Resources

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GENERAL
CHILDCARE
DEVELOPMENTAL and other DISABILITIES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMPLOYMENT
FINANCE
FOOD
FURNITURE and HOUSEHOLD GOODS
HEALTHCARE
HOUSING
LEGAL SERVICES
RELEASE FROM PRISON
SENIORS
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET
UTILITIES

GENERAL

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
211 New Jersey211www.NJ211.org  Searchable database
Empower Somerset908-722-4900https://empowersomerset.com/Assisting individuals and families in making positive lifestyle choices and to promote healthy, drug-free and stigma-free communities through education, collaboration and connections to resources.
NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA)609-490-4550https://njdca.onlinepha.com/en-US/Rental and eviction assistance Screen for eligibility
Norwescap
Headquarters
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ
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Local office
120 Finderne Ave # 4, Bridgewater, NJ		  https://norwescap.org/ Housing and energy help, early childhood education, employment, and financial empowerment
Outreach Ministry of
St. Augustine,
St. Augustine of
Canterbury Parish		732-297-9713https://parish.staugustinenj.org/social-ministriesCollaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes. If funds are available and the need warrants financial assistance, we are able to help in this area. Also offer valuable information as where to to go for help, and financial consultants for budgeting advice.
Social Services
Somerset County Field Office 630 Franklin Blvd #110 Somerset, NJ		732-846-6499  www.njhelps.orgSNAP (food stamps) TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) /GA (general assistance) NJ Family Care/Medicaid
Somerset County Human Services Resource Guide908-704-6300https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/human-services/resources-
publications/resource-guide		List of resources concerning domestic violence, mental illness, substance
abuse, food insecurity, financial and /or housing need
Veteran’s Benefits 888-865-8387https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/benefits-resourcesHousing, employment, health care
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CHILDCARE

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Department of Children and Families855-463-6323 Toll free helpline: 877-652-2873https://www.nj.gov/dcf/Report child abuse  
Greater Somerset County YMCA, Franklin Township YMCA 908-369-0490https://www.gscymca.org/locations/franklin-twp-ymca/An organization offering childcare and camp programs 
HOPES855-654-6737www.hopes.orgBefore and after school childcare
Somerset County Acton Program (SCAP)
155 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873		732-846-8888www.somersetcap.orgCommunity programs for childcare (including afterschool and summer programs), music and tech youth education and other community support programs
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DEVELOPMENTAL and other DISABILITIES

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Alternatives908-685-1444https://www.alternativesinc.org/Offers residential and day programs
Benchmark Human Services908-829-3553http://benchmarkhs.com/Offers residential and day services.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health859-599-6400https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=nj_indexResidential and vocational services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR) Somerville908-704-3030https://www.tricountyresourcenet.org/search/division-of-vocational-rehabilitation-services-hunterdon-county/Employment / Training Behavioral / Mental Health Intellectual /Developmental needs
Easterseals, NJ732-257-6662https://www.easterseals.com/nj/Opportunities for those with disabilities
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities888-832-9173https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/Information about support programs
Shannon Daly Memorial Fund908-229-5460https://www.shannonfund.org/ Funds for those experiencing childhood illness
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability908-704-6346https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/aging-disability-servicesInformation about services including meals on wheels
The ARC of Somerset County 908-725-8544https://www.thearcofsomerset.org/Offers academic, adult and respite services
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/ 
Safe + Sound Somerville, NJ24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122 Office Phone: 908-359-0003https://www.safe-sound.org/Services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, and their families
Women Aware Hotline732-249-4504https://womenaware.net/Housing, counseling, advocacy
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EMPLOYMENT

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
 flexjobshttps://www.flexjobs.com/Find your next flexible, hybrid, or work from home job.
MAXOutreach CBO Portalhttps://service.maxoutreach.com/cbo/Jobs/Index?resourceId=54066Search Jobs in Somerset
 Greater Raritan Workforce Development 908-541-5780 https://www.thegrwdb.org/Offers job search tools plus virtual and in-person career services such as skill classes
Job Source- NJ Dept. of Labor & Workforce Developmenthttps://jobsource.nj.gov/jz/views/jobzone/search/jobSearchResult.jsf?bcIndex=0 Job search site for state of New Jersey 
 Education Employment Opportunities in NJ  https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/leavacancies/index.shtmlGives access to open positions by location for educational employment including school bus and cafeteria positions
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FINANCE

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Catholic Charities Bridgewater Family Service Center908-722-1881https://ccdom.org/somerset-family-financial-stabilizationRental subsidies Childcare services Counseling Immigration services
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)800-829-1040 IRS toll free helphttps://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitcIf you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
NJ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)888-895-9179 609-292-6400www.njeitc.orgMust file for federal EICT
Norwescap Family Loan908-454-7000 ext. 1116https://norwescap.org/financial-empowerment/family-loan/Low-cost, bank approved loans for low-income individuals and, those with less than perfect credit ratings.
United Way Somerset County732- 247-3727https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/new-jersey/united-way-of-central-jerseyTax preparation, disaster relief
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)888-227-7669 Call for local sitehttps://www.nj211.org/nj-free-tax-assistance-locationsFree tax assistance
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FOOD

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Franklin Food Bank
224 Churchill Rd., Somerset, NJ		732-246-0009https://franklinfoodbank.org/Client Choice Program
Franklin Township Public School Free and Reduced Cost Meals732-873-2400, Ext. 505 or Ext. 337 for assistance.https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2107111944278016&page=mainMust be income eligible Must apply for 2022-2023 school year.
Salvation Army
287 Handy St. New Brunswick		732-545-1477https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/new-brunswick/Food pantry, social services
WIC
Women, Infants, and Children		800-328-3838https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/Funds for income eligible women who are pregnant, post-partum, and infants and children up to five years old.
Zarephath Christian Church Foodbank-My Neighbor’s Pantry732-560-4001https://www.zarephath.org/outreach/mnm/Open: Thursdays10:00AM-1:00PM Saturdays10:00AM-12:00PM
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FURNITURE, CLOTHING and HOUSEHOLD GOODS

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Clothing Boutique
Zarephath Christian Church
2 Ministry Center Dr
Zarephath, NJ 08890		732-356-2502https://www.zcc.live/outreach#local-outreachUsed clothing for sale. Thurs 10-1, Saturday 10-12
Giving Network
Somerville		908-927-9001https://givingnet.org/As of 09/16/2022, agency  has NOT reopened after pandemic
Goodwill NYNJ
Store 509 W Union Ave.
Bound Brook, NJ		732-469-2815https://www.goodwillnynj.orgThrift store: used and donated clothing
Habitat for Humanity Restore 110 N Main St.
Manville, NJ 		908-458-9770  https://rvhabitatrestore.orgUsed furniture, appliances
Muslims for Humanity ICNA Relief
1320 Hamilton St Suite 107, Somerset, NJ		703-509-9143https://www.icnarelief.org/nj/specialty-pantry/Specialty pantry: Diapers, hygiene, and baby supplies
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HEALTHCARE

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Church Based Mental Health Service732-867-8647- call and leave VMhttps://www.southriverfirstreformedchurch.org/mental-health-resourcesHelpline for anyone looking to connect with a counselor
Free Clinic Finder ONLINE ONLYhttps://www.freeclinicfinder.org/Searchable database that lists free and low cost medical care in community.  Searchable by zip code
Hospital Payment Assistance formerly known as Charity Care866-588-5696https://www.nj.gov/health/charitycare/Assistance for inpatient and outpatient care at acute care hospitals
Inspire Family Life Center732-595-2392 https://www.inspirefamilylifecenter.com/For women with both planned and unplanned pregnancies, providing them with practical, emotional and spiritual support
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs https://www.costplusdrugs.com/ Offers medications at lowest cost
NJ Family Care
formerly known as Medicaid		800-701-0710www.njfamilycare.orgPublicly funded health insurance plan
PAAD  800-792-9745.https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/paad/Pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and disabled
Prescriptions888-793-6765 Access to free, or nearly free, prescription medicines for low-income or uninsured NJ residents
Steps-together908-872-0217http://steps-together.org/ Assists those experiencing significant, unexpected medical crisis
Zarephath Health Center732-537-0737http://www.zhcenter.org/Free health care for the uninsured. Sign in Monday and Thursday at 9AM, Wednesday at 5PM
Zufall Community Health Services908-526-2335https://www.zufallhealth.orgWomen’s health and counseling program – tailored to women from adolescence to menopause and beyond
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HOUSING

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Benevolent Society of 1st Baptist of Lincoln Gardens732-839-2425 Leave message 732-828-2009 main numberhttps://fbcsomerset.com/ministries/
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center908-446-0036www.cjhrc.org  Rental resources, affordable housing application
Community Development – Somerset County908-541-5756https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/community-developmentInformation about agencies, that assist with rent, emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, mental health services, veteran’s services, domestic violence, and first-time homebuyers.
Franklin Housing Authority
25 Parkside Somerset, NJ		732-545-9430  https://www.ftha.org/    Administers Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) /Section 8 Programs.
Garden State Home 
141 Raritan Ave 2nd Floor
Highland Park, NJ 08904		732-532-6865gardenstatehome.orgEviction defense and diversion. Assists tenants facing eviction; assigns navigators to assist with coordination of legal, social and financial support. 
HOME of Somerset County Formerly known as: IHN Interfaith Hospitality Network908-704-1920https://www.homescnj.org/Provides a continuum of care for homeless families with children. Professional services are supplemented by a large community faith support network. 
HomeSharing, Inc.908-526-4663https://homesharing.org/Matches those seeking housing with those who offer housing for additional income or services
NJ Housing Resource Center877-428-8844https://nj.gov/njhrcSearchable registry of affordable and accessible housing units 
Norwescap Homelessness Prevention908-454-7000    www.norwescap.org 
Outreach Ministry of
St. Augustine,
St. Augustine of
Canterbury Parish		732-297-9713https://parish.staugustinenj.org/social-ministriesCollaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes. If funds are available and the need warrants financial assistance, we are able to help in this area. Also offer valuable information as where to to go for help, and financial consultants for budgeting advice.
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity908-704-0016https://rvhabitat.org/Helps families build their own homes, alongside volunteers, and pay an affordable mortgage
Somerset County Bureau of Housing 908 -707-9010https://www.nj211.org/state-housing-assistance-programsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
Somerset County Rental Assistance908-541-5756www.co.somerset.nj.usMust be current with rent to get assistance


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LEGAL SERVICES

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Legal Services New Jersey1-888-576-5529
1-888-LSNJ-LAW		WWW.LSNJLAW.ORG Provides free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters
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RELEASE FROM PRISON

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Reentry Coalition of NJ609-706-7233https://reentrycoalitionofnj.org/ 
Trade SchoolsN/Ahttps://www.trade-schools.net/articles/jobs-for-felonsInformation about jobs for felons
Volunteers of America: Correctional Re-entry856- 854-4660https://www.voa.org/correctional-re-entry-services 
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SENIORS

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Handyman Program Somerset County908-704-6358https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/volunteer-servicesFree home repair services for seniors
NJ Division of Aging Services877-222-3737https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/Programs for eligible seniors to save money, to obtain caregiver assistance and other with focus on health and wellbeing.
Social Security
Suite 200
500 Jersey Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901		800-772-1213www.ssa.govMuch business can be done online.
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TELEPHONE AND INTERNET

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)877- 384-2575https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/Helps eligible families pay for internet services
Comcast Internet EssentialsN/Ahttps://internetessentials.com/$9.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment
Internet Essentialshttps://www.nj211.org/resource-search/detail/program/63469012Provides affordable high-speed internet service and computers for low income students and their families.

In addition, the program offers free in-person and online classes teaching the basics of computer and internet usage.
Lifeline Discount Program800-792-9745https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discountThe Lifeline Discount Program provides discounted phone OR internet service (not both) to eligible Verizon customers.
Project 10Million888-989-4146https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-millionProvides free internet connectivity to underserved student households. Package includes 100 gigabytes of internet per year for five years, plus a hotspot device at no cost. 
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UTILITIES

OrganizationPhoneWebsiteComments
Lifeline800-792-9745https://nj-dhsas.my.site.com/njsave/quickstart Provides a $225 annual benefit in the form of a credit on utility bills for older adults who meet PAAD requirements or people with disabilities that receive
SSI.
Norwescap LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance  Program) & USF (Universal Service Fund)PHILLIPSBURG
908-454-4778  
BRIDGEWATER
908-685-3033		https://norwescap.org/Assists low-income individuals and families with heating and cooling costs
NJ SHARES  866-657-4273www.njshares.org.Helps with energy, water, and telecommunications
PAGE Program732- 982-8710http://www.njpoweron.org/Assistance for power and electric Apply for USF first
PSE&G800-357-2262https://nj.pseg.com/Arrears and minimum payment information
Winter Termination Program NJ Board of Public Utilities800-624-0241 Protects customers from having water, wastewater, gas or electric shut off between November 15 and March 15 of each year.
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