EGG HARBOR TWP.--Atlantic County residents dealing with the harsh realities of living in today's poor economic climate were given some tips on how to save the home they own.

Thursday at the Shore Mall, Atlantic County government teamed up with the Sheriff's Office to provide easier access to community service agencies that can offer a helping hand.

Credit counseling, employment services, real estate and financial representatives were on hand today to try and help ease the burden associated with financial hardships, "We're here to help we have mortgage councilors that are here, we have real estate people that are here and anybody having a problem unemployed, under employed," said Sheriff Frank Balles.

For more information about the Sheriff's Office's program, "Real Help," which connects homeowners with foreclosure resources can call (609) 909-7214.