Resource Directory

Welcome to Safe+Sound Somerset’s Resource Directory! The Resource Directory is a partial list of the resources available in our community, and is meant to be a starting point to help you identify services and providers. Please note that Safe+Sound Somerset cannot vouch for any of these resources. Search websites, ask for recommendations from friends and peers, and call or email a potential service provider to decide whether or not something is the right fit for you.

This Resource Directory will be updated regularly. Safe+Sound reserves the right to choose which information we will publish.

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4-H Hunterdon County

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

314 Route 12, County Complex Building #2
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free or low cost (some clubs may charge membership dues)
How to Access: Call or see website for info

4-H of Somerset County

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

Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Rd.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free or low cost (some clubs may charge membership dues)
How to Access: Call or see website for info

Abuso Sexual Infantil

Un recurso para padres y cuidadores que enfrentan el abuso sexual infantil de un niño que aman

Behavior Therapy Associates

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

35 Clyde Rd., Suite 101
Somerset, NJ 08873
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Access: Call or email

Blueprint Mental Health

Child and teen counseling center, individual and groups

73 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Access: Book a free consultation call on website

Bridgewater YMCA Little Free Pantry

Little free pantry to take or leave anything.

(908) 526-0688
601 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: 24/7
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free
Expected Wait Time: None
How to Access: Located outside YMCA

Brightside Family Services

In home counseling and telehealth for children, teens, and families - serves much of NJ including Somerset and Hunterdon Counties

PO Box 5
Springfield, NJ 07081
In Person / Virtual: Both
Referal Form :Youth may be referred to Brightside Family Services through PerformCare, the Contracted System Administrator for NJ Children's System of Care.
How to Pay: Self pay online - call to confirm other forms of payment
How to Access: Call for info or get referred through PerformCare

Calm and Sense Therapy – Watchung Branch

Counseling Center for youth, adult, seniors - groups available

786 Mountain Blvd., Suite 104
Watchung, NJ 07069
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Some insurance accepted in network (see website), also take cash, check, credit card
How to Access: Call or fill out online form

Caring Family Community Services

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

732-780-2799
1021 West Commodore Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Private pay, most major insurances accepted
How to Access: Call

Center for Great Expectations

Services for families and individuals, impacted by trauma. Focus on substance use and mental health. Childcare is onsite for CGE clients.

19 Dellwood Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Access: Call or visit website for more information

Center for Intrapersonal Wellness, LLC

2 North Road, Suite 3
Warren, NJ 07059
How to Pay: $125 per 50 min. Accepts some private insurance, reduced fee services, self pay
How to Access: Call, email, or appt. request on main website page

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium

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

732-937-5437
30 Silverline Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 1
North Bruswick, NJ 08902
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: Call or check website for info

Child Health Clinics sponsored by Community Visiting Nurses Association

Free clinics for Somerset County residents that provide well baby check-ups and immunizations for babies, toddlers, and children who attend school 18 and under. Families without health insurance can access this service. Check website for town restrictions.

908-725-9355, ext. 0
110 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call - by appointment only

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors.

1-800-422-4453
Hours: 24/7
In Person / Virtual: VIrtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

Children’s System of Care Hotline

Info on services for children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care challenges, and their families. Behavioral Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services, Substance Use Treatment

1-877-652-7624
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

Community Child Care Solutions – Somerset County Office

Connecting families to childcare resources and parent education. Community Child Care Solution’s Somerville office is distributing free diapers to Somerset County residents on the first Monday of every month. Diapers are on a first come, first serve basis. Please fill out the form on the website (English or Spanish) or come into our office to fill it out for your free diapers.

908-927-0869
86 E. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4:30pm. Evenings by appointment only
How to Pay: Free referrals to childcare
How to Access: Call or view website for info

Counseling: Heidi Smith, MSW, LCSW

Private counselor

908-378-9894
84 Park Ave., Gavel Hall, Suite G209b
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Out-of-network provider; self-pay credit card, cash, check
How to Access: Call or email via website

Counseling: Matthew J. Sable, LPC

908-301-6087
6b Minneakoning Rd.
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Out-of-network provider
How to Access: Call or email on website

Counseling: Michelle Badger, LPC

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

215 West Union Ave.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
How to Access: Call

CyberTipline – reporting online child exploitation

Place you can report a child being sexually exploited online. Staff at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children review each tip and work to find a potential location for the incident reported so that it may be made available to the appropriate law-enforcement agency for possible investigation.

1-800-THE-LOST
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or make online report

Empower Somerset

Services and programs with focus on substance misuse prevention

50 Division St., Suite 302
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or visit website for info

Family Connects NJ

Free service - nurses will conduct home visits to support parents. They will assess the health of both the parents and the newborn and offer valuable information during this important transition. Covered areas can include feeding and sleeping tips, connecting parents to helpful resources in their community, or assisting families recovering from the tragedy of stillbirth. Services are available to birth, adoptive, and resource families with a newborn as well as parents experiencing a stillbirth or loss of their newborn.

In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free, no verification of income, insurance, or immigration status
How to Access: Click sign up tab on website. As of Jan. 2024, available to these counties only, but will expand: Essex, Middlesex, Mercer, Cumberland and Gloucester counties. The following page may support parents in other counties: https://nj.gov/connectingnj/

Family Crisis Intervention Unit

Crisis intervention services for children and families in crisis. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. FCIU serves children and families who are in crisis as a result of any or all of the following: juvenile-family conflicts, serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of a juvenile, runaway behavior, youth involved in human trafficking, or youth who are truant from school.

27 Warren Street, P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: 24 hr/7days
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: No fee for crisis intervention and court involvement
How to Access: See website for info or call

Family Health Line from NJ Department of Health

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

1-800-328-3838
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

Family Support Center at Prevention Resources, Inc.

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

(908) 842-0176 - Pam Bianco, Family Support Advocate for Somerset County
4 Walter E. Foran Blvd.
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: Day and night hours avail.
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call to make an appt.

Franklin Youth Center

Programs for Franklin township youth, and job fairs, classes, sports for Franklin residents.

732-873-7292
429 Lewis St.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free - available to residents of Franklin Twsp in Somerset, NJ only
How to Access: Register youth at website, see calendar on website

Franklin’s Grace Resource Center

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

873 Hamilton St., Unit D
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: 9am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call, email, make appt. on website, or walk-in

GrowNJKids.gov

Website with a detailed search for childcare providers

Hours: 24/7 (website)
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free to view resources
How to Access: View website

Healing Through Play Therapy

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

518 Clinton Ave.
Middlesex, NJ 08846
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Credit card, HSA, some insurance accepted, out-of-network provider
How to Access: Call

Health Center search tool – NJ Family Planning League

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.

How to Pay: Free to use website
How to Access: Go to website

Healthy Women, Healthy Families at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium

Connecting parents/caregivers and parents to health and educational resources, with case management. Serves Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Hunterdon counties.

30 Silverline Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 1
North Bruswick, NJ 08902
Hours: 24/7 Warmline
How to Access: Call and see website for more info

HiTOPS

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

300 Witherspoon St., Suite 204
Princeton, NJ 08540
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: View website or call - new address as of 11/2021

HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc.

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.

Charlene Green, Community Programs Advocate
1-855-OK-HOPES to schedule an appointment
900 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ 08873
How to Pay: Free for qualifying individuals
How to Access: Call 1-855-OK-HOPES (1-855-654-6737). Will need proof of income (4 weeks pay stubs, income letter - SSA, SSI, welfare).

Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program – Hunterdon County

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

908-806-4570
6 Gauntt Place
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

Mama Dragons

Support for parents of LGBTQ+ folks. Classes and virtual support groups - low cost, and social media accounts

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: Visit website

Martin Luther King Youth Center, Inc.

Afterschool, tutoring, and summer camp for Bound Brook and S. BB, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, and Bridgewater, ages 5-13.

1298 Prince Rodgers Ave.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: Mon.-Fri.
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Low cost
How to Access: Call or check website for reopening info

Middle Earth

Services and activities for youth in Bound Brook, Franklin, Manville

520 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 AM-5 PM
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call. Some services are open for public applications.

Moms Helping Moms

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

223 Stirling Road, Suite E
Warren, NJ 00759
Hours: Available by appointment only
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Must make appointment

New Jersey 211 Help Service

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

211 or text your zip code to 898-211; live chat available on website
Hours: 24/7
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: Free, go to website or call or text

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

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

50 Division St., Suite 205
Somerville, NJ 08876
How to Access: View website or call

NJ Transgender Information Hub

Information for transgender and nonbinary people in NJ.

How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Visit website

NORWESCAP

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

350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free for qualifying clients
How to Access: Call or book an apppointment online

NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Hunterdon County location

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce

908-788-1453 and ask for Terry
84 Park Ave., Suite E-103
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm
How to Pay: Free to qualifying clients. Check website for eligibility or call/email
How to Access: Call to make appt or for info - no walkins

NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Somerset County location

Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce. Core computer classes available in Spanish. and English

908-788-1453 and ask for Terry
170 Watchung Ave.
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free to qualifying clients. Check website for eligibility or call/email
How to Access: Call to make appt or for info - no walkins

NORWESCAP Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) -Somerset County Center

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

908-685-8282
120 Finderne Ave #4
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: 8:30am - 4pm, closed weekends
How to Pay: Free to qualifying clients
How to Access: Call first

Papa Ganache Project, LLC – Strengths Development Program

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

106 Main St.
Matawan, NJ 07747
In Person / Virtual: Both
Referal Form :Referral is self/private or through PerformCare (NJ Children's System of Care)
How to Pay: Private pay

Parent and Pregnancy Virtual Support Groups – Central Jersey Family Health Consortium

Support groups change periodically -check website or call for current groups and access information. Breastfeeding, new mothers, etc.

30 Silverline Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 1
North Bruswick, NJ 08902
Hours: Times vary
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or go to website to find RSVP information.

Parents Anonymous of NJ – Family Helpline

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

Text or call: 1-800-THE-KIDS
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

PerformCare

Connection to health services for youth & families

877-652-7624
300 Horizon Dr Suite 306
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Hours: 24 Hours/7 days
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Calling is free - services they refer to may require payment.
How to Access: Call.

Pete’s Place Baby Pantry at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium

Essential items for pregnant women and children under 5

1-888-551-6217 (Central Intake)
30 Silverline Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 1
North Bruswick, NJ 08902
How to Pay: Free for those who qualify
How to Access: Must call to connect

PFLAG Flemington/Hunterdon County

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.

Flemington , NJ
How to Access: Email for info about joining/meeting times

Pioneer Family Success Center

Free activities and connection to resources for families and youth

50 Division St., Suite 303
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call, email, or visit website

Planned Parenthood – Flemington Center

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

908-782-7727
349 Rt. 31 South
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: Various starting at 9am most days; closed Sun., Mon. and major holidays
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Low cost with or without insurance
How to Access: Call, schedule online apt., or visit - masks required

Practical Insights LLC

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.

P.O. Box 2211
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm, weekends by apt.
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Sliding scale avail. based on income, out of network/self pay

Removing Child Explicit Content from Online – from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Instructions on how to remove explicit content from Discord, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Imgur, Kik, Microsoft products, Reddit, Snapchat, Tiktok, Tumblr, Twitter, Youtube, and Other Sites.

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: See website

Robert Wood Johnson Univeristy Hospital at Somerset – Maternity Pavillion

Free childbirth education classes

908-704-3766
110 Rehill Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call number for info

Safe Harbor – For Hunterdon County Residents

Services for families experiencing separation/divorce, and programs to work with those experiencing violence. Updates Facebook often: https://www.facebook.com/SafeHarborChildAccessCenters/

908-268-4234
171 Main St.
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: 3-8 pm Tues/Thurs; Closed Mon., Wed., Fri.; Sat/Sun by appt. only
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Some free, some cost
How to Access: Call or check website for schedule of events

Safe Haven Infant Protection Hotline

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

1-877-839-2339
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call - info will be requested, but no names or records are required

Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization

Community services for families and youth

732-246-1585
P.O. Box 1422
Somerset, NJ 08875
How to Access: Call for updated info

Somerset Children’s Center

Services and therapy for children with disabilities 3-21

377 Union Avenue 
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-8pm
Referal Form :Self referral or by community provider
How to Pay: Case management free; other services accept insurance - see website for list
How to Access: Call.

Somerset County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

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

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: Mon. (virtual) and Wed. (in person) 7-8:45 pm
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call Cyndi to confirm current times

Somerset County Library System

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

Hours: Varies by branch
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free with library card/proof of residency - see "getting a library card" page for residency requirements
How to Access: View website, visit in person, call your branch, "ask a librarian" on website

Somerset County Social Services – Central Office

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

(908) 526-8800
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
How to Access: Visit website for more info about programs

Somerset Treatment Services (STS)

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.

908-722-1232
118 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08807
Hours: Mon. & Fri. - 9am-4:30 pm; Tues. & Thurs. - 9am-8pm
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Medicaid or Sliding Scale/payment plans
How to Access: Call

Somerville YMCA Little Free Pantry

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

(908) 722-4567
2 Green St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: 24/7
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Outside YMCA location

SPAN – Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

Workshops and support for parents of youth with and without disabilities. Lots of info on website

800-654-SPAN (7726)
35 Halsey St., 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 8am-4pm - warmline open
How to Access: Call or see website for resources

Stress Management Counseling Center, LLC

Counseling center for children, teens, and adults

186 Center St., Suite 200
Clinton, NJ 08809
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: In and out of network benefits, reduced fees may be avail., cash, check, some credit cards, HSAs
How to Access: Use online form to schedule or call

Strides in Psychotherapy, P.C. – Somerset location

732-873-5570
15 Clyde Rd., Suite 102
Somerset, NJ 08873
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Self pay (cash, check, credit card, HSA); out of network provider
How to Access: Call

Support Groups at Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren

Workshops and support for parents and families with children who have emotional/behavioral challenges

315 West Washington Ave., Suite 3
Washington, NJ 07882
Hours: Evening times vary; Warmline and office open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: Both, depends on group
How to Access: Call or view website for support group times

The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute

Education and supports for caregivers of children and adults with disabilities

732-246-2525
985 Livingston Ave.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Hours: Contact Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: View website

The Learning Gate

Childcare in Raritan - infant through kindergarten.

816 Old York Rd.
Raritan, NJ 08869
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Access: Call or email

The SWEET Network

Counseling center with focus on serving women of color

710 Easton Ave. Suite D
Somerset, NJ 08873
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Some insurance, out-of-network provider, self pay (debit/credit card), reduced fees avail. on limited basis
How to Access: Call

Tri-County Care Management Organization (Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren)

Services for youth and families. By working effectively with schools, the Juvenile Justice System, and mental health and behavioral health providers, as well as advocating for family voice, choice and community support, CMOs help youth succeed at home, in school, and in the community.

Info line: (908) 526-3900, Option 8
How to Access: Call or view website for info

Zufall Health – Franklin Township School-Based Health Center

Available only to children in the Franklin Township School District* -Preventive Health Screenings -Physicals -Immunizations -Treatment of Minor Illness -Follow-up Medical Care -Health & Nutritional Counseling -COVID vaccines not available Location: Franklin Middle School-Hamilton Street Campus West parking lot near tennis courts

908-526-9040
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Tues. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thurs. 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Access: Call ahead to make appt.