Resource Directory

Helpline and online forum for New Jersey's youth and young adults (10-24)

Provides fun, informal, and educational programs for youth grades K-13

Provides fun, informal, and educational clubs/programs for youth grades K-13

Call in case of emergency

Call or live chat on website Free and confidential support for people in distress or their loved ones. Prevention and crisis resources on website

Counseling and therapy center with multiple northern NJ locations

Free, popular legal clinic with a volunteer, who provides basic legal info or initial direction on a legal problem

Day care services for seniors

Website providing links by county to affordable housing. Run by CGP&H, NJ Department of Community Affairs approved Affordable Housing Administrative Agent. This organization is dedicated to assisting very low, low, and moderate income households find affordable housing in a fair and respectful manner.

Emergency housing and case management for single adults and families with children

Services for people with disabilities (intellectual and developmental) and mental illness

Non-emergency housing for houseless individuals - Somerset County only

Long-term care program for women recovering from substance use and mental health disorders

Local services for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers

Local services for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers

Specialized primary care services for the LGBTQ+ community

Counseling center and support for youth and those with disabilities; groups available

Online resource to find federal benefits you may qualify for.

Private counselor

NJ State licensed community mental health outpatient provider.

Child and teen counseling center, individual and groups

Residential school and therapeutic community for NJ boys in crisis, ages 12-21

Support, advocacy, care management, and info for those impacted by Brain Injury

Counseling center for teens (12+) and adults

Little free pantry to take or leave anything.

For Somerset County residents - mobile mental health urgent care, crisis intervention, and stabilization services

In home counseling for children, teens, and families

Private counselor

Local Facebook giving network - Somerville area only

Local Facebook giving network - Montgomery and Rocky Hill only

Counseling Center for youth, adult, seniors - groups available

Male-only, age 18+ recovery transitional home with supportive services.

Has Bilingual Staff Has Income Guidelines The immigration staff has minimal fees and clients are expected to pay costs and filing fees. Counties Serviced: Camden

Support groups and free services serving immigrant families of Chinese origin affected by mental illness

Volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline, providing support on mental health

Majority in-home services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, and autism

Substance use services for teens and adults

Legal services for the immigrant community

Variety of services for families, youth, and individuals

Variety of services for immigrants and their families

Information and prevention strategies for suicide

Outpatient eating disorder facility

Job training and related services for young people with disabilities

Services for families and individuals, impacted by trauma

Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines No income guidelines for FROs; income limits apply for representation in custody and divorce cases. Counties Serviced: Bergen

Counseling and therapy center

Counseling center, groups available

Counseling center for teens and adults

Community services for low to moderate income county residents

Wide range of services to improve the health of women of childbearing age, infants, and children; virtual support groups and webinars

Provides services for low- and moderate-income families covering Homebuyer Education, foreclosure and delinquency counseling, and financial literacy.

Income Guidelines Bilingual Staff Counties Serviced: Union, Middlesex, Mercer

Private counselor ages 11+, specializing in immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations; women's groups avail.

Free clinics for Somerset County residents that provide well baby check-ups and immunizations for young children

Info on services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges, and their families

Christian-focused counseling center

Mental health and substance use treatment

Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Divorce (Consultation Only) Counties Serviced: Cape May

Mental health and therapy center with social justice perspective

Connecting families to childcare resources and parent education

Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines Counties Serviced: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Union

Provides legal advocacy, training, and education for low income people with disabilities and the elderly

Local substance use recovery support services and prevention education

Housing services and employment services for people with disabilities/caregivers

Once clients have applied for certain affordable housing options (Brookhaven/Sunnymeade, Hillsborough Village), Patricia Gallagher will reach out about waitlist or if they've been awarded housing

In-home services available through private pay and orgs - see referral column

Counseling center for youth, teens, and adult caregivers

Housing services for seniors and subsidized housing available for those who qualify.

Substance use treatment and prevention center

Counseling and groups for women

Counseling Center for youth, adult, seniors - groups available

Private counselor for ages 16+

Private counselor for preteens, teens, and adults

Private counselor - teens and adults

Private counselor

Private counselor specializing in women and youth

Private counselor for teens and adults

Private counselor

Private counselor

Private counselor, also with Hillsborough location

Private counselor and psychiactric nurse pracitioner for adults and teens

Private counselor

Private counselor

Private counselor, offers groups

Private counselor

Support for who are homeless and trafficked youth, between 18-21. New Jersey wide

CDC Coronavirus main page

Creative arts therapy center

Private counselor focused on teens and adults

Programs and support for people with disabilities and their families

Contact for concerns about abuse of people with disabilities, plus services info and training.

Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

Rehabilitation center with individual and family services

State services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

Employment assistance for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind

Business clothing and (currently virtual) career development for clients actively seeking employment or recently employed

Services for people with disabilities

Social services for the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities

Medical and psychiactric care for the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities

Services for immigrants and refugees - primarily the Central NJ Spanish-speaking community

Food pantry for houseless individuals - clients of SHIP

Services and programs with focus on substance misuse prevention

A personal finance program provided by New Jersey Department of the Treasury

Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines Counties Serviced: Essex

Programs and support for people with disabilities and their families

Mental health and substance abuse services

Counseling center

Crisis intervention services for children and families in crisis

Information and referrals for health screening and treatment including reproductive health and pregnancy, vaccines, cancer, etc.

Volunteers of Parents Anonymous provide supportive listening about parenting, and resource

Confidential family support for those who have a loved one with substance abuse disorder

Food Pantry Updated 8/5/22: Serving guests from Somerset County (excluding Franklin Twsp - See Franklin Food Bank) and following towns in Middlesex Cty: Middlesex, Dunellen, Piscataway, and South Plainfield

Food Pantry

Couseling center run by North Branch Reformed Church

HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Service provides free one-on-one counseling in English and Spanish to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers seeking to purchase a home in New Jersey, along with providing foreclosure prevention counseling for homeowners who are struggling financially and are at risk of foreclosure. Also webinars available

Counties Serviced: Monmouth

Hunterdon County residents only - food pantry

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents, plus basic hygiene products

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Please call ahead before arriving to confirm days and times of food distribution. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/The-Food-Bank-Network-of-Somerset-County-127492520658271

Food bank open to Franklin Twp. residents only - giving fixed bags during COVID-19, up to 2x a month Updated 11/29/22: By appointment only Mon.-Thurs., Sat. -Individuals and families in need of longer-term support are encouraged to call 732-246-0009 and press 110 to schedule appt. - leave msg. with name and phone number. Staff will call you back to schedule appt. -Additional: The first Wednesday of EVERY month is Community Distribution day! No appointments, you don’t have to live in Franklin to access services and it is first come first served until supplies last! This is a drive through program. (Walk-ups welcome too) Please have an empty trunk ready for us! Community Relations Bureau Building 935 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ 08873

Central hub of professional and community resources for Franklin Twp. residents

Info and scheduling to take the GED (high school equivilancy diploma), in person or online

Counseling center

Mental health and substance use treatment provider

All-volunteer organization that recycles excess household items to be donated and delivered to Somerset County residents

Local Goodwill store with low cost clothing, furniture, decor, etc.

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

Wide range of services across 6 locations beyond health/fitness

Website with a detailed search for childcare providers

Counseling center for children, teens, and adults - groups available - specializing in LGBTQ+ community

Offers homes to low and medium income level families, plus homeownership classes.

Family activities, workshops, and individual assistance for Hunterdon County residents

Therapy center focused on children (2-10) and parents/play therapy

Connecting parents/caregivers and parents to health and educational resources, and Community Health Workers

Mental health and substance use treatment center -specializing in teens and adults

Mental health and substance use treatment and recovery center

Hillsborough residents only - temporary food assistance.

Free local, online giving community (Hillsborough)

Counseling and neuropsychological testing

Culturally Specific Organization Counties Serviced: Statewide

Support groups for LGBTQ+ youth and youth-informed sex education for NJ youth

We provide Counseling, Psychotherapy and Art Therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Using a holistic approach to mental health and a client-centered approach to counseling, we use a wide range of therapeutic techniques and interventions to help you overcome the issues that brought you to therapy. We also offer other Mind Body Wellness Services. Massage Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness instruction, and more.

Serves homeless families with children including emergency shelter

Short-term financial assistance for obtaining immediate housing for houseless individuals

Helps pair people to share a home and save on costs.

Mental health and substance abuse treatment center, groups available

Variety of community services for 3 counties including Somerset. Free assistance for income-eligible residents. Health enrollment insurance, senior benefits enrollment, info and assistance, language translation services, health screenings and referrals, energy and water payment assistance, discount cell phone program (SafeLink), childcare.

Private counselor

Mental health and substance abuse treatment center for teens and adults

Free local, online giving community (Hunterdon County)

Hunterdon County shared public transportation including dialysis treatment

Hunterdon Health welcomes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) patients and families. The Hunterdon Health network consists of nearly 400 physicians in Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, Warren and Morris counties. Many have expertise in LGBTQ+ health and welcome new patients. Website has info with more resources

Local helpline for Hunterdon residents

Services for people with HIV/AIDs, and supports for the LGBTQ+ community

Free services for pregnant Hunterdon County residents - see online brochure for eligibility

Private counseling center

Liberation-based counseling for individuals and families

Domestic violence services free of charge for Morris County residents (survivors and witnesses)

Variety of services for the whole community

Lawyer directory, including pro bono and low cost. International service.

Counseling center and various psychiatric assessment services - transportation avail.

Divorce (Consultation Only) Counties Serviced: Statewide

Assists adult and minor survivors of labor and sex trafficking throughout NJ regardless of immigration status. Counties Serviced: Statewide

Hotline that provides legal advice, information, and referral to low-income NJ residents in civil legal matters

Divorce (Consultation Only) LSNWJ provides free civil legal services to people with limited income, seniors, and people affected by HIV/AIDS. Intakes are over the phone, approximately 20 minutes. Counties Serviced: Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren

Private nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to people with limited income, seniors, and people affected by HIV/AIDS

Private counselor

Free English conversation groups, tutoring, U.S. Citizenship preparation classes

Houses 5 females 18 or over

Financial assistance - heating, cooling, natural gas, electric, energy efficiency. Check application for eligibility

Culturally Specific Organization Consultations free; small fee may apply for representation. Counties Serviced: Statewide

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for South Asian women

Equine/horse assisted therapy services

Afterschool, tutoring, and summer camp for Bound Brook and S. BB, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, and Bridgewater

Services for youth in Bound Brook, Franklin, Manville

Counseling center

Private counselor serving NJ residents virtually

Providing low income families with essential baby items - especially diapers.

Montgomery residents only - food pantry

Private Counselor for ages 4+

Affordable clothing shop - infant to adult plus size

Food pantry serving families who are low income and/or facing crisis

For African American families affected by mental illness.

Support group for adults (18+) in the LGBTQ+ community to discuss mental health and LGBTQ+ topics

Free programs for caregivers and people with family members who have mental illnesses

Providing support and local resources on mental health

Online weekly support groups for people affected by mental illness and their families

Helps find missing children

The 24/7 National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline offers safe, confidential advocacy services for Deaf survivors and service providers through email, live chat, and video phone

A 24/7 call or text national hotline and website with articles, info, and safety planning tools

Supportive listening and crisis support for people who have experienced sexual violence, or their loved ones

Website providing information, awareness, survivor resources, and speakers about human trafficking.

24/7 New Jersey Domestic Violence (DV) helpline. Find a list of your local county's organization at https://njcedv.org/services/

Free and confidential support for people in distress (phone, chat, text, or email). Prevention and crisis resources on website

Counseling and medication management, groups available

A website to find self-help groups

Support groups with 12 step program

Job search, placement, and free job training workshops for all NJ residents

Educational webinars, trainings, and support of families and individuals with Tourette Syndrome

Call to report child abuse or neglect. All adults over 18 are mandated reporters

Helpline for family and friends coping with a loved one's substance use disorder

Hotline for COVID questions

File a complaint as the victim of discrimination or bias-based harassment in employment, housing, or public accommodations

Legal information and resources for victims and survivors regarding domestic violence issues.

Info for people without employer insurance - affordable health care through state

Crisis counseling program for people affected by COVID-19

Provides funding for affordable home ownership and housing opportunities

See this website for current information about rental assistance, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and related programs.

24/7 assistance and referral to treatment for substance use

Website with information from the state of New Jersey. Includes laws and forms.

Free, confidential mental health information and referral

Info about the SNAP program

Services and support for people with TBIs.

Divorce (Clinic) Counties Serviced: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic

Variety of services for low-income residents of Northwest NJ, including Somerset County (but not food bank)

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce

Parents can apply - provides food for women, infants and children up to age 5 with additional supportive health services.

Christian-focused counseling center affiliated with local churches

Court-appointed attorney for those charged with a crime who can't afford private attorneys

Hunterdon County residents only - food pantry

Thrift store for anyone connected to food pantry for Hunterdon residents

26 week psycho-educational group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners

Alternative (vegan bakery) and traditional therapy/supports - focus on youth- some in-home

Support groups change periodically -check website or call for current groups and access information.

Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, Union

Somerset Hills residents only - food pantry

Connection to health services for youth & families

Counseling center

Essential items for pregnant women and children under 5

Online search, provider and liaison for affordable housing for 12 NJ counties

Free activities and connection to resources for families and youth

Free local, online giving community (Plainfield area)

Affordable health services for adults and teens of all genders, including birth control

Affordable health services for adults and teens of all genders, including birth control

Private in home counseling including animal assisted therapy

Counseling and therapy center

Support and services for LBGTQ+ people in NJ

Local services for people with disabilities and their families

Home visitation program for youth 14-21, focus on teens ageing out of foster care

Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union

Food pantry for the Raritan community. Clients can visit 1x a week, but call main number if looking for 2x.

Live, trained addiction experts offer counseling and treatment connections. Also for friends and family

Food pantry for residents of Bound Brook & South BB. Take out only.

Group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners

Somerset County's mental health center

Transportation updates, educational information on safe and environmentally-friendly travel

Individualized programs and education for self-management of diabetes

Free childbirth education classes

Mental health and addiction treatment center

The Clinic accepts a limited number of cases during the academic year (mid-August to April). DV Project Helpline is for legal advocacy ONLY for Camden County. Counties Serviced: Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Burlington, Salem

Statewide helpline to give information and referrals about the legal domestic violence process.  Counties Serviced: Statewide

Discrimination - any area arising from, or reasonably related to victimization If prospective client is not VCCO-eligible, the hourly rate is $60 – retainer ($2,500-$5,000) may be required. Email is the preferred method. The intake team should be in direct contact via email within 24-48 hours to set up an intake call. RLA has the capacity to handle 50-100 FRO cases and related representation each year. Counties: Statewide

Services for families experiencing separation/divorce, and programs to work with those experiencing violence

Distressed parents who wish to give up an unwanted infant anonymously, with no fear of arrest or prosecution, can call this hotline

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for Hunterdon County residents (survivors and witnesses)

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for Somerset County residents (survivors and witnesses)

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services

Wide range of services for houseless individuals

Soup kitchen for all

Dinners offered in different places - see website for schedule

Community services for families and youth

Free educational classes on making healthy food choices on a limited budget, and incorporating physical activity

Services for veterans at risk of being homeless (covers several states)

Services and therapy for children with disabilities

Services for low to moderate income individuals

Online and by phone lawyer referral service

Providing info/resources to social services and community partners

Main contact info for Family Division at court house

Support groups for those affected by mood disorders, including family and friends

During COVID, provides virtual emotional support services to Somerset County residents and employees Community education on disaster reactions and recovery, Coping skills for managing stress, Psychoeducation support groups, Information & community referrals.

Variety of services beyond books/materials, including notary, ESL, citizenship, groups, jobs, etc.

Transportation to Medicaid providers for Medicaid-elegible Somerset County residents