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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911

Call in case of emergency

911
How to Access: Call

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Groups

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

How to Access: Find a group on website

Bloom app and courses – Healing from Trauma

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.

How to Pay: Payment plans - monthly, yearly, lifetime
How to Access: Go to website

Brain Injury Alliance of NJ

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

825 Georges Rd., 2nd floor
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Hours: Helpline is Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call Helpline

Bright Sky App

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.

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: Go to website and download in app store

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 Psychotherapy, LLC

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

908-516-3285
719 Route 206, Suite 201
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-8pm
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Some reduced fees available
How to Access: Call

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

Family & Community Services of Somerset

Mental health and substance abuse services

732-356-1082
339 West 2nd St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm
How to Pay: PPO Insurance, Check, Cash, Credit Card and Sliding Fee Scale is available based on income.
How to Access: Call or use form to make appointment

Growth and Empowerment

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

8 Main St., Suite 4
Flemington, NJ 08822
How to Access: Call

Healing Room from Me Too

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

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Go to website

HOME of Somerset County, Inc.

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

98 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Referal Form :Referrals through Board of Social Services
How to Access: Call or send email from online contact page

Institute for Family Services, Inc.

Liberation-based counseling for individuals and families

2 Clyde Road Ste. 101
Somerset, NJ 08873
How to Pay: PPO Insurance, Check, Cash, Credit Card and Sliding Fee Scale is available based on income.

JBWS – For Morris County Residents

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

1-877-782-2873; Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Text 973-314-4192
P.O. Box 1437
Morristown, NJ 07962
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call

Manavi for South Asian Women

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

P.O Box 3103
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Hours: 24/7 Hotline - multilingual
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call or text the hotline

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline

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

206-812-1001 -ASL accessible
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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

1-800-799-7233
PO Box 90249
Austin, TX 78709
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: Free and confidential
How to Access: Call, online chat, or text "START" to 88788. View website for info

New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence

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

1-800-572-7233. National Domestic Violence Videophone for Deaf survivors: Call 1-855-812-1001, or Text LOVEIS to 22522
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

NJ Domestic Violence Legal Helpline by NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence(NJCEDV)

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

1-844-403-2111
Hours: Live: Mon. 10am-2pm; Thurs. 6pm-8pm. Can leave msg
How to Pay: Free

NJ Housing Choice Voucher Program

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

How to Access: Visit website

NJ Landlord and Tenant Information

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

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

NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Fund

Services and support for people with TBIs.

LorieAnn Wilkerson-Leconte
1-888-285-3036
Division of Disability Services, 11A Quakerbridge Plaza
Mercerville, NJ 08625
Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri.
Referal Form :Application available on website.
How to Pay: Free to apply
How to Access: Fill out and submit application. Eligibility requirements on website

No More – Global Directory – Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

Find international support for domestic and sexual violence.

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Go to website

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

OPTIONS Batterer’s Intervention Program for Men and Women at Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center

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

908-725-2800
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
How to Access: Call

RESPECT Batterer’s Intervention at Family & Community Services

Group for those seeking to end abuse to their partners

339 West Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
How to Pay: PPO Insurance, check, cash, credit card and sliding scale based on income.
How to Access: Call or email for more info

Rutgers – Domestic Violence Helpline

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

(856) 225-2915

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 Program for Pets at St. Huberts

Temporary support for pets when someone is leaving an abusive relationship

PO Box 159, 575 Woodland Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
How to Pay: During the animal’s stay with us, all medical treatments (including neutering services) will be provided at no cost to the client.
How to Access: Call or email

Safe in Hunterdon – For Hunterdon County Residents

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

908-788-4044
PO Box 63
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call or text the hotline

Safe+Sound Somerset

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

866-685-1122
92 E. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: 24/7 Call or Text Hotline - appointments vary
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call or text the hotline

Shelter Our Pets

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.

Helpline: 973-506-9696
P.O. Box 8043
Paramus, NJ 07653
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
Referal Form :Survivors can contact directly - or can be referred to us through domestic abuse organizations, shelters and outreach programs, police department, social worker, attorney or other approved organizations
How to Access: Call. Please note, if you are calling for pet sheltering, some calls are returned from a blocked number

Somerset County Bar Association

Online and by phone lawyer referral service

20 North Bridge St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: 1pm-5pm, Mon.-Fri.
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Referral service is free. Varies by lawyer you choose
Expected Wait Time: 24 to 48 hours for call back. Then, you have the option of calling the lawyer suggested
How to Access: Call or use Lawyer Request Form on website. Bring all documents and info

Somerset County Court House – Family Division/Domestic Violence

Main contact info for Family Division at Somerset County Courthouse

908-332-7700 ext. 13730
20 North Bridge Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
How to Access: Visit website or call

Speak Your Truth Facebook Group

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.

How to Access: Go to website - need Facebook account to join

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Culturally specific domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

Hotline: 1-844-762-8483
Hours: 24/7 confidential, anonymous
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call hotline

Survivor’s Sanctuary (for healing) – from Me Too

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

In Person / Virtual: VIrtual
How to Access: Go to website

Victim Connect Helpline

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.

1-855-484-2846 (call or text) - or online chat at link
Hours: 9am-5pm EST
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call, text, or online chat

Victim’s Crime Compensation

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.

973-648-2107
50 Park Place #5
Newark, NJ 07102
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free to apply
Expected Wait Time: To speed up process, submit copies of documents
How to Access: Visit website to see if eligible, apply on website. Or call.

Webchat for Deaf and Hard of Hearing services – domestic and sexual violence

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.

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

Womanspace – For Mercer County Residents

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

24/7 helpline: 609-394-9000
1530 Brunswick Ave.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call or use online chat

Women Aware – For Middlesex County Residents

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

732-249-4504
250 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call

Womens’ Referral Central Hotline

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

1-800-322-8092
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
Expected Wait Time: None
How to Access: Call number - translators are available to provide information in any language

WomensLaw.org Email Hotline and Live Chat

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

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
Expected Wait Time: 1-5 business days
How to Access: Send message via website

YWCA Union County – For Union County Residents

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

P.O. Box 462
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Hours: 24/7 Hotline
How to Pay: All services are free and confidential
How to Access: Call