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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Abuso Sexual Infantil

Un recurso para padres y cuidadores que enfrentan el abuso sexual infantil de un niño que aman

Center for Hope and Safety

Counties Serviced: Bergen Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines No income guidelines for FROs; income limits apply for representation in custody and divorce cases.

(201) 527-6275 (emergent legal services). (201) 944-9600 (24/7 helpline)

Central Jersey Legal Services

Income Guidelines Bilingual Staff Counties Serviced: Union, Middlesex, Mercer

Trenton: (609) 695-6249, New Brunswick: (732) 249-7600, Perth Amboy: (732) 324-1613, Elizabeth: (908) 354-4340

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

Coalition Against Rape and Abuse (CARA)

Counties Serviced: Cape May Language Line Available Bilingual Staff Divorce (Consultation Only)

Program Phone: (609) 522-6489, Staff Attorney: (609) 486-5348

Community Health Law Project

Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines Counties Serviced: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Union

CyberTipline – reporting online child exploitation

Place you can report a child being sexually exploited online. Staff at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children review each tip and work to find a potential location for the incident reported so that it may be made available to the appropriate law-enforcement agency for possible investigation.

1-800-THE-LOST
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call or make online report

Ellie Mental Health – Flemington, NJ

Mental health clinic - therapy

270 S Main Street, Suite 101
Flemington, NJ 08822
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat. by appt.
How to Pay: Takes insurance - see website
How to Access: Call or fill out online form on website

Ellie Mental Health – Somerville, NJ

Mental health clinic - therapy

92 E. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat. by appt.
How to Pay: Takes insurance - see website
How to Access: Call or fill out online form on website

Essex Newark Legal Services

Bilingual Staff Income Guidelines Counties Serviced: Essex

Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
How to Access: Call or apply online

Faith Family Health Care

Primary healthcare provider - services in English and Spanish

908-822-9700
43 Pearl St
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Hours: Mon./Fri. 10am-6pm; Tues./Thurs. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-3pm; Closed Wed/Sun.
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Access: Call or request appt. online

Family Connects NJ

Free service - nurses will conduct home visits to support parents. They will assess the health of both the parents and the newborn and offer valuable information during this important transition. Covered areas can include feeding and sleeping tips, connecting parents to helpful resources in their community, or assisting families recovering from the tragedy of stillbirth. Services are available to birth, adoptive, and resource families with a newborn as well as parents experiencing a stillbirth or loss of their newborn.

In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free, no verification of income, insurance, or immigration status
How to Access: Click sign up tab on website. As of Jan. 2024, available to these counties only, but will expand: Essex, Middlesex, Mercer, Cumberland and Gloucester counties. The following page may support parents in other counties: https://nj.gov/connectingnj/

Franklin Youth Center

Programs for Franklin township youth, and job fairs, classes, sports for Franklin residents.

732-873-7292
429 Lewis St.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free - available to residents of Franklin Twsp in Somerset, NJ only
How to Access: Register youth at website, see calendar on website

La Línea de Ayuda Nacional de Abuso Sexual

Supportive listening and crisis support for people who have experienced sexual violence, or their loved ones. Operated by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Spanish online chat available: online.RAINN.org/es

1-800-656-4673 or online live chat
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free and confidential

Legal Services of New Jersey

1-888-576-5529 (Statewide Hotline)
How to Pay: Free, income guidelines
How to Access: Call or access online intake form here: https://lsnjlawhotline.org/intake/1008/language/1

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

Divorce (Consultation Only) LSNWJ provides free civil legal services to people with limited income, seniors, and people affected by HIV/AIDS. Intakes are over the phone, approximately 20 minutes. Counties Serviced: Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren

Hunterdon County: (908) 782-7979, Morris County: (973) 285-6911, Somerset County: (908) 231- 0840, Sussex County: (973) 383- 7400, Warren County: (908) 475-2010

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 Sexual Assault Hotline

Supportive listening and crisis support for people who have experienced sexual violence, or their loved ones. Operated by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Spanish online chat available: online.RAINN.org/es

1-800-656-4673 or online live chat (English, Spanish)
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free and confidential

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Divorce (Clinic) Counties Serviced: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic

Bergen County: (201) 487-2166, Hudson County: (201) 792-6363, Passaic County: (973) 523-2900

Partners

Legal assistance in domestic violence and family law matters for low income victims and survivors Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, Union

Phone: (732) 233-0111, Text: (732) 535-6318

Positively Me group for youth

Join us for fun activities that will strengthen and develop everyday life skills in Confidence, Awareness, and Kindness. Each 3 week session is FREE! Open to Grades 5-8. Snack included. Runs periodically (currently January through March 2024). At the Community in Conversation hub.

9 Church St.
Bernardsville, NJ
Hours: Wednesdays 3:15-4 pm
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Register at link (Google form)

Rachel Coalition (Jewish Family Service Metrowest)

Counties Serviced: Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union

RISE Group for youth

A group where young teens (grades 6-8) can connect with their peers and together learn new coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, practice mindfulness, build confidence and be empowered to be their best self. Led by a licensed social worker, not a therapeutic or clinical group. At the Community in Conversation hub. R.I.S.E. stands for Resilience, Insight, Support & Empowerment.

9 Church St.
Bernardsville, NJ
Hours: 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month (no holidays), 6-7 pm
In Person / Virtual: In person
How to Access: Register at link (Google form)

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

123 Washington St.
Newark, NJ

SNAP-Ed at Zufall Health

Free educational classes on making healthy food choices on a limited budget, and incorporating physical activity

973-891-3421
71 Fourth Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
How to Pay: Free classes
How to Access: Call for local class schedule and registration

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

The OutList – LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Providers

List of affirming providers - national

In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Access: Go to website and search for New Jersey

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

How to Pay: Free