New Jersey Resources

In English / En Español

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, adoptions, 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.

Camden Area Health Education Center - The Camden AHEC is committed to improving the health of the medically underserved - the ethnic and culturally diverse, the aged, the poor, the very young, the unemployed, the homeless and the uninsured. Particular emphasis is on providing services in the communities of Camden and Camden and Burlington Counties. See if they have a program for you.

Environmental Protection Agency: Map of Radon Zones - The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have evaluated the radon potential in the U.S. and have developed this map is to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to assist building code officials in deciding whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction.

Heat Related Illness - a news release giving detailed advice on how to deal with extreme heat conditions.

NJ Consumer and Environmental Health Services - provides information and educational materials on topics in the following categories: the Hazardous Site Health Evaluation Program, the Food and Milk Program, the Lead and Asbestos Program, and the Public Health Sanitation and Safety Program.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection - contains information on national and historic natural resources, environmental planning, environmental science and environmental regulations.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Air Monitoring - Click here to see the air quality levels throughout the state, you can even click on your county for a specific local reading.

NJ 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 Environmental Center - The New Jersey Environmental Lobby has, for three decades, been a leading voice in Trenton on statewide environmental issues.

NJ Information from the EPA - The Center for Environmental Information and Statistics contains information about: air quality, drinking water, surface water, hazardous waste, and toxic chemical releases, searchable by county.

NJ Lead and Asbestos Program - provides educational materials and counseling on lead poisoning and asbestos removal.

Right To Know Program - provides excellent links to RTK agencies, fact sheets, and training programs, with some information in Spanish.

En Español

Departamento de Protección del Medio Ambiente de Nueva Jersey - El Departamento de Protección del Medio Ambiente de Nueva Jersey (NJDEP) pone a disposición de la comunidad Hispana sus programas y temas de mayor importancia, además de temas en las noticias y aquellos anuncios de prensa que puedan ser de interés a su audiencia hispana.

Programa del Derecho a Saber - El programa Derecho a Saber del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de New Jersey (NJDHSS) presenta una serie de hojas informativas sobre substancias peligrosas.