Health Services:

American Cancer Society
856-546-1600
410 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Services:
Provides numerous services, supplies and support groups to cancer patients. We also provide public education literature.

American Heart Association
856-546-5600
600 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106
www.americanheart.org

Services:
Provides information to the community regarding the prevention and detection of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Raises funds to support research and community education programs.

American Liver Foundation
973-256-2550
1425 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Services:
The American Liver Foundation is a national voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing hepatitis and other liver and gallbladder diseases through research and education.


American Lung Association of New Jersey
1-800-586-4872
917 N. Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
www.lungusa.org

Services:
Dedicated to the prevention of lung disease and the promotion of lung health.

Arthritis Foundation
856-482-0600
496 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:
Provides programs for people with arthritis and their families, information and education services. Also water exercise program, arthritis fitness classes, loan closet, fibromyalgia/arthritis support groups and self-help courses.


Camden County Board of Social Services
856-225-8264
Medical Unit-Medicaid
856-225-8266
808 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102
856-225-8260
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
www.camdencounty.com

Services:
The Medical Unit administers the Medicaid Program for eligible persons who are aged, blind and disabled.
Medicaid in a Nursing Home - This program is for nursing home residents who are 65+ years of age, legally blind or permanently or totally disabled for at least 12 months. Call 225-8266 for more information.
Medicaid at Home - This program is for persons who are 65+ years of age, legally blind or permanently and totally disabled for at least 12 months call 225-8266 for more information.


Camden County Board of Social Service
856-225-8266
856-225-8264
Medically Needy Program
808 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102
www.camdencounty.com

Services:
This program provides some medical benefits to certain New Jersey residents who may not be able to afford health care services but have income and/or assets that are too high to qualify for the regular Medicaid program.


Camden County Division of Health
856-665-7274
(Adult Health Services)
2201 W. Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
www.camdencounty.com

Services:
Sponsors free clinics throughout the County for diabetes and cancer detection, vision screening, blood pressure screening, colorectal cancer, adult flu shots, education, nutrition counseling. Pap tests and cholesterol screening for a nominal fee.

Family Practice Centers
Bergen Landing Health Center
856-757-1770
West & Clinton Streets, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:30am - Noon; 1:00pm - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

CamCare North
856-757-9180
6th & Erie Streets, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:30am - Noon 1:00pm - 4:30 Monday - Friday

CamCare East
856-635-0203
2610 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105
Hours: 8:30 am-Noon 1:00pm 4:30 am. Monday - Friday

CamCare Clementon
856-627-7701
121 White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ 08021
Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Monday—Friday

Camden County Office on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
856-225-5070
2600 Mount Ephraim Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
www.camdencounty.com

Services:
Provides for indigent Camden County residents outpatient program for drug and alcohol abuse. (Also a daytime program.)


Community Care Program for the Elderly & Disabled (CCPED)
856-225-8266
808 Market Street, 1st Floor, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

Services:
Provides in-home therapy, nurses aides, medical day care and non-emergency medical transportation to New Jersey residents 65+ years of age or disabled. Financial and medical requirements.


Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey
856-541-6985
35 Church Street, Camden, NJ 08105 (outpatient Services)

Branch Office
856-365-7393
2700 Westfield Avenue, Camden
(Employment/training and prevention Educations Services)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Evening hours are scheduled as needed.

Services:
Provides comprehensive bi-lingual and bi-cultural treatment and prevention services in the areas of mental health, drug/alcohol, geriatric, employment (job counseling/placement), GED, Spanish literacy. ELS, HOME health training, Computerized Medical Assistance Training, parenting/life skills training, case management services and HIV/AIDS Community Programs through the following interconnected units: Family Counseling and La Esperanza (outpatient Services), Hispanic Senior Citizen Services (geriatric services), Hispanic Women Resource Center (employment and training services) and Health Education and Prevention Services.


The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
856-869-0200 or 888-920-85570
Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter
216 Haddon Ave, Suite 328, Westmont, NJ 08018
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org or www.lls.org/snj

Services:
Provides financial assistance for people with leukemia and related diseases. Also public education, research and support group.


Mental Health Association in Southwestern New Jersey
856-966-6767
505 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:
Provides information and referral for individuals seeking mental health services. Offers presentations, technical training, video and brochures on issues pertaining to mental illnesses and mental wellness. Recruits, trains and matches volunteers as companions for individuals who suffer from mental illnesses.


Multiple Sclerosis Association
856-488-4500
1-800-833-4MSA
706 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:
A national health care organization serving thousands of disabled residents, services include a toll-free 24 hour telephone hotline. The free loan of therapeutic equipment, peer counseling, social and group activities, independent housing facilities designed to meet the needs of the disabled. Bi-monthly newsletter and educational and referral information.


National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Client Service)
856-858-6900
1-215-271-2400
1 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Services:
Provides support and counseling groups, equipment loan program, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home healthcare, information and referrals, transportation to neurology appointments and employment services. Three Multiple Sclerosis Centers for outpatient treatment, self-help groups and employment program.


New Jersey Care
856-225-8266
856-225-8264
808 Market Street Camden, NJ 08102

Services:
This program provides full Medicaid coverage for blind, disabled or aged persons whose income is at or below the poverty level and who have limited resources.


New Jersey Osteoporosis Society
856-663-1342
1-800-787-0171
PO Box 231, Stratford, NJ 08084

Services:
Provides information to the community regarding the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis; quarterly educational meetings; free literature.


The PRO of New Jersey, Inc.
1-800-624-4557
(Peer Review Organization)
Brier Hill Court, Building J, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Services:
The PRO of New Jersey is authorized by the Federal Government to oversee the quality of medical care provided to Medicare patients in the Garden State. Call the toll-free information line for the literature regarding Medicare patients' hospital rights.



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