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An 8-month leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities (over age 21) and family members of children and transition age youth. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful statewide change.

Offers individuals who have been out of school for an extended period or never completed their high school education an opportunity to obtain their high school diploma and/or enhance basic skills, with instruction in math, reading, writing, and communication to improve job market prospects or pursue advanced training. Utilizing computers, the program facilitates learning of essential workplace computer skills, while practice drills focus on real-life situations at work, school, and home. Staff support participants in identifying additional services conducive to workplace success.   

Provides grab-and-go meals to people in need. Can also provide them with clothing and toiletries if needed. 

Provides home visits, educational, vocational, and social assessments, including counseling and parenting skills for teenage parents, ages 13 through 23. Aids to succeed individuals as young parents and young adults.   

Provides primary health care services to individuals in the community. Adult services include: preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and specialized evaluations. Children and adolescent services include: well visits, immunizations, screenings, and comprehensive care. Obstetrics and gynecology services include: pregnancy care, and general gynecological care. Also provides infertility diagnostic care and counseling.

Empowering individuals with disabilities, this program connects them to ongoing opportunities and activities in their local community, fostering physical and personal successes. Participants at the Occupational Training Center (OTC) experience a sense of pride and accomplishment, engaging in learning opportunities associated with community integration and becoming valued members of their neighborhood through active community involvement.

Provides up to 40 hours per week of routine, non-medical personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities between the ages 18-70. For those who are employed, preparing for employment, attending school or involved in community volunteer work and who are able to self-direct their own services.   

Provides support for families of individuals with mental health concerns via various services. Services include: information and referral to resources on mental illness, treatment, respite, legal, and financial programs. Also provides consultation and education with mental health professionals for guidance on specific situations or general management. Hosts support groups for families to share, problem-solve, and receive information on relevant topics.

Assists veterans and their families with VA claims, pensions, compensation, state benefits, and questions about VA entitlements and services.

Provides primary care including adult medicine, family planning, HIV testing and PrEP, pediatrics, women's health, substance use disorder/addiction treatment, and vaccinations. Patients needing specialized or behavioral services can be referred to another doctor that best fits their needs.

Assists 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.

Provides inpatient medical care. Including hospital emergency room and outpatient laboratory.

Manages a variety of mental health programs for Atlantic County residents of all ages. This includes: Overseeing the Adult Services System, Administering the Children's System of Care and Conducting Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes. 

Offer a soup kitchen for the community, create space for social connection, and share information on social services.

Partners with BGCM to sponsor a full day, 8-week summer program, focusing on STEM and Arts or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). Before and after care is available. The STEAM program also encompasses an international cultural immersion experience which will include students from China, Spain, and/or France.

Provdies support to help children attend summer camp. 

Offers community-based case management and outreach services for adults dealing with a serious and persistent mental illness, and are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Also provides targeted case management services for military veterans experiencing homelessness and mental health issues.

Offers burial and memorial benefits for eligible service members. Services include: internment, headstones and markers, burial flags, and a Presidential memorial certificate.

Provides free legal advice for merchant mariners and port chaplains on work related issues. Offers educational and other support programs for international seafarers, as well as domestic mariners.

Provide older adults with comprehensive supportive services in a warm, culturally friendly setting to combat isolation and promote wellness, independence, and social connections through daily meals, group outings, recreational activities, case management, and home-delivered hot/cold meals for homebound seniors.