New Jersey Resources

The Arc of New Jersey - The Arc of New Jersey is a statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy organization. From this site, one can access a list of local Arc chapters, as well as a listing of materials on fetal alcohol syndrome that can be ordered from the organization.

Center of Alcohol Studies: Alcohol Studies Database - This database contains over 60,000 citations for journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, conference papers, and audio-visual materials that were indexed by the Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies since 1987.

FAS Diagnostic Centers - Need to find a center? Try this list.

FAS and Perinatal Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services in NJ - The programs in this list provide drug and alcohol risk reduction services to pregnant women in prenatal and family planning centers. Scroll down this document to find the FAS information.

NOFAS USA National Directory - This directory will provide community resources, family support groups, prevention programs, and diagnostic contacts in New Jersey.

Find a NJ Doctor:New Jersey Health Care Profile - This site includes information on all doctors who are actively licensed and currently permitted to practice medicine or podiatry in New Jersey. The website can be searched to locate doctors practicing in a particular area or hospital. The profiles contain information about a doctor's education, training, and medical practice.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

Pregnancy and Alcohol Don't Mix - The University Hospital tells why drinking is not good for your developing child.

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.