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Support Groups and Events | Eyes Like Mine

Inspire advocacy and break down societal barriers to ensure individuals experiencing vision loss can live, learn, and work with equal opportunity.

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Visual Impairments
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Newly Diagnosed Support and Networking Groups | Red Door Community

Helps members who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or within one year of treatment. The groups meet 2 hours a week.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Recreational Programs | Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Provides various recreational activities. This includes abacus practice, art classes, bible studies, book club, chess club, drop-in center, gardening, knitting, and music appreciation.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

One-on-One Cancer Caregiver Support | Cancer Hope Network

Connects caregivers and friends/family members of cancer patients with fellow caregivers who have been through a similar experience. Works to individualize each match. While most matches begin with a similar diagnosis or treatment, they also include other lifestyle circumstances and considerations that are important to the patient.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Infectious Diseases Practice (I.D. Clinic) | University Hospital

Provides comprehensive medical and health care services for those suffering from HIV disease/AIDS. Case managers are available to provide a full array of social work services including individual and family counseling, support groups, referral to community services, client advocacy and pre and post HIV testing counseling.

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Disease/Disability Information
Case/Care Management
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Counseling

Information and Referral | Arthritis Foundation

Provides information, resources, and services for people with arthritis and rheumatic disease.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Arthritis
Disease/Disability Information

iFred.org | International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression

Provides an online resource for education, awareness, and mutual support for those affected by depression, their families and friends, and those who think they might suffer from depression.

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Disease/Disability Information
Depression Screening
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Cancer Support Community | Red Door Community

Offers a variety of cancer specific programs and support including counseling, educational lectures, healthy lifestyle programs and social events. Programs are free to all those impacted by cancer.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Support Groups | American Liver Foundation

Provide support programs for individuals affected by liver disease, including online and in-person groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Personal Development | Save Latin America

Offers weekly personal development meetings that foster compassionate and positive group support. The goal of this service is to raise awareness towards living a healthy lifestyle.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

H.E.L.P.S. | Association for Special Children and Families (ASCF)

Offers play groups that focus on building social and communication skills for preschoolers. Parents meet in a group to share ways to support their children and families.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Family Support Services | Everas Community Services

Assists families in obtaining technical assistance, resources and support. Provides in home respite care.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Adult In Home Respite Care

Lighthouse Guild | Lighthouse Guild

Provides a long-standing heritage of addressing the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes those with multiple disabilities or chronic medical conditions.

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Visual Impairments
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling

Alzheimer's Resources | Alzheimer's Association

Offers a 24 hour, 7 days a week helpline, support groups, family and professional caregiver training, multi-cultural outreach, advocacy, Medicalert, and a safe return program to people with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers, health care professionals and the public.

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Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Medic Alert
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver Consultation and Support
Individual Advocacy
Families/Friends of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Aging/Older Adult Support Groups
Dementia Management

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

Assists newly blind individuals adjust to vision loss, and promotes the full participation and integration of blind people in local communities. Programs assist at both the national and state level.

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Medical Information Services
General Health Education Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Frontotemporal Degeneration Information and Resources | Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

Provides information and resources to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the public. The website offers details on FTD types, symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatments as well as state-specific support groups. A helpline offers information, support, and advocacy, while phone support groups address challenges in behavior, language, grief, and young children for both FTD patients and caregivers.

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Medical Information Services
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Support Group | Central NJ Area Down Syndrome Parent Advocacy Group

Offers support groups for individuals with Down syndrome, and their families. Also provides information and resources related to Down syndrome through an online database.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Down Syndrome

Paralysis Resource Center | Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

Provides individualized support via phone and email on paralysis and related topics, such as equipment exchange programs and the rehabilitation process. Also provides a website with access to various services, including: a comprehensive resource database, educational materials on paralysis, a lending library, peer mentoring programs, and funding to nonprofits through the Quality of Life Grants program.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Paralysis
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Home Library Services

Resource Center | American Lung Association

Provides services dedicated to the prevention and control of childhood and adult lung disease including asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis and the control of causal factors such as smoking, air pollution, and occupational hazards.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Lung Disease

TSF Resource Center | Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF)

Supports research initiatives and facilitates educational programs that increase professional awareness and enhance the quality of life of those affected by Turner Syndrome. Services include: information on diagnosis, treatment, and care; clinical trials; and volunteer opportunities.

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Turner Syndrome
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Tuberous Sclerosis Information | Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TSC)

Provides comprehensive information and resources about tuberous sclerosis (TSC). Patients, family members/loved ones, and medical professionals can learn about the symptoms of the condition, connect to others through an online support community, and gain access the agency's professional physician referral list.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Clinical Trials
Physician Referrals
Disease/Disability Information

One-on-One Cancer Patient Support | Cancer Hope Network

Offers support at any point in a cancer journey. Patient Services Team works to individualize each match. While most matches begin with a similar diagnosis or treatment, they also include other lifestyle circumstances and considerations that are important to the patient.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association | New Jersey ME/CFS Association

Provides information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related support groups. The program also provides a lending library, support groups, physician referrals, referrals to disability attorneys, and fall and spring conferences.Scholarships for high school seniors and medical school students affected with or by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

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Disease/Disability Information
Physician Referrals
Lawyer Referral Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Scholarships

Senior Community Independent Living Services (SCILS) | Passaic County Board of Social Services

Empowers blind or visually impaired residents aged 55 and above to maintain independence through services such as outreach, case management, information, and referral. Provides vision screening, examinations by an ophthalmologist, orientation on vision aids and devices, distribution of aids, mobility training, home instruction in personal care, and activities of daily living.

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Braille and Tactile Aids
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Eye Examinations
Eye Surgery
Computer Access Aids
Friendly Visiting

Community Outreach, Education, and Avocacy | Adler Aphasia Center

Conducts educational programs for individuals with Aphasia, caregivers, family members, healthcare professionals, students, community organizations, and businesses.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Peer Counseling