New Jersey Resources

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.

Ergonomics - The Department of Health and Senior Services has created this information about ergonomics and schools.

Ergonomics Guide and Tips for Computer Users - The UMDNJ office of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety office offers advice on properly setting up your office environment.

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.

Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program: Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Office Workers - The symptoms, treatment, and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders as well as the NJ laws relating to them can be accessed here.

Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program: Video Terminal Display Guidelines - These Guidelines are intended to help managers provide VDT operators with workstations with well-designed lighting, furniture and equipment, as well as with training and vision care. This information is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.