SATHI Program

ABCD: Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities

127 Route 206, Suite 18                   Hamilton, New Jersey 08610

Mission:  The mission of ABCD is to affect the development and implementation of public policy and to support the member organizations whose specific purpose is to improve the lives of people with multiple physical and developmental disabilities so that they have the opportunity to attain the highest level of purpose and dignity.

Programs & Services: Disability Advocacy, Technical Assistance, Educational Support, Analysis/Research Activities

 Contact Information

Tel: 609-581-8375

Fax: 609-581-8512

Website: www.abcdnj.org

The ARC of New Jersey

985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Mission: The Arc of New Jersey is committed to enhancing the quality of life of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through advocacy, empowerment, education and prevention.

Programs & Services: Education Advocacy, Family Advocacy, Public Affairs/ Communication, Governmental Affairs

Contact Information

Tel: 732-246-2525

Fax: 732-214-1834

Website:

www.arcnj.org

ASPEN: Asperger Syndrone Education Network

9 Aspen Circle
Edison, NJ 08820

Mission: ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with support and education about issues surrounding the disorders.

Programs & Services: Family and Individual Support, Education about Disorders, Professional Development

Contact Information

Tel: 732-321-0880

Email: info@aspennj.org

Website:

www.aspennj.org

Autism New Jersey Inc.

1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638

Mission: Autism New Jersey encourages responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism. It is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential and to enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.

Programs & Services: Information, Advocacy, Family Education, Professional Education, Consultation

Contact Information

Tel: 609-883-8100

Helpline: 1-800-4-Autism

Fax: 609-883-5509

Email: information@autismnj.org

Website: www.njcosac.org

BIANJ: Brain Injury Association of New Jersey

825 Georges Road, Second Floor
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Mission: The mission of BIANJ is to support and advocate for individuals affected by brain injury and raise public awareness through education and prevention.

Programs & Services: Information, Advocacy, Mentor Program, Family Support, Support Groups, Camps

Contact Information

Tel: 732-745-0200

Helpline: 800-669-4323

Fax: 732-745-0211

Website:

www.bianj.org

The Boaz Community Corporation, Inc.           5 Paterson St., Christ Church - 1st Floor  New Brunswick, NJ   08901

Mission:  The mission of the Boaz Community Corporation, Inc., is to provide high quality immigration legal counseling and education to those in need.

Programs & Services: Family Law Advocacy, Anti-trafficking, Civil Rights, Community Outreach, Domestic Violence, Immigration/Citzenship Services, Legal Assistance, Voter Education and Registration

Contact Information

Tel: 732-220-1535

E-mail:   

info@boazcommunitycorp.org

Website:

www.boazcommunitycorp.org 

Brighter Tomorrows

Mission: The mission of Brighter Tomorrows is to support families by providing information about Down syndrome.

Programs & Services: Down syndrome education, Shared Stories, Information Sources

Contact Information

Website:

www.brightertomorrows.org

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center            Morristown Memorial Hospital

Cancer Grant Office, Box 18                          100 Madison Ave.                              Morristown, NJ   07962

Mission:  The mission of the Cancer Screening Program at Morristown Memorial Hospital is to reach out to the South Asian community through New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED) and Susan G. Komen Foundation's grant and support to education and screen the community for early detection of breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer.

Programs & Services:  Cancer, Community Outreach, Health Education, Health Screening Services

Contact Information

Tel: 973-971-5952

       973-971-6581

E-mail:   

jigisha.kothari@ahsys.org

Website:

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital

www.atlantichealth.org/Simon

Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
1005 Whitehead Road Extension, Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08638

Mission: Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey enhances the lives of people with all disabilities and enables full participation in society through advocacy, direct services and education.

Programs & Services: Rehabilitation Technology, Support, Employment Service, Education Advocacy

Contact Information

Tel: 888-322-1918

Fax:  609-882-4054

Hearing Impaired: 609-882-0620

Email: info@cpofnj.org

Website:  www.cpofnj.org  

Community Health Law Project                 185 Valley Street                                     South Orange, NJ 07079

Mission: The mission of the Community Health Law Project is to provide legal services for individuals with disabilities or for organizations representing individuals with disabilities, particularly for those considered needy or vulnerable.

Programs & Services: Disability Advocacy, Legal Services

Contact Information

Tel: 973-275-1175

Fax: 973-275-5210

Hearing Impaired: 973-275-1721

Email: chlpinfo@chlp.org

Website:  www.chlp.org  

Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey

Kenneth Robey, Ph.D., Director
Matheny Institute for Research in Developmental Disabilities,
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
P.O. Box 339
Peapack, NJ 07977

Mission: Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey serves as a resource for individuals with developmental disabilities seeking dental care.

Programs & Services: Information about dentists who serve individuals with developmental disabilities

Contact Information

Tel: 908-234-0011, ext. 716

Email: research@matheny.org

Website:  

www.disabilityhealth.org/dental

Diabetes Foundation Inc.                             13 Sunflower Avenue                               Paramus, NJ 07652

Mission: Diabetes Foundation, Inc. focuses its efforts to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes.

Programs & Services: Public Eduation, Professional Education, Diabetic Children's Camp Scholarships, Medication Assistance, Supplies Assistance

Contact Information

Tel: 800-633-3160

       201-444-0337

Email:

info@diabetesfoundationinc.org

Website:  www.diabetesinnj.org

Disability Rights New Jersey
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608

Mission: Disability Rights New Jersey serves as the protection and advocacy system for those with disabilities in New Jersey.

Programs & Services: Client Assistance, Disability Assistance, Help in Obtaining Assistive Technology Devices, Mental Health Protection & Advocacy

Contact Information

Tel: 800-922-7233

Fax: 609-777-0187

Hearing Impaired: 609) 633-7106

Email: advocate@drnj.org

Website:  www.drnj.org  

The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities                            335 George St.  P.O. Box 2688, Suite 3500  New Brunswick, NJ   08903-2688

Mission:  The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center, as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, values uniqueness and individuality and promotes the   self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life.

Programs & Services:  Disability Assistance

Contact Information

Tel: 732-235-9300

       732-235-9330

Website:  boggscenter

rwjms2.umdnj.edu/boggscenter

Epilepsy Foundation New Jersey                    1 AAA Drive, Suite 203
Trenton, NJ 08691

Mission: The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to helping to improve the quality of life for people affected by epilepsy and their  loved ones. It will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences.

Programs & Services: Research, Advocacy, Education, Camps, Support Groups

Contact Information

Tel: 800-336-5843

Fax: 609-392-5621

Website:  www.efnj.com

International Institute of New Jersey (IINJ) 1 Journal Square Plaza, 4th Floor       Jersey City, NJ   07306

Mission:  The IINJ is committed to the goal of helping people in transition from one society to another, especially those who have endured the ravages of war, persecution, and economic hardship.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Anti-Bias, Anti-Trafficking, Benefits/Entitlement Assistance, Case Management, Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution/Mediation, Counseling, Employment Assistance, English as a Second Language, Immigration/Citizenship Services, Mental Health, Referral Service, Refugee/Asylee Resettlement, Translation Services, Tutoring, Volunteer Opportunities, Cultural Adjustment, Cross Cultural Consulting

Contact Information

Tel: 201-653-3888

Fax: 201-963-0252  

E-mail: institute@iinj.org

Website: www.iinj.org

Manavi, Inc.                                                      PO Box 3103                                                 New Brunswick, NJ 08903

Mission:  Manavi's mission is to end all forms of violence against women.  Manavi hopes to achieve this by bringing about social change as well as by assisting women in their attempts to end the cycle of abuse in their lives and progress towards self-reliance and autonomy.

Program & Services: Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Volunteer Opportunities, Counseling, Legal Clinics, Referrals, Support Groups, Transitional/Safe House, Interpretation/Translation Services

Contact Information

Tel: 732-435-1414      

Fax: 732-435-1411

E-mail: manavi@manavi.org

Website: www.manavi.org

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault
2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Suite J
Trenton, New Jersey 08619

Mission: The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors, their loved ones and significant others, foster collaborative relationships between community systems, and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society as we work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.

Programs & Services: Education, Assistance, Support Groups, Counseling, Referrals, Crisis Intervention, Accompaniment to Court, Hospital, or Police Station

Contact Information

Tel: 609-631-4450      

Helpline: 1-800-601-7200

Fax: 609-631-4453

Website: www.njcasa.org

New Jersey Community Development Corp.

32 Spruce St.                                       Paterson, NJ   07501

Mission:  United Community Development Corporation of New Jersey, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization founded to advocate for equal opportunities for disadvantaged, low-income minority, and immigrant communities throughout the state of New Jersey.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Cancer, Civil Rights, Community Organizing, Economic Empowerment, Government Assistance, Immigration/Citizenship Services

Contact Information

Tel: 973-413-1600

Fax: 973-413-1640

E-mail:  info@njcdc.org

Website: www.njcdc.org

NJ Family Care                                                 PO Box 8548                                            Trenton, NJ   08625

Mission:  To provide free or low-cost comprehensive health coverage to uninsured children and certain low-income parents who cannot afford the cost of private or employer sponsored insurance.

Programs & Services: Benefits/Entitlement Assistance, Health Care Services, Public Health Promotion, Health Coverage

Contact Information

Tel:          1-800-701-0710

Spanish: 1- 800-356-1561

Website: www.njfamilycare.org

Hearing Impaired: 1800-701-0720

New Americans Program

32 Ford Avenue                                      Milltown, NJ   08850

Mission:  The New Americans Program mission is to provide resources, guidance, and educational opportunities that will enable New Americans to become economically self-sufficient members of, and to make positive contributions to, our communities.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Case Management, Referral Service, Directory of Social Service Agencies

Contact Information

Tel: 732-247-3727      

Fax: 732-247-9855

info@newamericansnj.org

Website:

www.newamericansnj.org

New Jersey Asian American Association for Human Services                                            102-104 Greylock Avenue                   Belleville, NJ   07109

Mission:  To provide Human Services to Asian Americans in New Jersey.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Community Organizing, Counseling, Domestic Violence, Drug/Substance Use, Health Screening Services, Mental Health, Referral Services

Contact Information

Tel: 973-450-4443

Fax: 973-450-8434

E-mail: mail@aaahs.org

Website: www.aaahs.org

New Jersey Immigration Policy Network        89 Market Street, 8th Floor                    Newark, NJ   07102

Mission:  NJIPN is dedicated to a fair and humane immigration policy that ensures respect, dignity and justice for all newcomers to the United States - a policy that uplifts the life of the community as a whole.

Programs & Services: Advocy, Anti-Bias, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Organizing, Health Education, Legal Assistance, Low Wage, Public Health Promotion, Refugee/Asylee Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Tel: 973-621-0031

Fax: 973-621-2297

E-mail: njipn@njipn.org

Website:www.njipn.org

South Asian Health (SAH) Project

Mission: SAH Project aims to achieve health equity for individuals of South Asian origin through individual and community empowerment.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Health Promotion, Research, Information Resources

Contact Information

Tel: 800-530-9821

Fax: 208-279-7301

Website:

www.southasianhealth.org

South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters 

55-13 96th Street                                            Corona, NY   11368

Mission:  To develop an informed society that is motivated to address the marrow/stem cell transplant needs of those suffering from life-threatening blood disorders among various under represented minority communities with focus on South Asians.

Programs & Services: Advocacy, Cancer, Community Outreach, Health Education, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Tel: 718-592-0821

E-mail:

samar@samarinfo.org

Website:

www.samarinfo.org

South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey, National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey                                                  1562 Route 130                                           North Brunswick, NJ   08902

Mission:  South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey (SAMHAJ) is a program from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey (NAMINJ) that provides support and education for South Asian individuals and families affected by mental illness in New Jersey.

Programs & Services: Health Education, Mental Health, Referral Service

Contact Information

Tel: 732-940-0991

Fax: 732-940-0355

Helpline:  866-NAMI-IFSS

E-mail:info@naminj.org

Website:www.naminj.org

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey  176 Riverside Ave.                                         Red Bank, NJ   07701

Mission:  The Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of the health status of individuals and the community.

Programs & Services:  Health Care Services, Health Education, Health Screening Services, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health, Home Health Care, Nutrition/Meal/Food Programs, Public Health Promotions, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Tel:        1-800-VNA-3330

Website: www.vnacnj.org

Women Against Family Abuse House Inc.       PO Box 2101                                             Clifton, NJ   07015-2102

Mission:  The mission of WAFA House is to assist and educate any victims of domestic violence by establishing and maintaining a facility, which will empower and enrich the family unit, as well as provide a variety of services to the individuals.

Program & Services:  Advocacy, Child Abuse, Conflict Resolution/Mediation, Counseling, Crisis Hotline, Domestic Violence, Legal Assistance, Mental Health, Referral Service, Tutoring, Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Tel:          973-278-6229

Helpline: 1-800-930-WAFA

E-mail:  info@wafahouse.org

Website:  www.wafahouse.org