Making Bound Brook & South Bound Brook
Healthier & Stronger Communities
Working to make SOMERSET the
HEALTHIEST County in New Jersey
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HEALTH
HEALTH | FOOD | HOUSING | EDUCATION | WORK | YOUTH | SENIORS | TRANSPORTATION
4-H Youth Development
(Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County)
https://www.somersetcounty4h.org
(908) 526-6644
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The 4-H youth program uses a learn-by-doing approach that enables youth in grades K-13 to develop the knowledge, attitude and skills they need to become competent, caring and contributing citizens in their community and the world.
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Services: Health, Education, Youth
Somerset County 4-H offers members many opportunities to join various clubs, discover new interests and make new friends.
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Location: 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Programs conducted in the community.
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Agape House
https://www.voadv.org/familyshelters
(908) 707-9753
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60-bed shelter providing temporary housing and case management to homeless families and individuals. Volunteers of America Delaware Valley provides community-based assistance to populations in need so that they can lead self-fulfilled, independent lives.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Education, Work, Youth, Transportation
Shelter residents receive 24-hour staff support and supervision, case management, transportation, child enrichment, life skill workshops, referrals to health insurance and mental health treatment, support with employment and education, and supplemental food, clothing, and household items.
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Location: 122-128 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Alternatives, Inc.
(908) 685-1444 ext. 279
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Enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and others benefiting from services. Alternatives, Inc. provides comprehensive services to individuals and families with special needs enabling them to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community.
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Services: Health, Housing, Work
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Behavioral Supports
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Mental Health Services
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Transitional Housing
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Career Planning
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Pre-vocational Training
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Supported Employment
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Location: Bound Brook Library (monthly drop-in hours), 402 E High Street, Bound Brook
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Bound Brook Library
(908) 458-8410
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Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities.
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Services: Health, Education, Work, Youth, Seniors
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Borrowing books, movies, museum passes, and more.
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Programs and events for all ages, including healthy eating classes for kids and Senos Sanos (Healthy Breasts)
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Location: 402 E High Street, Bound Brook
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Bound Brook Recreation
http://boundbrook-nj.org/recreation/
(732) 893-8117
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The Bound Brook Recreation Department is committed to providing a variety of programs with a safe environment for borough residents of all ages focusing on participation and fun.
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Services: Health, Youth, Seniors
We offer many sports and recreational activities for Youth and Adults as well as Therapeutic Recreation. We run special events and services throughout the year that help in bringing our community together! Recreation also shares many resources with the borough’s schools including our new recreation center, recreation fields, tennis courts and school gym facilities.
Location: 200 Thompson Ave., Bound Brook
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Carrier Clinic
(800) 933-3579
Carrier Clinic, a behavioral healthcare system, specializes in psychiatric and substance abuse addiction treatment.
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Services: Health
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Free, Confidential Screenings for Anxiety, Depression, and Alcohol Dependency
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Weekend Co-Dependency Program
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Bright Futures for Kids
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Parents Support Group
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Al-Anon Family Group
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Mood Disorder Support Group
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Location: 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead
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Catholic Charities
(908) 722-1881
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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen provides quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable, and all people in need, and partners with families and communities to improve the quality of life. Catholic Charities serves all those in need, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.
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Services: Health, Housing, Youth
Services include financial counseling, rent and utilities assistance, counseling and addiction services, immigration legal services, youth services, and more.
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Location: 540 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
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Our mission is to improve the health of women of childbearing age, infants, and children in the region through the collaborative efforts of member hospitals, providers, and consumers.
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Services: Health, Housing, Education, Youth
CJFHC can help you find resources for various needs such as housing, health insurance, child care, and transportation. CJFHC also runs a home visiting program for pregnant women & families with children up to age 5.
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Locations: North Brunswick | Tinton Falls | Morristown | Hackensack
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Community in Crisis
https://communityincrisis.org/
(973) 434-0911
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Our mission: Lead and unite communities to reduce the incidence and consequences of the misuse of substances through education, prevention and holistic support in an environment free of stigma.
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Services: Health
Services include recovery support programs, peer recovery services, family support groups, prevention and early action, and workshops and training.
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Location: 9 Church Street, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Community Visiting Nurse Association
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We are community based, non-profit health care agencies that provide and coordinate quality home care, hospice and community services and promote health education, wellness and prevention services.
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Services: Health, Youth, Seniors
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Immunizations, health physicals, and nutrition counseling to uninsured children (by appointment)
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Health screenings and education for seniors
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Locations: Our Lady of Mercy Church, 122 High St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 | 111 Greenbrook Rd. Greenbrook, NJ 08812
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Crisis Intervention – Mobile Response & Stabilization Services
https://ccdom.org/somerset-mobile-response
Crisis Phone: (877) 652-7624
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Children who are experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation and/or significant psychotic symptoms are referred to the county screening authority, with the support and presence of MRSS staff.
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Services: Health, Youth
Immediate 24/7 mobilization of crisis staff to homes, schools, or other safe locations where youth between the ages of 4 to 18 are experiencing behaviors putting them at risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization.
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Location: 540 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
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EmPoWER Somerset
http://www.empowersomerset.com
(908) 722-4900
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EmPoWER Somerset delivers evidence-based prevention education programs and services for substance abuse prevention, life skills, and related health and wellness topics to a wide range of audiences.
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Services: Health, Education, Youth, Seniors
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Pioneer Family Success Center (FSC) – a community gathering place that connects families to helpful local resources and brings families together through free events and activities: https://www.pioneerfsc.com/
- Life Skills education for children and youth of all ages
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Strengthening Families Program - family skills training to improve family relationships and parenting skills, for families with kids age 10-17
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Bridge to Success – stress reduction for adults
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Wellness Initiative for Senior Education – healthy lifestyles for seniors
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Military support programs
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Community education
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Health and Wellness grants for schools
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Locations: Bound Brook High School | Lafayette School | Smalley School | Bound Brook Library
Pioneer Family Success Center: 50 Division Street, Suite 302, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Family & Community Health Sciences
(Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County)
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs/
(908) 526-6295
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FCHS promotes health and wellness through education, research, collaboration, and outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
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Services: Health, Food, Education, Youth, Seniors
Educational programs about healthy eating and lifestyles, food and nutrition, food safety. school wellness, and gardening. Speakers are available for community groups, worksites and early care settings, schools or youth organizations. Professional training and consultation are also available.
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Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Programs conducted in the community.
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Family & Community Services of Somerset County
(732) 356-1082
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We are a non-profit community agency that provides professional and affordable mental health, family and addictions counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in need. We provide support services to address each of life’s many transitions and problems.
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Services: Health, Youth, Seniors
Our program offers individual, group, and family counseling; addition services; and community services.
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Location: 339 West Second Street, Bound Brook
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Family Crisis Intervention Unit (from Somerset County Youth Services)
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/youth-services/family-crisis-intervention-unit
Crisis Hotline: (908) 526-4100
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Immediate intervention, assessment, family therapy, and case management services for children and families in crisis as a result of any of the following: juvenile-family conflicts, serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of a juvenile, runaway behavior, human trafficking, or patterns of absence from school without permission.
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Services: Health, Education, Youth
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Crisis response (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Short-term family treatment
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Case management
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Linkage to community resources
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Facilitate court involvement and/or placement if child remains at risk
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Location: 27 Warren St., 2nd Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Food Bank Network of Somerset County
(732) 560-1813
The mission of The Food Bank Network is to distribute food and to provide other basic human needs to those less fortunate in our community in a manner which recognizes and advances self-worth and human dignity.
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Services: Health, Food, Youth, Seniors
Distribution of food and personal hygiene products; meal delivery for homebound elderly residents; school supply distribution program; pediatric dental program for children without dental insurance.
The Bound Brook pantry is at HOPE Church every Saturday from 10:00am to 11:30am.
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Location: Food Pantry at HOPE Church, 519 East Main St., Bound Brook | Main Pantry at 9E Easy Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Green Brook Academy
https://greenbrookacademy.org/
(732) 469-8677
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Green Brook Academy is a state-approved private school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities for ages 10-21.
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Services: Health, Education, Youth
Green Brook Academy offers academics, extracurricular activities, and therapeutic counseling.
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Location: 152 Vosseller Ave., Bound Brook
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Guide to Housing Resources
https://www.hcdnnj.org/assets/documents/somerset%20county%20housing%20resource%20guide.pdf
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Online resource guide from the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Youth, Seniors, Transportation
Includes resources for housing, food, health, and more.
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Guide to Human Services Resources
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=22384
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Online resource guide from the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Education, Work, Youth, Seniors, Transportation
Includes hotlines and local resources for mental health, substance abuse, food, health/medical, employment, housing/shelter, financial assistance, legal services, transportation, youth services, senior services, disability services, and more.
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Guide to Mental Health Services
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=33232
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Online resource guide from the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Work, Youth, Seniors
Includes hotlines and local resources for addiction services, outpatient counseling, inpatient services, housing/food emergencies, employment and financial assistance, developmental disabilities, youth services, senior services, dental/medical emergencies, legal services, and more.
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Guide to Substance Use Resources
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=32485
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Online resource guide from the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Work, Youth, Seniors, Transportation
Includes hotlines and local resources for support, assessment, detox, outpatient and residential services, transitional housing, and more.
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Guide to Youth Services
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=26198
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Online resource guide from the Somerset County Office of Youth Services.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Education, Work, Youth, Transportation
Includes hotlines and local resources for mental health, substance abuse, employment, housing, recreation, developmental/learning disabilities, pregnancy, abuse and neglect, specialized health/medical services, specialized schools, and more.
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JFS
https://www.jewishfamilysvc.org
(908) 725-7799
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JFS is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian social service agency whose purpose is to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual, family and community life based on Jewish values.
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Services: Health, Work, Youth
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Mental Health Counseling
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Career Counseling
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Expanding Horizons (Special Needs Programs)
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Family Mentor Program
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Location: 150-A West High St., Somerville
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Lion's Gate Ministries
https://lionsgateministries.org
(732) 261-8172
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Lion’s Gate Ministries exists to launch at-risk young adults and families toward healthy and successful independence by providing environmental, emotional, social, intellectual, physical and spiritual support services.
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Services: Health, Housing, Education, Work, Youth
Housing assistance, vocational training, life skills education, counseling, mentoring, healthy habits, and more.
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Location: 215 Piedmont Drive, Bound Brook NJ 08805
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Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission
(732) 968-5151
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Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission (MBRHC) provides a variety of public health programs and services to help improve the health status of the communities we serve.
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Services: Health
Vaccines, STD testing, blood pressure screening, women's health, and more.
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Location: Town Hall, Bound Brook
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NAMI Somerset
http://www.naminj.org/support/affiliates/somerset/
(908) 296-3732
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NAMI is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs, NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders.
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Services: Health, Education
Support groups and educational classes for people living with mental illness and their families.
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Locations: Bridgewater | Somerset | Somerville
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NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders
(908) 575-7350
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Provides programs and services for individuals living with Tourette Syndrome and their families.
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Services: Health
Free referrals to neurologists, psychologists, and psychiatrists who specialize in Tourette Syndrome and the associated disorders-- ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, etc. Free webinar series for families, educators, and professionals on TS and non-TS related topics. In collaboration with Rutgers University GSAPP, provides counseling and treatment at Tourette Syndrome Clinic on sliding scale fee.
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Location: 50 Division Street, Suite 205, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Norwescap
(908) 454-7000
Norwescap is dedicated to creating opportunities and changing lives for thousands of low-income individuals and families in Northwest New Jersey.
Services: Health, Food, Housing, Education, Work, Youth, Seniors
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Education (services for young children, youth, and adults)
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Employment (training, skill-building, job search)
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Health (WIC, access to doctors and dentists, prenatal support, health education, and food access)
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Housing (help finding and paying for housing, utility bills)
Location: 120 Finderne Ave # 4, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Office of Youth Services
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/youth-services
(908) 704-6333
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Helps at-risk delinquent youth, and youth with emotional or behavioral disturbance.
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Services: Health, Education, Youth
Offers 24-hour response, immediate intervention, assessment, and family counseling for youth and their families who are in crisis. Provides training and education to the community in the area of child abuse and missing children.
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Location: 27 Warren St., 2nd Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service (PESS)
https://www.bridgewayrehab.org/services.somerset.pess.html
(908) 526-4100
PESS provides professional emergency crisis intervention assistance to individuals experiencing an emotional crisis. Call when you need crisis intervention, stabilization, crisis hotline, family crisis services, or mobile outreach.
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Services: Health
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Rapid mobile outreach focused on early crisis intervention
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A community-based PESS center that includes a "Living Room" model of care for crisis intervention services, planning, and follow-up appointments
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Use of flexible follow-up PESS services to ensure that individuals get crisis intervention services while they are awaiting appointments with community providers or if they fail to keep the appointment and need an additional referral option.
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Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/mental-health
Access Center: (908) 253-3165
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Comprehensive community mental health center dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental illness and serious emotional and behavioral problems.
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Services: Health, Education, Work, Youth
Outpatient mental health and substance use disorder counseling for adults, adolescents, and children; intensive programming for adults with co-occurring disorders (mental health/substance abuse); traumatic loss consultation and outreach; school liaison services; adult partial care; supported employment and outreach programming for the mentally ill; and treatment for perpetrators of domestic violence. ​
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Location: 500 N. Bridge St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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RideWise
(908) 704-1011
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RideWise Inc. is an independent non-profit organization that promotes efficient and sustainable travel options like public transit, ridesharing, biking and walking.
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Services: Health, Youth, Seniors, Transportation
RideWise helps people find transportation options including local buses, ridesharing, walking, and biking routes. They also promote Safe Routes to School, safety education, and Complete Streets policies.
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Location: 360 Grove Street, Bridgewater
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RWJ University Hospital Somerset
https://www.rwjbh.org/rwj-university-hospital-somerset/
(908) 685-2200
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Our hospital is part of the RWJBarnabas Health network, the largest healthcare system in New Jersey. Our team is prepared to address all of your family’s medical needs.
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Services: Health, Youth, Seniors
Medical care, outreach, health education, screenings, vaccinations, food distribution
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Locations: Somerville Hospital | Bound Brook High School | Bound Brook Salvation Army | Bound Brook Farmers' Market
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Safe+Sound Somerset
(866) 685-1122 (24/7 hotline) or (908) 359-0003 (office line)
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Safe+Sound Somerset is the lead domestic violence organization for Somerset County. Our mission is to empower survivors of domestic abuse and engage the community to break the cycle of violence. Learn more about teen dating violence. If you or someone you know needs help or information about domestic violence, call or text our 24/7 hotline at 866-685-1122.
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Services: Health, Housing, Education, Youth
Our hotline provides information, support, and services including safety planning and individual and group counseling for teens and adults. Services are provided free of charge, in a confidential and culturally sensitive environment. We also provide workshops on healthy relationship related topics.
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Location: 427 Homestead, Hillsborough
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Salvation Army
https://newjersey.salvationarmy.org/NewJersey/boundbrook
(732) 748-1146
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The Salvation Army New Jersey Division provides social and spiritual services to communities. We are committed to serving the whole person, body, soul and spirit, with integrity and respect, The Salvation Army uses creative solutions to positively transform lives.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Work, Youth, Seniors
Food pantry on Wednesdays from 9-11 AM.
We also provide a rehabilitation program, therapy, skills & training.
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Location: 108 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
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SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program)
(908) 393-9545
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At SHIP, we create programs and services to respond to the needs of the poor and working poor. These services may include advocacy, emergency interim housing, interim counseling, and support services that greatly enhance their chances of regaining their self-sufficiency again.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing
SHIP provides emergency housing, home locator services, counseling, soup kitchen, emergency food pantry, HIV testing, and more.
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Location: 87 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876
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SNAP-Ed
https://www.zufallhealth.org/services/community-programs/snap-ed/
(973) 891-3421
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SNAP-Ed is short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. This program offers educational classes to teach you how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget. It also shows you how to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle.
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Services: Health, Food, Youth, Seniors
Cooking classes, grocery store tours, nutrition and physical activity classes
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Locations: Bound Brook Library | Middle Earth
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Somerset County Board of Social Services
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/social-services
(908) 526-8800
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Administers public assistance programs for county residents, provides for basic human needs, and promotes self-sufficiency and the preservation of families.
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Services: Health, Food, Housing, Work
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Financial Assistance programs including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) / Work First NJ (WFNJ), SNAP (food stamps), General Assistance, Medicaid, and Emergency Assistance. Temporary emergency shelter, as well as assistance with rent, security deposits or utilities, can also be provided for certain homeless persons who are not recipients of the above programs.
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Location: 73 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Somerset County Hope and Healing
www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/mental-health
(908) 231-6414
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We provide emotional support and community referrals that are confidential, anonymous, and free.
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Services: Health
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Have you been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you need emotional support? Are you looking for connection to community resources for you or your family? Are you fearful, overwhelmed, or burned out? Would you like to learn how to manage and reduce stress? Are you interested in talking with someone?
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We provide virtual Individual emotional support, community education on disaster reactions & recovery, coping skills for managing stress, psychoeducation materials, support groups, information & community referrals. All services are confidential, anonymous, and free.
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Location: 500 N. Bridge St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/aging-disability-services
(908) 704-6346
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We link seniors, their caregivers, and adults with disabilities to the programs and services needed to remain independent and active in the community.
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Services: Health, Food, Seniors
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Interactive Speaker=Led Programming
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Certified Wellness Instructor-Led Programming
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Transportation to County-Operated Senior Centers
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Meals on Wheels
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Nutrition Education
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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA) Education
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Locations: Quail Brook Senior Center | Bridgewater Senior Wellness Center | Bound Brook Women's Literary Society
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Somerville YMCA
https://www.somersetcountyymca.org/locations1/somerville-ymca-somerset-valley-ymca
(908) 722-4567
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The YMCA is so much more than a “swim and gym.” It is a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, improve health and well-being, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
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Services: Health, Education, Work, Youth, Seniors
We provide a lap pool, fitness center, gymnasium, a wide variety of fitness classes, an early childhood education and child care center, enrichment classes for children, gymnastics, swim lessons, senior exercise classes and a vibrant summer camp program. We also have a volunteer-led Career Forum Program that provides professional networking and job-search skills.
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Locations: Smalley School | Somerville YMCA: 2 Green St, Somerville
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WIC (Women, Infants, & Children), administered by NORWESCAP
https://norwescap.org/health-wellness/wic/
(908) 685-8282
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The WIC (Women Infants, and Children) Program provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and children up to the age of five.
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Services: Health, Food, Education, Youth
In addition to providing healthy foods, WIC provides other services including health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services.
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Location: People Care Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Room 4
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Zarephath Health Center
(732) 537-0737
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The Zarephath Health Center provides free health care to the poor, uninsured, and under-insured. The World Health Organization defines 'health' as a state of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Our goal is to work on all three levels.
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Services: Health
Health services for poor, uninsured and under-insured people. We have five exam rooms, three intake rooms, and a classroom. Additionally, we are right next to the clothing and food pantry run by Zarephath Christian Church.
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Location: 595 Weston Canal Rd., Somerset
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Zufall Health Center
(908) 526-2335
(908) 526-7444 (sexual assault hotline)
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We are your medical and dental home providing a comfortable, healing environment where every member of your family receives high-quality, affordable, health care.
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Services: Health
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Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services
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Dental Health Education
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Insurance Enrollment
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HIV Services
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Locations: 71 Fourth St., Somerville
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