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Interactive cancer care, with you at the center
At our hospitals, leading cancer technologies are combined with natural therapies to help you fight the disease and maintain your quality of life. www.cancercenter.com
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Health-Related Resources 800-654-SPAN
- 800-654-SPAN; www.spannj.org
Economic Assistance Resources
- Government Benefits
- End Hunger
- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
- Free energy efficiency evaluation
- Free vision care
- Free dental care for those w/disabilities or the elderly
- Housing Assistance HUD (Housing & Urban Development), including avoiding foreclosure, and NJ public housing authority offices and section 8
- Telephone assistance
Early Childhood Health & Special Healthcare Need Resources
- Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (Nurse Health Consultant)
- NJ Inclusive Child Care Project (Project of Statewide Parent Advocacy Network)
- Early Intervention (0-3): System point of entry 888-653-4463
- Early Intervention (0-3): Essex County Service Coordination 973-395-8836
- Regional EI Collaboratives
- Maternal Child Health Consortia/Essex Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies 973-621-7758
Health Resources
- Family Health Line 800-328-3838 (24hrs/day, 7days/week
- NJ Health Link
- Centers for Primary Health Care 609-292-7837
- Dental Directory
- Donated Dental Services Program 732-549-8506
- NJ Family Care 800-701-0710
- Lead poisoning
- Genetic Centers
- Charity Care 866-588-5696
- AIDS Hotlines 800-624-2377
- Complaints about Healthcare facilities 800-792-9770
- Immunization Information 800-792-8831
- Poison Control Emergency Line 800-222-1222
- Postpartum Depression 800-328-3838
Disability/Specialty Healthcare Resources
- Special Child Health Services Case Management Units 609-777-7778
- NJ Department of Health Resources for Specific Conditions
- NJ Division of Disability Services Resource Guide
- Centers for Independent Living 609-581-4500
- Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
- Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
- Resources for Military Families
- Moving with Special Needs Kids
- Home Modifications for Special Needs Kids
- Academic Accommodation Resources
- Estate Planning for Parents of Special Needs Kids
- Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
- Disability Accommodation Cost Guides
Mental Health Resources
- Child Behavioral Health System 877-652-7624
- NJ Alliance of Family Support Organizations 856-236-7217
- NAMI-NJ 732-940-0991
- NJ Mental Health Association 973-571-4100
Family Support Resources
- Parents Anonymous 800-The-Kids
- Family Support Center 800-372-6510
- County Family Support Planning Councils 609-272-3745
- NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse 800-367-6274
Legal Resources
- Community Health Law Project 973-275-1175;888-838-3180
- Disability Rights New Jersey 800-922-7233