New Jersey
Group Clearinghouse
TOLL-FREE SPECIALTY NUMBERS
The following
toll-free numbers may be a helpful, cost-free resource for persons seeking
additional information on a particular subject. These non-profit agencies
provide information and referrals, literature and other services.
Adoption / Foster Care
Foster
and Adoptive Family Services (
National Adoption Information
Clearinghouse 1‑888‑251‑0075. Provides
professionals and the general public information on all aspects of the adoption
process. Offers literature and referrals. Sponsored by US Dept. of Health and
Human Services. Website: http://http://www.naic.acf.hhs.gov20
NJ
Adopt (New
Jersey) 1‑800‑992‑3678. Information on the
adoption process and training. Serves NJ. Sponsored by Div. of Family Services.
Website: http://www.njadopt.org
Aging / Senior Citizens
Alliance for Aging Research 1‑800‑639‑2421.
Citizen advocate organization that strives to improve the health and
independence of older Americans through public and private research. Promotes
healthy aging among people of all ages. Provides statistics on the health and
well‑being of older persons. Conducts information campaigns. Website: http://www.agingresearch.org
Eldercare Locator 1‑800‑677‑1116
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑8pm ET). Provides information for families & friends
of the elderly (60+). Makes referrals to area agencies on aging for information
on insurance, Medicaid, taxes, respite care, etc. Information for disabled also
provided on these subjects. Website: http://www.eldercare.gov
Freedom
Eldercare (New Jersey) 1‑866‑737‑3336 (24 hr) Free
information and referral service to assist individuals in navigating the
complex healthcare system. Specialists represent the fields of nursing, social
work and geriatric care management. Website: http://http://www.freedomeldercare.com
Lifeline Programs (New Jersey) 1‑800‑792‑9745
(Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑5pm) Recorded information on pharmaceutical and utility benefits for qualified seniors
and the disabled.
National Council on the Aging 1‑800‑424‑9046;
Fax: 202‑479‑0735. Information to the aged, families and
professionals. Website: http://http://www.ncoa.org
National Institute on Aging 1‑800‑222‑2225
(Voice/TDD); TDD/TTY: 1‑800‑222‑4225; Fax: 301‑495‑3334.
Provides publications on topics of interest to older adults, doctors, nurses,
social activities directors, health educators and the public. Sponsored by
federal government. Website: http://www.nia.nih.gov Email:
niaic@jbs1.com
NJ
Ease (New
Jersey) 1‑877‑222‑3737
(Mon.‑Fri.,
8:30am‑5pm) Fax: 973‑285‑6883. Provides information to seniors,
disabled, veterans and their caregivers on available local benefits and
programs. Information on housing options, nursing homes, elder abuse issues,
assisted living facilities, transportation, nutrition, caregivers, insurance,
healthcare, long‑term care, social activities, volunteer opportunities
and care management.
Senior
Citizen Information and Referral (New Jersey) 1‑800‑792‑8820 (Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑5pm). Provides
information and referrals to services for senior citizens 60+ and their caregivers.
Addresses elder abuse issues. Makes referrals to local offices on aging
statewide. Sponsored by NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Website:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior
AIDS
AIDS Info (Bilingual)
1‑800‑448‑0440 or 301‑519‑0459 (ET) TDD/TTY: 1‑888‑480‑3739;
Fax: 301‑519‑6616. Resource information on clinical trials for AIDS
and HIV+ patients. Information about current treatments and prevention
techniques. Provides live online assistance. Website: http://aidsinfo.nih.gov
Email: contactus@aidsinfo.nih.gov
CDC National Prevention Information
Network (Bilingual) 1‑800‑458‑5231 (Mon.‑Fri.,
9am‑8pm). Provides information on resources and support groups,
educational materials and business and labor responses to AIDS, sexually
transmitted diseases and tuberculosis, via touch tone phone. Many different
services and publications offered. Website:
http://www.cdcnpin.org Email: info@cdcnpin.org
CDC National STD/AIDS Hotline (BILINGUAL) English: 1‑800‑342‑2437
or 1‑800‑227‑8922 (24 hour ET); Spanish: 1‑800‑344‑7432;
Herpes Hotline: 919‑361‑8488 (Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑6pm);
TDD/TTY: 1‑800‑243‑7889 (Mon.‑Fri., 10am‑10pm).
Provides education and research about sexually transmitted diseases.
Information on minor and major sexually transmitted disease infections
(including yeast, AIDS, cancroids, herpes, genital warts, syphilis and
gonorrhea). Referrals, information on prevention, free pamphlets. Website: http://www.ashastd.org Email: hivnet@ashastd.org
Gay Men's Health Crisis (Bilingual)
1‑800‑243‑7692. Provides information and referrals for
persons affected by AIDS (including gay men, lesbian women, bisexuals,
transgendered, straight and immigrants). Website:
http://www.gmhc.org Email: lynns@gmhc.org
New Jersey AIDS/STD Hotline (New
Jersey) 1‑800‑624‑2377; TTY: 973‑926‑8008
(24 hr); Fax: 973‑643‑2537. Information and referral on AIDS/Sexually
Transmitted Diseases. Counseling, treatment information. Referrals to testing
locations. Sponsored by NJ Department of Health.
Project Inform (Bilingual)
1‑800‑822‑7422 (Mon.‑Fri., 10am‑4pm PT). Provides
information about experimental drugs, treatment of AIDS, volunteer training
programs. Quarterly newsletter, journal. Website:
http://www.projectinform.org Email: info@projectinform.org
Sister
Connect (New Jersey) 1‑800‑747‑1108 (Mon.‑Fri.,
9am‑5pm) Peer support program that provides information, referrals and
peer support to the community and women living with HIV/AIDS. Sponsored by NJ
Women and AIDS Network. Email: office@njwan.org
Website: www.njwan.org
TEEN
AIDSline (New Jersey) 1‑800‑618‑8336
(Mon./Wed./Thurs., 4:30‑9:30pm)
Provides information and referrals to teens regarding HIV/AIDS and related
issues. Confidential. Website: http://www.TeenAIDSonline.com
Email: TeenAIDSline@acsnj.org
Alcohol
Addictions Hotline of NJ 1-800-238-2333
(voice/TDD) (24 hr.) Crisis counseling, information and referrals for all kinds
of drug and alcohol related issues (both prescription and illegal drugs).
Community
Recovery (New Jersey) 1‑800‑292‑8262 Offers services
for veterans who are experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. Offers a wide
variety of services throughout the state.
National Association for Children of
Alcoholics 1‑888‑554‑2627. Advocates for
children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. Helps
children hurt by parental alcohol and drug abuse. Newsletter, advocacy, policy
making, literature, videos, educational materials. Website: http://www.nacoa.org
Email: nacoa@nacoa.org
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and
Drug Information (Bilingual) 1‑800‑729‑6686
or 301‑468‑2600; Spanish: 1‑877‑767‑8432;
TDD/TTY: 1‑800‑487‑4889; Fax: 301‑468‑6433.
Information on alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and prevention. Referrals to
treatment centers, research, groups, drugs in the work place, community
programs, AIDS and drug abuse. Website: http://www.health.org Email: mailto:info@health.org
National Council on Alcoholism &
Drug Dependence 1‑800‑622‑2255 (24 hr). Provides
information on counseling and treatment services for alcohol or drug abuse.
Prevention and education programs. Newsletter. Website: http://www.ncadd.org
Email: mailto:national@mcadd.org
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome 1‑800‑666‑6327. Provides information and referrals
on fetal alcohol syndrome. Website: http://www.nofas.org
Alzheimer's DISEASE
Alzheimer's Disease Education &
Referral Center 1‑800‑438‑4380 or 301‑495‑3311;
Fax: 301‑495‑3334. Provides information and publications on
Alzheimer's disease to health and service professionals, patients and their families,
caregivers and public. Sponsored by Nat'l Inst. on Aging. Website: http://www.alzheimers.org Email: adear@alzheimers.org
Alzheimer's
Disease Helpline (New Jersey) 1‑800‑424‑2494 Information,
counseling, referrals and support for Alzheimer's and related disorders. Also
offers assistance for caregivers.
American Health Assistance Foundation 1‑800‑437‑2423
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5pm). Provides educational information and funds
research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, heart disease and macular
degeneration. Website: http://www.ahaf.org
Attorney
Legal
Services of New Jersey (BILINGUAL) (New Jersey) 1‑888‑576‑5529
or 732‑572‑9100 (Mon.‑Fri.,
9am‑4:30pm). Provides free legal advice over the phone for
low income persons for civil cases (housing, landlord, tenant, public
assistance and entitlements, family law and domestic violence, consumer law and
bankruptcy, employment law, immigration, etc). Website: http://www.lsnj.org
National Organization of Social
Security Claimant's Reps 1‑800‑431‑2804. Provides
referrals to social security lawyers who assist claimants in getting social
security. Website: http://www.nosscr.org
Blind
American Foundation for the Blind 1‑800‑232‑5463
(Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑4:30pm); TDD/TTY: 212‑502‑7662.
Clearinghouse of information and referrals for the blind. Catalog of
publications available. Website: http://www.afb.org Email:
afbinfo@AFB.net
American Health Assistance Foundation 1‑800‑437‑2423
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5pm). Provides educational information and funds research
for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, heart disease and macular degeneration. Website: http://www.ahaf.org
Braille Institute 1‑800‑272‑4553
(Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑5pm). Provides publications, cassettes and free
books for visually impaired children. Free Braille calendar. Referrals to
resources. Tapes on vision loss available to companies and organizations. Website: http://www.brailleinstitute.org Email: info@brailleinstitute.org
DB‑Link (National Information
Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf/Blind) 1‑800‑438‑9376;
TDD/TTY: 1‑800‑854‑7013. Information & referral on
education, health, employment, technology, communication and recreation for
children who are deaf/blind. Newsletter. Website:
http://www.dblink.org Email: dblink@tr.wou.edu
Glaucoma Research Foundation 1‑800‑826‑6693
or 415‑986‑3162 (Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑5pm PT). Phone
support network for persons with glaucoma. Free literature. Funds research. Website: http://www.glaucoma.org Email: info@glaucoma.org
Guide Dog Foundation 1‑800‑548‑4337;
Fax: 631‑361‑5192. Provides seeing eye dogs to the blind free of
charge. Website: http://www.guidedog.org
Guiding Eyes for the Blind 1‑800‑942‑0149
or 914‑245‑4024; Fax: 914‑962‑1403. Dedicated to enriching
the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women by providing them with
guide dogs free of charge. Website: http://www.guiding‑eyes.org Email: info@guidingeyes.org
Hadley School for the Blind 1‑800‑323‑4238
or 847‑441‑8111; TDD/TTY: 847‑446‑4111. Provides free
distance education to blind and visually impaired persons using Braille
materials, large print or audio‑cassettes. Website: http://www.hadley.edu Email: info@Hadley.edu
Library of Congress National Library
Blind & Physically Handicapped 1‑800‑424‑8567;
TDD/TTY: 202‑707‑0744; Fax: 202‑707‑0712. Refers
callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes and in Braille
available for qualified blind or handicapped persons who can't read standard
print. Website: http://www.loc.gov/nls Email:
nls@loc.gov
New
Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped (BILINGUAL) (New Jersey) English: 1‑800‑792‑8322;
Spanish: 1‑800‑582‑5945; TDD: 1‑877‑882‑5593
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑4:30pm; Sat., 9am‑3pm) Fax: 609‑530‑6384. Information
on provision of recorded materials, large print, Braille, radio reading
service. Deaf and hard of hearing awareness program offers over 700 videos,
books on hearing loss and deafness. Assistive devices such as TTYs, baby cry
signalers, bed vibrators, closed captioned decoders and assistive listening
devices. Sign language interpreting services for library events. Sponsored by
Bureau of State Library, Thomas Edison State College. Website: http://www.njstatelib.org Email: njlbh@njstatelib.org
NJ
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (New Jersey) 1‑877‑685‑8878
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5pm) (voice mail). Information and referral for
persons with a visual impairment re: educational, social, occupational and
vocational services. Website: http://www.cbvi.nj.gov
Prevent Blindness America 1‑800‑331‑2020
(Mon.‑Fri. 8:30am‑5pm ET); Fax: 847‑843‑8458. Fights
vision loss through research, education and direct services. Provides referrals
to local services. Offers literature on vision, eye health and safety. Website: http://www.preventblindness.org Email: info@preventblindness.org
Recording
For The Blind and Dyslexic 1‑866‑732‑3585 (Mon.‑Fri., 8:30am‑4:30pm) Information
on free cassettes, recorded textbooks and consumer publications to eligible
handicapped persons. (Information on volunteer programs for recording tapes.)
Membership dues $100/1st year; $35 subsequent years. Worldwide services. Fax: 609-987‑8116. Website:
http://www.rfbd.org Email: custserv@rfbd.org
Research to Prevent Blindness 1‑800‑621‑0026
or 212‑752‑4333. Provides publications and information on various
eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic
retinopathy, corneal disease, retinitis pigmentosa, amblyopia/strabismus,
uveitis, as well as general information. Funds research. Website: http://www.rpbusa.org
Retinitis Pigmentosa International 1‑800‑344‑4877.
Provides support and information for persons affected by retinitis pigmentosa
and their families. Supports research. Website:
http://www.rpinternational.org Email: RPInt@pacbell.net
Brain Tumor
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 1‑800‑253‑6530
or 828‑665‑6891; Fax: 828‑665‑6894. Provides support
and education concerning pediatric brain tumors. Seeks to find the cause and
cure by supporting research. Encourages interaction among affected families for
emotional support. Website: http://www.pbtfus.org Email:
aalexander@pbtfus.org
BUSINESS
SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired
Executives) 1‑800‑634‑0245. Provides counseling
for starting or maintaining businesses. Website:
http://www.score.org
U.S. Small Business Administration 1‑800‑827‑5722.
Provides information, training and literature on starting and financing small
businesses. Website: http://www.sba.gov
Cancer
ALCASE (Alliance for Lung Cancer
Advocacy, Support & Education) 1‑800‑298‑2436;
Fax: 360‑735‑1305. Operates a national "phone buddies"
program, comprehensive helpline and many other additional services for persons
with lung cancer and their families. Website:
http://www.alcase.org Email: info@alcase.org
AMC Cancer Information and Counseling
Line 1‑800‑525‑3777 (Mon.‑Fri., 8:30‑5pm MT).
Provides current medical information and counseling for cancer issues. Website: http://www.amc.org
American
Cancer Society (MULTILINGUAL) 1‑800‑227‑2345
(24 hr) Provides information
on issues related to cancer (services, transportation, encouragement and
support). Spanish and English speaking. Website: http://www.cancer.org
Anderson Network 1‑800‑345‑6324
(Mon.‑Fri., 8am‑5pm CT); Fax: 713‑745‑5231. Matches
cancer patients with others with exact diagnosis for support. Website: http://www.mdanderson.org
Cancer
Care, Inc. 1‑800‑813‑4673 (Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5pm)
or 201‑444‑6630 Free
counseling for cancer patients and their families. Financial assistance,
information and referrals, community and professional education. Teleconference
programs. On‑going telephone and in‑person support groups. Website:
http://www.cancercare.org Email: info@cancercare.org
Cancer Hope Network 1‑877‑467‑3638.
One‑on‑one support offered to cancer patients and their families
undergoing cancer treatment from trained volunteers who have survived cancer
themselves. Website: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org Email: info@cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Information Service (BILINGUAL) 1‑800‑422‑6237.
Provides information about cancer and cancer‑related resources to
patients, the public and health professionals. Offers one‑on‑one
smoking cessation counseling and literature. Free publications. Sponsored by
National Cancer Institute. Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Cancer Research Institute 1‑800‑99‑CANCER
or 212‑688‑7515; Fax: 212‑832‑9376. Provides general
cancer resource information. Supports leading‑edge research aimed at
developing immunologic methods of preventing, treating and curing cancer. Website: http://www.cancerreseaarch.org Email: info@cancerresearch.org
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Family
Studies Cancer Risk Line 1‑800‑828‑6622. Information on
familial cancers. Website: http://www.partners.org
Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer
Registry 1‑800‑682‑7426 (Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5:30pm
ET). Information on the warning signs of cancer, diagnostic tests and family
history. Sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Inst. Website: http://www.ovariancancer.com
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation 1‑800‑444‑4441.
Makes referrals to physicians who specialize in the treatment of gynecological
cancer. Referrals to doctors, brochures, literature. Online resources. Website: http://www.wcn.org
Email: gcs@sba.com
Hereditary Cancer Institute 1‑800‑648‑8133
or 402‑280‑2942 (Mon.‑Fri., 8am‑4:30pm CT). Studies
family‑linked cancer. Provides counseling, information on clinical
trials, cancer and hereditary factors. Website:
http://www.medicine.creighton.edu/HCI
Email: tinley@creighton.edu
International Myeloma Foundation 1‑800‑452‑2873;
Fax: 818‑487‑7454. Provides information, seminars, grants and
newsletter on myeloma. Website: http://www.myeloma.org Email:
info@myeloma.org
Locks of Love 1‑888‑896‑1588
or 561‑963‑1677; Fax: 561‑963‑9914. Provides custom
hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long‑term medical
hair loss. Uses donated hair. Website: http://www.locksoflove.org/ Email: info@locksoflove.org
Look Good, Feel Better 1‑800‑227‑2345.
Helps cancer patients improve their appearance during treatment. Free workshops
across the country. Website: http://www.cancer.org
National Childhood Cancer Foundation 1‑800‑458‑6223;
Fax: 626‑447‑6359. Advocates for the needs of children with cancer
and their families. Information, newsletter. Website: http://www.nccf.org/ Email: webinfo@nccf.org
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund 1‑800‑873‑9569;
Fax: 212‑947‑5652. Dedicated to advancing and supporting laboratory
and clinical research that promotes the development of new therapies and
techniques for early detection, screening and treatment of ovarian cancer.
Educational outreach, public awareness projects, including videos and resource
materials available. Website: http://www.ocrf.org
Patient Advocate Foundation 1‑800‑532‑5274
or 757‑873‑6668; Fax: 757‑873‑8999. Provides education
and legal counseling to cancer patients (relative to a diagnosis) concerning
managed care, discrimination, insurance and financial issues. Website: http://www.patientadvocate.org Email: help@patientadvocate.org
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Cancer Hotline 1‑800‑433‑0464.
Networks persons with cancer and home volunteers with same type of cancer. Free
books about cancer. Website: http://www.blochcancer.org Email: hotline@hrbloch.com
Skin Cancer Foundation 1‑800‑754‑6490
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑5pm ET). Provides free packets of information on
skin cancer and treatment. Website: http://www.skincancer.org Email: info@skincancer.org
S. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation 1‑800‑462‑9273
(Mon.‑Fri., 9am‑4:30pm). Information on breast cancer and breast
health. Website: http://www.komen.org/
Careers
Careers
Hotline (New Jersey) 1‑800‑222‑1309
(Mon.‑Fri.,
8:30am‑4:30pm); Fax: 609‑292‑6692.
Provides descriptions and outlooks on various careers. Has
information on New Jersey vocational schools, national colleges, graduate
school programs and New Jersey day care centers. Publishes a sample resume and
information on job interviews. Not a job search agency. Sponsored by NJ Dept.
of Labor. Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/coei
Email: lseidel@dol.state.nj.us
National Job Corps Information Line (Bilingual) 1‑800‑733‑5627 (24 hr). Referrals to job corps training for persons 16‑24. Helps persons to earn high school equivalency diplom