Camden County Family Support Organization

Links and Resources

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Division of Child Behavioral Health Services

http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/home/childdata/behavioral or

http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/behavioral/help/

The Division of Child Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS), formerly known as “The Partnership for Children”, serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families across all child-serving systems. The Division is committed to providing these services based on the needs of the child and family in a family-centered, community-based environment. In addition, DCBHS is charged with reforming service systems to improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and their families.

Camden County Partnership for Children (CMO)

http://www.camdencmo.org

The Camden County Partnership for Children is a non-profit care management organization that provides services to the children and families in Camden County. We are part of the statewide Children's Initiative that is reforming the way children with serious emotional and behavioral challenges and their families receive the support services they need.

Steininger – Behavioral Care Services

On Youth Case Management (YCM) and Mobil Response (MR)

www.sbcs.us/services

The mission of Steininger Behavioral Care Services is “to maximize the self-reliance of individuals and families through quality, caring, behavioral health and community service.” By threading this mission through every facet of our organization, we ensure that our clients receive the individualized attention and quality care required for successful rehabilitation.

Support Groups and Advocacy

NAMI

http://www.nami.org/

NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.

Youth M.O.V.E. National
http://www.youthmove.us/
Youth M.O.V.E. National is a youth led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positve growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various systems including mental health, juvenile justice, education, and child welfare.

Children & Adolescent Bipolar Assoc.

http://www.bpkids.org

A trusted source of vital information on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, resources at your fingertips, and a network of parents and experts who can help.

Statewide Parents Advocacy Network

http://www.spannj.org/

The Mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Through this collaboration, all children will become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society.

Because I Love You – B.I.L.Y.

www.becauseiloveyou.org

"Because I Love You" (BILY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents with troubled children of any age. We promote structure, consequences and consistency in raising our kids and we have helped thousands of families over the past 23 years.

National Family Caregivers

www.nfcacares.org

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

"We are committed to improving the overall quality of life of caregiving families and minimizing the disparities between family caregivers and non-caregivers."

Autism Speaks

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Speaks, is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. At Autism Speaks, our goal is t change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders...

...Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge government and private sector to listen to ur concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Aspergers

COSAC

http://www.njcosac.org

COSAC is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation. COSAC encourages responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism. COSAC 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.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

www.add.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADDA, provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. We provide hope, empowerment and connections worldwide by bringing together science and the human experience for both adults with AD/HD and professionals who serve them.

Parents Anonymous

www.pa-of-nj.org

The mission of Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, Inc. is to protect children by strenthening families. We provide mutual support and parent leadership in free, professionally facilitated self-help groups for parents statewide.

Mental Health Association of Southwest New Jersey
www.mhaswnj.org

The Mental Health Association in Southwestern New Jersey (MHASWNJ) is the local chapter of the New Jersey Division of the National Mental Health Association. Founded in 1956, this chapter originated in Camden County but expanded to include Burlington and Gloucester Counties in 1986. The mission of the MHASWNJ is to promote mental wellness and to eradicate the stigma of mental illness through community education, advocacy and supportive services. The MHASWNJ is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency.

Robins’ Nest Inc.

http://www.robinsnestinc.org/

Robins' Nest is a private, nonprofit 501(C) (3), children's services organization dedicated to ensure the safety of children and enhance their well-being in a family setting. This is accomplished through a wide array of quality community-based residential and in-home services, which encourage and empower children to become responsible members of the community.

It is our mission to meet the needs of children and families by fostering a supportive, healing and empowering environment, which improves family functioning and keeps children safe. Focusing on strengths of our staff and families, Robins' Nest home-based, outpatient and residential programs promote permanency for children and enhance their well-being.

2nd Floor

http://www.2ndfloor.org

2NDFLOOR provides anytime anywhere support to New Jersey youth through our toll free, confidential and anonymous youth helpline - 888-222-2228. Now, 2NDFLOOR also provides anytime anywhere access to 2NDFLOOR materials. Program brochures, posters, stickers, clickable links and other materials that spread the word that 2NDFLOOR, 888-222-2228, is the place for New Jersey youth to call and talk about their issues, concerns and problems are just a click away.

Kinship Navigator Program

http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/knp/

Are you a family member raising your relative's children? You've come to the right place for help!

Call 2-1-1!

Kinship caregivers are special people who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their relatives’ children. These children might be the caregiver’s siblings, nieces, nephews, or, most often, grandchildren.

By dialing 2-1-1, eligible Kinship caregivers can get help addressing immediate problems, and they will also be referred to a local Kinship agency which will work with caregivers to access additional services.

The local Kinship agencies serve three functions. First, staff from the agencies helps caregivers navigate other forms of government assistance. Secondly, Kinship agencies determine if the caregiver’s family is eligible for Kinship Navigator program benefits such as vouchers for child care or help with short-term expenses for the relative child, such as furniture, moving expenses and clothing. Finally, the Kinship agencies provide technical support and guide the family through the process of Kinship Legal Guardianship if the caregiver wishes to make a legal commitment to the child.

The Association for Children of New Jersey

http://www.acnj.org/

The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the state's foremost child research and advocacy organization. For 30 years ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents.shtml

Website with information on Benefits and Assistance, Health and Safety Resources, Data and Publications, State Resources and more...

NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse

http://www.njgroups.org/

If you are seeking ANY TYPE of community SUPPORT GROUP, ---

Call us Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm to get contact information on any of over 6,750 NJ support groups, over 1,200 national and online groups, and over 100 people who are seeking others to start new local groups. If you call after hours, leave a message and we will return your call the next business day.

1-800-FOR-MASH

(1-800-367-6274)

Statewide Community Resources

Important Hotlines

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call 1-877-294-4356 TTY to access any hotline.
Voice callers use 7-1-1 NJ Relay.

DCF HOTLINES

CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT HOTLINE

1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)

1-800-835-5510 (TTY/TDD)