Important Numbers and Websites, pdf

General Help Lines
Family-Parent/ Child Conflict Situations
Substance Use Help
Grieving
Teen Parents/Mothers
GED/HS Diploma Help
Other Services

General Help Lines
Atlantic County Women’s Center
General information- 609-646-4376 www.acwc.org
24-Hour Violence intervention Hotline - (800) - 286-4184.
              
Non-profit social service agency dedicated to empowering and supporting women, children and families.

Spanish Alliance HAAC - 609-513-1543 www.haac.org
The purpose of the Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County, Inc. shall be to bring together talents and abilities of the members of the Hispanic Community as a resource for the economic, cultural, social and civic betterment of the community, and to provide opportunities to further enhance the leadership skills and professional network of its members. Serves the Hispanic community of Atlantic County. Services include: information and referral, job training opportunities, health related programs, and many other services.

Jewish Family Service - 609-822-1108 www.jfsatlantic.org
A multi-service family counseling agency dedicated to promoting, strengthening and preserving individual, family, and community well-being in a manner consistent with Jewish philosophy and values.

Parent’s Anonymous -   (800) 843-5437
Secondary Number- (609) 585-7666 www.aclink.org
A confidential self-help organization available to fathers, mothers, grandparents, teen parents and adults who were abused as children.

Inter Generational Services Help Line – 211   (like 411)  www.aclink.org/intergenerational 
2-1-1 Call Specialists provide comprehensive information and referral services to callers about a variety of issues, including:

• Basic Human Needs Resource: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.
• Support for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.
• Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, NJ Family Care (health insurance programs), family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.
• Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children's Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.
• Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, and education programs.

Family-Parent / Child Conflict Situations
NJ Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-572-7233 http://www.state.nj.us/dca/dow/sdvh.shtml

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day by trained counselors who can provide crisis assistance and information about shelters, legal advocacy, health care centers, and counseling.

Juvenile Family Crisis - 609-645-5862 http://www.aclink.org/intergenerational

The Juvenile/Family Crisis Center is a 24 hour, legally mandated service. The program is designed to assist families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children aged 10-17, and in situations where the behavior of the child(ren) or parent results in a serious threat to the well-being and safety of the youth. The program aims to intercede in family conflicts and, where possible, diverts such cases from formal court pending exhaustion of community resources.
A primary objective of the Crisis Center is to promote and strengthen the integrity of the family unit. Services include crisis stabilization, family assessments, short-term family counseling, case management, treatment planning, referral and follow-up.

Mobile Response – Value Options -609-296-5505 http://www.vonewjersey.com/contact.htm
Value Options serves as the statewide contracted system administrator for the Division of Child Behavior Health Services (DCBHS), a complex plan with a simple mission:  to create happier endings for most troubled children.  Value Options makes services accessible, regardless of the child's entry point, through local service delivery systems.  Value Options also aims at maximizing family involvement and ensuring that residential facilities keep children on the path to recovery and integrate them into the community.

Substance Use Help
Oasis/Adolescent Drug Abuse Program - 609-572-1929
The Oasis Drop-in Center provides continuity of services to high-risk individuals. The availability of HIV prevention services at the Oasis Drop-in Center provides continuity of services to high-risk individuals.

NAR-ANON - 800-283-2333 www.naranonofnj.org
Nar-Anon family groups of New Jersey, a twelve step program for families and friends of drug abusers.

Al-anon Support Group - 609-407-9187 www.al-anonfamilygroups.org
Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous - 800-604-HELP www.caigrp.org
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.

Try it /Substance Abuse Program - 609-645-5862 ext-4334 Jake Straughn
 www.aclink.org/intergenerational/mainasp/detail.asp?prgID=176   
Provides outpatient substance abuse services for youth aged 12-18 and their families residing in Atlantic County. Services include assessment, treatment planning, referral, psycho educational group process, and reintegration of youth to their homes and families upon return from residential treatment centers. Referrals are accepted from multiple community based agencies, schools, Family Court, parents, DYFS, and other treatment agencies.

Grieving
The Alcove - 609-484-1133 www.thealcove.org
The Alcove's mission is to provide a safe place where children and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one can receive comfort and support through the healing process.

Gilda’s Club/ Cancer Awareness   www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org/
Gilda's Club South Jersey is a non-profit support community for people of all ages at any stage of the cancer experience, and for their family and friends.

Teen Parents/Mothers
Crisis Pregnancy Services - 609-965-8022 www.aclink.org/PublicHealth/mainpages/detail.asp?NUM=2279
Crisis Pregnancy Services of Atlantic County (CPS) offers free and confidential pregnancy testing and peer counseling to teens, women and families going through a crisis pregnancy or post abortion trauma. Pregnant women can also be helped with maternity clothing, furniture, infant clothes and material needs after the baby is born.

Child Behavioral Health Services - 1-877-652-7624 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/hotlines.html
Children’s Mobile Response Service System provides mobile response service to children in Atlantic and Cape May Counties who are experiencing an emotional or behavioral situation that threatens to disrupt their living arrangement. Trained response intervention workers are available 7 days a week to deal with crises at the child’s location for up to 72 hours. They can offer up to eight hours of follow-up service to stabilize the situation based on the needs of the child and caregiver.

Safe Haven for infants - 877-839-2339 www.njsafehaven.org/
Under the law, a baby can be surrendered at a police station or hospital emergency room without fear of prosecution - provided that the baby is less than 30 days old and has not been abused or neglected.  (Infants 1 to 30 days old no question asked).

Atlantic County Teen Parent Partnership - 609-569-0376/ 609-272-8800
www.aclink.org/AdminServ/press/mainpages

Teen Parent Partnership: The Atlantic County Teen Parent Partnership Program, in Partnership with the Atlantic County Division of Public Health, is an early intervention program for teen parents and their infant children through age three. Its goals are to reduce child abuse and neglect while insuring healthy development for both baby and parent. The Teen Parent Partnership social workers are housed at the Egg Harbor Township Family Center and the Pleasantville Family Center.

Pregnancy Hotline - 1-800-238-4269 www.bethany.org
A Christian social service helpline, it provides pregnancy counseling, adoption information, foster care information, marriage/family counseling as a crisis pregnancy hotline.

GED/HS Diploma Help
Youth Works/One Stop Career Center - 609-407-5042 www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/oscc/atlantic_os.htm
This site will provide you with information on educational classes, GED Testing, job search activities, job training opportunities, public assistance and a variety of other services to help you improve your job related skills so you may work in today’s fast paced labor market. A One-Stop Career Center is a site that organizes employment, education and training services into a single
network of public and private resources at the local, state and national level.

ACCC Second Chance Program - 609-343-5000 www.atlantic.edu/admission/projSecondChance.htm
Students who are accepted to the Project Second Chance Program, complete the required 30 college credits, and pass the High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) may apply to the State for their high school diploma (GED).

Other Services
Covenant House - 609-348-4070 www.covenanthousenj.org
Covenant House helps thousands of homeless and runaway kids by providing shelter, counseling, transitional living, healthcare, educational and vocational training. These practical youth services – along with love and hope – are a profound way to help rebuild shattered lives.

ARMC Infectious Disease Center - 609-441-2104
www.southjerseyaidsalliance.org
The South Jersey AIDS Alliance is a caring, compassionate Organization dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

DYFS - 1-877 NJ ABUSE
 http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/dyfs/index.html
The Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) is New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families.
In New Jersey, any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or acts of abuse should immediately report this information to the State Central Registry (SCR). If the child is in immediate danger, call 911 as well as 1-877 NJ ABUSE. A concerned caller does not need proof to report an allegation of child abuse and can make the report anonymously.

Mental Health & Guardianship - 609-292-1780
http://www.nj.gov/defender/mha_main.html
The Office of Mental Health & Guardianship Advocacy represents individuals facing civil commitment in state, county, private and general hospitals. The unit also represents individual clients at guardianship hearings, mental health commitments and sex offender commitments.

Big Brothers/Sisters (Atlantic County) - 609-653-8250
http://www.bbbsatlanticcape.org/about.htm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is a voluntary non-profit agency serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties in New Jersey.   It is an autonomous corporation affiliated with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.  The organization depends entirely upon donations, grants, and fund raising for its operating budget.  Our mission:  to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.

Community Foodbank of NJ Southern Branch/Community Assistance Pantry - 609-383-8843 http://www.njfoodbank.org/Southern_Branch
The Community Food Bank of NJ Southern Branch is a division of the Community Food Bank of The branch services Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and parts of Burlington Counties from its 27,000 square foot warehouse in Egg Harbor Township. Community Food Bank of NJ, Southern Branch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that solicits, stores and distributes donations of food & grocery products on behalf of other charitable feeding programs serving those in need since 1987.

Atlantic Care Behavioral Health Program - 609-272-0909
http://www.atlanticare.org/healthservices/behavioral.php
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health offers high-quality, confidential behavioral health services at several locations throughout southeastern New Jersey.

Covenant Suicide Hotline - 1-800-999-9999 www.nineline.org
Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Introduced in 1987, the Covenant House Nineline (1-800-999-9999) is a free, confidential crisis hotline that operates.

Abuse/Rape Help Line - 609-522-6489 www.rainn.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

Eating Disorder Helpline - 1-800-624-2268
A confidential, 24 hour source of information on eating disorders.

Crossroads Runaway Teen Shelter - 609-261-5400 www.crossroadsprograms.org
Crossroads' mission is to empower youth who are homeless, abandoned, abused, or at-risk to lead healthy, productive lives.  Crossroads Programs was founded in 1978 through a collaboration of interfaith community leaders committed to providing shelter to runaway and homeless youth.