death as preventable; if the survivor believes that the loved one suffered; or if the survivor regards the death, or manner of death, as unfair and unjust."

That's a pretty broad definition, and we should also add circumstances in which the survivor witnessed the death, when their own life was threatened, and when the mourner experiences multiple deaths.

In addition to the nature of the death, other trauma risk factors include:

Having to make medical decisions about life support, organ donation, etc

Uncertainty about whether the person has a died (ex. they are missing; information about their condition has not been disclosed)

Media attention

Limited opportunities for social support

Being blamed for the death

Prolonged court proceedings

Having a prior history trauma

What is the impact of experiencing a traumatic loss?

Generally speaking, it has been shown that traumatic death, especially violent deaths, lead to increased distress. For example, a 2003 study looking at the bereavement trajectories of 173 parents who experienced the death of a child by accident, suicide, homicide, or undetermined causes found that five years after the violent death 27.5% of mothers and 12.5% of fathers met the diagnosis for PTSD. These rates were significantly higher than those in the general population.

When someone experiences a traumatic death, their challenges become two-fold. One, they must cope with the trauma and two, they have to cope with their grief. The experiences of trauma and grief are two different things unto themselves, yet after a traumatic death, they get thrown into one big emotional blender. Things get tangled, thoughts and emotions get fused, and people sometimes find themselves utterly stuck. Understandably, it is not uncommon for people who've experienced a traumatic death to experience significantly more intense, pervasive, and prolonged symptoms.

After a Traumatic Loss One May Experience:

Many people live with the assumption that the world is a predictable, fair, and just place. They believe that they are in control, that they are generally safe and secure, and that other people can be trusted. Experiencing a traumatic death, something that feels profoundly meaningless and unjust, can shatter each of these assumptions and lead to a sense that the world is unsafe and unpredictable, that others are malicious and evil, and that one is powerless in protecting themselves. Going along with this, it is also common for one to question their faith and to feel abandoned by God after experiencing a traumatic event.

Ruminations:

It is common to ruminate about a death regardless of the circumstances. However, someone who has experienced a traumatic death might experience increased rumination as they seek to answer questions such as...

Why did this happen?

Who is to blame?

Did my loved one suffer?

Could their death have been prevented?

Did they know they were going to die?

Were they afraid?

What is the meaning, reason, or purpose for all of this?

Unfortunately, many people fail to find the answers they are searching for and they continue to struggle with the randomness and senselessness of the death as well as the pain of imagining what it must have been like for their loved one at the time of their death.

Feelings of guilt and blame:

Even when a person is clearly not at fault, it is common to struggle with feelings of guilt and self-blame. For example, one might feel guilty for circumstances that preceded the death but which could have played a part in the chain of events. A person might make appraisals about the inadequacy of their own actions, feelings, and behaviors at the time of the death or even ruminate over actions and conflicts between the mourner and deceased well in the past. Negative thoughts about guilt and self-blame can impact how a person adjusts to bereavement and are often associated with feelings of depression and anxiety.

Fear of grief and trauma reactions:

After a death mourners often feel as though they are going crazy, and, as noted, those who have experienced a traumatic loss often experience intensified and prolonged grief/trauma reactions. If a person interprets their symptoms as dangerous, threatening, or indicative of a larger mental or physical problem, they are more likely to fear and inhibit their reactions. Concerns about one's own reactions following a death add to existing emotion by causing additional anxiety, depression, anger or shame. Those who are fearful of their reactions may also engage in maladaptive and persistent avoidance of triggers or reminders which can contribute to the development of postraumatic stress disorder and which prevent the mourner from finding meaningful ways to continue their bond with their loved one.

Poor social support:

Evidence suggests that social support can reduce the impact of stressful life events. Sadly, after a death, many people don't receive effective support for a number of reasons. This is especially true after a traumatic death when the enduring impact of acute grief can last much longer than society has been taught to expect it. A few reasons why people do not receive effective support after a death include:

People don't know how to provide grief support

People make comments that minimize grief, discourage expression of grief and discussion of loved ones, and push mourners to move on

The bereaved may be inclined to physically and emotionally isolate, especially when they feel misunderstand by others

The bereaved may feel they feel ashamed, abnormal, or weak because they continue to struggle

The bereaved may seek support from therapists who are not trained in grief and/or trauma

Avoidance of trauma and/or grief related triggers prevent the bereaved from engaging with others

How do I cope after a traumatic death?

After a traumatic loss, it is important to find ways to process and cope with complicated emotions and reactions regarding the death and the trauma. I encourage you to look around the site at the hundreds of articles we have about coping with grief - especially those related to coping styles, self-care, understanding avoidance, secondary loss, guilt and grief, positives and pitfalls of support groups, and identifying an effective support system.

Finally, if you plan to seek support from a therapist I want to caution you that not all grief therapists have an understanding of trauma. Be selective when choosing a therapist, make sure they are licensed and ask questions about their experience working with trauma and grief. If you meet with a counselor a few times and don't feel as though things are going well, then don't be afraid to find someone else.
Check out our print resource on this topic - Surviving the Grief of a Traumatic Loss Subscribe

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