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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Casa de Esperanza
Legal services for the immigrant and refugee community
Catholic Charities – Immigration Services
Variety of services for immigrants and their families
Central Jersey Psychotherapy, LLC
Private counselor ages 11+, specializing in immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations; women's groups avail.
Chinese American Mental Health Outreach Program (CAMHOP-NJ)
Support groups and free services serving immigrant families of Chinese origin affected by mental illness
El Centro Hispanoamericano
Services for immigrants and refugees - primarily the Central NJ Spanish-speaking community
Free Adult Literacy Program
For non-English speakers: RVCC is offering free literacy and English language skills to help individuals prepare for employment in the in-demand food service industry. Classes will focus on such skills as listening, speaking and writing.
Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Hunterdon County Office
Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations
Greater Raritan One Stop Career Center – Somerset County Office
Career Center with supportive, specialized services for different populations
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
Free English conversation groups, tutoring, U.S. Citizenship preparation classes
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Divorce (Clinic) Counties Serviced: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic
Rutgers Law Associates
Discrimination - any area arising from, or reasonably related to victimization If prospective client is not VCCO-eligible, the hourly rate is $60 – retainer ($2,500-$5,000) may be required. Email is the preferred method. The intake team should be in direct contact via email within 24-48 hours to set up an intake call. RLA has the capacity to handle 50-100 FRO cases and related representation each year. Counties: Statewide
Somerset County Library System
Variety of services beyond books/materials, including notary, ESL, citizenship, groups, jobs, etc.
The Office of New Americans
Office and website listing services and supports for newly arrived immigrants. See links below for resource packets with additional information: English: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_en2.pdf Spanish: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/docs/Welcome-Booklet_sp2.pdf
Wafa House
Culturally Specific Organization ONLY CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Free legal information sessions: https://www.vljnj.org/know-your-rights Counties Serviced: Statewide
Workforce Learning Link
Provides free assistance to eligible New Jersey residents 16 years of age and older who are not enrolled in school and are legally able to work in the U.S. Program participants can: -Get assistance with high school diploma attainment, including help with studying and testing. -Upgrade their skills to enter an occupational training or post-secondary education program. -Enhance their basic literacy and computer skills to obtain or maintain employment. Must be legally able to work in the United States Must be a resident of New Jersey Must be at least 16 years of age and not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school
