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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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

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.

Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call. For ASL, click "ASL Now" button on website

Adult Day Center of Somerset County

908-725-0068
872 E Main Street
Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Sliding scale; some financial assistance available
Expected Wait Time: 2 months; varies
How to Access: Call or visit website (More tab - Eligibility and Application)

Alternatives, Inc. – Non-emergency Housing Services

Non-emergency housing for houseless individuals - Somerset County only - including disabled folks.

908-685-1444
600 1st Ave
Raritan, NJ 08869
Referal Form :Application on website
How to Access: Call or send in application

ARC of Hunterdon County

Local services for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers

908-730-7827
Shelbourne at Hunterdone, 53 Frontage Rd., Suite 150
Hampton, NJ 08827
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Access: Call

Arc of Somerset County

Local services for disabled adults and children, families, and caregivers. For children: early intervention, developmental daycare, integrated developmental preschool

908-725-8544
141 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Low cost, Medicaid
How to Access: Call, transportation available

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

Bridgewater YMCA

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

908-526-0688
601 Garretson Rd.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hours: M-F 5am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see 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

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 Educational Advancement – Employment Services

Job training and related services for young disabled folks

908-782-1480
11 Minneakoning Rd.
Flemington, NJ 08822
How to Access: View website or 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

Chinese American Mental Health Outreach Program (CAMHOP-NJ)

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

(732) 940-0991 ext.114
Hours: Various night times, monthly
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Register on website - may call/email to check dates/times

Community Health Law Project – Central Jersey Office

Provides legal advocacy, training, and education for low income people with disabilities and the elderly. Represents people who are unable to afford private attorneys.

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 14
Hamilton, NJ 08619
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Some free, some low cost - check programs page for more info or contact via email
How to Access: Check website or call.

Community Hope

Housing and mental health services and support with specialized programs for veterans and young adults

(973) 463-9600
959 Route 46 East, Suite 402
Parsippany, NJ 07054
How to Access: Call or use online form under "contact" tab at the top

Community Options – Somerset County Office

Housing services and employment services for people with disabilities/caregivers

908-231-6762
427 Homestead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
How to Access: View website or call

Counseling: Alan J. Giordano, LCSW

Private counselor for preteens, teens, and adults

908-339-6671
24 Mine St., Suite 3C
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Accepts many insurances, sliding scale avail., cash, check
How to Access: Call or email via website

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: Mary Jo Lamb, APN-C

Private counselor and psychiactric nurse pracitioner for adults and teens

908-428-4017
364 Main St., 2nd Floor
Bedminster, NJ 07921
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Accepts many insurances, out-of-network provider, cash, check
How to Access: Call or email on 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

Delta Community Supports

Programs and support for people with disabilities and their families

908-707-8844 x134
1130 Route 202 South, Building C1
Raritan, NJ 08869
How to Pay: Low cost
How to Access: Call.

Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)

Contact for concerns about abuse of people with disabilities, plus services info and training.

1-800-922-7233 (in NJ only). 1-609-292-9742 (Voice)
210 S Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
Expected Wait Time: 5 days after intake form submitted
How to Access: Call intake line or fill out outline form here: http://www.drnj.org/onlineintakeform.htm

Division of Developmental Disabilities

State services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

609-631-2200
5 Commerce Way
Trenton, NJ 08691
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
How to Pay: Adults 21+ must be enrolled in Medicaid
How to Access: Call

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Employment assistance for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind

Amanda Gerson
To apply: 973-648-3660
550 Jersey Ave Ste 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
How to Access: Call

Easterseals New Jersey

Services for disabled folks

732-257-6662
241 Forsgate Dr.
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
How to Access: Call or visit website for info

Everas Community Services, Inc.

Programs and support for disabled folks and their families

(732)805-1912
24K World's Fair Dr.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: 24 hr/7 days
How to Pay: Low cost
How to Access: Call or use contact form: https://www.everas.org/contact/

Franklin Township YMCA

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

908-369-0490
2301 Route 27, Building 201
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Mon. 10am-2 pm; Wed.-Fri. 10am-2 pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website

Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Hunterdon County Office

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

908-237-0016
6 Gauntt Place, Building 2, Lower Level
Flemington, NJ 08822
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or view website

Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Somerset County Office

Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations

27 Warren St., 2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or view website; text the word "onestop" to 56512 for job seeker updates

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

Hillsborough Neuropsych

Counseling and neuropsychological testing

908-809-8113
390 Amwell Rd., Building 3, Suites 310 & 315
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Hours: Weeknights, Saturdays, some morning/afternoons
How to Pay: Self-pay, out-of-network provider, insurance may reimburse
How to Access: Call or use online form

Hillsborough YMCA

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

908-369-0490
19 East Mountain Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Hours: M-F 5am-9pm; Sat-Sun. 7am-3pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website

Home Safety Repair/Fall Yard Cleanup – Habitat for Humanity – Raritan Valley

Minor brush and leaf cleaning, plus home repair for low and medium income level qualified families. Serving Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.

285 US Hwy 202/206 (main office)
Bedminster, NJ 07921
How to Pay: Free: clearing basements, yard cleanup, deck maintenance, and small paint or repair jobs; sliding scale for other repairs - see website
How to Access: Check website or call

Hunterdon County LINK – public transport

Hunterdon County shared public transportation including dialysis treatment. For any resident of Hunterdon.

1-800-842-0531
Hours: Usually 7am-5pm; Closed on many holidays
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Check routes on website - approx. $2-$4 per day
How to Access: Call or view website for more info about established routes and requesting ride

Hunterdon Helpline

Local helpline for Hunterdon residents

PO Box 246
Flemington, NJ
Hours: 24 hr/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties

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

150-A West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-5PM; Fri. 9AM-4:30 PM. Evening hours by appt.
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Some services are free. Career and mental health counseling are sliding scale

Mane Stream

Equine/horse assisted therapy services

83 Old Turnpike Rd.
Oldwick, NJ 08858
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm; Fri. 9am-4pm; Sat. 9am-1pm
How to Pay: Ranges from $85-$170/session; insurance may cover - see FAQs or call
Expected Wait Time: None
How to Access: Call or email

NAMI NJ Family African American Community Together NOW Support Group – Central Region

For African American families affected by mental illness.

Melanece Walker, MSW, LSW, Statewide Program Coordinator
Online
Hours: 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm; 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm (this meeting postponed until June 2023)
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Fill out registration form on website

NAMI NJ LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery Support Group

Peer-led support group for adults (18+) in the LGBTQ+ community to discuss mental health and LGBTQ+ topics

Hours: Last Sun. of the month, 7-8:30pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Register via website or email for more info

NAMI Somerset, NJ – Family Programs

Free programs for caregivers and people with family members who have mental illnesses

Hours: Varies
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Register on website

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NJ

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

1562 US-130
North Brunswick Township, NJ 08092
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 AM-5 PM
In Person / Virtual: Virtual

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

NJ ABLE

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

(888) 609-8869, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
How to Pay: Low cost
How to Access: Go to website to open an account and find more info

NJ Career Connections

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

1 John Fitch Plz
Trenton, NJ 08611
Hours: 24/7 (website)
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Go to website to view. Can request 1 on 1 assistance through online form

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 Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

Provides funding for affordable home ownership and housing opportunities

609-278-7400
637 South Clinton Ave., P.O. Box 18550
Trenton, NJ 08625
How to Access: Call or search website

Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)

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.

Jannell Wilson, PASP Coordinator
How to Access: Call or email for info

Plainfield YMCA

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.

908-766-5770
950 Park Ave.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website

Princeton YMCA

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).

609-497-9622
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
Hours: M-F 6am-10pm; Sat. 7am-7pm; Sun. 8am-4pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website

Progressive Center for Independent Living – Hunterdon Location

Local services for people with disabilities and their families

Toll Free: 1-877-917-4500; TTY: 908-782-1081
1220 State Highway 31, Suite 14
Lebanon, NJ 08833
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call

RideWise

Transportation updates, educational information on safe and environmentally-friendly travel. Also has BikeConnect program, which gives bikes to adults who need reliable transportation for employment.

360 Grove Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
How to Access: View website

SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program)

Wide range of services for houseless individuals

908-393-9545
87 E High St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:30 am-4pm; Tues., Thurs. 8:30am-4pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or arrive

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 Hills YMCA

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

908-766-7898
140 Mt Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Hours: M-F 5am-10pm; Sat. 6am-8pm; Sun. 7am-8pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website for different locations and info

Somerville YMCA

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

908-722-4567
2 Green St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: M-F 5am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: In Person
How to Pay: Monthly fee for individuals and different groups of families. Financial assistance available
How to Access: Call or see website

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

South Jersey Legal Services

Wills, Power of Attorneys, Healthcare Directives (Living Wills) for Senior Citizens ages 60 and over and for disabled individuals. Counties Serviced: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem

Atlantic County: (609) 348-4200, Burlington County: (609) 261-1088, Camden County: (856) 964-2010, Cape May County: 609) 465-3001, Cumberland/Salem County: (856) 691-0494, Gloucester County: (856) 848-5360, Monmouth County: (732) 414-6750, Ocean County: (732) 608-7794

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

Special Needs Alliance for Pride (SNAP)

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

(609) 406-0181
180 Ewingville Road
Ewing, NJ 08638
How to Access: Call for info

Start Your Recovery – substance use resource

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

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

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

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

United Way Of Northern Jersey

Resources and services for people impacted by crises - to meet basic needs, including tax prep/filing

973-993-1160
222 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
How to Access: Call or view website for info

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