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Provides a free, intensive, structured training program for treating and managing diabetes. Classes, held once per week for six weeks, focus on managing lifestyle behaviors and emotional well-being. Facilitated by trained leaders, potentially peer leaders with diabetes, the participative classes build mutual support and success, boosting participants' confidence in health management. Each participant receives the companion book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition," and an audio relaxation tape.

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need. 

Operates a clearinghouse for volunteer services in Burlington County. Recruits and places volunteers by matching their interests and skills with the needs of the public and private agencies and community organizations.

Offers a variety supportive services for Long Branch high school students. This includes: Mental health and family services, Healthy youth development, Access to primary and preventative health service, Substance abuse counseling, Employment services, Pregnancy prevention programs, Learning support services, Family involvement, Referrals to community based service and Recreation.

Facilitates a variety of health-related support groups in the community, led by health professionals who provide support and answer questions. Groups include Arthritis Support Group, Baby & Me Morning, Breastfeeding Support Group, Caregivers for the Elderly Support Group, Fibromyalgia Support Group, Kids Klub & Parent Corner, Postpartum Adjustment, Talking, Listening & Caring (TLC) for New Moms, Teen Diabetes Group, Toddler Time, and UNITE Grief Support. Most groups convene monthly.  

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.

Family Resource Associates (FRA) offers classes for individuals with disabilities that have graduated high school and are not working full time. Classes are designed to maintain skills, teach employability skills, and independent living skills. 

Provides a range of mental health services catering to individuals of all ages, addressing issues such as personal loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Services encompass individual, family, and couple counseling, play therapy, group therapy, and specialized counseling for various demographics and circumstances, including victims of domestic violence.

Delivers nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and enhanced access to regular health care and social services for low and moderate-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as young children with or at risk of nutrition-related health problems. The service actively promotes and supports exclusive breastfeeding, conducts health and nutrition screenings, facilitates referrals to necessary health care and community services, and offers personalized nutrition/health counseling through individual and peer/group sessions. Additionally, the program issues food vouchers containing essential nutrients to supplement deficient or lacking diets. 

Provides a culturally sensitive environment for senior citizens, including one-on-one assistance with accessing Medicare, Medicaid, and other public and private benefit programs. Information and referral services are provided by staff on resources such as medical services, transportation, senior services, friendly visiting, educational classes, health promotion, telephone reassurance, meals, recreation, translation and interpretation, emergency food, escort assistance, health screenings, energy assistance and programming.

Provides financial assistance to low-income households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services include: first month's rent, rental assistance up to 12 months, rental arrears up to 3 months, and security deposits.

Provides emergency shelter and supportive services for homeless individuals and families with children in Cumberland County. Services include: three meals and a snack daily, linen exchange, television in dayroom, and transportation on shelter buses to specific locations.

Provides burial assistance to eligible recipients. Open to those who have received or are receiving WFNJ, Medicaid, or SSI assistance.

Provides information, assistance and outreach services to older adults. Services include: transportation, weekend meals, home health services, legal assistance, respite care, adult day care, and care management.

Offers webinars on a variety of topics to support individual with disabilities, family caregivers, and professionals. These online sessions provide timely information, practical tools, and expert guidance.

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

Conducts a geriatric assessment, employing a multidimensional approach to evaluate the medical, psychosocial, and functional aspects of older adults with complex medical issues. The team, comprising geriatricians, a nurse practitioner, and a social worker, collaborates to develop tailored care plans to enhance the quality of life for each individual and their caregivers.