Making Bound Brook & South Bound Brook
Healthier & Stronger Communities
Working to make SOMERSET the
HEALTHIEST County in New Jersey
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HOUSING
HEALTH | FOOD | HOUSING | EDUCATION | WORK | YOUTH | SENIORS | TRANSPORTATION
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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CASA SHaW (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
(800) 933-3579
CASA SHaW will fight to ensure that every foster child in our counties can be safe, have a permanent home, and realize the opportunity to not merely survive but thrive.
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Services: Health, Youth
Our advocates identify needs and make best interest recommendations to the court with the goal of moving children to safe, loving, and permanent homes. CASA SHaW is committed to advocating for children both individually and through community outreach and education on the issues of child abuse and neglect, giving children the best opportunity to thrive.
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Location: 120 Finderne Ave., Suite 280, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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
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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Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
(908) 704-8901
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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: Housing
Housing and financial literacy counseling; legal consultation for issues involving home ownership, foreclosure and home purchase; assistance locating affordable housing; savings match program up to $1,200 for income-eligible individuals; First Home Club savings match program up to $7,500 for persons looking to buy first home.
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Location: 600 First Ave., Suite 3, Raritan, NJ 08869
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FISH
https://www.tricountyresourcenet.org/search/fish-inc/
(908) 725-5556
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FISH responds with compassion to the needs of the poor, the elderly, the homeless, and those who "fall between the cracks" of public assistance.
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Services: Food, Housing, Seniors
FISH serves local residents with emergency food delivery and small financial grants; also Children’s Clothing Pantry delivers new and gently used clothing and footwear.
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Location: 456 New Market Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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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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HomeSharing
(908) 526-4663
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HomeSharing’s mission is to create affordable housing solutions.
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Services: Housing
We match those seeking housing with those who need additional income or services to maintain their homes, while fostering independence and dignity.
Location: The PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Interfaith Hospitality Network
(908) 704-1920
The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County serves homeless families with children in a three-phase approach to combat homelessness. Religious congregations and volunteers are the backbone of the agency, providing shelter, meals, financial support and advocacy. Throughout the process, families receive expert case management and support services from a dedicated staff of social workers and mental health counselors.
Services: Food, Housing, Work
Services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, life skills training, counseling, job skills, and more.
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Location: 98 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
(908) 231-0840
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) provides free legal help to low-income people in civil matters.
Services: Housing, Education, Seniors
LSNWJ provides free civil legal services to low-income people, seniors, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
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Location: 90 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876
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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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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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Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
(908) 704-0016
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Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity builds permanent affordable housing for low-income families by mobilizing a cooperative volunteer effort.
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Services: Housing
RVHFH and community volunteers build affordable housing for low-income families, working side-by-side with these families. RVHFH also has a Home Safety & Repair Program that performs critical home repairs or safety adaptations so that local residents can continue to live independently, safely and comfortably in their homes.
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Location: 100 West Main St., Somerville
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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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Section 8
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/section8hcv.html
(908) 707-9010
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The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program helps make safe and quality housing affordable to low, and very low-income households through direct rent subsidy payments to landlords. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Services: Housing
Section 8 HCV program is based on the premise that housing costs (rent and utilities) should not exceed 30 percent of a household's income.
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Location: 75 Veteran Memorial Drive, Suite 202, Somerville, NJ 08876
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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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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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