Serving the community since 1985.

Our Mission:  "To provide support, education and services for people infected and affected by  HIV/AIDS."

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Transportation - Assists clients in reaching medical appointments, hospitals, support groups, day-respite centers, and other AIDS-related activities.

Peer Support Groups - Provides a means for persons with HIV/AIDS, their families and loved ones to share their experience and feelings and provide emotional support, assistance and reassurance.  Dedicated and professionally trained facilitators meet on a regular basis to conduct support sessions.  Contact the NJB office for more specific information.  See a complete schedule here.

Food Bank - Located at the Franklin A. Smith Resource Center, the food bank is available to all NJB clients.  The Food Bank provides non-perishable canned or dry goods to insure clients receive adequate supplementation.

Substance Abuse Counseling - Not problem people but people with problems.  Counseling services and programming for people with HIV/AIDS who have substance abuse issues and may be in early recovery, are drug-free, or are methadone-compliant.

Translation - Provides Spanish translation services in order to assist Spanish-speaking clients in navigating the systems of health care and social services.

Housing - The Robert A. Harrison House, on the grounds of Bergen Regional Medical Center, provides an assisted living facility for six full-time residents who are HIV-positive.

Housing Services - HOPWA (Housing Opportunity for People with AIDS) Admistrator: See HOPWA page

Helpline - Toll-free telephone service to provide assistance to any caller, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.  (800-508-7577, NJ only)