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. S+SS reserves the right to choose which information we will publish.
If your organization would like to add or update a listing, please use this form.
Agape House
Emergency housing and case management for single adults and families with children
Benefits.gov
Online resource to find federal benefits you may qualify for.
Catholic Charities – Bridgewater Family Service Center
Variety of services for families, youth, and individuals
Central Jersey Community Development Cooperation
Community services for low to moderate income county residents
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
Provides services for low- and moderate-income families covering Homebuyer Education, foreclosure and delinquency counseling, and financial literacy.
Everas Community Services, Inc.
Programs and support for people with disabilities and their families
Franklin’s Grace Resource Center
Central hub of professional and community resources for Franklin Twp. residents
Habitat for Humanity – Raritan Valley
Offers homes to low and medium income level families, plus homeownership classes.
HOME of Somerset County, Inc.
Serves homeless families with children including emergency shelter
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Variety of community services for 3 counties including Somerset. Free assistance for income-eligible residents. Health enrollment insurance, senior benefits enrollment, info and assistance, language translation services, health screenings and referrals, energy and water payment assistance, discount cell phone program (SafeLink), childcare.
Hunterdon Helpline
Local helpline for Hunterdon residents
Hyacinth – Plainfield Location
Services for people with HIV/AIDs, and supports for the LGBTQ+ community
Loving Care Home at Visions and Pathways
Houses 5 females 18 or over
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Universal Service Fund (USF) and Weatherization
Financial assistance - heating, cooling, natural gas, electric, energy efficiency. Check application for eligibility
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Provides funding for affordable home ownership and housing opportunities
NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
Services and support for people with TBIs.
NORWESCAP
Variety of services for low-income residents of Northwest NJ, including Somerset County (but not food bank)
NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Hunterdon County ocation
Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce
NORWESCAP Career and Life Transitions Center for Women – Somerset County Location
Supports women and displaced homemakers re-entering the workforce
Prosperity at Visions and Pathways
Home visitation program for youth 14-21, focus on teens ageing out of foster care
Safe+Sound Somerset
Domestic and sexual violence services free of charge for Somerset County residents (survivors and witnesses)
Salvation Army (formerly in Bound Brook)
Food bank open to all Somerset County residents. Also offering diaper bank and other services
Soldier On
Services for veterans at risk of being homeless (covers several states)
Somerset Community Action Program
Services for low to moderate income individuals
Somerset County Community Development
Providing info/resources to social services and community partners
Somerset County Social Services
Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)
Somerset County Social Services – Central Office
Main hub for county public assistance (includes TANF, Work First, EITC, SNAP)
United Way Of Northern Jersey
Resources and services for people impacted by crises - to meet basic needs
