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Allows a distressed parent who is unable or unwilling to care for infant (up to 30 days old) to give them up safely, legally, and anonymously. As long as the baby has not been abused, the person may do so without fear of arrest or prosecution, no name or identifying information is required. The child will be examined and given medical treatment, if needed. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) will take custody of the child and place them in a foster or pre-adoptive home.

Sells clothing, shoes, linens, furniture, mattresses, household items, and small electronics at low-cost. Individuals may drop-off donated items at the store or call to schedule pick up. Donations are tax deductible.

Provides counseling and assistance to pregnant girls and women throughout their pregnancy. The options of keeping the child or placing it up for adoption are evaluated and the realities of each choice are explored. When a decision is made, assistance is provided for either route with parenting classes or adoption proceedings.

Provides a boarder baby prevention program aiding at-risk mothers and babies, aiming to reduce infants left in hospital pediatric wards. Services comprise securing infant supplies, substance abuse treatment referrals, parenting classes, life skills training, pediatric care assistance, applying for social services like Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and WIC, and healthcare provider referrals.

Offers respite care services for individuals who care for someone with developmental disability. The length of stay varies.     

Offering a comprehensive treatment model for women affected by trauma or abuse, addressing various traumatic experiences like psychological, sexual, physical, or verbal abuse, as well as domestic violence or rape. Program objectives encompass ensuring safety, imparting coping and relationship skills, promoting emotional well-being, and enhancing self-esteem.

Offers several intensive outpatient programs for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse related disorders. Services includes day and evening psychiatric programs for adults and young adults and an addictions recovery group held in the evening.

Provides information to parents, the public, and providers about availability of child care services provided through the New Jersey's Child Care Subsidy Program and other programs for which the family may be eligible, information about the different types of providers, and financial assistance to obtain child care services.

Provides emergency food assistance via a food pantry and occasional soup kitchen services

Provides special education programs and support services for children ages 3 to 21 who need speech, language, occupational, and movement therapy or educational tutoring in order to improve academic and communication skills. Behavior management procedures and play therapy are provided. A 6-week summer program is open to those enrolled in the regular school year program.

Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training is a collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis, and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. The course covers topics such as: - Diabetes disease process & treatment options - Incorporating nutrition management, physical activity & utilizing medications - Monitoring blood glucose & using results to improve control - Preventing, detecting & treating acute & chronic complications - Goal setting and problem solving - Integrating psychosocial adjustment - Preconception care and management during pregnancy (if applicable)

Provides several multi-service programs for veterans and their families. Programs includes addiction and substance services, caregiver support, homeless veteran care, laboratory and Pathology services, military sexual trauma, optometry, patient advocate services, prescriptions services, podiatry, primary care, psychology, social work services, suicide prevention, telehealth services, and women vet care.

Provides comprehensive, accessible, and affordable primary and preventive health care to Ocean and Monmouth County residents, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Provides application assistance with different financial assistance programs. Programs include: Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR), Homestead Benefit, Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons, Annual Deduction for Veterans, and the Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans.

Provides food assistance to residents of Camden County who are in need. This is done on the 4th Sunday of each month.

Collects and distributes donations of new, unwrapped toys to children in need.

Provides individuals to stay connected to the support of their designated responders and/or emergency services. The individual is able to directly contact trained Lifeline staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by pressing a button. A Lifeline monitor assesses the individual's needs, quickly calls the appropriate support and stays in communication with the individual until the problem is resolved.

Provides short-term counseling to assess needs and assist individuals and families in goal setting, information on and referral to other services, crisis intervention/management, and advocacy.