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Community Resources
Local Community Health Charities affiliates work within your community to create strategic alliances and connect employees with resources and services of health charities in your community. Please note program is not available in all states.
HMatW in New Jersey According to the Centers for Disease Control, youth obesity has more than tripled in the past thirty years. As a result, many children are increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and a host of other ailments. Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG) was founded by the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association to combat this problem and to encourage children and their parents to make healthier life choices.
Our Partners' Programs feature the services and resources that our member charities provide in your community. Learn how you can implement Health Matters at Work® in your organization. ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
(covering central and southern NJ)
American Cancer Society
- Cancer Information - cancer information and local resources or 1-800-ACS-2345 (24 hours a day, seven days a week), trained specialists can answer questions about cancer.
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Hope Lodge - Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their families a free, temporary place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows Hope Lodge guests to focus on the most important thing: getting well.
American Diabetes Association
- About Diabetes - general information about the types, symptoms and risk factors of diabetes.
- Lunch and Learn Program - diabetes 101 presentation provided at no cost to companies and community organizations.
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American Kidney Fund
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Calendar Art Contest — for those 18 or younger, have kidney disease, and live in the United States. We choose 13 winners whose drawings will illustrate our American Kidney Fund calendar, which is distributed nationwide.
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HIPP - the American Kidney Fund pays Part B Medicare, Medigap, commercial, and COBRA premiums for dialysis patients who have insufficient income and savings.
- Genzyme Patient Assistance Program - through a partnership with Genzyme Corporation, Renvela ® and all formulations of Hectorol® are available to financially qualified dialysis patients who have no prescription drug coverage.
- Medicare Part D Grants- agrant program thatprovidesqualified dialysis patients a simple way to get help with the costs of their prescribedmedications covered under Medicare Part D.
- Safety Net Grants - the out-of-pocket costs for dialysis patients can be enormous. These grants help dialysis patients with a wide variety of financial needs related to treatment.
- Summer Enrichment Program - Every summer, children who are living with kidney disease enjoy the fun and friendship of going to camp just like other kids.
amfAR (AIDS Research Foundation)
- About HIV/AIDS– Interactive literature and information about the disease and the U.S. and global epidemics.
- Advocacy– Opportunities to participate in advocacy efforts on HIV/AIDS issues; how to contact your representatives, learn about the legislative process, etc.
- amfAR News and Publications– Links to key amfAR publications, newsletters, Issue Briefs, Fact Sheets, annual reports, etc.
- Education and Information– Public and professional education programs, seminars, symposia, and conferences.
- HIV Testing– A practical guide to getting tested for HIV, myth-busters about HIV testing, and how to find a testing site in your area.
- MSM Initiative– News and features, publications, and grant awards associated with amfAR’s international MSM Initiative.
- Research Grants– Grant application process, RFP announcements, and grant awards listings for amfAR’s worldwide research grants program.
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TREAT Asia– News and headlines, publications, and workshop and meeting announcements for amfAR’s TREAT Asia Initiative.
Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program - warm water exercise class which allows individuals to exercise without putting excess strain on their joints and muscles.
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program- land based exercise program that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, maintain range of motion and muscle strength.
- Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation – can help reduce pain and stiffness, while improving balance and flexibility.
- Educational Presentations - offered to community centers, businesses, congregate sites and other public places on a variety of public education topics about arthritis.
- Juvenile Arthritis Family Network - a unique support system for children with arthritis, their siblings and parents to serve as a resource for helpful information self-management strategies and socialization.
- Camp CHAT (Children Have Arthritis Too) - one week sleep away camp for children with Juvenile Arthritis.
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Juvenile Arthritis Conference - a day long event filled with fun, information, networking, and support for children with Juvenile Arthritis and their families.
Autism Speaks
Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
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Assistive Technology Services - offers consultations, evaluation, training, fabrication, information and referral services to help make the home, school and workplace "user-friendly" for people with disabilities.
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Community Education Services - transition planning and community integration to help high school students with disabilities prepare for the future.
- Consumer Advocacy - works with individuals, families, volunteers, government officials and various organizations to support and promote independence for people with disabilities.
- Educational Support to Schools - helping schools educate students with disabilities.
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Family Support Services - offers a comprehensive network of services to help families support a family member with a disability, including in-home respite care.
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
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Anesthesiology - provides evaluation and consultation for all patients requiring operative intervention.
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Balance Center - designed to diagnos and treat dixxiness and balance issues.
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Better Breather's Club - for people with chronic lung disease. groups of people who have gone through the same things you have.
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Cardiac Services - Deborah's clinical cardiology services provide consultations for all patients with acute and chronic heart diseases
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Services - Coronary artery surgery is performed at Deborah utilizing the latest techniques to perform either an arterial bypass or mixed arterial and reversed saphenous vein grafting as indicated.
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Common Heart Defects Explained - Aortic stenosis is the malformation, narrowing or obstruction of the aortic valve, which prevents it from opening properly and prevents the normal flow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle.
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Electromechanical Therapy Institute - devoted to the evaluation, consultation and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and flutter, supraventricular tachycardia including Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrome and ventricular tachycardia.
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Institute for Sleep Medicine - offer patients accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for common sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, as well as less common disorders such as narcolepsy, insomnia, sleep movement disorders, and sleep deprivation syndromes.
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Pathology - a full service laboratory providing rapid and accurate test results to clinicians around the clock.
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Patient/Visitor Information – insurance information, physician directory, visitor information, and NJ patient bill of rights information and resources.
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Pulmonary Services - provides the highest quality of specialized care for patients with all types of lung disease.
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Radiology - experience diagnostic testing without the trauma of an invasive procedure. 609-893-1200 ext. 4369
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Vein Center – information and treatment of Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
Easter Seals New Jersey
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Adult Training Services - Easter Seals New Jersey’s Adult Training and Community Support Services were designed to support people with diagnosed developmental disabilities in overcoming obstacles to employment and community inclusion.
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Camping & Recreational Services - Easter Seals' Camp Merry Heart -- a beautiful facility in northern New Jersey’s Warren County -- excels at making all campers feel at home. No disability, family status, race, or religion makes you unusual, as everyone has unique and special abilities at Camp Merry Heart. Individuals -- with and without disabilities -- enjoy the excitement and challenges of camping together, since all activities are inclusive.
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Real Life Choices Programs - Through Real Life Choices, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, can through care service providers like Easter Seals New Jersey -- access personalized and self-directed services that are funded through the New Jersey State Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
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Residential Services - Easter Seals’ Residential Services’ house individuals with mental health issues at 60 sites throughout New Jersey and provide them with not only supportive housing, but integrated case management, and mental health and home care services.
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Senior Community Services Employment Program - Easter Seals’ SCSEP provides training and employment services to low-income senior citizens age 55 and older throughout the state of New Jersey.SCSEPs’ goal is to help seniors overcome the many challenges they may face on the road to becoming employable.
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Epilepsy Foundation
- Camp Nova – one week overnight camp for young people ages 12-28 living with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities.
- Bounce Out the Stigma – week long basketball camps held across the state during the summer months, help children develop new motor skills and increase self confidence.
- Educational Programs – Seizure first aid trainings and in-services on a variety of specialized topics are available.
- Emergency Medication – available for families who are temporarily unable to afford the purchase of anticonvulsant medication.
- Heads Up For Safety (HUFS) – raises awareness about the importance of head injury prevention. Free educational and helmet giveaway program for children ages 6-12.
- NJWINS – free information and technical assistance on the impact of employment with regard to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and medical benefits.
- Respite Care – provides temporary (in-home, provider’s home, community) options. Trained workers offer families a break, while at the same time comfort in knowing their child is well cared for.
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Support Groups – patients and caregivers can find support through these local groups.
Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, Inc.
- Support Groups & Services - Support Group Listing, Physician Referrals and health related information can be found.
- About Lupus - Information on the disease, lupus.
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Research - find out about the up to date research studies and information on new lupus treatments and finding.
Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter
- Advocacy - dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with MS by mobilizing talent and resources to give a voice to the people and help them advocate for themselves.
- Educational Programs - present timely and accurate information about the disease and related issues.
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Financial and Equipment Assistance Programs – the chapter provides financial assistance, on a limited basis for eligible people who are diagnosed with MS. The assistance is not meant to cover all expenses but sometimes can make a situation a little easier to handle. In addition, specific equipment may be loaned out.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- About St. Jude – St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
- Residential facilities – St. Jude provides free lodging to patient families who live more than 35 miles from the hospital when the patient’s treatment requires an overnight stay. The hospital provides housing for the patient and one parent.
- St. Jude School Program presented by Target – School is a normal part of childhood and the St. Jude School Program presented by Target offers several services to assist patients with their academic progress.
- Meals – St. Jude covers the cost of meals for the patient and one parent by issuing a St. Jude Meal Card or a grocery store gift card.
- Research – Our mission - to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment - is a constant driving force. It is through the pursuit of that mission that we seize every opportunity to help the children who come to us for care and, in so doing, to create new knowledge that will help children throughout the world.
- International Outreach Program – mission of the program is to improve the survival rates of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases worldwide, through the sharing of knowledge, technology and organizational skills.
- Volunteer – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers your community many opportunities to participate in fund-raising events and promotions around the country. We have thousands of volunteers dedicated to organizing community events that appeal to people of all ages and interests while supporting the lifesaving work at St. Jude.
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