
INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES
There are a number of reasons why there is such a desirable quality of life in Atlantic County. One of those reasons is an outstanding network of social service agencies and resources available to the residents of our community. So whether your need is large or small or if you are interested in helping others in our area, reach out and contact one of these outstanding organizations that are all dedicated to improving the lives of others here in Atlantic County.
Listed below are agencies that service the Atlantic County area.
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ALCOHOL, DRUG & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, COUNSELING & TREATMENT; MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT & COUNSELING & SUPPORT GROUPS
The Alcove Center for Grieving Children & Families (
609) 484-1133
Atlantic Prevention Resources
(609) 272-0101
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health
(609) 645-7601
Family Service Association
(609) 569-1731
Hansen House/Hendricks House
(609) 965-3699
John Brooks Recovery Center
(609) 347-8615
Maryville, Inc.
(856) 629-0244
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS & SUPPORT GROUPS
American Cancer Society
(609) 645-7272
Child Federation of Atlantic City
(609) 272-1711
Gilda's Club South Jersey
(609) 926-2699
South Jersey AIDS Alliance
(609) 347-1085
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
(609) 567-0200
CRISIS SERVICES—SHELTER
Atlantic County Women's Center (609) 601-9925 or (800) 286-4184 Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. (609) 348-4070
DISASTER SERVICES
American Red Cross
(609) 646-8330
EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITY & FOOD ASSISTANCE
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
(609) 345-5517
Atlantic Human Resources
(609) 348-4131
Catholic Charities - Camden Diocese
(609) 345-3448
Community Food Bank of New Jersey - Southern Branch
(609) 383-8843
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of South Jersey (a division of Money Management International) (888) 343-2233
NJ SHARES
(866) 657-4273
Salvation Army - Atlantic City Corps
(609) 344-0660
Salvation Army Extension Services
(856) 696-5252
ADVOCACY, MEDIATION & LEGAL SERVICES
Camden Center for Law and Social Justice, Inc.
(856) 966-8896
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (609) 601-7800
Community Mediation Services
(609) 345-7267
South Jersey Legal Services
(609) 641-5702
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
The Arc of Atlantic County
(609) 485-0800
Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped
(609) 926-2233
Career Opportunity Development, Inc.
(609) 965-6871
Community Quest, Inc.
(609) 646-0388
Shirley Eves Developmental & Therapeutic Center
(856) 825-5840
PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS BERON
Jewish Older Adult Services
(609) 345-5555
CONTACT Cape-Atlantic (609) 823-1850
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County (609) 822-1108
MENTORING, RECREATION & TUTORING PROGRAMS
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
(609) 653-8250
Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council
(609) 272-6820
Boys & Girls Clubs of Atlantic City, Inc.
(609) 347-2697
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey
(856) 795-1560
Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County
(609) 822-1167
Literacy Volunteers of America
(609) 383-3377
Mizpah Inland Human Services
(609) 476-2002
Spanish Community Center
(856) 697-2967 or (609) 345-1249