Support, Safety & Essential Resources
Housing & Shelter
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Volunteers of America Delaware Valley – Emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing (Camden, Burlington, Gloucester)
Catholic Charities of South Jersey – Emergency assistance, homelessness prevention, utility help
Center for Family Services – Housing stability, family preservation, supportive housing
Camden County Board of Social Services – Emergency housing referrals & benefits
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Project HOME – Shelter, permanent housing, healthcare
People's Emergency Center – Emergency shelter & transitional housing for families
Bethesda Project – Emergency & long-term housing
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United Way – Local housing & emergency assistance via 211
National Low Income Housing Coalition – Tenant protections & resources
Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Support
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Providence House Domestic Violence Services– Emergency shelter, legal advocacy
Anna Sample House – Confidential shelter & survivor services
Contact of Camden County – 24/7 crisis & DV hotline
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Women Against Abuse – Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, hotline
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline – 24/7 support & referrals
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National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call, chat, or text (24/7)
RAINN – Sexual violence crisis support
Helping Survivors - Empowering survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment to understand their rights and access the resources they need.
Substance Use & Recovery
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NJ Addiction Services Hotline – 1-844-REACHNJ
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SAMHSA – Treatment locator & national helpline
Medical, Mental Health & Wellness
Crisis, Legal Support & Immediate Help
At Sacred Earth Community Solutions, we believe families should never be torn apart and that working, contributing members of our communities should not be labeled as criminals. We recognize the many intersections of immigrant exploitation and are committed to advocacy rooted in dignity, justice, and care. If you or a loved one need support, resources, or legal assistance, this section is here to help guide you toward trusted services.
Legal & Emergency Immigration Support
If you or a loved one may be affected by immigration enforcement, avoid sharing personal information publicly. Seek support from trusted legal or advocacy organizations. These resources are confidential and not affiliated with ICE.
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American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program
Deportation defense
Emergency family planning
Community education
Strong presence in South Jersey
Legal referrals
Worker & family protections
Know Your Rights workshops
Immigration-related legal assistance
Tenant and benefits support for mixed-status families
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Immigration legal services
Family-based petitions
Deportation defense
Community support
Deportation defense organizing
Emergency family advocacy
Legal services
Social services & case management
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Know Your Rights materials
Emergency response & action networks
Support for mixed-status families
DACA-related guidance
National Immigration Law Center
Legal information & family protection guidance
Public benefits access for immigrants
Deportation defense education
Know Your Rights training
Free and low-cost legal defense
Bond assistance
Family reunification support
(Serves people nationwide when detention or transfer occurs)
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Lawyer referral directory
Verified immigration attorneysn
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Legal representation for unaccompanied minors
Family reunification assistance
Searchable directory of nonprofit legal providers
Multilingual resources
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Detention visitation programs
Detention hotline
Bond fund referrals
Tool to locate detained individuals
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Families affected by ICE often experience:
Acute anxiety and trauma
Children’s behavioral regression
Housing and food insecurity
Many immigrant-serving organizations listed above also offer:
Counseling referrals
School advocacy
Emergency mutual aid