Community Outreach Links
AA 12 Step Program/Support Groups
Saint Casimir Church, Woodbine
St. Joseph’s Building
Mondays at 10:00am
Thursdays at 5:30pmWomen’s Group
Friday Evenings at 6:00pm
Church of the Resurrection, Marmora
Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Double Classroom
Please check with program sponsors before attending meetings to
see if locations or times have changed.
ABA Master’s Programs in New Jersey: https://abamastersprograms.org/new-jersey/
Addiction Guide
https://www.addictionguide.com/
New Jersey Addiction Treatment Resource
Alcohol Rehab Guide www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/Treatment
Fentanyl Substance Abuse
Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
NarAnon Family Groups
NarAnon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. Please contact Shelly at shellymacnj@gmail.com for more information.
Assisted Living in New Jersey . With data on over 20,000 assisted living facilities in the U.S. and 262 in the state of New Jersey, our research has indicated that an assisted living resident in the state of New Jersey will pay $6,065 a month on average.
Caring.com Is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/new-jersey
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/memory-care-facilities/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/nursing-homes/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/independent-living/
Bereavement/Consolations Support Group
Monthly Bereavement/Consolation Support Group at Our Lady of Angels Parish, Cape May Court House is held on the Second Wednesday of every month in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. All are welcome. No need to “sign up” however if you would like more information please contact: Deacon Peter at 609-602-3738
New Jersey Master’s in Counseling Programs: https://onlinemftprograms.com/cacrep-accredited-counseling-programs/new-jersey/
Detox- Christian Rehab Centers in New Jersey
https://www.detoxrehabs.net/christian-rehab-centers/new-jersey/
Diocese of Camden Support Groups and Agencies
National Suicide Prevention Mental Health Crisis Lifeline 800-273-8255
To learn more about the following support groups please visit:
Diocese of Camden Support Groups and Agencies
Bereavement/Grief Support
Spanish Bereavement Support
English Bereavement Support
General Bereavement Support
Specialized Bereavement Support
Cancer Care Ministry
Support for Those Affected by Addictions
Drug and/or Alcohol Addiction
Sexual Addictions page
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Debtors Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous
Divorce Care Ministry
Other Support Groups and Services
Abortion Recovery
Camden Center for Law & Social Justice
Catholic Charities
Child Abuse/Neglect
Domestic Violence
Emotions Anonymous
Family Support
Gun Violence Survival
Health Care and More
VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services & Stephen Ministry :
Vitality (camdendiocese.org)
Housing
Marriage and Reproductive Help
Material Help
Meals and More
Moms in Need (pregnancy, family, mother and child services)
Breast Milk Donation
Ergonomics and Senior Safety
A Complete Guide to Ergonomics and Senior Safety - SeatUp, LLC
Each year one out of every four Americans aged above 65 suffers a fall, which is the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. While there are many reasons behind slips-and-falls among the elderly, cluttered households and things like broken steps are one of them.
Nursing Home Abuse Guide - levinperconti.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-home-abuse.html
Food Pantries in the County
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Cape May 08204
Cape May Community Food Closet First Presbyterian Church, Corner of Decatur & Columbia Sts. (across from Merion Inn) 609.972.5343 (Tina) 2nd & 4th Fri., 9:00am-11:00am Cape May, Cape May Point, Lower Twp., West Cape May; non-perish. & perish.; twice a month.
Cape May Court House 08210
Coalition Against Rape & Abuse 609.522.6489 every Mon.-Fri., 8:00am-4:00pm – call for appt. no residency/income restrictions; non-perish. & perish.; once a wk.
Erma 08204
Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene 446 Seashore Rd. 609.886.6196 every Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:45am-12:00pm Lower Twp.; non-perish. & perish.; no frequency limit
Green Creek 08251
Green Creek Bethel United Methodist Church 386 Rte. 47 609.889.0474 2nd Sun.., 10:00am-11:00am no residency/income restrictions; non-perish. only; once a month.
Marmora 08223
Church of the Resurrection 200 Tuckahoe Rd. 609.390.0664, 1st and 3rd Wed., 2:00pm-5:00pm; open to Upper Township residence, no income restriction; non-perish. & perish.
Ocean City 08226
Ocean City Ecumenical Council Food Cupboard St. Peter’s Methodist Church, 8th & Central Aves. 609.398.3191 every Mon.-Fri., 1:00pm-3:00pm Ocean City; non-perish. only; every 30 days
Rio Grande 08242
Catholic Charities 1304 Rte. 47 S., Unit C-1 (Village Shoppes) 609.886.2662 every Wed., 8:30am-11:30am no residency restriction; non-perish. only; every 2 mon.
Shore Family Success Center 1046B Rte. 47 609.778.6225 every Tues., 1:00pm-6:00pm Cape May County; no income restriction; non-perish. & occasional perish.; once a month.
Sea Isle City 08243
Sea Isle City United Methodist Church 4102 Central Ave. 609.231.4929 by appt. only no residency/income restrictions; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
Swainton 08210
Holy Redeemer Food Pantry 1801 Rte. 9 N. 609.463.6027 every Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 9:00am-12:00pm Cape May County; no income restriction; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
Villas 08251
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 1220 Bayshore Rd. 609.886.2414 every Thurs., 10:00am-1:00pm; last Sat., 10:00am-1:00pm Lower Twp.; no income restriction; non-perish. only; once every 30 days Russell’s Pantry
Lower Twp. Rescue Squad, 101 Georgia St. 609.889.5143 Mon.-Fri., by appt. only (call 1 day in advance) Lower Twp.; no income restriction; non-perish. & occasional perish.; once a month.
St. Barnabas Pares Food Pantry St. Barnabas by the Bay Episcopal Church, 13 W. Bates Ave. 609.886.5960 every Tues., 6:00pm-7:00pm 08204 & 08251; no income restriction; non-perish. only; once a month.
Whitesboro 08252
Bethel Commandment Church 402 S. George St. 609.465.0356 every Tues., 9:00am-11:00am.; every Thurs., 4:00pm-6:00pm; produce: 1st Wed. & 3rd Thurs., 11:00am-4:00pm Cape May County; no income restriction; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
Vera Smith Food Pantry 100 E. Main St. 609.465.4837 every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:00am-12:00pm no residency restriction; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
Wildwood 08260
Angel Visit Baptist Church 435 W. Garfield Ave. 609.522.0056 3rd or 4th Mon., 10:00am-12:00pm NJ res.; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
Lazarus House Emergency Food Pantry Burk & Pacific Aves. 609.522.1500 every Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10:00am-12:00pm NJ res.; non-perish. & perish.; once a wk.
Woodbine 08270
St. Casimir Church 304 Clay St. 609.861.5992 Tues., Thurs. & Sat., 9:30am-12:00pm, open to Dennis Township/Woodbine residency; non-perish. & perish.; once a month.
MSW Programs in New Jersey: https://www.mswguide.org/schools/new-jersey/
Medicare Plans in New Jersey
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicare-advantage-plans-in-new-jersey
Memory Care Facilities https://www.memorycarefacilities.net /
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One
Elder Care Advocate: A Resource Hub for Nursing Home Abuse Awareness and Support: https://npprograms.org/nursing-home-abuse-awareness-support/
New Jersey Nurse Practitioner Programs: https://npprograms.org/new-jersey/
RetireGuide retireguide.com/medicare/
Protect Your Retirement: How Seniors Safeguard Against Online Scammers https://digitalmarketingdegree.org/seniors-safety-online-scammers/
What to do it you were scammed:
Federal Trade Commission - What To Do if You Were Scammed
30 Common Credit Scams: A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
Senior Diocesan Resources: Vitality (camdendiocese.org)
Senior Care Resources https://www.seniorhomes.com/memory-care/
988 Suicide & Crisis Line Number Available July 16, 2022
Starting July 16, 2022, New Jerseyans will be able to use 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 will be available for call, text, or chat to those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis. The existing Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, will continue to be available.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to persons of all abilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Division of Developmental Disabilities, and other governmental Departments, have worked with 988 to provide disability specific service information and other available resources. This will equip 988 to meet the presenting need of the caller and, as appropriate, connect them with other appropriate resources depending on their unique needs.
Providers rendering services to persons with IDD and/or TBI are reminded that 988 is distinct from 911. Under Danielle’s Law P.L. 2003, c.191 , 911 must continue to be called in any situation where a prudent person could reasonably believe a life threatening emergency exists. More information on Danielle’s Law can be found here.
Transportation Resources Guide for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities https://mastersinpublicadministration.org/senior-transportation-options/