Resource Directory

Website with info/resources, and weekly group chat for adults with counselor.

Anonymous and confidential space online to connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer. We discuss many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, suicide, and much more.

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. American Sign Language services available. Button to call on website, plus text lifeline.

Counseling and therapy center with multiple northern NJ locations

Treatment aimed at addressing and preventing abuse/controlling behavior among individuals who have cause harm in their intimate relationships. For Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex counties. Every county in NJ has an AIP provider.

American Civil Liberties Union - to request legal assistance use the form at link above. We review every request, but the ACLU-NJ provides direct representation to only a small number of clients, in cases with the potential to set legal precedents for civil liberties. Some of the issues we look for relate to: Freedom of speech or censorship; Racial equity; Immigrants’ rights; LGBTQ+ rights; Police practices and illegal searches & arrests; Decarceration; Deprivations of due process for incarcerated people; Voting rights; Reproductive rights; Student rights and youth justice; Religious liberty

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (I.D.R.C.), local resource guide for persons affected by substance use, municipal alliance, and more

If someone you know is 18 years of age or older and is the subject of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation, contact your county APS office.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse organizes support groups around the U.S. and abroad,

Agape House provides emergency shelter for homeless families with children, single men and single women. Clients can stay at the shelter as long as it takes for them to get back on their feet. Provides case management to homeless families and individuals. (Referrals are accepted from the local county board of social services)

Supports and promotes independent living for people with disabilities in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties in New Jersey. Includes Information and Referral Hotline: English (732-738-4388) and Spanish (732-738-1941) - housing, transportation, employment, benefits and funding resources, accessibility, discrimination and legal rights, finding adaptive equipment, and assistive technology and community supports.

Crisis services for mental health, and wide range of services for disabled children and adults. Dedicated to providing housing, healthcare, meaningful employment, and recreational opportunities

Specialized primary care services for the LGBTQIA+ community 18+. Shares campus with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Includes support group virtual - every 3rd Wed. of the month at 7 pm. Must call or email to preregister

This organization provides a safe space for queer people. They also do advocacy work in regards to the LGBTQIA+ Community and anti-racism. Visit their website to learn more.

Counseling center and support for youth and disabled folks; groups available. Many other locations in NJ.

Online resource to find federal benefits you may qualify for.

Private counselor

NJ State licensed community mental health outpatient provider.

Learn and heal from trauma in a private, supportive space. Self-guided courses are written and checked by survivors, allies, mental health support workers and therapists from around the world.

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Various social services, see website or call for more information

Support, advocacy, care management, and info for those impacted by Brain Injury. The Helpline is not intended to replace professional and/or medical advice.

Counseling center for teens (12+) and adults

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location holds summer camp, not childcare

Little free pantry to take or leave anything.

For Somerset County residents - mobile mental health urgent care, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. For those experiencing acute psychiatric distress. Also providing traumatic incident debriefing. Living rooms have reopened, available Tuesday through Saturday, 12-8pm and Sunday & Monday, by appointment only

Bright Sky is a safe, easy to use app and website that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic violence. It is for anyone experiencing domestic violence, or for those worried about someone else. Please only download the app if it is safe for you to do so, and if you are sure that your phone isn’t being monitored. The app is not recommended to any survivor who has their phone routinely monitored by their perpetrator or one who deems the app could increase their level of risk.

Private counselor for 18+

Local Facebook giving group - for neighbors in Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan, Hillsboro, Manville and Bound Brook NJ.

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, including sober living homes.

Variety of services for families, individuals and youth including crisis intervention for youth. Also includes early Head Start and Head Start daycare - check website for info

Various services for children adults, and families: counseling, intensive outpatient mental health treatment, immigration services, youth crisis intervention, and more

Call this number to be connected to a Mental Health Navigator, who can offer resources, assistance with determining insurance coverage, and offer guidance on what to expect when seeking assistance. This number is for Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties. For Middlesex County, call 732-857-3811.

Call if you wish to consult an information specialist to discuss questions about HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, TB, or HIV testing sites,

Outpatient eating disorder facility - all genders, ages 10+

Job training and related services for young disabled folks

Counseling and therapy center

Counseling center, groups available

Counseling center for teens and adults

Community services for low to moderate income county residents

Provides services for low- and moderate-income families covering Homebuyer Education, foreclosure and delinquency counseling, and financial literacy. Affordable housing info and guide on website. *Walk-ins not available due to high demand - by appointment only.

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

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

Christian-focused counseling center

Mental health and substance use treatment

Mental health and therapy center with social justice perspective

Services for houseless individuals. Provides temporary, emergency motel placement when no other shelter is available, and other resources

Local substance use recovery - support services and prevention education, youth activities

Substance use treatment and prevention center

Counseling and groups for women

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 (101 New Amwell Road)

Private counselor and psychiactric nurse pracitioner for adults and teens

Private counselor

Private Counselor for ages 4+. Faith-based counseling offered for Christians

Private counselor for ages 16+

Private counselor

Private counselor, offers groups

Private counselor specializing in eating disorders

Creative arts therapy center - Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Psychodrama

Private counselor focused on teens and adults

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

FV/FO - family violence actions and harmdoers violating restraining orders - for more information call or go to njcourts.gov

Early Intervention Support Services (EISS), funded by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and available in all counties, is a short term, mental health service for adults who are experiencing significant emotional or psychiatric distress and are in need of immediate intervention. EISS offers crisis intervention and crisis stabilization services in a setting that is an alternative to hospital based emergency room treatment. Outreach (non-office based) services are available. While appointments are not required for initial visits, we strongly recommend contacting the provider in advance to ensure the best possible experience.

Services for disabled folks

Programs for disabled folks (children, adults, veterans, seniors, and caregivers)

Mental health clinic - therapy

Mental health clinic - therapy

If you are in need of emergency shelter

Locations all over NJ - see website for all. 24/7 emergency housing programs for clients. Our low-barrier residential programs offer clients individualized assessments, service planning, and case management. Our goal is to provide residents with direct, immediate services and referrals to community-based services to set clients on path to permanent housing.

Primary healthcare provider - services in English and Spanish

Mental health and substance abuse services

Counseling center

Confidential family support for those who have a loved one with substance use disorder (phone, text, email, or Zoom) -One on one and virtual support groups -Naloxone trainings -For Hunterdon County, contact Jennifer Denlinger (908) 309-6203

Counseling 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

A service organization providing food and clothing, serving those in need in Middlesex County. Additional services at Fishes and Loaves Cafe (free homecooked meal) at Our Lady of Fatima Cafeteria, 499 New Market Road. 3rd Fri. of the month from 6-7pm.

Flemington area/Hunterdon County safe space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

You may qualify for SNAP if you: work for low wages, are unemployed or work part-time, receive welfare or other assistance payments, are elderly or disabled and live on a small income

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location holds before and after school care for grades Pre-K through 5.

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

For non-English speakers: RVCC is offering free literacy and English language skills to help individuals prepare for employment in the in-demand food service industry. Classes will focus on such skills as listening, speaking and writing.

Long term residential treatment halfway house for men, recovery house for men, recovery house for women and their children, and outpatient services for adults.

Free support to stop gambling, including hotline and groups

Connects residents with cost-saving programs.. The site helps residents understand which of the following programs they are eligible for and helps them apply: Psychiatric Advance Directives, WorkFirstNJ, NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJSNAP), MyNJHelps, NJABLE, Family Connects NJ, NJ FamilyCare,NJSave, Winter Termination Program (WTP), Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric, Lifeline Program, Comfort Partners Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), NJFinLit, NJ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), NJ Child Tax Credit (CTC), Senior Freeze (property tax reimbursement).The site also shares information about critical supports and navigators, including: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Connecting NJ; ReachNJ; and StopOverdosesNJ.

Counseling center

Mental health and substance use treatment provider

Mental health and substance use treatment provider

All-volunteer organization that recycles excess household items to be donated and delivered to Somerset County residents. Also hosts giveaways of items.

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

Counseling, substance use treatment

Carrier Clinic provides short-term, acute-care hospitalization for psychiatric illness and substance abuse for adolescents 12-18, adults 18-65 and older adults 60+, including emergency psychiatric and psychiatric evaluations

This space features guided meditations, healing playlists, journaling, and activities for you to explore. Click on items in the room to interact.

On top bar of website, go to "Find a Health Center" and choose either "Abortion Care" or "Family Planning" to find resources throughout NJ. Services are available for all, regardless of income and/or insurance status.

Peer support groups, one-to-one coaching, and private chatrooms where you can find meetings and conversations that can help you on your journey. For those facing emotional and behavioral healthcare challenges.

Mental health and substance use treatment center, specializing in tweens, teens and adults.

Mental health and substance use treatment and recovery center

Free local, online giving community (Hillsborough)

Counseling and neuropsychological testing

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location holds daycare (as young as infants), early education, full day kindergarten, school age child care, and summer camp

Type in zip code and find HIV services in your area. For all folks.

A Place at Home provides care services for seniors. This training is for people who want to have a build a career in the healthcare field. Contact for more information.

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity offers repair help for Hunterdon and Somerset County homeowners who qualify as low or moderate income. Repair programs include: Brush With Kindness, Home Safety and Repair, Critical Home Repair. See website for more details

Mission to end homelessness in Central NJ. Shelter (with a majority of children), housing (including back rent and security deposits), food, furniture, baby items, life skills, ArtSpace art therapy, childcare, and more

Helps pair people to share a home and save on costs. An affordable housing alternative.

Variety of community services for 3 counties including Somerset. Free assistance for income-eligible residents. Headstart childcare, health enrollment insurance, SNAP and NJ Healthcare enrollment, senior benefits enrollment, computer lab, info and assistance, language translation services, health screenings and referrals, energy and water payment assistance, discount cell phone program (SafeLink). Second location in Somerset County: Belmont Center, 113 Belmont Drive Somerset, NJ 08873. Several locations in Plainfield and Hoboken.

Private counselor

Transitional housing, rental assistance, eviction prevention, security deposits, advocacy for low income families and affordable housing, and more.

Youth Connect, Beyond the Binary, LezFest, and Rainbow Elders of NJ. See website for more information.

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. For any resident of Hunterdon.

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. Also

Local helpline for Hunterdon residents

Free, confidential services for pregnant Hunterdon County residents - see online brochure for eligibility. Includes Adolescent Pregnancy Project (specific support for this age group).

Private counseling center

Multiple locations across northeastern NJ and one outpatient location in Toms River. Treatment for substance use including outpatient, inpatient, and supportive housing

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

Variety of services for the whole community. Includes free therapy groups for youth

Local hospital

Supportive listening and crisis support for people who have experienced sexual violence, or their loved ones. Operated by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Spanish online chat available: online.RAINN.org/es

For all ages - support for coming out. Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Interactive map and directory of healthcare providers that have proactively identified themselves as LGBTQ-friendly. Some have also been trained by Garden State Equality staff on best practices in LGBTQ+ care. Hosted by Garden State Equality.

Private counselor

Visit this site to see local sexual violence programs in different counties, including culturally-specific programs. You can call any program and they can support or redirect to who you'd like to speak to.

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

Located in Plainfield, New Jersey, LCH is a five-bed shelter for young women who are 18 years old and older. Many of the women are domestic violence victims and human trafficking survivors.

Hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including skin care (dermatology), dental care, digestive care (gastroenterology), cardiology, mental health care, hospice and palliative care, and more.

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for South Asian women. Staff and volunteers speak English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Farsi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, French, Swahili, Kikuyu. Culturally Specific Organization. Legal consultations free; small fee may apply for representation. Counties Serviced: Statewide

Multiple locations across South Jersey - substance use treatment - inpatient and outpatient. Youth ages 11 and up, and adults.

Counseling center

Private counselor providing anxiety therapy for women in NJ

NJ state database for where to find naloxone - 14 years or older to acquire naloxone anonymously and at no cost at participating pharmacies.

For African American families affected by mental illness.

Peer-led 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

*Must be referred through 211. Naomi's Way through Catholic Charities provides permanent housing for disabled folks who were previously homeless. Services include linkage to community services, including employment services, life skills training and case management.

Support and groups for those who want to heal from narcotics

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

Hotline for support with substance use (drugs and alcohol)

All support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. Callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Use this website to search for mental health practitioners.

Supportive listening and crisis support for people who have experienced sexual violence, or their loved ones. Operated by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Spanish online chat available: online.RAINN.org/es

Network of residential, transitional and outpatient facilities supporting families, loved ones and those suffering with substance, gambling and other co-occurring mental health disorders in their recovery.

Find resources and information for housing, income, food, childcare, health, mental health, substance use, and legal matters.

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

Counseling and medication management, groups available

A website to find self-help groups

Free and confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources on website

ABLE is a 529A tax-advantaged savings program for persons with a disability, which allows for saving money for qualified disability expenses, tax-free.

For anyone in NJ. HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs); Referrals to testing, prevention and treatment services; HIV prevention options - PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) or PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis); Referrals to harm reduction centers (syringe access available); Partner notification services; New Jersey's AIDS Drug Distribution Program (ADDP)

Support groups with 12 step program - for both adults and teens

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

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

Pro bono attorneys

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

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

The NJ PRISM LGBTQIA+ hotline is New Jersey’s first statewide information and referral hotline specifically geared to meet the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Compassionate staff ensure all calls are answered in a safe and affirming space.

Find international support for domestic and sexual violence.

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. Core computer classes available in Spanish. and English

Christian-focused counseling center affiliated with local churches

Promotes the social well-being and strengthening of children, families, and communities. Includes: Family Success Centers, Family Support Organizations, Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children (Kinship Navigator), Parent Anonymous, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network.

Counseling services - individual for teens and adults, and family. More info on website. There is also an East Brunswick location.

26 week psycho-educational group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners. At Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center

Workshops and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ folks including special groups for transgender folks, teens, and age 50+.

This service through Catholic Charities provides shelter for 16 single women and 26 families. Services include temporary and emergency lodging, meals, assistance with housing, employment and children's educational placement, case management and referrals. While living in the shelter, program residents work with case managers to improve their earning capacity and obtain permanent housing.

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

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) provides case management services to people with mental illness who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The program works with Somerset County residents and links them to mental health, entitlements, and housing.

Through Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services: assists those with permanent physical disabilities maintain their highest level of independence while remaining active in the community. PASP is designed to provide individuals 18 years of age or older with physical disabilities with choice, flexibility, control, and the opportunity to tailor their personal care services through a monthly budget.

Counseling center

The PFLAG Princeton chapter is focused on supporting family members and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. We hold monthly meetings where attendees have the opportunity to share their experiences, feelings, and challenges in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment.

Group for loved ones and allies of LGBTQ+ and queer folks. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

Free local, online giving community (Plainfield area)

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location has summer camp and school age child care (grades K-5) for after school, a monthly charge.

Affordable health services for adults and teens of all genders, including birth control -Emergency Contraceptive Pill available all open hours -Walk-in appts. often available; call 1-800-230-PLAN for more information

Affordable health services for adults and teens of all genders, including birth control. If you need emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill), you can walk in anytime they're open. For many services, walk-in visits are available. For more information, call 1-800-230-PLAN.

Private in home counseling including animal assisted therapy. Therapeutic services are provided in the following counties: Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren, Middlesex, Morris,, Union and Essex Counties.

Counseling and therapy center - outpatient and in-home

Support and services for LBGTQ+ people in NJ

Professional virtual counseling option for the LGBTQ+ community - operated by BetterHelp.

For 24/7 intensive care for mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, Princeton House inpatient offers treatment for adults. They also offer intensive outpatient care for children (starting at 5th grade) and adults. Programs are between nine and 30 hours per week and may be offered in person at one of five locations, or via telehealth.

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location has summer camp and school age child care for Montgomery grades 1-6 (before and after school).

Local services for people with disabilities and their families

Ask a police officer (non-emergency), view emergency and non-emergency alerts online, community resource list, anonymous tips, "special needs registry" to support disabled folks.

Wide range of transgender medical and community services

Sober community events, support and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community of South Jersey.

Use entrance on Plum St. Results in 20 minutes, PrEP counseling and navigation

Live, trained addiction experts offer counseling and treatment connections. Also for friends and family. ReachNJ is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD). Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a live person in the first 30 seconds. T

From Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.

Group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners

Somerset County's mental health center - also includes a Zufall medical clinic, new in 2023

Mental health and addiction treatment center

The COPSA Institute for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders is a statewide program. You can call to schedule an appt. at the Memory Disorders Clinic, receive support from Care2Caregivers, or inquire about training.

Psychiatric services for youth and adults

Treatment for ages 14 and older, for all types of eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia.

Local hospital

Helpline Operated by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), who runs the National Sexual Assault helpline. Online chat, app with selfcare options, group sessions with special sessions for men.

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

Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for those in and around Somerset County (survivors and witnesses). Children, teens and adults. If you are engaging in in-person services, the address will be shared with you.

Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services. Also check https://satruck.org/

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

SEEK THEN SPEAK is a tool for sexual assault survivors and support people. In SEEK, you can privately gather information and explore your options for medical care, supportive services, and reporting to police. If you choose, you can even begin the process of reporting to police by completing a self-guided interview in SPEAK (in over 100 languages and with screen reading capabilities). SPEAK does not save any information you provide. All data are deleted following a report that is sent to you, to share with a counselor, law enforcement, etc. App created by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI).

The Sexual Health Center of Morristown Medical Center provides confidential and individualized services to prevent new sexually transmitted infections, provide early diagnosis and intervention, and connect individuals to treatment when needed. It is a sex-positive, non-judgmental safe space for adults of all ages, genders and cultures, including people who identify as LGBTQ+.

We deliver meals to homes in the Princeton, NJ area, and to nonprofit organizations located throughout New Jersey. Any age including seniors and families.

Use this app to find services, resources, and shelter. Geared towards homeless youth and families

All-volunteer nonprofit corporation serving New Jersey and beyond (not a physical facility or shelter). If an animal is accepted into the Shelter Our Pets foster program, the animal(s) will be matched with a temporary, confidential foster parent, area kennel or other care provider. Info on website,, also can provide support and info on helpline.

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

Resources, toolkits, activities, events, and information for parents, youth, and those who work with youth.

Search tool to use to find support. Made by the Dept. of Human Services

Courthouse

Main contact info for Family Division at Somerset County Courthouse

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

Somerset County residents can obtain a photo ID from the County Clerk's office. This ID card is available to Somerset County residents, regardless of age. This card is NOT REAL ID compliant. However, residents might find it useful as a supplemental photo identification. Need proof of identity and proof of residency (see website).

Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location has daycare (3 months +), early education, school age child care (before and after school), and summer camp

Recovery center and prevention services for people with substance use disorders and HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. Includes group and individual services, NARCAN, parenting group. People can join Strengthening Families parenting group whether or not a parent has a history of a substance use disorder.

Free local, online giving community (Somerville)

Wide range of services - see tags and website for info. This location has summer camp and school age child care (before and after school, grades K-5). Grades K-10 with private transportation can also attend

Little free pantry available to all to take or leave something.

SYTT facilitates one of the largest, gender-inclusive domestic violence support groups on Facebook, where thousands of survivors worldwide receive abuse education, resources, and emotional support.

Arc Mercer group for LGBTQ people with special needs; “SNAP” to support community integration and advocacy.

Equine-assisted (horse) therapy. Three locations: Hillsborough, Broadway, and Pittstown, NJ. Works with individuals who are suffering from the effects of trauma, loss, drug addiction and other circumstances. Primarily works with At Risk Youth, Military Veterans and their Families, and Bereaved Children.

Emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services designed to help individuals overcome challenges related to stress, mood, psychiatric and addiction disorders.

Website with information on substance use disorders and treatment options, including assistance with finding support.

State Street Housing through Catholic Charities has 25 rooms with shared bathroom facilities. In addition, 27 studio apartments and three one-bedroom apartments are available for low-income singles and couples. Services include voluntary case management, linkage to community services, including employment services, life skills training and other support. The program is designed for individuals and couples without children.

Community-based residential treatment facility for substance use

Counseling center

Culturally specific domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

Detox, rehab, and mental health treatment facility for children and teens (5-17 years old) and adults

Rehab and services for substance use

This self guided healing platform was created to aid survivors in their healing journeys.

Mental health and substance use treatment center - teens and adults, and groups

Survivor-led organization to end partner abuse. Provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.

Office and website listing services and supports for newly arrived immigrants. See links below for resource packets with additional information: English: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_en2.pdf Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_sp2.pdf

List of affirming providers - national

Peer-run hotline for individuals experiencing mental health issues. Answered by caring, trained people with lived experience with mental illness who are in recovery.

- Kaleidoscope - LGBTQIA+ program providing support and guidance to New Jersey teens and young adults. Groups are held in Camden, Essex, Mercer, Morris, and Sussex Counties. - Teen group for ages 12-17. - Young adult group for ages 18-24. - The PRIDE Training Institute - NJ PRISM Hotline - Mentoring - Individual, short-term counseling - Group counseling - Support groups for youth and families - Emergency shelter/safe housing - Access to LGBTQIA+ affirming resources such as therapy, health care, housing and more - PRIDE Center Southern New Jersey Networking Group

Counseling center with focus on serving women of color

Private counselor specializing in holistic therapy

Holistic approach - counseling center focused on teens and adults

Document by the Proud Gender Center of NJ (PGCNJ) - this resource guide is intended for use by transgender, gender diverse, and intersex individuals, allies and/or individuals navigating transitioning.

Updated often - Online resource directory for Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties

Union County office with activities and resources for the local LGBTQ+ community

Individual (children, teens, adults), couple, group, or family therapy; intake assessments; adoption services; custody evals and more. Spanish speaking

Free access with a college ID to therapy. Immediate, at the time that fits your schedule. Choose a therapist based on your preferences: gender, language, ethnicity, focus area. The main website provides more info: https://uwill.com/

National helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. Also includes website with information and resources. Operated by National Center for Victims of Crime.

Counseling center

Private counselor

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

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

Provides information and referrals to NJ women in areas including discrimination, housing, displaced homemakers, divorce, and violence.

Provides free assistance to eligible New Jersey residents 16 years of age and older who are not enrolled in school and are legally able to work in the U.S. Program participants can: -Get assistance with high school diploma attainment, including help with studying and testing. -Upgrade their skills to enter an occupational training or post-secondary education program. -Enhance their basic literacy and computer skills to obtain or maintain employment. Must be legally able to work in the United States Must be a resident of New Jersey Must be at least 16 years of age and not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school

Assistance and coaching for jobs, schooling for individuals ages 16-24 experiencing specific challenges

Assistance and coaching for jobs, schooling for individuals ages 16-24 experiencing specific challenges

Provides quality and affordable primary medical and dental care, as well as cancer screenings, etc. After hours: Patients can call any Zufall office 24/7. For urgent needs, you will be connected with our on-call medical provider. For extreme or life-threatening cases, call 9-1-1. Zufall is available in various towns across north and central NJ.

Provides quality and affordable primary medical and dental care, as well as cancer screenings, etc. After hours: Patients can call any Zufall office 24/7. For urgent needs, you will be connected with our on-call medical provider. For extreme or life-threatening cases, call 9-1-1. Zufall is available in various towns across north and central NJ.

Assistance with enrollment in NJ Family Care (Medicaid) and qualified health plans through NJ Health Insurance Marketplace

-Preventive Care Dental for Adults & Children -Exams -Fillings -Crowns -Dentures -Extractions -After Hours: Patients can call any Zufall office 24/7. For urgent needs, you will be connected with our on-call medical provider. For extreme or life-threatening cases, call 9-1-1.