Resource Directory

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Counseling and therapy center

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

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.

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

Courses to Combat Technology-Enabled Abuse, for example Healthy Relations in the Digital Age, and Healthy Breakups in the Digital Age, and more. Free and paid courses for individuals and organizations.

Mental health and substance abuse services

Counseling center for children, teens, and adults - groups available - specializing in child and adolescent, PTSD and EMDR, and Gender Non-conforming and Transgender clients

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

Multifaith organization, serving houseless families with emergency shelter, transitional homes, independent living, counseling, and more services. Partners with local congregations.

Liberation-based counseling for individuals and families

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

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

Providing support for Mexican citizens, immigration support, emergency passports, repatriation of vulnerable people, advice on labor matters including discrimination and worker's compensation, advice on civil and family matters including domestic violence and child support, advice on criminal matters, and more

Safe, confidential services for Deaf survivors and service providers through email, live chat, and video phone.

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

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

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

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.

Services and support for people with TBIs.

Find international support for domestic and sexual violence.

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

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

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.

Accommodation requests (Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA) for litigants, attorneys, jurors, witnesses and other court users with disabilities. See the website for form and more information.

Group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners

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

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

Temporary support for pets when someone is leaving an abusive relationship

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.

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.

Online and by phone lawyer referral service

Courthouse

Main contact info for Family Division at Somerset County Courthouse

Crisis intervention services for children and families in crisis. 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.

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.

Culturally specific domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

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

Providing resources and support for survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence to help you thrive after trauma. Survivors.org is a powerful and unique tool that allows for survivors to take control of their healing and find the resources they need to thrive. We curate resources, locally and nationally, cultivate peer support spaces, and provide one-on-one resource guidance.

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.

Victims of crimes and their families can apply for compensation through the state. A victim seeking VCCO benefits may receive a maximum award of up to $25,000.

Web chat is 24/7. Can also request to work with a Deaf advocate or someone who speaks ASL - this is from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Website also has ASL videos on top bar about their services. DASACC is a domestic and sexual violence services organization providing free services and based out of Warren County, NJ.

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 legal info, referrals and emotional support - live chat also available with an attorney.

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