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Provides assistance in obtaining adaptive devices, individual client advocacy, housing, information and referral, medical mobility, recreation, self-help groups, social security and other social assistance programs, transportation. Sign language is used by staff. Also has employment services, switchboard operations, and company store.    

Provide support to families and individuals affected by craniofacial conditions through a comprehensive suite of programs, including a hotline, educational resources, family networking, and financial assistance for travel and lodging related to medical care.

Provides emotional support, advocacy, and community resources to parents of blind or visually-impaired children. Resources include: newsletters; a website; and engagement with state and national boards, legislators, and other organizations.

Assists newly blind individuals adjust to vision loss, and promotes the full participation and integration of blind people in local communities. Programs assist at both the national and state level.

Provides Teens a telephone-based support group where high school juniors and seniors who are visually impaired. Participants can share their experiences and questions with current college students and/or recent graduates, who are also visually impaired.

Matches cancer patients considering participation in a clinical trial with a trained volunteer. The volunteers have participated in a clinical trials prior to helping patients. 

Offers a wide range of support groups geared to bring blind and visually individuals together and provide them with an atmosphere that is conducive to sharing personal experiences and thoughts around subject matter that is important to the group members.    

Provides emotional support, be able to share their story, and connect with a community in these challenging times. Organized, informal social events like picnics and luncheons, community volunteer days, informational workshops, family outings, and gala events are available.  

Provides free support, education, and wellness programs for women with cancer, guiding them through treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

Facilitates various support groups: Adjust to Vision Loss Project: Fosters a community for individuals with vision loss to share experiences, receive peer support, and gain education through virtual and in-person activities. COPE: Caters to individuals with multiple sclerosis.

The Self-Advocacy Group: Covers topics like self-esteem, disability perception, employment, family dynamics, and self-advocacy skills. Women with Disabilities: Addresses relationship, family, employment, and daily challenges, offering a platform for information sharing. Limited transportation is available for Bergen County residents attending COPE and the Women's Group.

Provides a workshop which help you understand the problems caused by chronic conditions, manage those health conditions, and learn activities for better health. Services includes breathing exercises, healthy eating program, problem solving, and relaxation exercises.

Facilitates free group discussions, activities, arts and crafts, games, parties, and outings for disabled and post-stroke individuals. Virtual meetings are included as well. 

Provides a monthly support group for older adults affected by diabetes. The program is aided by donations.