I was in Camden before I came here... a little far to physically help you, but...
Just go. I know it sounds over simplistic--and I was terrified... worse, my fears were justified with the first meeting I went to. But after that meeting, I had the strength to go to the next, and the next, and now I found a group I really like. I still don't really know anyone in this here state... except for them
It's a strange place, where you can make friends of people you don't really know. Like no other place on earth, or New Jersey...
Take care,
TB