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ADA Discrimination Complaints
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Statewide

Provides information and support to individuals with disabilities filing discrimination complaints against public accommodations or government agencies. Assists callers online and by phone with complaint submissions.

WashingtonComplaints can be filed online anytime.
Adult Protective Services - Salem
Salem County Office on Aging

Responds to crisis, offering assistance to older adults who are in situations of abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. For those who need protection of their rights.

SalemMon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Services

Responds to crises and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable older adults and individuals with disabilities. Coordinates protective interventions and community support services.

FlemingtonMon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; For all other hours, call After Hours number.
Adult Services
Gloucester County Division of Social Services

Provides advocacy, counseling, and supportive services to older adults and individuals with disabilities residing in boarding homes and residential healthcare facilities. Investigates facility-related complaints and assists residents with housing stability.

SewellMon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Adult Services
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Hudson County

Provides support and advocacy services for adults with developmental disabilities. Services include day habilitation, prevocational training, evening socialization programs, and community integration support.

BayonneCall for schedule information.
Advocacy
Association for Special Children and Families (ASCF)

Assists and supports parents of disabled children at IEP meetings. Also provides SPAN parent trainings, workshops, and other activities to encourage inclusion.

HewittCall the agency for complete schedule information
Advocacy - Bergen County Office
Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)

Promotes and ensures the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. The staff directs efforts toward working with individual consumers, who face difficulties in areas of housing, employment, transportation, remaining independent in the homes, assists with completing applications for immigration, Social Security, and other financial benefit programs. Special services are also offered for underserved minorities who have disabilities.

HackensackMon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Advocacy - Hudson County Office
Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)

Provides individual and systems advocacy to support community inclusion for people with disabilities. Assists clients with housing, employment, transportation, independent living, and applications for public benefits, Social Security, and immigration services. Offers specialized advocacy for underserved minority communities.

Jersey CityMon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
After School Program
Enrichment Center for Women, Children and Families (ECWCF)

Provides participant with academic, socialization, and recreational activities that build competence. Tutors are available to assist with homework. Participants are exposed to arts, crafts, performing arts and recreational/sports activities. The program begins in September and ends in June.

185 Carroll St, Paterson, NJ 07501Mon – Fri 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm; Program runs Sept – June.
Aggressive Driver Hotline
NJ Department of Law and Public Safety
Statewide

Informs police of aggressive drivers. This hotline should NOT be used to report 9-1-1 emergencies.

Trenton24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Aid and Advocacy - Northern New Jersey - Teaneck Office
Jewish Family and Children's Services - Northern New Jersey

Provides various financial assistance and advocacy programs to individuals in need. Provides access to community services and programs, emergency financial assistance, summer camp scholarships, and refugee reception and placement.

TeaneckMon – Thurs 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Aid and Advocacy - Northern New Jersey - Wayne Office
Jewish Family and Children's Services - Northern New Jersey

Provides various financial assistance and advocacy programs to individuals in need. Services include: access to community services and programs, emergency financial assistance, summer camp scholarships, and refugee reception and placement.

WayneMon, Thurs 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Tues 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Alzheimer's Resources - Alzheimer's Association Headquarters
Alzheimer's Association
Statewide

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.

ChicagoMon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Alzheimer's Resources - Greater NJ Northern Office
Alzheimer's Association
Statewide

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.

Florham ParkMon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Alzheimer's Resources - Greater NJ Southern Office
Alzheimer's Association
Statewide

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.

MarltonHelp line 24 hours a days 7 days a week
Alzheimer's Resources - Marlton Office
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.

MarltonMon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Alzheimer's Resources - Northfield Office
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.

NorthfieldMon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Atlantic County Sheriff
NJ County Sheriffs

Responsible for all functions associated with the county enforcement of laws, the prevention of crime, the pursuit and apprehension of offenders, and the gathering of legal evidence to ensure conviction of such offenders.

Mays LandingCall for information
ATOD Prevention Programs
Prevention Resources

Provides evidence-based alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention education. Offers early intervention, youth coalitions, vaping prevention, community awareness workshops, and substance use prevention presentations for schools and community organizations.

FlemingtonOffice Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Call for service hours.
Bar Association - Atlantic County
NJ State Bar Association

Provides professional development, continuing legal education (CLE), legal research resources, legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, and public legal information resources to individuals in New Jersey.

Atlantic CityCall for information