
Our Resource List is sorted into the following categories
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GENERAL
CHILDCARE
DEVELOPMENTAL and other DISABILITIES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMPLOYMENT
FINANCE
FOOD
FURNITURE and HOUSEHOLD GOODS
HEALTHCARE
HOUSING
RELEASE FROM PRISON
SENIORS
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET
UTILITIES
GENERAL
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
211 New Jersey | 211 | www.NJ211.org | Searchable database |
NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) | 609-490-4550 | https://njdca.onlinepha.com/en-US/ | Rental and eviction assistance Screen for eligibility |
Norwescap Headquarters 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ ____________ Local office 120 Finderne Ave # 4, Bridgewater, NJ | https://norwescap.org/ | Housing and energy help, early childhood education, employment, and financial empowerment | |
Social Services Somerset County Field Office 630 Franklin Blvd #110 Somerset, NJ | 732-846-6499 | www.njhelps.org | SNAP (food stamps) TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) /GA (general assistance) NJ Family Care/Medicaid |
Veteran’s Benefits | 888-865-8387 | https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/benefits-resources | Housing, employment, health care |
CHILDCARE
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Department of Children and Families | 855-463-6323 Toll free helpline: 877-652-2873 | https://www.nj.gov/dcf/ | Report child abuse |
HOPES | 855-654-6737 | www.hopes.org | Before and after school childcare |
DEVELOPMENTAL and other DISABILITIES
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Alternatives | 908-685-1444 | https://www.alternativesinc.org/ | Offers residential and day programs |
Benchmark Human Services | 908-829-3553 | http://benchmarkhs.com/ | Offers residential and day services. |
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | 859-599-6400 | https://www.devereux.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=nj_index | Residential and vocational services |
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR) Somerville | 908-704-3030 | https://www.tricountyresourcenet.org/search/division-of-vocational-rehabilitation-services-hunterdon-county/ | Employment / Training Behavioral / Mental Health Intellectual /Developmental needs |
Easterseals, NJ | 732-257-6662 | https://www.easterseals.com/nj/ | Opportunities for those with disabilities |
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities | 888-832-9173 | https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/ | Information about support programs |
Shannon Daly Memorial Fund | 908-229-5460 | https://www.shannonfund.org/ | Funds for those experiencing childhood illness |
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability | 908-704-6346 | https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/aging-disability-services | Information about services including meals on wheels |
The ARC of Somerset County | 908-725-8544 | https://www.thearcofsomerset.org/ | Offers academic, adult and respite services |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788 | https://www.thehotline.org/ | |
Safe + Sound Somerville, NJ | 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122 Office Phone: 908-359-0003 | https://www.safe-sound.org/ | Services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, and their families |
Women Aware Hotline | 732-249-4504 | https://womenaware.net/ | Housing, counseling, advocacy |
EMPLOYMENT
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
flexjobs | https://www.flexjobs.com/ | Find your next flexible, hybrid, or work from home job. | |
MAXOutreach CBO Portal | https://service.maxoutreach.com/cbo/Jobs/Index?resourceId=54066 | Search 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 Development | https://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.shtml | Gives access to open positions by location for educational employment including school bus and cafeteria positions |
FINANCE
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Benevolent Society of 1st Baptist of Lincoln Gardens | 732-839-2425 Leave message 732-828-2009 main number | https://fbcsomerset.com/ministries/ | |
Catholic Charities Bridgewater Family Service Center | 908-722-1881 | https://ccdom.org/somerset-family-financial-stabilization | Rental subsidies Childcare services Counseling Immigration services |
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | 800-829-1040 IRS toll free help | https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc | If 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 609-292-6400 | www.njeitc.org | Must file for federal EICT |
Norwescap Family Loan | 908-454-7000 ext. 1116 | https://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 County | 732- 247-3727 | https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/new-jersey/united-way-of-central-jersey | Tax preparation, disaster relief |
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | 888-227-7669 Call for local site | https://www.nj211.org/nj-free-tax-assistance-locations | Free tax assistance |
FOOD
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Franklin Food Bank 24 Churchill Rd., Somerset, NJ | 732-246-0009 x 110 Call to make appointment | https://franklinfoodbank.org/ | Client Choice Program |
Franklin Township Public School Free and Reduced Cost Meals | 732-873-2400, Ext. 505 or Ext. 337 for assistance. | https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2107111944278016&page=main | Must be income eligible Must apply for 2022-2023 school year. |
Salvation Army 287 Handy St. New Brunswick | 732-545-1477 | https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/new-jersey/new-brunswick/ | Food pantry, social services |
WIC Women, Infants, and Children | 800-328-3838 | https://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 Pantry | 732-560-4001 | https://www.zarephath.org/outreach/mnm/ | Open: Thursdays10:00AM-1:00PM Saturdays10:00AM-12:00PM |
FURNITURE and HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Giving Network Somerville | 908-927-9001 | https://givingnet.org/ | As of 09/16/2022, agency has NOT reopened after pandemic |
Goodwill NYNJ Store 509 W Union Ave. Bound Brook, NJ | 732-469-2815 | https://www.goodwillnynj.org | Thrift store: used and donated clothing |
Habitat for Humanity Restore 110 N Main St. Manville, NJ | 908-458-9770 | https://rvhabitatrestore.org | Used furniture, appliances |
Muslims for Humanity ICNA Relief 1320 Hamilton St Suite 107, Somerset, NJ | 703-509-9143 | https://www.icnarelief.org/nj/specialty-pantry/ | Specialty pantry: Diapers, hygiene, and baby supplies |
HEALTHCARE
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Church Based Mental Health Service | 732-867-8647- call and leave VM | https://www.southriverfirstreformedchurch.org/mental-health-resources | Helpline for anyone looking to connect with a counselor |
Hospital Payment Assistance formerly known as Charity Care | 866-588-5696 | https://www.nj.gov/health/charitycare/ | Assistance for inpatient and outpatient care at acute care hospitals |
Inspire Family Life Center | 732-595-2392 | https://www.inspirefamilylifecenter.com/ | For women with both planned and unplanned pregnancies, providing them with practical, emotional and spiritual support. |
NJ Family Care formerly known as Medicaid | 800-701-0710 | www.njfamilycare.org | Publicly funded health insurance plan |
PAAD | 800-792-9745. | https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/paad/ | Pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and disabled |
Prescriptions | 888-793-6765 | Access to free, or nearly free, prescription medicines for low-income or uninsured NJ residents | |
Zarephath Health Center | 732-537-0737 | http://www.zhcenter.org/ | Free health care for the uninsured. Sign in Monday and Thursday at 9AM, Wednesday at 5PM |
Zufall Community Health Services | 908-526-2335 | https://www.zufallhealth.org | Women’s health and counseling program – tailored to women from adolescence to menopause and beyond. |
HOUSING
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center | 908-446-0036 | www.cjhrc.org | Rental resources, affordable housing application |
Community Development – Somerset County | 908-541-5756 | https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/community-development | Information 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. |
HOME of Somerset County Formerly known as: IHN Interfaith Hospitality Network | 908-704-1920 | https://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. | 908-526-4663 | https://homesharing.org/ | Matches those seeking housing with those who offer housing for additional income or services |
NJ Housing Resource Center | 877-428-8844 | https://nj.gov/njhrc | Searchable registry of affordable and accessible housing units |
Norwescap Homelessness Prevention | 908-454-7000 | www.norwescap.org | |
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity | 908-704-0016 | https://rvhabitat.org/ | Helps families build their own homes, alongside volunteers, and pay an affordable mortgage |
Somerset County Bureau of Housing | 908 -707 -9010 | https://www.nj211.org/state-housing-assistance-programs | Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) |
Somerset County Rental Assistance | 908-541-5756 | www.co.somerset.nj.us | Must be current with rent to get assistance |
RELEASE FROM PRISON
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Reentry Coalition of NJ | 609-706-7233 | https://reentrycoalitionofnj.org/ | |
Trade Schools | N/A | https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/jobs-for-felons | Information about jobs for felons |
Volunteers of America: Correctional Re-entry | 856- 854-4660 | https://www.voa.org/correctional-re-entry-services |
SENIORS
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Handyman Program Somerset County | 908-704-6358 | https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/volunteer-services | Free home repair services for seniors |
Social Security Suite 200 500 Jersey Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | 800-772-1213 | www.ssa.gov | Much business can be done online. |
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) | 877- 384-2575 | https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/ | Helps eligible families pay for internet services |
Comcast Internet Essentials | N/A | https://internetessentials.com/ | $9.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment |
Internet Essentials | https://www.nj211.org/resource-search/detail/program/63469012 | Provides 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 Program | 800-792-9745 | https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount | The Lifeline Discount Program provides discounted phone OR internet service (not both) to eligible Verizon customers. |
Project 10Million | 888-989-4146 | https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million | Provides 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. |
UTILITIES
Organization | Phone | Website | Comments |
Lifeline | 800-792-9745 | https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/lifelinedetail.html | Provides a $225 annual benefit in the form of a credit on utility bills for eligible beneficiaries >65 |
Norwescap LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) & USF (Universal Service Fund) | PHILLIPSBURG 908-454-4778 BRIDGEWATER 908-685-3033 | https://norwescap.org/housing-community-development/norwescap-housing-and-energy-services/ www.energyassistance.nj.gov | Assists low-income individuals and families with heating and cooling costs |
NJ SHARES | 866-657-4273 | www.njshares.org. | Helps with energy, water, and telecommunications |
PAGE Program | 732- 982-8710 | http://www.njpoweron.org/ | Assistance for power and electric Apply for USF first |
PSE&G | 800-357-2262 | https://nj.pseg.com/ | Arrears and minimum payment information |
Winter Termination Program NJ Board of Public Utilities | 800-624-0241 | Protects customers from having water, wastewater, gas or electric shut off between November 15 and March 15 of each year. |