How do I search for resources on ROGER?
Answer
ROGER allows users to search in multiple ways, depending on what they know and what they need. You can search by need, topic, keyword, organization name, category, county, city, ZIP code, service area, branch of service, discharge status, demographics, income eligibility, location type, and organization type. Search categories include Records & Publications, Family Services, At-Risk & Homeless, Federal & State Benefits, Health & Lifestyle, Education & Employment, and Female, Minority & LGBTQ+ resources. Subcategories may include housing, shelters, employment, financial assistance, food, health, benefits, and family support. Income eligibility refers to whether a program may use income limits to determine who qualifies. Location type helps distinguish between physical, in-person locations and virtual/remote services. Some organizations serve a specific county, while others serve multiple counties, all of New Jersey, or users virtually. For example, A user can search “mental health,” select a county, choose virtual services if transportation is difficult, and narrow results by demographics or branch of service if relevant. Combining search filters helps users narrow broad results and find resources that better match their needs. It also helps veteran service organizations and case managers locate resources faster for the people they serve.