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Non-Legal Resources
Page Content Many people with legal problems need other types of non-legal help as well. The resources listed on this site provide a wide range of aid and information to people in need. They are broken down into three categories: Emergency Resources, Aid and Services, and Information Only. Some of the links will take you away from LSNJ's website, and you will access an external website that LSNJ does not control. LSNJ cannot attest to the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of the information provided by these outside links. Linking to a website does not constitute an endorsement of any of the products or information presented on the site by LSNJ or any of its employees.
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EMERGENCY RESOURCESDomestic Violence Emergency Resources: Comprehensive list of programs, organized by county, that provide emergency services, including shelter and counseling for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families
Rape Care Programs: List of rape crisis programs by county.
| | | | Adult Protective Services: Programs that investigate suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, listed by county (from the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services) | Salvation Army: Phone numbers and addresses for Salvation Army programs that provide emergency assistance | Statewide 24-hour Hotlines: Hotline numbers for crisis situations, such as addiction, domestic violence, child abuse, victims of crime, etc. | National Runaway Switchboard: Gives help and hope to youth and their families by providing non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention and local and national referrals through a 24-hour hotline | | | |
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AID AND SERVICES  Criminal Charges and Convictions | | | Disability | | | Family and Relationships | Guide to Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: List of services with links to other websites; includes a wallet card with important phone numbers, addiction hotline numbers, and a description of the Shelter Exit Program (SHE), which provides rental assistance to women and children moving from shelters or transitional units into permanent housing
New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence: The statewide domestic violence agency who can assist with resources and information related to a domestic violence situation.
Family Success Centers: “One-stop” shops that provide wrap-around resources and supports for families. Services include child abuse prevention services; information about child, maternal, and family health services; information and referral services; life skills training; advocacy; and housing-related services.
Resources for homeless clients with pets:
- Safe Escape Grants (from Red Rover) - Helps families with pets safely escape domestic violence together. Funding is mainly provided to help with the cost of temporary pet boarding while a client is in a domestic violence shelter, though other costs associated with boarding (like vaccinations) can be considered.
- St. Hubert's Temporary Crisis Care
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Medical Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease
Autism
Cancer
Eating Disorders/Nutrition
HIV and AIDS
- New Jersey HIV/AIDS Resource Directory: Lists information about New Jersey agencies that provide HIV prevention services, care and treatment, and other support services; searchable by agency and by county (from the Rutgers HIV Prevention Community Planning Support and Development Initiative)
- AIDSinfo: Information from the US Department of Health and Human Services
- Common Patient Assistance Program Application Tool (from the Health Resources and Services Administration) - A single application for individuals, who are uninsured and living with HIV, to apply for multiple assistance programs to provide complete antiretroviral therapy.
- Federal AIDS Drug Distribution Program: Describes the federal Ryan White Part B AIDS Drug Distribution Program (ADDP), which funds prescription and insurance programs in all 50 states for eligible people living with HIV or AIDS
- Hyacinth AIDS Foundation: Nonprofit that provides education, support, and advocacy
Prescription Assistance
- Co-Pay Relief: Provides co-payment assistance to insured patients who are financially and medically qualified.
- Diabetes Foundation Medical Assistance Program: The Diabetes Foundation’s Medical Assistance Program provides short-term emergency support to patients who are unable to pay for diabetes medications or supplies.
- Needy Meds: A prescription discount card that can be used at participating pharmacies, but cannot be used in combination with insurance. There are no income, residency, or insurance requirements for this program.
- National Organization of Rare Disorders: NORD is a not-for-profit coalition that focuses on helping people with “rare orphan” diseases. Their website links to their patient assistance program to help uninsured and under-insured individuals afford the life-sustaining medications they cannot afford.
- NJ Save (from the NJ Department of Human Services) - Medicare premiums, prescription costs, living expenses.
- Retail Stores/Pharmacy programs
- RX Assist
- RX Outreach
- Rx Savings Plus: This discount card can be used any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. It can be used at CVS/pharmacy, Target, Rite Aid, and 60,000 participating pharmacies.
- Traumatic Brain Injury Fund: The Fund allows New Jersey residents who have survived an acquired brain injury to obtain the services and supports they need to live in the community, when insurance, personal resources and/or public programs are unavailable to meet their needs.
- Goodwill Home Medical Equipment: Provides gently used, durable medical equipment at a greatly reduced rate. There are no income or insurance eligibility requirements.
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