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. 

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 ar e a wor ldwide 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 NewJersey

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.

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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

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
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.
 

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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 mon.

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.

Medicare Plans in New Jersey

Memory Care Facilities https://www.memorycarefacilities.net/

 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

 
What to do it you were scammed:
Senior Diocesan Resources: Vitality (camdendiocese.org)
 
 
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.