COMMUNITY RESOURCES

HOPE Church

https://www.hopeinboundbrook.com/

(732) 563-4990

HOPE is an acronym for House Of Prayer and Evangelism. Committed to God, serving humanity. 

 

Services:  Youth, Seniors

Services include God's Closet and support for youth and seniors.

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Location:  519 E. Main Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

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Interfaith Hospitality Network

https://www.ihnsc.org/

(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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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

• Mental Health Counseling

• Career Counseling

• Expanding Horizons (Special Needs Programs)

• Family Mentor Program

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Location:  150-A West High St., Somerville

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Juvenile Institutional Services

www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/human-services/juvenile-institutional-svcs 

(908) 704-6326 

QAL (Question & Answer Line): (908) 704-6355  

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Responsible for juvenile detention and alternative to detention programs for Somerset County youth ages 12 -18. 

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Services:  Youth

• Juvenile Detention

• Home Detention Program

• Advanced House Arrest

• Juvenile Justice Intensive Case Management

• Advanced Station House Adjustment

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Location:  27 Warren St., 2nd Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876 

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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

https://www.lsnj.org/lsnwj/

(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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Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County

http://www.literacysomerset.org 

(908) 725-5430

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Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) recruits and trains volunteers to help local adults improve their ability to read, write, and communicate in English so that they may function more effectively in their daily lives.

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Services:  Education, Work

• One-to-One & Small Group Literacy Tutoring

• Beginner English Class

• English Conversation Groups

• U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes

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Location:  Bound Brook Library

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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

http://middlebrookhealth.org 

(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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Middle Earth

http://www.middleearthnj.org 

(908) 725-7223

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Middle Earth builds trusting relationships with youth to help them make positive decisions, obtain marketable skills for employment, volunteer, improve academics, learn respect, and connect with more services, if needed.

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Services:  Education, Work, Youth

• Community Youth Center

• Youth College Readiness

• Leadership Program

• After-School Program

• Lunch-Time Mentoring

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Locations:  Bound Brook Community Youth Center (Codrington Park Field House)  |  Bound Brook High School  |. Community Middle School |. Lafayette School  |  Smalley School

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My Neighbor's Ministries by Zarephath Christian Church

www.zarephath.org/outreach/mnm/

(732) 560-4001

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Food pantry and boutique. 

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Services:  Food

The Pantry at Zarephath Christian Church provides food to families who are low income and/or facing crisis. Toiletry items are also provided according to availability and need.

The clothing shop in My Neighbor’s Ministry Center is focused on providing quality & affordable clothing to families in need. While clients of our church pantry receive an allotment of free clothing in the form of credits, we also make clothing available to our neighbors at prices that help them to maintain a budget in these hard times.

Hours of Operation: M, Th: 10am - 1pm; Sat: 10am - 12 noon 
 

We also have Navigators who are trained to help people in crisis navigate the range of services out there, and come up with steps to make life work better.

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Location:  595 Weston Canal Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 

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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

https://njcts.org/

(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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NJ Find a Ride

https://www.njfindaride.org/

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NJ Find A Ride is an online directory of public and accessible transportation options for those who do not own a car.

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Services:  Transportation

The website helps you find how to get from one place to another using public and accessible transportation options.

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NJ Transit

https://www.njtransit.com 

(973) 275-5555

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NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. It provides safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service.

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Services:  Youth, Seniors, Transportation

Train service from Bound Brook:

• to points east (Dunellen, Plainfield, Netherwood, Fanwood, Westfield, Garwood, Cranford, Roselle Park, Union, Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, New York Penn Station - A change of trains is sometimes required at Newark Penn Station to travel to New York Penn Station. Check the rail schedule for trains offering “one seat ride” services into New York.)

• to points west (White House, Lebanon, Annandale, High Bridge)

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Bus service:

• Bus #114 provides service along route 22 and 28, from Union Avenue & Tea Street to Bridgewater, Somerville, North Plainfield, Dunellen, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Springfield, Union, Hillside, and New York Port Authority.

• Bus #117 provides express service along route 22 (weekdays only) from Route 22 & Mountain Avenue to Somerville, North Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Union, and New York Port Authority.

• Bus #65 provides limited service from Union Avenue & Tea Street to Bridgewater, Somerville, North Plainfield, Dunellen, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, and Newark Penn Station.

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Guide to Transportation in Somerset County:   < Bound Brook >  |  < South Bound Brook >  |  < All Counties >

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Location:  Bound Brook Train Station, various bus stops

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Norwescap

http://norwescap.org 

(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

Services include:

• Education (services for young children, youth, and adults)

• Employment (training, skill-building, job search)

• Health (WIC, access to doctors and dentists, prenatal support, health education, and food access)

• 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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Pioneer Family Success Center (FSC)

https://www.pioneerfsc.com/

(908) 722-4400

 

Our mission is to provide an environment to strengthen and empower individuals and families, and to build connections among families and the community. 

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Services: Education, Youth

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.

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Location:  50 Division Street, Suite 302, 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

• Rapid mobile outreach focused on early crisis intervention

• A community-based PESS center that includes a "Living Room" model of care for crisis intervention services, planning, and follow-up appointments

• 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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Location:  282 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 

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Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity

https://rvhabitat.org

(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., Somervlle

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Reformed Church of Bound Brook (located in South Bound Brook)

https://rcsbb.com/

(732) 356-9345

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The Reformed Church of Bound Brook has been serving the Lord and the community for 165 years.

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Services:  Food

• Soup Kitchen - we provide dinner and fellowship on Wednesdays  5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Food Pantry – we operate a food pantry on Thursdays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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Location:  Main St & Clinton St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880

 

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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

https://ridewise.org 

(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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Guide to Transportation in Somerset County:   < Bound Brook >  |  < South Bound Brook >  |  < All Counties >

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Getting to ShopRite and Middlebrook Center:   < https://bit.ly/3W0lQ73 >

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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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Ryde4Lyfe

https://ezride.org/transportation/senior-transportation/

(866) 208-1307, Option 4

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Ryde4Lyfe provides transportation to adults in partnership with Lyft and Uber.

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Services:  Seniors, Transportation

Lyft and Uber rides are provided Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.  A credit or debit card and a cell phone (not a smart phone) are required to participate in the program.

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Safe+Sound Somerset

http://safe-sound.org/ 

(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)

www.ship908.com

(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 (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/njsnap/

(800) 687-9512

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NJ SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, is New Jersey's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Services:  Food

SNAP helps low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthy. Financial assistance for food is based on household size and income.

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Locations:  73 East High Street, 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?

 

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

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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

• Interactive Speaker=Led Programming

• Certified Wellness Instructor-Led Programming

• Transportation to County-Operated Senior Centers

• Meals on Wheels

• Nutrition Education

• 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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Somerset County Transportation

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/transportation/county-shuttle-schedules

(908) 231-7151

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Somerset County operates three different public transit bus lines – SCOOT, DASH and CAT. These buses can be used by anyone for work, school, errands, or recreation.

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Services:  Youth, Seniors, Transportation

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SCOOT-R1 and SCOOT-R2 provide bus service from Bound Brook to Bridgewater, Somerville, Manville, and Hillsborough.

 

CAT-1R provides bus service from Bound Brook to Branchburg (RVCC), South Bound Brook, Somerville, Franklin Township/Somerset, and New Brunswick.

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CAT-2R provides bus service from Bound Brook to Branchburg (RVCC), Somerville, Raritan, and North Plainfield.

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DASH 851 and DASH 852 provide bus service from Bound Brook to the New Brunswick train station, Bridgewater, and Franklin Township/Somerset.

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Guide to Transportation in Somerset County:   < Bound Brook >  |  < South Bound Brook >  |  < All Counties >   

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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, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Zarephath Health Center

www.zhcenter.org

(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, NJ 08873 

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Zufall Health Center

https://www.zufallhealth.org 

(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

• Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services

• Dental Health Education

• Insurance Enrollment

• HIV Services

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Locations:   71 Fourth St., Somerville

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