Countywide, Statewide, and Federal Resources
211: Resource Hotline | 911: Emergencies | 988: Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Westfield Police Department Non Emergency: (908) 789-4000
Overlook Medical Center: (908) 522-2000
Union County Division of Social Services: (908) 965-2700
Union County YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline: (908) 355-4357
NJ Sexual Trauma Resource Center: (973) 300-5609
NJ Division of Child Protection & Permanency: (908) 820-3000
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
Social Security: (800) 772-1213
Medicare: (800) 633-4227
New Jersey’s One-Stop Career Centers
New Jersey’s One-Stop Career Centers offer the most services and provide the most direction for jobseekers. They are staffed with qualified employment counselors to provide guidance for jobseekers. Other services offered at these locations include:
- job search assistance
- training and education assistance
- specialized services
- on-site resource rooms (PCs, telephones, etc.)
Plainfield
Plainfield One-Stop Career Center Video
Phone: 908-412-7970
200 West 2nd Street
2nd Floor
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Elizabeth (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
921 Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ON-SITE RESOURCES:
- Career resource room
- Copy machine
- Telephones
- Fax machine
- Public computers
- Internet access
- Room where employers can interview jobseekers
CAREER NAVIGATION AND TRAINING SERVICES:
- Career Navigation Assistance / Counseling
- Jersey Job Club workshops
- ESL classes
- Job training services
- HSE preparation
- Re-employment orientation
- Interviewing assistance
- Resume assistance
- Tuition waiver
JUST FOR YOU:
Youth services (16-24)
Individuals with disabilities
Mature worker services (55+)
Displaced homemakers
Veteran services
Ex-offender services
Are you in Union County and need assistance traveling?
The Division of Paratransit provides transportation services for individual passengers for the following trips:
Route 22 Shuttle Bus
Medical
Shopping
Employment
Education or Training
Prescription pick-ups
Other Essential Services
Phone Number for Scheduling a Trip: (908) 241-8300 select Option 1
Phone Number for Questions about the Program: (908) 659-5000
** It is best to request a ride a week prior to your appointment/event, you can schedule as early as 3 weeks in advance **
What Is Access Link?
Access Link is NJ TRANSITโs paratransit service, designed to provide transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use the local fixed-route bus or light rail systems due to physical or functional limitations. Access Link operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Hours
Access Link service is comparable to the bus in that it is available during the same days and hours as the regularly scheduled local fixed route bus service, including weekends and holidays. If there is bus service available, Access Link service will be available. If there is no bus service, Access Link will not be available.
Shared Ride
Access Link is a shared-ride service, which means other passengers may be picked up or dropped off before you reach your destination. This system helps us make the best use of our vehicles, allowing us to serve more customers efficiently. Our scheduling is designed to balance the needs of all riders while providing timely and reliable transportation for everyone.
Origin to Destination
Access Link provides curb-to-curb transportation service from your origin to your destination, as long as both locations are within the Access Link service area. When the vehicle arrives, you will have 5 minutes to approach it. The driver will assist you with boarding, securing your mobility device, and exiting the vehicle. However, drivers are not allowed to help with any carry-on items.
If you need additional assistance, or if you require an accommodation or reasonable modification to the driver’s responsibilities, please contact us in advance.
Where Does Access Link Go? (Access Link’s Service Area)
Access Link runs in the same areas and at the same times as our local bus routes and light rail systems. If your pick-up or drop-off location is outside the Access Link service area, a reservationist will help you find nearby cross streets that are within the service area. You will then need to give the address of a place where you can be picked up or dropped off.
Ride Purpose
Access Link is similar to NJ TRANSIT’s bus and light rail system, allowing you to travel to and from any destination within the service area. We do not ask about the purpose of your trip, and all ride requests are treated equally. We are unable to prioritize ride requests.
Fare
Access Link is not free. The fare is based on the local fixed-route bus fare, the number of zones you travel through, and any applicable transfer fees.
EZ-Wallet is our electronic fare option, and we encourage you to set up a payment profile to avoid handling cash.
If you choose to pay with cash, you must have the exact fare, as drivers cannot provide change.
You cannot use your reduced fare card on Access Link. Reduced fares are only available for bus, train, and light rail travel.
If you have been approved to travel with a personal care attendant (PCA), they can ride for free as long as they are accompanying you.
Children under the age of five can ride for free when traveling with a paying Access Link eligible customer.
Reduced Fare Program
If you’re a senior or a person with a disability, you can enjoy greater traveling freedom and lower fares! When you ride with NJ TRANSIT’s Reduced Fare Program, you can save 50% or more on a regular one-way fare.
Who Can Use The Program?
Special rates are available for seniors 62 years of age* or older and people with disabilities. Personal assistants ride for free when proper identification is presented by the person with a disability. And you don’t need to be a New Jersey resident to be eligible for the program.
- 65 years of age for travel to/from Metro-North Railroad stations.
Where is Reduced Fare in Effect?
You can ride on all NJ TRANSIT buses, trains, and light rail vehicles at the reduced rate. Many private bus companies operating in the state also participate in the program.
When is Reduced Fare in Effect?
Seniors 62 and older and people with disabilities may take advantage of the reduced fare at any time on all trains, buses, and light rail vehicles.
How to Get Started
Passengers with disabilities simply show your valid NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare ID or Medicare Card to the bus operator, light rail vehicle operator, or train conductor and present the appropriate fare. Seniors may be asked to present a valid ID to get the reduced fare.
Allowable IDs for seniors 62 and older include any ID or document printed with your date of birth and issued by a government, social service, or mass transportation agency. This includes an NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare ID; Medicare Card; Valid Driver’s License; Valid Passport; Birth Certificate; Valid State-Issued Non-Driver’s ID; County, Medicaid, or Military ID; MTA Reduced Fare Card; PATH Senior Fare Card; or PA Senior Citizen Transit ID or PACE Card.
On interstate private buses (most buses not marked NJ TRANSIT), you must also present a Reduced Fare Coupon each time you ride.
NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare ID/Card
The free NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare ID/Card is upgrading to a personalized identification card valid for four-years. For identification, your new card will include a recent photograph. Before your current Reduced Fare ID Card expires, you will be advised to complete the application and provide a recent photo to be issued your new photo ID.
How To Apply for a personalized NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare ID/Card
Senior citizens and people with disabilities who do not have a qualifying form of identification may obtain a personalized Reduced Fare ID/Card as follows:
Apply Online
https://reducedfare.njtransit.com
Do you need help applying for benefits?
This website can help you understand the ins and outs of Social Security as well as give detailed information on how to apply. If you still need assistance please come to the library to speak with the Community Liaison who can provide 1:1 help with your application.
Additionally, visit the following sites for Social Security help:
Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/
Union County Social Security Office: https://ucnj.org/departments/human-services/opdsn/social-security/
A list of various government and statewide hotlines for services.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
Assistance with obtaining: Abuse / Neglect / Exploitation, Adult Day – Medical, Adult Day – Social, Adult Day Health Services, Adult Day Services – Medical / Social, Alternate Family Care, Alzheimer Services, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Program, Benefits Screening, Campership Services, Care Management, Caregiver Assistance, Caregiver Support Group, Child Services, Chronic Disease, Congregate Nutrition, Consumer Protection, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Disability Services, Discount Programs, Domestic Violence, Driver.
Address: 222 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 | Phone: (877) 222-3737
Atlantic Health โ Community Health Events (Virtual Options Available)
Services offered: Atlantic Health System hosts a variety of community health events and classes. These events and classes offer enriching wellness activities and opportunities for connection across a wide range of topics from heart care to nutrition, aging to cancer and everything in between.
GetCovered NJ โ NJ Health Insurance Marketplace
Services offered: Welcome to Get Covered New Jersey, the stateโs official online health insurance Marketplace, where you can: Shop online and compare plans that cover essential health benefits as required by the Affordable Care Act. Apply for financial help to lower your health insurance costs. Work with certified experts who can answer questions and guide you through enrollment at no cost to you. Due to federal and state changes, New Jerseyans qualify for record levels of financial help. If you did not qualify for financial help in the past because your income was too high, you may qualify under the state and federal changes. These changes make coverage more affordable at most income levels. These increased financial benefits are only available if you enroll in coverage through GetCoveredNJ. The financial help is currently in effect and will be available for coverage in 2025.
Phone: (833) 677-1010
Good Will (Southern NJ & PA) – Job Training & Employment Placement
Services offered: Goodwill provides education, job training and career services that help individuals faced with barriers to become competitively employed. Goodwill is about giving a hand up, not a hand out. We believe everybody should have the opportunity to achieve independence through the power of work, no matter what barrier one might be facing.
Address: 2835 Route 73 South, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | Phone: (856) 439-0200
NJ FamilyCare โ Health Coverage
Services offered: NJ FamilyCare is federal and state funded health insurance program created to help qualified New Jersey residents of any age access affordable health insurance. NJ FamilyCare is for people who do not have employer insurance.
Phone: (800) 701-0710
NJ Office of Disability Services
Services offered: The Division of Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point-of-entry for people seeking disability related information in New Jersey. DDS serves individuals with all disabilities, statewide. DDS works to streamline access to services and information that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with disabilities by facilitating coordination and cooperation among local, county and state government agencies. Through the administration of programs like the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund and the Personal Assistance Services Program, DDS promotes maximum independence and the full participation of people with disabilities within all aspects of community life.
Phone: (888) 285-3036 – talk to a trained expert who can connect you with services, help you find the right programs based on your specific needs, and check if you are eligible for different programs. Through LanguageLine, the service is available to callers in various languages.
NJ State Tax Relief โ Seniors (Stay NJ)
Services offered: The Stay NJ program offers property tax benefits to eligible homeowners aged 65 and older. It reimburses applicants for 50% of their property tax bills, up to a maximum of $13,000, with a 2024 benefit cap of $6,500. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in your home for the full 12 months of 2024 and have an income below $500,000. If you made P.I.L.O.T. (Payments-in-Lieu-of-Tax) payments to your municipality, you are eligible for the Stay NJ benefit. Mobile homeowners are not eligible.
Phone: 24/7 Number โ (888) 238-1233 | 8:30am-5:30pm Number โ (609) 826-4282
Services offered: allows people in need of finding therapists to search through the various verified profiles of hundreds of therapists based on location.
Services offered: another service to help you search through various mental health providers in Westfield, NJ.
Union County Calendar of Events
Union County Department of Human Services
Services offered: UCDHS offers assistance to vulnerable populations, including low-income families, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The department provides services such as food assistance, housing support, child welfare, employment and training, and emergency assistance. UCDHS also offers healthcare access, including preventative and primary care services, and provide transportation to medical appointments for eligible residents.
Elizabeth Address: 342 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 | Phone: (908) 965-2700
Plainfield Address: 200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | Phone: (908) 791-7000
*Union County Division on Aging
Assistance with obtaining: Adult Day Health Services, Adult Day Services – Medical / Social, Alternate Family Care, Assisted Living, Benefits Screening, Campership Services, Care Management, Caregiver Assistance, Caregiver Directed Option, Caregiver Education and Training, Companion Services – Weekday, Companion Services – Weekend / Holiday, Congregate Nutrition, Congregate Nutrition – Breakfast, FFP I&A, Food / Meals / Nutrition Counseling, Friendly Visiting / Telephone Reassurance, Home Delivered Nutrition, Home Health Care.
Address: 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 | Phone: (908) 527-4870
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide (UNTIL APRIL 10th)
Services offered: provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You don’t need to be an AARP member to use the service. Available at the Cranford Community Center, Scotch Plains Public Library, Rahway Senior Center, Union Senior Center, Springfield Public Library, and New Providence Senior Center.
Cranford Address: 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ, 07016 | Hours: Thu 9:00a-2:00p
Scotch Plains Address: 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076 | Hours: Mon 9:30a-2:00p & Fri 9:30a-3:00p
Rahway Address: 1306 Esterbrook Ave, Rahway, NJ, 07065 | Hours: Mon & Wed 9:30a-1:30p (Spanish Speaking Available)
Union Address: 652 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 | Hours: Thu 9:15a-1:15p
Springfield Address: 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ, 07081 | Hours: Wed 9:30a-2:00p
New Providence Address: 15 E 4th St, New Providence, NJ, 07974 | Hours: Tue 9:30a-2:00p & Wed 9:30a-2:30p
Services offered: BAYADAโs Westfield in Westfield, NJ provides personal care and non-medical assistance for adults and seniors facing challenges with everyday tasks due to health issues or aging. Our services support safe, independent living and offer companionship, assistance, and supervision, including those living with dementia or Alzheimerโs disease.
Our skilled professionals, including BAYADA Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Homemakers, and Companions, excel in assisting clients to maintain independence at homeโwhere they prefer to be. Whether short-term or ongoing care is needed, we match the clientโs needs with the right BAYADA professional.
ElderCare Locator
Provides: Access to various services for aging adults.
Services offered: We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for your loved ones. Our mission is to support individuals in maintaining their independence and well-being in the comfort of their own homes. Led by experienced professionals, we believe in a compassionate, family-centered approach to caregiving that puts our clients first.
SAGE Adult Day Care Center
Services offered: AADSP Adult Day Health Care, Adult Day – Medical, Adult Day Services – Medical / Social, Benefits Screening, Certified Home Health Aide, Home Delivered Meals / Meals on Wheels, Home Delivered Nutrition, Home Health Care Services, NFCSP Adult Day – Medical, NFCSP Certified Home Health Aide, NFCSP Home Delivered Meals, NFCSP Respite Care, Respite for Caregivers, State Weekend HDM, Visiting Nurse.
Address: 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ, 07922 | Phone: (908) 598-5520
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care
Services offered: Our senior care providers possess the training and expertise reflective of our longstanding commitment to senior care. Our experienced and dedicated caregivers uphold the dignity and well-being of seniors in the comfort of their own homes.
With a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, we offer comprehensive in-home care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Whether itโs assistance with daily tasks, companionship, or specialized care, we support families and their loved ones every step of the way. Our unwavering commitment to compassionate and personalized senior care is one of the reasons why Visiting Angels is a name families have trusted since 1998.
Westfield Area Senior Services Directory
Provides: Access to various senior services such as – Counseling/Support, Fitness/Nutrition, Housing, Social/Cultural, Transportation, Volunteerism.
Westfield Senior Programs Link
Westfield Recreation Department Address: 425 E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
Westfield Recreation Department Phone: (908) 789-4080
Crossroads4Hope
Services offered: Mobile engagement/support, treatment decision assistance, individual & group support, stress reduction support, connection to resources. **Services are provided for Union County Residents**.
Address: 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, New Jersey, 07921 | Phone: (908) 658-5400
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
Services offered: MSK Basking Ridge offers the same expert cancer care patients expect from Memorial Sloan Kettering, just closer to home. Patients can receive much of their treatment โ including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation โat our Basking Ridge, New Jersey, location.
Address: 136 Mountain View Boulevard Basking Ridge NJ 07920 | Phone: (844) 217-2620
NJ Cancer Education & Early Detection (NJCEED)
Services offered: The New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Screening Program (NJCEED) is part of the New Jersey Department of Health. NJCEED provides comprehensive screening services for breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. The services include education, outreach, early detection, case management, screening, tracking, and follow-up. Breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancers can be treated more effectively when found early. Persons eligible for these services must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level and be uninsured or under-insured. The Hoboken location serves Union County.
Hoboken Address: 124 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 | Phone: (201) 963-0300
Clinic Hours: Wednesday 9-12pm and 4-8pm Friday 9-12pm
Rutgers Cancer Institute
Services offered: Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, provides state-of-the-art, compassionate, cancer care for adults and children. Led by a team of nationally recognized physicians in medical, radiation, surgical and pediatric oncology, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your treatment plan. Our cancer care teams also include nurse practitioners, nurse navigators, social workers and other health professionals who work together to provide you with the most advanced care available.
Address: 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 | Phone: (732) 235-2465
Childrenโs Specialized Hospital โ Mountainside Outpatient
Services offered: Therapy Services include Audiology, Neuropsychology, Neurorehabilitation, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Technology, Speech & Language Therapy, Medical Services include Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Special Needs Primary Care, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Psychiatry.
Address: 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092 | Phone: (888) 244-5373
Services offered: The Leaguers, Inc. Early Head Start /Head Start Program recognizes the importance of preparing children (birth to five) for success in school and later in life. We believe that the social emotional development of young children and early responsive relationships are key in fostering cognitive development. Walk into a Leaguers classroom and it makes a powerful statement! At The Leaguers, children from birth to five experience school readiness and supportive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Address: 1111 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ, 07203 | Phone: (908) 241-5678
Services offered: PerformCare New Jersey is the single point of access to a wide array of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services, as well as substance use treatment for youth and families throughout New Jersey. This is an all-in-one stop shop for children in need of behavioral health services.
Address: 300 Horizon Drive Suite 306, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 | Phone: (877) 652-7624
Services offered: Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ) advocates for and protects the rights of people with disabilities in New Jersey. DRNJ offers free legal and advocacy services, including: legal representation, investigations of abuse/neglect, monitoring of services, information and referral, outreach, education, training to build skills for individuals, and protection and advocacy for voter access.
Address: 210 S Broad St #3, Trenton, NJ 08608 | Phone: (609) 292-9742
Services offered: offers a variety of disability services to help people with various special needs address lifeโs challenges. Specifically supporting: People with developmental disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People with mental illness, People with special needs, People who are deaf or hard of hearing, Older adults (55+).
Address: 241 Forsgate Dr., Suite 200, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 | Phone: (732) 257-6662
Family Success Centers
Services offered: Core Services includes: Access to information on child, maternal, and family health services, Economic self-sufficiency/income security services, Information & Referral Services (connection to off-site public and private resources), Life Skills training, Housing services, Parent education, Parent-child activities, Advocacy, and Job readiness programs.
Bayway Family Success Center Address: 10 1st Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Bayway Family Success Center Phone: (908) 289-0136 | Website Link
NJ Career Services Website
Services offered: Connects you with important resources for resume reviewing, interview skills, finding a job, and more. They have detailed information through their One-Stop Career Centers and they also provide education and training opportunities.
Central NJ Office Phone: (732) 761-2020
NJ Utility Assistance Programs
Services offered: New Jersey offers a diverse portfolio of utility assistance and energy efficiency programs for low- and moderate-income households.
NJ Utility Assistance Hotline: (800) 510-3102
Services offered: Get Help Paying Your Bill: Help is available for customers who are struggling to pay their energy bill. Deferred payments, equal payment plans, & ways to lower bills.
Customer Service Line: (800) 436-7734
Jewish Family Services โ Elizabeth
Services offered: 2x a month, Union County residents can pick up groceries from the JFS Food Pantry. Access to fresh vegetables from urban vegetable garden! For more information please call Jewish Family Services โ Elizabeth.
Address: 655 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 | Phone: (908) 352-8375
Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Services offered: Food / Meals / Nutrition Counseling, Home Delivered Meals / Meals on Wheels, Home Delivered Nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, State Weekend HDM.
Address: 1025 Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden, NJ, 07036 | Phone: (908) 486-5100
The Westfield Food Pantry
Services offered: food collection center and no-cost distribution center for food and related aid.
Address: 336 First Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090 | Phone: (908) 232-2311
Atlantic Health – Primary Care at Westfield & Summit
Services offered: Routine check-ups to sick visits, primary care doctors take care of you. They can track your health, notice signs of changes or possible serious illness. Primary care can be provided by pediatricians, family medicine and internal medicine physicians, along with nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants.
Westfield Address: 142 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 | Phone: (973) 829-4632
Summit Address: 33 Upper Overlook Road, Suite 411, Summit, NJ 07901 | Phone: (908) 588-2301
BAYADA Personal Care & Companionship
Services offered: Self-care assistance with activities of daily living, Household support services, Companionship, Specialized care for your unique needs, BAYADA Offers Live-In Care for Those Who Require 24 Hour Support.
Address: 251 North Avenue West, Suite 201, Westfield, NJ, 07090 | Phone: (908) 789-1717
BrightStar Care In-Home
Services offered: BrightStar Care offers a wide variety of high-quality servicesโfrom in-home care to medical staffing. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider or staffing partner in the Westfield, NJ area, please contact us. Weโre here 24/7 to help you get started.
Address: 560 Springfield Ave, Second Floor, Ste G, Westfield, NJ, 07090
Phone: (908) 663-5012
Complete Care at Westfield
Services offered: Memory care, respiratory care, orthopedic rehab, renal care, cardiac care. Complete Care at Westfield meets the mental, physical, social and spiritual needs of our residents with activities designed with their preferences in mind. When you or a loved one enters our building, you receive the dedication and respect you deserve and remain our primary focus while here.
Address: 1515 Lamberts Mill Road Westfield, NJ 07090 | Phone: (908) 233-9700
Summit Health – Westfield Locations
Services offered: 574 Springfield Ave is the location that provides Urgent Care as well as Allergy and Immunology, Audiology, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Hand Surgery, Hand Therapy, Laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physiatry, Podiatry, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Urgent Care Center. 560 Springfield Ave is the location that provides Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine services. 563 Westfield Ave is the location that provides Family Medicine services. 202 Elmer St is the location that provides Family Medicine and Internal Medicine services. To find out more information, click on the links below to learn more about each location and find phone numbers.
574 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090
560 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090
563 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ, 07090
202 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090
Westfield Regional Health Department
Services offered: Animal control services, including rabies vaccinations, Chronic disease screenings, Disease and injury prevention, Disease investigations, Environmental inspections and licensing, including restaurants, Health education, Immunizations for children and adults, including influenza vaccinations, Tracking vital statistics
Address: 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 | Phone: (908) 789-4070
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services
Services offered: Supportive and intensive supportive housing – Housing Assistance, Community Integration based on Natural Supports, Restoration of Daily Living Skills, Social skills to develop personal and natural support networks, Negotiating landlord/neighbor relationships, tenancy law as well as tenancy obligations, Wellness and healthy lifestyles, Securing and renewing entitlements, Career Development (Employment, Volunteer, and Education Readiness), Medication Education / IMR / Advanced Directives.
Address: 373 Clermont Terrace, Union, NJ, 07083 | Phone: (908) 249-4100
Family Promise Union County
Services offered: Serves low-income families and individuals who are experiencing housing insecurity to achieve sustainable independence through community-based response.
Address: 402 Union Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 | Phone: (908) 289-7300
GRACE of Summit (Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Communityโs Essentials)
Services offered: accessing fresh food, essential items (seasonal clothing, hygiene supplies, toilet paper, diapers, period products, household cleaning supply), or stabilizing supports, to help your family get what they need to thrive.
Address: 100 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ, 07901 | Phone: (908) 259-4744
PROCEED, Inc. (Provides multiple supports)
Services offered: Educational, financial assistance/counseling, homeless prevention, family support services โ adoption, foster care, immigration support, pregnancy, racial/social justice, and more.
Address: 1126 Dickinson Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201 | Phone: (908) 351-7727
The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless
Services offered: Project Gatekeeper: Including Emergency Case Management, Community Education, and Operation Warm Heart. Berniceโs Place: A Program for Homeless Youth, including after-school and summer camp programs. Hospitality House: Transitional Housing Units and Supportive Services for Homeless Families. Operation Warm Heart: Our Winter Emergency Shelter Program.
Address: 118 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201 | Phone: (908) 355-2060
St. Joseph Social Service Center
Services offered: Providing basic needs such as food, clothing, and medications, as well as a wide range of services and programs to help the unsheltered acquire material goods and social services they need to live.
Address: 118 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201 | Phone: (908) 352-2989
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Services offered: The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future.
Address: 208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201 | Phone: (908) 290-5496
NJ Office of New Americans (ONA)
Services offered: The Refugee Resettlement Program is implemented in partnership with the local designated resettlement agencies and community-based organizations, providing financial assistance, case management, including ESL and employment services.
Contact information: ona@dhs.nj.gov
Refugee Assistance Partners of New Jersey (RAP NJ)
Services offered: We support, aid and assist displaced persons by attending to material needs, offering friendship and hospitality, and guiding them to long-lasting self-sufficiency. We complement the work done by official resettlement agencies by establishing close, positive relationships with resettled families and individuals.
Located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey | Phone: (908) 409-3232
Services offered: 24/7 hotline (908) 355-4357, emergency shelter in safe and comfortable environment for survivors and their children in need of immediate safety (up to 90 days), skills training and empowerment program which is a workforce development program for survivors addressing self-sufficiency, domestic violence liaison services, and counseling and case management services.
NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)
Services offered: Advocacy on behalf of survivors and their loved ones as well as: crisis counseling, info and referrals to families, medical services including sexual assault forensic examinations, provides legal services and support to survivors, offers prevention services, offers community education, offers training for professionals, and accompaniment to medical, legal, and court proceedings.
Address: 400 Riverview Plaza Suite 413, Trenton, NJ 08611 | Phone: (609) 631-4450
Atlantic Health โ Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
Services offered: Individual therapy for children and adolescents, compassionate care tailored to young minds, a safe space for growth, healing, and understanding. Outpatient Services: 3 days per week, 3:30 – 6:45pm. Our pediatric psychiatrists and licensed therapists provide individual counseling, family counseling, medication education and management for ages 5-18 years old. Individual and family counseling is available up to 21 years old. Some late day / early evening availability. Intensive Outpatient
Program: A structured program to provide extra support for teens (ages 13-18).
Address: 11 Upper Overlook Rd, Suite 200, Summit, NJ, 07901 | Phone: (888) 247-1400.
Bridgeway Crisis Intervention Services โ Union County
Services offered: crisis stabilization and de-escalation, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment inclusive of risk assessment, individual therapy, treatment planning, illness management, group therapy, linkages and referrals for after-care, information and referrals provided for financial entitlements and housing/shelters, psychiatric evaluation for medication and medication management, bi-lingual Spanish staff and use of the cyracom language line so those speaking any language at all can be seen for services.
Address: 615 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 | Phone: (908) 469-6517
FACT (Families and Communities Together) of New Jersey
Services offered: FACT’s role is to “Support, Assist and Empower”. FACT “Support” by helping families form a Child and Family Team (CFT). A CFT is a group of family, friends, and other people who care and are invested in a child’s and family’s future. FACT “Assist” by identifying and linking the youth and family to sustainable resources in their communities that can assist in meeting family needs. FACT “Empower” a youth and family by highlighting their natural strengths and giving them voice and choice while learning how to use and manage services that are available to them in their community.
Address: 240 Sheffield Street, Mountainside, NJ 07092 | Phone: (908) 789-8500
GenPsych – Bridgewater
Services offered: The GenPsych Bridgewater office offers a comprehensive array of programs and services to individuals in need of mental health and substance use treatment. We offer a comprehensive adult, adolescent, and childrenโs program. The Bridgewater location is staffed with adult, adolescent, and child psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, masters and doctorate level clinicians as well as licensed certified alcohol and drug counselors.
Address: 380 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | Phone: (855) 436-7792
High Focus Centers – Cranford
Services offered: Our Cranford facility provides tailored full-day Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and part-time Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for adults and adolescents ages 10-17. These programs are designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse client base in New Jersey and Staten Island, offering structured and supportive care.
Address: 65 Jackson Drive, Suite 202, Cranford, NJโ07016 | Phone: (908) 272-2474
Park Avenue Community Wellness Center
Services offered: Community wellness, providing services and resources to individuals facing challenges dealing with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and reintegration.
Address: 333 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, 07060 | Phone: (908) 757-1350
Youth & Family Counseling Service
Services offered: For nearly 100 years, Youth & Family Counseling Service (YFCS) has promoted the mental health and well-being of youth, families and the larger community in Union County through the provision of high quality affordable counseling services. This private non-profit social service agency is one of the very few regional counseling centers offering professional “family systems” based psychological counseling, prevention, education, crisis intervention and supportive services to all income levels. Since its establishment in 1918, YFCS has served over 50,000 people – empowering and restoring countless lives in the community.
Address: 233 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 | Phone: (908) 233-2042
Know Your Rights โ ACLU
Provides important notice of the rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.
NJ Tenant Rights โ Legal Services of New Jersey
Informational: Provides NJ tenants with an understanding of their basic and legal rights and the process of renting in NJ.
Find a quiet space as this is a mindfulness-based meditation and requires reduced sound levels and do not have distracting devices around as you do this.
Name 5 things that you can see.
Name 4 things that you can hear.
Name 3 things that you touch.
Name 2 things that you can smell.
Name 1 thing that you can taste.
Find a quiet space as this breathing technique is best used when you can be on your own and removed from things that might overwhelm and distract you.
Breathe in deeply through your nose, counting to four slowly.
Pause at the top of your breath, holding for four seconds.
Breathe out slowly through your mouth, counting to four.
Pause at the bottom of your breath, holding for another four seconds.
Repeat this process as needed until you feel relaxed or somewhat more regulated.
If you already have or are looking to create a space for a Gratitude Journal that’s great! Taking time, daily, to actively reflect on gratitude can be beneficial.
This exercise is something you can do with or without the journal. On a piece of scrap paper or any available blank paper โ write out 3 things you are grateful for. Carry it with you wherever you go today and reflect back on it when you are feeling overwhelmed. At the end of the day, you can take time to recognize why each item on that list empowered you.
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