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.
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.
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.
Community Child Care Solutions – Somerset County Office
Connecting families to childcare resources and parent education. Also offers: free child developmental screenings, interactive events including virtual parent cafes, and more. Community Child Care Solution’s Somerville office distributes 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 the office.
Connecting NJ at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Program for: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset County families. Links pregnant people, parents, and caregivers with young children to free or low-cost family wellness resources (health insurance, doulas, medical providers and care, housing, child care, early childhood programs, home visits, etc.). Organization also has a wide range of services (including Monmouth and Ocean counties).
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.
Family Connects NJ
Free program offering at-home visit by specially trained nurses for any family caring for a newborn baby. Assistance with physical and emotional health of newborn and parents. Available to birth, adoptive, and resource families with newborns as well as those experiences stillbirth or loss. Will be for all NJ families - currently open to Essex, Middlesex, Mercer, Cumbersland, and Gloucester counties (as of Jan. 2024).
Family Health Line from NJ Department of Health
Information and referrals for health screening and treatment including reproductive health and pregnancy, vaccines, cancer, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Integrity House
Multiple locations across northeastern NJ and one outpatient location in Toms River. Treatment for substance use including outpatient, inpatient, and supportive housing
Moms Helping Moms
Providing low income families with essential baby items - especially diapers.
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.
Office of Family Support Services – NJ
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.
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.
Pete’s Place Baby Pantry at Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Essential items for pregnant women and children under 5
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
Planned Parenthood – Franklin Township Center
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.
RWJ University Hospital at Somerset – Maternity Pavillion
Free childbirth education classes
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
Local hospital - also a location where survivors of sexual assault can activate the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) up to 7-9 days after sexual assault.
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
Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization
Community services for families and youth
Somerset County Social Services – Central Office
Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)
Zufall Health Center – Bridgewater
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.
Zufall Health Center – Somerville
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.