SATHI Program
Community Resources
The organizations listed below provide disability, domestic violence, health, mental health and human services for
South Asian communities in New Jersey. For more information, please
contact Dr. Naveen Mehrotra at nmehrotra@pol.net
Disabilities
ABCD: Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens
with Disabilities
127 Route 206, Suite 18
Hamilton,
New Jersey 08610
Phone: 609-581-8375
Fax: 609-581-8512
Website: www.abcdnj.org
- 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
The ARC of New Jersey
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732-246-2525
Fax: 732-214-1834
email: info@arc.org Website: www.arcnj.org
- 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
ASPEN: Asperger Syndrone Education Network
9 Aspen Circle
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-321-0880
Email: info@aspennj.org
Website: www.aspennj.org
- 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 Developmen
Autism New Jersey Inc.
1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638
Tel: 609-588-8200
Helpline: 1-800-4-Autism
Fax: 609-588-8858
Email: information@autismnj.org
Website: www.njcosac.org
- 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
BIANJ: Brain Injury Association of New Jersey
825 Georges Road, Second Floor
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Tel: 732-745-0200
Helpline: 800-669-4323
Fax: 732-745-0211
email: info@bianj.org Website: www.bianj.org
- 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
Brighter Tomorrows
Website: www.brightertomorrows.org
- 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
Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
1005 Whitehead Road Extension, Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08638
Phone: 888-322-1918
Fax: 609-882-4054
Hearing Impaired: 609-882-0620
Email: info@cpofnj.org
Website: www.cpofnj.org
- 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
Dental Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New
Jersey
Matheny Institute for Research in Developmental Disabilities,
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
P.O. Box 339
Peapack, NJ 07977
Tel: 908-234-0011, ext. 716
Email: research@matheny.org
Website: www.disabilityhealth.org/dental
- 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
Disability Rights New Jersey
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Tel: 800-922-7233
Fax: 609-777-0187
Hearing Impaired: (609) 633-7106
Email: advocate@drnj.org
Website: www.drnj.org
- 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
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
335 George St.,
Suite 3500
P.O. Box 2688
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688
Tel: 732-235-9300 or 732-235-9330
Website: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter/
- 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
Epilepsy Foundation New Jersey
1 AAA Drive, Suite 203
Trenton, NJ 08691
Tel: 800-336-5843
Fax: 609-392-5621
Website: www.efnj.com
- 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
Domestic Violence
Manavi, Inc.
PO Box 3103
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Tel: 732-435-1414
Fax: 732-435-1411
E-mail: manavi@manavi.org
Website: www.manavi.org
- 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
NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault
2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Suite J
Trenton, New Jersey 08619
Tel: 609-631-4450
Helpline: 1-800-601-7200
Fax: 609-631-4453
Website: www.njcasa.org
- 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
Women Against Family Abuse House Inc.
PO Box 2101
Clifton,
NJ 07015-2102
Tel:
973-278-6229
Helpline: 1-800-930-WAFA
E-mail: info@wafahouse.org
Website: www.wafahouse.org
- 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
Health
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at the Morristown Memorial Hospital
Cancer Grant Office, Box 18
100 Madison Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07962
Phone: 973-971-5952 or 973-971-6581
E-mail: jigisha.kothari@ahsys.org
Website: Carol
G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital or www.atlantichealth.org/Simon
- 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
Diabetes Foundation Inc.
13 Sunflower
Avenue
Paramus,
NJ 07652
Tel: 800-633-3160 or 201-444-0337
Email: info@diabetesfoundationinc.org
Website: www.diabetesinnj.org
- Mission: Diabetes Foundation, Inc. focuses its
efforts to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes.
- Programs & Services: Public Education, Professional
Education, Diabetic Children's Camp Scholarships, Medication Assistance,
Supplies Assistance
NJ Family Care
PO Box 8548
Trenton,
NJ 08625
Tel: 1-800-701-0710
Spanish: 1- 800-356-1561
Website: www.njfamilycare.org
Hearing Impaired: 1800-701-0720
- 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
South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters
55-13 96th Street
Corona, NY 11368
Tel: 718-592-0821
E-mail: samar@samarinfo.org
Website: www.samarinfo.org
- 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
South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey
National Alliance
on Mental Illness in New Jersey
1562 Route 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Tel: 732-940-0991
Fax: 732-940-0355
Helpline: 866-NAMI-IFSS
E-mail:info@naminj.org
Website:www.naminj.org
- 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
Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey
176 Riverside
Ave.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tel: 1-800-VNA-3330 Website: www.vnacnj.org
- 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
Legal/Social Services
The
Boaz Community Corporation, Inc.
5 Paterson St.,
Christ Church - 1st Floor
New
Brunswick, NJ 08901
Tel: 732-220-1535
E-mail: info@boazcommunitycorp.org
Website: www.boazcommunitycorp.org
- 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
Community Health Law Project
185 Valley
Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
Tel: 973-275-1175
Fax: 973-275-5210
Hearing Impaired: 973-275-1721
Email: chlpinfo@chlp.org
Website: www.chlp.org
- 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
International Institute of New Jersey (IINJ)
1 Journal
Square Plaza, 4th Floor
Jersey
City, NJ 07306
Tel: 201-653-3888
Fax: 201-963-0252
E-mail: institute@iinj.org
Website: www.iinj.org
- 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
New Jersey Community Development Corp.
32 Spruce St.
Paterson, NJ 07501
Tel: 973-413-1600
Fax: 973-413-1640
E-mail: info@njcdc.org
Website: www.njcdc.org
- 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
New Americans Program
32 Ford Avenue
Milltown, NJ 08850
Tel: 732-247-3727
Fax: 732-247-9855
Email: info@newamericansnj.org
Website: www.newamericansnj.org
- 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
New Jersey Asian American Association for Human Services
102-104 Greylock Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Tel: 973-450-4443
Fax: 973-450-8434
E-mail: mail@aaahs.org
Website: www.aaahs.org
- 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
New Jersey Immigration Policy Network
89 Market Street, 8th Floor
Newark,
NJ 07102
Tel: 973-621-0031
Fax: 973-621-2297
E-mail: nj.immigration.policy.network@gmail.com Website:www.njipn.org
- 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: Advocacy, Anti-Bias, Civic
Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Organizing, Health Education,
Legal Assistance, Low Wage, Public Health Promotion, Refugee/Asylum
Resettlement, Volunteer Opportunities
**If you would like for your organization
to be added to this list, please contact us at gaursu@umdnj.edu with information
regarding your programs and services.
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