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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1 in 6 – Supporting Male Survivors of Sexual Violence

Website with info/resources, and weekly group chat for adults with counselor.

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

2ndFLOOR Youth Helpline

Helpline and online message board for New Jersey's youth and young adults (10-24)

None
Call or text: 888-222-2228
Hours: 24 hours/7 days call or text
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: For hearing impaired callers, 2NDFLOOR can be reached at the following TTY number: 732-264-1703.

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

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

Bridgeway Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)

For Somerset County residents - mobile mental health urgent care, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. For those experiencing acute psychiatric distress. Also providing traumatic incident debriefing. Living rooms have reopened, available Tuesday through Saturday, 12-8pm and Sunday & Monday, by appointment only

908-526-4100
282 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: 24 Hours
In Person / Virtual: High risk assessments in person. All others are tele-health
How to Access: Call. Making appointment if possible is encouraged

Caring Contact Hotline

Volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline, providing support on mental health and preventing emotional crises

(908)-232-2880; text "Heart" to 741-741
P.O. Box 2376
Westfield, NJ 07091
How to Pay: Free

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

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

Disaster Distress Helpline by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

1-800-985-5990
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

Family Health Line from NJ Department of Health

Information and referrals for health screening and treatment including reproductive health and pregnancy, vaccines, cancer, etc.

1-800-328-3838
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

Homeless Hotline/S.O.S. – Board of Social Services

Short-term financial assistance for obtaining immediate housing for houseless individuals

Hotline for after-hours emergency assistance to obtain temporary housing/shelter: 1-800-287-3607
Hours: Hotline operated weekdays after 6pm, weekends, and holidays - for assistance on weekdays between 8:30am-6pm, contact Board of Social Services at 908-526-8800
How to Pay: Free

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

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 Hotline

Confidential hotline that provides legal advice, information, and referral to low-income NJ residents in civil legal matters.

1-888-576-5529
P.O Box 1357
Edison, NJ 08818
Hours: Call Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm
In Person / Virtual: Virtual
How to Pay: Free and confidential for people who need legal assistance but are unable to afford an attorney.
Expected Wait Time: Fill out online questionnaire for possible shorter wait time
How to Access: Call or take online intake, much more info on website

LGBT National Senior Hotline

Confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

888-234-7243
Hours: Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight; Saturday from noon to 5pm, Eastern time
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 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 Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Helps find missing children

800-843-5678
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20531
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

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

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

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

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline

Free and confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources on website

1-855-654-6735
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Phone, text or chat

NJ Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

Call to report child abuse or neglect. All adults over 18 are mandated reporters

877-652-2873
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

NJ Connect for Recovery – Helpline for Family and Friends

Helpline for family and friends coping with a loved one's substance use disorder

855-652-3737
Hours: 8 am – 10 pm on weekdays, 5 pm – 10 pm on weekends, and 3 pm – 10 pm on holidays
How to Pay: Free

NJ Coronavirus Call Center

Hotline for COVID questions

2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253; Text NJCOVID to 898-211
How to Pay: Free

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 FamilyCare

Info for people without employer insurance - affordable health care through state

1-800-701-0710 -interpreters available for many languages
Hours: Hotline avail. Mon. and Thurs. 8am-8pm; Tues., Wed., and Fri. 8am-5pm
Referal Form :Apply online: http://www.njfamilycare.org/apply.aspx
How to Access: Eligibilty: http://www.njfamilycare.org/who_eligbl.aspx

NJ Hope and Healing

Crisis counseling program for people affected by COVID-19, Hurricane Ida, and other disasters

(866) 202-HELP (4357)
How to Pay: Free

NJ IME Addictions Access Center

24/7 assistance and referral to treatment for substance use

1-844-276-2777
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

NJ Mental Health Cares

Free, confidential mental health information and referral

1-866-202-4357
Hours: 8am-8pm (leave a message after these hours and they will return your call in 1 business day)
How to Pay: Free

NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Hotline

Info about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

1-800-687-9512 
How to Pay: Free

Parents Anonymous of NJ – Family Helpline

Volunteers of Parents Anonymous provide supportive listening about parenting, and resource

Text or call: 1-800-THE-KIDS
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free

PerformCare

Connection to health services for youth & families

877-652-7624
300 Horizon Dr Suite 306
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Hours: 24 Hours/7 days
In Person / Virtual: Both
How to Pay: Calling is free - services they refer to may require payment.
How to Access: Call.

ReachNJ

Live, trained addiction experts offer counseling and treatment connections. Also for friends and family. ReachNJ is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD). Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a live person in the first 30 seconds. T

1-844-ReachNJ (732-2465)
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free - no insurance needed

Rutgers – Domestic Violence Helpline

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

(856) 225-2915

Safe Haven Infant Protection Hotline

Distressed parents who wish to give up an unwanted infant anonymously and legally, with no fear of arrest or prosecution, can call this hotline

1-877-839-2339
Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call - info will be requested, but no names or records are required

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

STOPIT App

App used to anonymously report incidents to Somerset County law enforcement. You can have a real-time, two-way, anonymous dialogue with law enforcement.

Hours: 24 hours/7 days
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Access Code: SOMERSETNJ. Download in App store.

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

Support Groups at Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren

Workshops and support for parents and families with children who have emotional/behavioral challenges

315 West Washington Ave., Suite 3
Washington, NJ 07882
Hours: Evening times vary; Warmline and office open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
In Person / Virtual: Both, depends on group
How to Access: Call or view website for support group times

The Peer Recovery WarmLine – Mental Health Association of NJ

Peer-run hotline for individuals experiencing mental health issues. Answered by caring, trained people with lived experience with mental illness who are in recovery.

877-292-5588
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 5-10pm; Holidays 3-10pm
How to Pay: Free

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth – Hotline

Support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, feeling suicidal or in need of supportive listening. Also info on website - answers and support.

TrevorLifeline- 1-866-488-7386; TrevorText - Text 678678
Hours: 24 Hours
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Chat online, call or text

Trans Lifeline

Nation's only crisis and peer support helpline staffed by trans people, for trans people

877-565-8860
How to Access: Call

Vets4Warriors

Peer-to-peer support for military members and veterans

1-855-838-8255
Hours: 24 Hours
How to Pay: Free
How to Access: Call, text, chat online, email

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

Zufall Health Enrollment Hotline

Assistance with enrollment in NJ Family Care (Medicaid) and qualified health plans through NJ Health Insurance Marketplace

973-891-3425
Hours: By appointment only
How to Pay: Free to call hotline
How to Access: Call and leave a message with full name, date of birth, and phone number. A Certified Application Counselor will call back to schedule appt.