The Division of Mental Health Services ttp://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/services/centers/ is committed to New Jersey's consumer constituency and provides information and resources that are helpful for Wellness and Recovery for person's living with mental illness. State of New Jersey Crisis / Screening Centers

Rx4NJ For a Free or Discounted Drug Program Web site http://www.rx4nj.org/ is designed to help low-income, uninsured New Jersey residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.

NJMentalHealthCares http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/ was established to help individuals, families and communities identify, understand and effectively navigate programs that comprise the mental health and human services delivery system. NJMentalHealthCares was built upon the philosophy of an individual's capacity for self reliance and self determination through advocacy, affirmation, education, research and service.

The American Red Cross and FEMA http://www.tsarp.org/family/index.html have jointly published excellent brochures entitled "Your Family Disaster Plan" and "Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit." Every family should obtain these and follow them. They cover more than just floods and will also be useful for other potential disasters. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility. Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/Preparing/A4497.pdf For millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
http://www.aclink.org/oep/mainpages/prepare/disabilities.asp People with disabilities have the same choices as other community residents about whether to evacuate their homes and where to go when an emergency threatens. Listen to the advice of local officials. Decide whether it is better to leave the area, stay with a friend or go to a public shelter. Each of these decisions requires planning and preparation. Atlantic County is developing a registry to assist individuals with special needs during an evacuation. Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management

Mental Health America
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster has developed the Coping With Disaster fact sheet series to help you and your loved ones cope during crisis and loss. Coping with Disaster

The New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS)
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/disaster/ The New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) is home to a specialized mental health Disaster and Terrorism Branch located within the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Technology. New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services

US Dept of Veteran Affairs http://www.va.gov/landing2_vetsrv.htm: Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime. If you are new to the VA, the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet will help you get started.