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Assists low-income individuals who are eligible for free legal services/counseling in various civil matters. Services cover: housing issues, eviction, domestic violence, divorce, child custody, and bankruptcy.

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 assistance with applying for health coverage. Trained and certified staff members can help individual consumers understand health coverage options, complete eligibility forms, and enroll in a plan through the health insurance marketplace. The NJ FamilyCare Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is also available to those who qualify.  

Assist low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service.Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Aims to increase public awareness of dyslexia and related learning disorders. Provides information and support to families; school districts; local, national, and international businesses; and community organizations.

Delivers collaborative Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, empowering individuals with diabetes to modify behavior and effectively self-manage the disease. Guided by evidence-based standards, the course, facilitated by licensed health professionals, addresses various topics, including the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication utilization, blood glucose monitoring, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and preconception care and management during pregnancy if applicable. Classes may be conducted individually or in groups.   

Responds to those affected by disasters including home fires, hurricanes and flooding. The organization provides emergency assistance to help with needs such as temporary lodging, food, clothing, personal care items, health service and mental health services.

Provides comprehensive psychiatric, medical and rehabilitative services. Encourages maximum patient independence and movement towards community reintegration with an environment that is safe and caring.

Assists individuals with applying for and maintaining SNAP benefits. Walks clients through how SNAP works, eligibility requirements, required documents, the application process, and how to continue receiving benefits.

Provides comprehensive screening services for breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers for low-income and inadequately insured NJ residents. Services include: education, outreach, early detection, case management, screening, tracking, and follow-up care.

Offers housing and a residential address for parolees. Assists residents in finding permanent housing and employment during their stay. Does not provide emergency housing.

Provides resources to families seeking information on substance use disorders and treatment. Services Include; advocacy assistance, address ones feelings, coping skills, self care guidance.

Links individuals at-risk of postpartum depression to local and state PMD resources through a phone follow-up program. Resources include: counselors and therapists, mental health specialists, support groups, the NJ Speak Up When You're Down program, and other community services. Also provides education and information through hospitals or other healthcare providers. Direct mental health counseling is not provided.

Provides food pantry that distributes groceries and limited emergency assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

Facilitates support groups, and guides survivors and their significant others to trauma recovery. This is accomplished a safe, supportive environment.     

Provides pro bono legal representation to low-income women in final restraining order hearings and other related domestic violence and family law matters. All services are provided on a case-by-case basis.

Provides an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. These year-long classes help participants make real lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, including physical activity into their daily lives, and improving problem-solving and coping skills. 

Provide opportunities for volunteers aged 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth through reading assistance, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring troubled teens and young mothers, caring for premature infants or children with disabilities, and supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect