Community Resource Directory

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Newark Community Resource Directory
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................. i
Educational Services
Adult Education ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Consortium for Pre-College Education in Greater Newark ..................................................................... 1
Edison Job Corps Academy...................................................................................................................... 2
Essex Campus Academy .......................................................................................................................... 2
Essex County College ............................................................................................................................... 3
 Essex County College High School Initiative Program .............................. 3
 Essex County College Training, Inc. ......................................................... 3
 Essex County College, College YES ........................................................... 3
 Essex County College-On Campus
Continuing Education Youth Program ..................................................... 3
 Gateway To College .................................................................................. 4
 Newark Early College High School ........................................................... 4
Essex County 4-H .................................................................................................................................... 5
Essex Junior Academy Essex Regional Services Commission ................................................................... 5
Ironbound Community Corporation ...................................................................................................... 5
Ironbound Community Corporation (Continued…) ................................................................................ 6
 Ironbound Community Center .................................................................. 6
 Ironbound Children’s Center ..................................................................... 6
 Ironbound Early Head Start ..................................................................... 6
Ironbound Community Corporation (Continued…) ................................................................................ 7
 Ironbound Family Success Center.............................................................. 7
Jazz for Teens Program (Wells Fargo)...................................................................................................... 7
Link Community School .......................................................................................................................... 7
Living Through Learning Foundation ..................................................................................................... 8
Mt. Carmel Guild Behavioral Health .................................................................................................... 8
Newark Evening High School.................................................................................................................. 8
Newark Pre-School Council, Inc. Head Start Program............................................................................ 9
Newark School of the Arts ....................................................................................................................... 9
Newark Symphony Hall .......................................................................................................................... 9
NJPAC Arts Education Department ...................................................................................................... 10
Precious Littles Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. ................................................................... 10
Rutgers University - Academic Foundations Center ............................................................................... 10
 Rutgers University - Academic Foundations Center (Continued…) ............... 11
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Seton Hall University/Upward Bound Program .................................................................................... 11
School of the Garden State Ballet ........................................................................................................... 12
Systas 4 Systas, Inc .................................................................................................................................. 12
Technical Training Project, Inc. .............................................................................................................. 13
The Wight Foundation ............................................................................................................................ 13
Youthbuild Newark, Inc. ......................................................................................................................... 13
Newark Public Library
Newark Library Main Branch ................................................................................................................ 14
Library Branch Hours of Operation........................................................................................................ 14
Newark Museum
Newark Museum .................................................................................................................................... 15
Social Services, Colleges, Community Organizations
2nd Floor® Youth Helpline (A Program of 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc.)……………………… 16
Ad House, Inc. ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Advocates for Children of New Jersey...................................................................................................... 16
African American Office of Gay Concerns ............................................................................................. 17
Aids Resource Foundation for Children .................................................................................................. 17
Al-Anon/Alateen North Jersey Information Services ............................................................................... 17
Alcoholics Anonymous ............................................................................................................................. 17
Aljira-A Center for Contemporary Art .................................................................................................... 18
American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program .......................................................... 18
Apostle’s House ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Aspira, Inc.. ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Babyland Family Services, Inc. ................................................................................................................ 20
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union County ................................................................ 20
Broughton House ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Child Assault Prevention Project ............................................................................................................. 21
City of Newark Victim Witness Advocacy Program ............................................................................... 21
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Comfort Zone Camp ............................................................................................................................... 21
Community Access Unlimited ................................................................................................................. 22
Community Health Law Project ............................................................................................................. 22
Cope Program .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Corporation for National & Community Service .................................................................................... 23
Covenant House of New Jersey ............................................................................................................... 23
CURA, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Echoes – The Grief Center ...................................................................................................................... 24
Essex County Division of Senior Services................................................................................................. 24
Essex County Division of Citizen Services ............................................................................................... 25
 Division Community Action ........................................................................... 25
 Division of Senior Services............................................................................... 25
 Division of Welfare ......................................................................................... 25
 Office of Medicaid Services ............................................................................. 25
 Division of Youth Services ............................................................................... 25
 Downtown Citizen Service Center .................................................................. 25
 Essex County Youth Detention Center ........................................................... 25
Essex County Division of Citizen Services (Continued…) ....................................................................... 26
 Food Stamp Service Center ............................................................................. 26
 Military Park citizen Services Center .............................................................. 26
 Newark Office – Citizen Services ................................................................... 26
 Office of Special Services ................................................................................. 26
 Westside Citizen Service Center ...................................................................... 26
Essex County Division of Welfare Quick Phone List .............................................................................. 27
 Other Social Service Phone Numbers` ............................................................ 27
Essex County Federally Qualified Health Centers .................................................................................. 28
 Newark Homeless Health Center ................................................................... 28
 Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. ...................................................... 28
 Satellite Centers ................................................................................... 28
Essex County Federally Qualified Health Centers ( Satellite Centers) (Continued…) ............................ 29
Essex County Rape Care Center ............................................................................................................. 29
Essex County Sheriff’s Office................................................................................................................... 29
Essex County Youth Advocate Program .................................................................................................. 30
Essex Newark Legal Services ................................................................................................................... 30
Essex Pregnancy and Parenting Connection ............................................................................................ 31
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Family Service Bureau of Newark ........................................................................................................... 31
Family Service League ............................................................................................................................. 31
First Choice Women’s Resource Center................................................................................................... 32
First Occupational Center....................................................................................................................... 32
FOCUS Hispanic, Center for Community Development, Inc.. .............................................................. 33
Foster and Adoptive Family Services ....................................................................................................... 33
Furniture Assistance, Inc. ........................................................................................................................ 33
Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey .............................................................................................................. 34
Greater Newark Conservancy ................................................................................................................. 34
Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund ............................................................................................................. 34
Growing Garden Pre-School..................................................................................................................... 35
Harvest of Hope Family Services Network, Inc. ...................................................................................... 35
Hope, Inc. ................................................................................................................................................ 35
 Hope, Inc. (Continued…) ............................................................................. 36
Hudson Pride Connections ..................................................................................................................... 36
Hyacinth Aids Foundation ...................................................................................................................... 36
Integrity, Inc. ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Isaiah House, Inc. ................................................................................................................................... 37
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth ............................................................................. 38
Kinship Navigator Program .................................................................................................................... 38
La Casa de Don Pedro ............................................................................................................................ 39
Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training ......................................................................................... 40
Mental Health Association of Essex County........................................................................................... 41
Mental Health Resource Center Division of Care Plus NJ, Inc.............................................................. 42
National Police Defense Foundation....................................................................................................... 42
Newark Business Training Institute ........................................................................................................ 43
Newark Day Center ................................................................................................................................ 43
Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc.......................................................................................... 44
Newark Fire Department ........................................................................................................................ 44
Newark Housing Authority ..................................................................................................................... 44
 Newark Housing Authority (Continued…) ..................................................... 45
Newark Now+Single Stop ....................................................................................................................... 45
Newark Renaissance House .................................................................................................................... 45
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New Community Corporation................................................................................................................. 46
 New Community Arts & The Priory .............................................................. 46
 New Community Family Resource Center ...................................................... 46
 New Community Federal Credit Union ......................................................... 46
 New Community Harmony House ................................................................. 46
 New Community Harmony House (Continued...)................... 47
 Workforce Development & Training Center ................................................... 47
Additional Locations
 Education & Youth Services ........................................................................... 47
 Hispanic Development .................................................................................... 47
 Social Services.................................................................................................. 47
New Hope Behavioral Health Center ..................................................................................................... 48
New Jersey Department of Children & Families…………………………………………………………………………49
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System ........................................................................... 50
NJ Community Food Bank Tools 4 Schools Program and Kids Closet ................................................... 50
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services .................................................................................. 51
NJ State Bar Foundation ........................................................................................................................ 51
North Jersey Aids Alliance (NJCRI)........................................................................................................ 51
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan, NJ................................................................................................ 52
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey .............................................................................................................. 53
Programs for Parents, Inc ........................................................................................................................ 54
 Programs for Parents, Inc.(Other Location) .............................................. 55
Psychological Consulting Services ............................................................................................................ 55
Saint Barnabas HealthCare Services ...................................................................................................... 56
 Barnabas Health Home HealthCare ........................................................ 56
 Barnabas Health Hospice & Palliative..................................................... 56
 The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas ......................................................... 56
St. James Intergenerational After School ................................................................................................. 56
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey ................................................................................ 57
Summit Oaks Hospital............................................................................................................................ 57
Supporting Our Sisters Inc ...................................................................................................................... 58
The Arc of New Jersey – Project Hire...................................................................................................... 58
The Center for Counseling & Holistic Services ....................................................................................... 59
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of N.J., Inc. ............................................................................... 59
The Leaguers, Inc. ................................................................................................................................... 59
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The Lennard Clinic, Inc. ......................................................................................................................... 60
The Safe House ....................................................................................................................................... 60
The Salvation Army ................................................................................................................................ 61
Therapeutic Learning Center @ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center .................................................... 61
Tri-City Peoples Corporation ................................................................................................................... 62
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey .............................................................................. 63
 Broadway House for Continuing Care ................................................ 63
 Challenge Program @ UMDNJ-UBHC, Newark............................... 63
 Mylestone – New Jersey Medical School.............................................. 63
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Continued…)........................................................ 64
 UMDNJ – University Behavioral HealthCare ................................... 64
 Traumatic Loss Coalitions For Youth of Essex County ...................... 64
Youth Consultation Services .................................................................................................................... 65
Young Fathers Program, Division of Adolescents & Young Adults ......................................................... 65
Urban League of Essex County ............................................................................................................... 66
Vision of Hope Community Development Corp ..................................................................................... 66
Wise Women’s Center of Essex County College ...................................................................................... 66
Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center ............................................................................................... 67
FamilyCare Brochure (English) ............................................................................................................... 68
FamilyCare Brochure (Spanish) .............................................................................................................. 69
Family Success Centers Brochure............................................................................................................. 70
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Hotline Numbers
Addiction help line of Parents Support N.J. Inc ...................................................................................... 71
Addictions Hotline .................................................................................................................................. 71
Aids Hotline ............................................................................................................................................ 71
Ala-Call/N.J. Substance Abuse Hotline ................................................................................................. 71
American Academy of Pediatrics ............................................................................................................. 71
Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco & Firearms/Task Force ............................................................................. 71
Child Abuse: Family................................................................................................................................ 71
Child Abuse (Screening Unit in Essex County) ....................................................................................... 71
College Hotline ........................................................................................................................................ 71
New Jersey Department of Higher Education Student Assistance Authority .......................................... 71
Contact Hotline (Crisis Intervention) Family Success Centers Brochure ................................................ 71
Covenant House Family Success Centers Brochure ................................................................................. 71
Crisis Hotline .......................................................................................................................................... 71
D.A.R.E. ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Domestic Violence Hotline (Essex County) ............................................................................................. 71
Drug Enforcement Administration .......................................................................................................... 71
(DYFS Action Line) transferred to the Office of Advocacy ..................................................................... 71
East Orange general Hospital ................................................................................................................. 71
Essex County Bar Association ................................................................................................................. 71
Essex County Legal Aid Association ....................................................................................................... 71
Essex-Newark Legal Services .................................................................................................................... 71
Essex-Newark Legal Services .................................................................................................................... 72
Family Health Line ................................................................................................................................. 72
FBI .......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Federal Citizen Information Center ........................................................................................................ 72
Federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration ...................................................... 72
Federal Tax Information ......................................................................................................................... 72
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline ........................................................................................................ 72
IYG National Hotline............................................................................................................................. 72
Friday and Saturday, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.-CST .................................................................................... 72
La Leche League ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Lions Eye Bank ....................................................................................................................................... 72
N.J. Division of Taxation Regional Office .............................................................................................. 72
N.J. Inheritance Tax Office..................................................................................................................... 72
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Hotline Numbers (Continued…)
N.J. Motor Vehicle Information .............................................................................................................. 72
N.J. Organ & Tissue Sharing Network ................................................................................................... 72
N.J. Substance Abuse Hotline ................................................................................................................. 72
Nar-Anon/families of addicts .................................................................................................................. 72
Narcotics Anonymous .............................................................................................................................. 72
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ................................................................................ 72
National Criminal Justice ....................................................................................................................... 72
National Headache Foundation Hotline ................................................................................................ 72
National Health Information Center Hotline ........................................................................................ 72
National Runaway Switchboard ............................................................................................................. 72
National Safety Council .......................................................................................................................... 72
Parent Anonymous/Family Help line ..................................................................................................... 73
Poison Control Center ............................................................................................................................ 73
Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Unit, Univ. Hospital .............................................................................. 73
Self Help Clearing House ........................................................................................................................ 73
SERV (Services empowering rights of Victim) ........................................................................................ 73
Social Security Administration ................................................................................................................ 73
Social Service Hotline .............................................................................................................................. 73
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline ..................................................................................................... 73
STI Resource Center ................................................................................................................................ 73
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills (Voice/TTY/TDD) ................................................................................. 73
Trevor Suicide Hotline............................................................................................................................. 73
U.S. Customs Service Enforcement ......................................................................................................... 73
U.S. Marshals Service.............................................................................................................................. 73
U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Criminal Investigation ......................................................................... 73
U.S. Secret Service ................................................................................................................................... 73
Veterans Administration ......................................................................................................................... 73
Victim of Crime Compensation office ..................................................................................................... 73
Women’s referral Central ........................................................................................................................ 73
Youth Crisis Hotline ............................................................................................................................... 73
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY INFORMATION SHEET
Please Mail or FAX
The Office of Guidance:
Fax # (973) 733-7670
INTRODUCTION
The Newark Community Resource Directory is a listing of agencies in the Newark area that offer services
to youth and their families. The agencies are listed in alphabetical order, but you will have to read
through the listings of agencies to determine whether or not the services you need are available.
All of the agencies listed have addresses, telephone numbers, and some have a contact person. Just
reading through the directory can provide you with some knowledge of services and activities for young
people in Newark. By no means is this directory meant to be a complete listing of services available to
youth, but rather a document upon which to build.
The directory can be used to make referrals, find summer programs, locate alternative programs, and to
locate special services.
Please call the Office of Student Support Services if you wish to add resources, or complete the form
included in the directory or fax the form to our office at (973) 733-7670.
Recommended resources will be included in the next update.
Vacancy
Supervisor
Office of Student Support Services
Currently Vacant
Supervisor
Office of Guidance
Barbara A. Hamilton-Garrett
Secretarial Assistant
Sandra M. Currais
Keyboarding Clerk I
Information compiled by Sandra Currais, (Office of Guidance)
“CHANGING HEARTS AND MINDS TO VALUE EDUCATION”
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Educational
Services
Individuals seeking information regarding adult education programs and arrangements to take the GED(General
Education Development) tests should contact the following agencies and colleges for assistance. These services are no
longer offered through The Newark Public Schools.
1199 SEIU Education Fund
117 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079. (973) 275-6340
Newark Business Training Institute
Northward Center, 341 Roseville Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107. (973) 268-8900
ECC Adult Learning Center
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102. (973) 378-7620
South Orange/Maplewood Adult School
17 Parker Avenue, Yellow Area, Third Level,
Maplewood, NJ 07040. (973) 877-1894
Focus Hispanic Center
441-443 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102. (973) 624-2528
Bernie Edmondson Center
199 4th Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017. (973) 266-5640
La Casa De Don Pedro, Inc.
39 Broadway, 2nd Floor,
Newark, NJ 07104. (973) 481-4713
Essex County College West Essex Campus
730 Bloomfield Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006. (973) 877-1939
New Community Hispanic Dev. Corp.
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107. (973) 268-1236
Essex County Youth Resource Center
50 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018. (973) 395-5828
Day and evening classes are conducted free of charge at various sites throughout the city and within the surrounding
area. The following is a brief description of each program.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is designed for persons lacking the most basic educational skills. Program instruction
focuses on basic communication, computation, and work readiness, civic and everyday living skills.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for persons with limited English language ability. Instruction is planned
to prepare them in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to function effectively in an
English-speaking environment and to enter other adult education programs.
General Educational Development (GED) (GED-S) is designed for persons preparing to take the Tests of General
Educational Development in order to qualify for a State-issued high school diploma. Instruction focuses on subject areas
covered by the GED tests, namely, writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and the arts, and
mathematics. Instruction is offered in English and in Spanish (GED-S). The program offered in Spanish includes
preparation for an English-as-a-second-language test.
Call sites to verify hours of operation and arrange for an appointment.
CONSORTIUM FOR PRE-COLLEGE EDUCATION IN GREATER NEWARK
(COLLEGE BOUND/NJGEAR UP/ESL UPWARD BOUND)
New Jersey Institute of Technology, GITC Suite 3200
University Heights
Newark, N.J. 07102-1982
Craig A. Stanley, Director
Telephone: 973-596-5762 / (973) 596-3884
Fax: (973) 942-4195
E-mail: craig.a.stanley@njit.edu
Web-site: www.cons.njit.edu
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Available Service:
The Consortium for Pre-College Education in Greater Newark is collaboration between East Orange, Irvington, and the
Newark Public School Districts and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Working together in an effort to
strengthen
academic skills, the consortium provides a variety of pre-college programs for student grades 7 through 12 that increase
their chances for high school graduation and entrance into college.
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EDISON JOB CORPS ACADEMY
500 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
Jibu Kuruvilla, Director
Telephone: (732) 985-4800 ext. 7422
Fax: (732) 985-8551
E-Mail: kuruvilla.jibu@jobcorps.org
Web-site: www.edison.jobcorps.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Students live on campus (Optional)
Available Service:
The top goal at Edison Job Corps is to ensure that every qualified student obtains his or her GED/high school diploma
prior to leaving the center. Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the
US Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through career
technical and academic training.
Career Areas
Automotive and Machine Repair
Brick Masonry
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Electrical Wiring
Facilities Maintenance
Finance and Business
Homeland Security
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide
Painting
Advanced Training
UAW Labor Employment Training Corp.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
and
A+ Certifications
Advanced
Plumbing - Roto Rooter
Additional Services
ELL Program
Students needing to learn English can enter our English
Language Learning (ELL) program. Students in the ELL
program are tested regularly to determine their language
proficiency levels
ESSEX CAMPUS ACADEMY
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, N.J. 07004
Charles Johnson, Principal
Telephone: (973) 575-0469
Fax: (973) 575-0136
Web-site: www.eresc.com/Our_schools/ECA.html
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Available Service:
Essex Campus Academy serves both ―classified‖ and/or ―At-Risk‖ middle school and high school students.
Middle School ages 8-14/High School 14-21 (Academic Year September 7th – June 18th)
Programs:
Extended Day/Summer- The Extended Day / Year Program is an after-school program for foster children under the
auspices of the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services.
Homeless Education – is funded under the Stewart B. McKinney Vento Grants for The Education of Homeless
Children and Youth Act. The HEP provides an array of supplemental educational services to address basic cognitive
and self-help skills, supportive therapy, visual perceptual skills, and receptive and expressive development.
Migrant Education - Funded under the Migrant Education Act, the ERESC operates the Migrant Education Program
(MEP) in 12 counties from Monmouth to Sussex
Supplemental Educational Services - program provides highly effective and research based tutoring services for K-12
students in the home, individual school, community center, or Commission facilities both after school and during
summer months.
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ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973)877-3000
Web-site :www.essex.edu
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Newark, N.J. 07102
Jerry Bruno, Director
Telephone: (973) 877-4474
Fax: (973) 877-3294
E-mail: jbruno2@essex.edu
Website: www.essex.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday, (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Dual enrollment program that allows high school juniors and
seniors to take college courses while completing their high
school education. Students can earn high school and college
credits.
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE TRAINING, INC.
Newark, N.J. 07102
Mitra Choudhury, Director
Telephone: (973) 877-3092
Fax: (973) 877-3193
E-Mail: choudhury@essex.edu
Web-site: www.essex.edu/continuingged
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
The goal of Training, Inc. – under the Essex County College‘s
Community and Continuing Education area – is to increase
the economic self-sufficiency of Essex County‘s urban
unemployed and low-income individuals, thereby enabling
participants, with little or no work experience, to gain a longterm place in the workforce. As a result, the program, in
existence since 1986, serves as a bridge between local residents
in need of self-sustaining employment and local businesses in
need of qualified and motivated entry-level employees.
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE, COLLEGE – YES
Newark, N.J. 07102
Renita Ragan, Director
Telephone: (973) 877-3389
Web-site: www.essex.edu
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Free College Prep program for 18-24 year old, at-risk out-ofschool youth that offers 2, six-week classes and the possibility
of college credits. Students have the opportunity to test directly
into college – level courses without taking remedial classes.
Students with or without a GED are encouraged to apply.
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE-ON CAMPUS
CONTINUING EDUCATION – YOUTH
PROGRAMS
303 University Avenue, Room 3198
Newark, N.J. 07102
Angela McKinney, Director
Joselynne Tanis, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: mckinney@essex.edu/jtanis1@essex.edu
Telephone: (973) 877-3079/(973) 877-3416
Fax: (973) 877-3414
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
The On-Campus Continuing Education Department
provides enrichment courses/programs for youth
enrolled in their Saturday and Summer Youth Programs.
The Saturday Youth Program offers ten-week sessions
during the months of, September to November and
January to March for youth ages 5 -15. We offer a variety
of classes to include: Reading, Math, Computer, Writing,
Etiquette, Phonics, Algebra, Martial Arts, Test Prep,
Acting and Dancing.
The current tuition is $80/class
and fees range from $5 to $20.
Our Summer Youth Program operates for 6-weeks during
July and August. We enroll youth according to the grade
they will be entering in September of the current year.
We provide academic instruction, recreation and cultural
indoor and outdoor activities. Parents have a choice of
programs that offer math, reading, writing, recreation,
dance, acting, artistic skills, arts & crafts, computer,
science, sports and much more. Tuition and Fees vary
according to program of interest. Contact department
for details.
GATEWAY TO COLLEGE
Newark, N.J. 07102
Nikkie Constantine-Guy, Director
Telephone: (973) 877-3122
Fax: (973) 877-3072
E-mail: nconstan@essex.edu
Website: www.essex.edu/continuinged/gtc/index.html
Available Services:
Gateway to College provides a scholarship opportunity
for out of school youth in Newark, NJ, to earn their
High School Diploma and College Credits,
simultaneously.
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(GATEWAY TO COLLEGE Continued…)
Eligible candidates would be residence of Newark, NJ,
between the ages of 16-21, a high school dropout, and
would have gone through an application process.
A Gateway to College student is also an Essex
County College student and a student of the Newark
Innovation Academy (NIA) located at Harold Wilson
School.
After they meet all requirements to receive their high
school diploma through NIA, they may continue with
their Associates Degree by applying for Financial Aid and
matriculating into the college setting.
NEWARK EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Sharing space within L.A. Spencer School
66 Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Newark, N.J. 07108
Kathy DiChiara & Edna Murphy
E-mail: kdichiar@essex.edu/e1murphy@nps.k12.nj.us
Telephone: (973) 877-4475
Fax: (973) 877-3294
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
The Newark Public Schools has implemented the
Newark Early College High School Initiative whose
mission is ―to provide college access to secondary
students while in high school.
The aim, in conjunction with higher education and
community partners is to successfully prepare students to
continue university studies after graduation.
Commencing in grade six, the Newark Early College
High School bridges the divide between high school and
college by offering increasingly rigorous academic
experiences in an emotionally safe and intellectually
challenging environment.‖
A primary goal is for the students to complete 20-60
college credits before high school graduation.
To that end, the school has partnerships that exist
among the Newark Public Schools, Essex County
College, Rutgers University, and NJIT with support from
the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
and the Victoria Foundation.
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ESSEX COUNTY 4-H
162 Washington Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Rebecca Kalenak, Director
Telephone: (973) 353-1338
Fax: (973) 353-1430
E-mail: Kalenak@njaes.rutgers.edu
Web-site: http://essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/
Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
Essex County 4-H provides programs and opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills and academic
interests while learning how to work as part of a team and independently. Essex County 4-H offers programs and
courses during and after school hours and provides training for leaders to run their own community or school based
clubs.
Programs are tailored to group and student needs and include science based curriculums, leadership training, team
building, gardening, and fitness and health, just to name a few. Clubs are free of charge and program costs vary
depending on the type and length of program, from one day workshops to yearlong programs.
ESSEX JUNIOR ACADEMY-ESSEX REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
Bloomfield, N.J. 07008
Rodney Jenkins, Director
Telephone: (973) 743-2308
Fax: (973) 743-2436
E-mail: rodney@ecesc.com
Web-site: www.eresc.com
Available Services:
Serves out of District Alternative and Special Needs School Grades K – 10
At Essex Junior Academy (EJA) the focus is on the whole child in order to provide the tools and opportunities to make
healthy choices, solve problems effectively, and foster cooperation with peers.
The overriding goal at EJA is for students to reach their potential and develop an appreciation and desire for lifelong
learning. Students attending EJA are age 5-15, have learning disabilities, and are classified as multiply disabled or having
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Language Impairment or Behavioral Disabilities.
IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATON
MAIN HEADQUARTER
179 Van Buren Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Joseph Della Fave, Director
Telephone: (973) 589-3353
Fax: (973) 589-3637
E-Mail: info@ironboundcc.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
This location is the Administration Office that deals with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources,
General Management, etc.
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IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CENTER
432 Lafayette Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Abraham Pagan, Director
Telephone: (973) 465-0947
Fax: (973) 589-4668
E-Mail: apagan@ironboundcc.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, (3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) School Year.
Monday – Friday, (8:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Summer Arts Program
Available Services:
After school program with bus service pick up from Lafayette St. and Oliver St. schools (Limited seating)
Snack is provided fees start from $55 - $65 per week.
When Public Schools are closed: summer arts and recreation programs available during July & August
IRONBOUND CHILDREN’S CENTER
1 New York Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07105
Grace Blanco, Director
Telephone: (973) 589-6873
Fax: (973) 589-2479
E-Mail: gblanco@ironboundcc.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Ironbound Children‘s Center is an Abbott Center. This service is high quality state funded preschool serving 150
spaces for 3&4 year olds that must be the age October 1st. Each classroom takes 15 children with a certified teacher
and a qualified assistant teacher.
Our fees are $300.00 a month from September to June, that is for the before and after care of 4 hours a day. The
summer rate $600.00 for July & August. Summer is an 8 hr day.
IRONBOUND EARLY HEAD START
380 East Kinney Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Michelle Garcia, Director
Telephone: (973) 466-3053
Fax: (973) 466-3190
E-Mail: mgarcia@ironboundcc.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Federally funded early head start program for eligible children 0-3 yrs old (56 spots in center based). Prenatal program for
expectant families and home-based program beginning in September, 2011 for children
0-3 yrs.
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IRONBOUND FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
29-31 Cortland Street
317 Elm Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Newark, N.J. 07105
Brandy Hannah-Barnes, Director
Petra Chavez, Director
Telephone: (973) 344-5949
Telephone: (973) 344-5949
Fax: (973) 344-0397
Fax: (973) 344-0397
E-Mail: bhannahbarnes@ironboundcc.org
E-Mail: bhannahbarnes@ironboundcc.org
Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Health Screenings – UMDNJ
Job Readiness Counseling
Social Services –Food Stamps
Tax Filing Assistance
Family Success Plans
Citizenship Classes
Emergency Referrals
Youth Opportunities
Community Organizing Support
Community Development:
ICC is actively engaged in neighborhood economic revitalization. We invite residents to get involved and make a
difference in our community
For more information please visit www.ironboundcc.org
JAZZ FOR TEENS PROGRAM (WELLS FARGO)
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
24 Rector Street
Newark, N.J. 07104
Telephone: (973) 353-8009
Fax: (973) 642-7799
Web-site: www.njpac.org
Hours of Operation: Saturday, (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Class work encompasses instrumental and vocal technique, Jazz theory, Jazz listening sessions and small ensemble groups
focusing on improvisation and performance. Open to students ages 13 – 18 by audition only
Fall – September 10th – December 10th $1000.00 full year
Spring – February 25th – May 12th
$650.00 one semester (Financial aid available)
Auditions – March 18th, 2012; call for special audition dates.
LINK COMMUNITY SCHOOL
120 Livingston Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Maria Pilar Paradiso, Director
Telephone: (973) 642-0529 ext. 11
Fax: (973) 642-1978
E-Mail: maria.paradiso@linkschool.org
Web-site: www.linkschool.org
Available Services:
Link community school is a private 7th & 8th grade middle school, our mission is to provide Newark and the
surrounding area with a private school education for 7th & 8th graders. Our students pay tuition. Tuition is based on
your income and all students receive financial aid.
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LIVING THROUGH LEARNING FOUNDATION
28 West Francis Street
Iselin, N.J. 08830
David S. Gordon, Executive Director
Telephone: (732) 476-7242
E-mail: dgordon@livingthroughlearning.org
Web-site: www.livingthroughlearning.org
Available Services:
The Living through Learning Foundation provides educationally-oriented programs and services and conducts evidencebased research so children with chronic health conditions achieve full and effective integration into their educational
settings and ultimately improving their quality of life.
Services include; video conferencing to educational programming, virtual connections to the learner‘s school, classroom,
and peers, educational program mapping, and college search process management.
MT. CARMEL GUILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
THERAPEUTIC NURSERY PROGRAM
236 Hoover Avenue
Dr. Nancy Gitin, Clinical Team Leader
Telephone: (973) 639-6501
Fax: (973) 743-1675
E-Mail: Nancy-Gitin@ccannj.org
Web-Site: www.ccannj.org
Available Services:
Therapeutic Nursery: half day Child Partial Care; structured
groups focusing on controlling impulsive behavior and
developing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills
for 3-5yrs. Psychiatrist is available for evaluation and medication
monitoring.
OUTPATIENT ADULT &CHILD
58 Freeman Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Sheyla Mejias, Clinical Team Leader
Telephone: (973) 596-4790
Fax: (973) 596-3701
Available Services:
Outpatient Adult/Child: Individual, family, group,
couples counseling and case management services
for 18yrs and older. A psychiatrist is available for
ongoing medication monitoring. .
NEWARK EVENING HIGH SCHOOL
Location within West Side High School
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07103
Telephone: (973) 733-7256
Fax: (973) 733-8216
Web-site: www.nps.k12.nj.us
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, (3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
Newark Evening High School is an accredited high school. This School is located within the Newark Public School
system.
Students complete course work to gain their High School diploma regardless of acquired credits.
Students can get their previous transcripts reviewed to determine appropriate courses and credits. E
ESL and high school prep courses offered to any one in need of this service.
The school is open to the public and free to all who enter regardless of age, race, color, nationality and residence.
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NEWARK PRE-SCHOOL COUNCIL, INC. HEAD START PROGRAM
10 Park Place, 4th floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Ms. Jacqueline P. Crawford, Director
Telephone: 973-848-5000
E-mail: jcrawford@newarkpreschool.org
Web-site: www.newarkpreschool.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The Newark Preschool Council (NPC) provides high quality early education, and comprehensive support services for
children and their families. NPC‘s skilled professional staff offers outcome based curriculum, health, nutrition, special
services, and social services for children birth to five years of age. Pre-natal and home based services are provided for
families enrolled in the Early Head Start program.
The Newark Preschool Council, in partnership with The Newark Public Schools also offers an early education program
for teen parents and their children at Central High School.
Newark Preschool Council, Inc. (NPC) is committed to including children with disabilities, and their families, as full
participants in center-based and home-based programs.
NEWARK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
89 Lincoln Park
Newark, N.J. 07102
Dara Falco, Director
Telephone: (973) 642-0133
Fax: (973) 622-2664
E-Mail: Irodrigues@newarkschoolofthearts.org
Web-site: newarkschoolofthearts.org
Available Services:
Newark School of The Arts provides private and group instruction in the performing
(Music, Dance, Drama and visual arts) for people of all ages,
Regardless of their financial need or artistic ability through training and performances.
Enhancing the lives of individuals, families and the community.
NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL
1030 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Philip S. Thomas, Executive Director
Nicole Davis, Program Coordinator
Telephone: (973) 643-4550 ext:100
Fax: (973) 643-6722
E-Mail: pthomas@newarksymphonyhall.org/ndavis@newarksymphonyhall.org
Web-site: www.newarksymphonyhall.org
Saturday, (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The Perfect Praise Gospel Choir meets September 27, 2011 – May 1, 2012 every Tuesday from 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
Tuition is $100 for the entire year. The children‘s performing Arts Academy is scheduled from September 28 – November
19, 2011(Fall) & March 12 – May 5, 2012 (Spring) on Wednesdays, 6-7:30p.m; Fridays, 6-7:30p.m.; Saturdays, 10-11:30a.m.
Tuition is $200 for the entire 8 weeks (24 classes). The Summer Performing Arts Academy is scheduled from July 9 – August
10, 2012, Monday – Friday from 9:30a.m. – 3p.m. Tuition is $200 for the entire 5 weeks.
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NJPAC ARTS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
24 Rector Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 353-8009 (Hotline)
Web-site: www.njpac.org
Available Services:
NJPAC Arts Education provides performances, in-school residencies, and art training classes throughout the school year
to interested students, teachers and groups.
Please visit our web-site at njpac.org for more information and to read about discounts and scholarships available to
Newark’s students and families.
PRECIOUS LITTLES EARLY CHILDHOOLD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
1099 S. Orange Avenue
830 Lyons Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07106
Irvington, N.J. 07111
Grace Oakley, Director
Bridget Turner, Director
Telephone: (973) 371-2451
Fax: (973) 371-9642
Bridget Turner or Grace Oakley
E-Mail: bpreciouslittles@verizon.net
Web-site: www.preciouslittles.net
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Friday, (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Early Childhood Education Fees:
Infant/toddlers – 6 weeks to 2yrs old @ $168.60
Pre-school 3yrs – 5yrs old @ $139.60
Summer Camp – 5 – 12yrs old @ $175.00 weekly
After school 4 – 12yrs old @ $90.00 weekly
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS CENTER
100 Warren Street, Bradley Hall Room 135
Newark, N.J. 07102
Deborah Walker McCall, Director
Telephone: (973) 353-3577
Fax: (973) 353-5700
E-mail: dwalker@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Web-site: www.afc.rutgers.edu/index.html
Hour of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Mission: the Academic Foundations Center provides academic opportunities, resources, and support programs
primarily for underrepresented students to achieve success through education.
AFC combines strong instruction and tutorial services with the personal, financial and career counseling support
necessary for academic and social advancement for students ranging from the sixth grade through college graduation.
These features are integral to the success of our students. Some of the specific programs we offer are listed below along
with a description of the program:
Consortium for Pre-College education and Community Outreach for Greater Newark –
This Program is collaboration among the school districts of East Orange, Irvington & Newark as well as NJIT, RutgersNewark, and UMDNJ. The Rutgers-Newark component, offered for 20 weeks during the academic year and 4 weeks
during the summer, provides a pre-college preparation format with instruction in mathematics, science, English,
computer literacy, technology, videography, and study skills. Field trips that enhance the class room content are also
part of the experience.
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Saturday Academy (SAT) –
This program is a two-semester Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Review program for 11th and 12th grade public school
students from Newark, Irvington, and East Orange.
The academy works with 11th and 12th grade students on critical thinking and test-taking skills in writing, reading and
mathematics. Additionally, during the spring semester, 12th grade students are invited to attend college placement
workshops in mathematics and essay writing. The workshops prepare students to take college entrance exams.
Ready –
This program is a comprehensive intervention for selected Newark students to achieve academic success. Since its
inception, the program has expanded its services to provide scholarship support to students successfully completing the
program‘s mission.
The Ready program moved its operations to Rutgers university-Newark to strengthen its support of Ready participants
and to assist in the establishment of the Ready Alumni Association.
Rutgers Future Scholars – Newark Campus –
This program on the Rutgers-Newark campus is housed within the Academic Foundations Center and introduces firstgeneration, low-income and academically-talented middle school students from the city of Newark, to the promise and
opportunities of a college education.
The program has multiple-year components, each building on the foundation of the previous year. Prior to beginning
their eighth grade year, Rutgers Future Scholars become part of a unique pre-college culture of university programming,
events, academic support, and mentoring which continue throughout their high school years.
Students, who successfully complete the program and are admitted to Rutgers, will receive a scholarship covering the
cost of their tuition for four years, funded through a range of grants and donations.
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY/UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
South Orange, N.J. 07079
Abena A. Douglas, Director
Telephone: (973) 761-9419
Fax: (973) 275-2197
E-Mail: Abena.douglas@shu.edu
Web-Site: www.shu.edu/offices/upward-bound-index.cfm
Hours of Operation: Office hours Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Upward Bound Program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and
ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Upward Bound is a free program which serves high school students from low-income families; and high school
students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.
We serve students in Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, and Elizabeth. This is a year round program: students
attend the academic year component on Saturdays from October –May and the summer component for six (6) weeks.
Upward Bound recruitment process is from February-May of every year.
We recruit students who will attend the following high schools as 9th graders in fall of every year: Shabazz, Weequahic,
Central, Barringer Academy, West Side, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, and Elizabeth High Schools.
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SCHOOL OF THE GARDEN STATE BALLET
Jody Jaron, Director
E-mail: jodyj@gardenstateballet.org
Web-site: www.gardenstateballet.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
3 Locations Available:
NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL
1020 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 623-1033
Fax: (201) 635-9093
RUTHERFORD
28 Glen Road
Rutherford, N.J. 07070
Telephone: (201) 939-3398
RANDOLPH
1248 Sussex Turnpike
Randolph, N.J. 07869
Telephone: (973) 895-9333
Available Services:
Non-profit ballet school training ballet technique, pointe and related areas
New Students: are welcome to observe classes before registering. Beginner students may register during regular office
hours or by mailing in the registration form. New Students who have had previous training are given a placement
interview to ensure their enrollment in classes suitable to their individual developments.
Continuing students: receive a program recommendation based on his or her individual progress during the preceding
session. Continuing students may register at any time after receiving schedules and recommendations.
Class rates are hourly based. Please call the ballet office for current rates.
Payment Plan is on a monthly basis. An annual registration fee of $40.00 and the first month‘s tuition is due at
registration. Registration is accepted year-round.
There are no refunds nor is credit allowed for absence from classes. Classes missed may be made up during the season
but may not be carried over to another session.
SYSTAS 4 SYSTAS, INC.
421 Parker Street
Newark, N.J. 07104
Hawaiian Epps, Director
Telephone: (973) 392-1405
Fax: (973) 675-7050
E-mail: hawepps@s4sinc.org
Web-site: www.s4sinc.org
Available Services:
Since 1994, S4S has been providing services to urban youth in the 11-21 age groups. Our workshops and rap sessions
are highly effective and tailored to provide female support and life skills instruction.
We also offer the ―Survival Course‖ for at risk teenagers including males in the 14-18 age groups.
The course consist of a series of workshops focusing on developing and strengthening the participants life skills,
globalizing and strengthening the participants world-view and preparing them for becoming responsible independent
adults.
Fees range from $300 to $650 based on time and amount of workshops.
Free orientation for 3 or more sessions.
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TECHNICAL TRAINING PROJECT, INC.
303 University Avenue, Room 2176 (Blue Area)
Newark, N.J. 07102
Lucille P. Easterling, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 624-1400
Fax: (973) 802-1846
E-mail: ttp.chem@rcn.com
Web-site: www.ttpinc.org
Available Services:
Technical Training Project, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization created with the purpose of providing education
and training for entry-level laboratory technician positions. This twenty-two (22) week course of study includes both
classroom and on-job training. Courses consist of Math, Chemistry and Biology and a six week internship.
Criteria needed:
High School diploma or GED
Ability to pass a basic skills test, administered by TTP
Prior courses in science are desirable but not required
Tuition:
TTP recognizes the need for financial assistance in order to attend. Scholarships are available.
TTP awards scholarships to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic promise and who meet various
criteria. Grants are available through Workforce Development Program or Training and Employment Program in your
county. In the past, grants have been made available to TTP through various other organizations which provide funds
for training recipients who meet specified criteria.
THE WIGHT FOUNDATION
60 Park Place, 17th floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Ivan Mayes, Director
Telephone: (973) 824-1195
Fax: (973) 824-1199
E-mail: imayes@wightfoundation.org
Web-site: www.wightfoundation.org
Available Services:
The Wight Foundation Scholars training and enrichment program (STEP) Provides academic enrichment for 8 th grade
students in preparation for admission to college preparatory boarding schools. Located in the New England and Mid –
Atlantic regions of the United States. Students apply to the program as 7th graders and start the summer before their 8th grade
year.
YOUTHBUILD NEWARK INC.
31 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Darrell Price, Director
Telephone: (973) 624-4720
Fax: (973) 624-4724
Web-site: www.youthbuildnewark.com
Available Services:
YouthBuild Newark is a youth and community development agency that serves at-risk/young adults ages 16-24.
We provide G.E.D and high school diploma preparation, construction training and vocational credentialing.
Workforce and leadership development training, case management, and civic engagement are also available.
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Newark Public
Library
THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAIN BRANCH
5 Washington Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Wilma J. Grey, Director
Telephone: (973) 733-7784 and (973) 733-7797 (Children‘s
Room)
Fax: (973) 733-5648
E-mail: wgrey@npl.org
Web-site: www.npl.org
Hours of Operation:
Library Branch Hours of Operation:
Main Library Hours
Branch Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
(9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday Late Nite
(9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
(9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday Late Nite
(1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The Newark Public Library offers FREE access and opportunity to all. Library cards are free for all Newark residents
and students.
The Library‘s vast collections include over a million book volumes, periodicals, an array of research databases, and
extensive collections of historical documents. But Newarkers rely on the library for more than just books. The Newark
Public Library provides the expertise of librarians; free access to computers and the Internet; engaging cultural
programs; and a safe place for minds to flourish. Homework assistance, story times, games, arts & crafts, and after
school activities are only a few of the offerings. Exciting programs like the Prudential Foundation Summer Reading
Challenge and PNC‘s Grow Up Great foster school success and a love of reading.
Visit the Main Library or any of our eight neighborhood branches. Our website, www.npl.org has our calendar of
events and access to many periodical and research databases for use at home or school with your library card. Check it
out!
Main Library
5 Washington Street, 07102
973-733-7784 (Children's Room, 973-733-7797)
Branch Brook Branch
Clinton Branch
235 Clifton Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07104
973-733-7760 (Children's Room, 733-6388)
739 Bergen Street
973-733-7757 (Children's Room, 733-7754)
North End Branch
Roseville Branch
722 Summer Avenue
973-733-7766 (Children's Room, 733-7683)
99 Fifth Street
973-733-7770
Springfield Branch
Vailsburg Branch
50 Hayes Street
973-733-7736
75 Alexander Street
973-733-7755 (Children's Room, 733-7749)
Van Buren Branch
Weequahic Branch
973-733-7750 (Children's Room, 733-3897)
355 Osborne Terrace
973-733-7751 (Children's Room, 733-7752)
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Newark
Museum
THE NEWARK MUSEUM
Newark, N.J. 07102
Mary Sue Sweeney-Price, Director
General Information:
(973) 596-6550
Adult Group Reservations:
(973) 596-6613
School Group Reservations: (973) 596-6690
Membership:
(973) 596-6699
TTY for the hearing impaired: (973) 596-6355
Adult Program: (973) 596-6313
adultprograms@newarkmuseum.org
Library
library@newarkmuseum.org
African Art
african@newarkmuseum.org
Membership: (973) 596-6699
membership@newarkmuseum.org
American Art
americanartnewarkmuseum.org
Planetarium: (973) 596-6529
planetarium@newarkmuseum.org
Art of the Americas – Native North American and
Latin American
theamericas@newarkmuseum.org
Public Relations: (973) 596-6638
publicrelations@newarkmuseum.org
Arts Workshop: (973) 596-6607
artsworkshop@newarkmuseum.org
Registrar
registar@newarkmuseum.org
Asian Art
asian@newarkmuseum.org
Rights and Reproductions: (973) 596-6566
registrar@newarkmuseum.org
Classical Art
classical@newarkmuseum.org
School Group Reservations: (973) 596-6690
schoolgroupreservations@newarkmuseum.org
Decorative Arts
udietz@newarkmuseum.org
Museum Shops: (973) 596-6546
shops@newarkmuseum.org
Development: (973) 596-6579
development@newarkmuseum.org
Members Travel: (973) 596-6643
travel@newarkmuseum.org
Director‘s Office
director@newarkmuseum.org
Teachers Resources
teacherresources@newarkmuseum.org
Event Rentals: (973) 596-6068
eventplanning@newarkmuseum.org
Traveling Exhibits: (973) 596-6689
travelingexhibits@newarkmuseum.org
Human Resources
humanresources@newarkmuseum.org
Volunteer Opportunities: (973) 596-6337
nmvo@newarkmuseum.org
Youth and Junior Museum: (973) 596-6606
juniormuseum@newarkmuseum.org
Webmaster
webmaster@newarkmuseum.org
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Library and
Social
Services
2ND FLOOR® YOUTH HELPLINE (A PROGRAM OF 180 TURNING LIVES AROUND, INC.)
1 Bethany Road, Building 3, Suite 42
Hazlet, N.J. 07730
Nicole Romaine-Settembrino
Telephone: (732) 864-4360
Fax: (732) 264-1702
Toll-Free: (888) 222-2228
E-mail: nicoler@180nj.org
Web-site: www.2ndfloor.org
Hours of Operation: 24/7 days a week
Available Services:
The 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline for NJ‘s youth ages 10-24. Children,
teens and young adults can call the helpline and find assistance with both everyday and serious problems. Trained
phone counselors provide non-judgmental support, guidance, problem solving and if necessary, referrals to specific
resources. 2NDFLOOR also equipped to handle crisis calls involving issues such as suicide and child abuse/neglect.
For those who would rather type than talk, 2NDFLOOR has an anonymous message board at www.2ndfloor.org.
Responses are usually posted within 24 hours.
The 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline is supported by both the NJ Division of Children and Families & the NJ Department
of Education.
AD HOUSE, INC.
13-15 Clinton Place
Newark, N.J. 07108
Lula R. Linder, Director
Telephone: (973) 372-0457
Fax: (973) 372-0611
Web-site: www. Adhouse.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.),
Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
After School for adolescents ages 13-17 Hours are 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Life skill sessions are given to the adolescents
Educational sessions on the proper immunization to mothers that have infants ages 0-36 months
Follow up on the series of Immunizations
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY
35 Halsey Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Mary Coogan, Esq., Assistant Director (for family matters)
Nina Peckman Esq., Staff Attorney (for educational matters)
Telephone: (973) 643-3876
Fax: (973) 643-9153
E-mail: mcoogan@acnj.org
E-mail: npeckman@acnj.org
Web-site: www.acnj.org & www.kidlaw.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.)
Available Service
ACNJ is statewide non-profit child advocacy organization. We do not provide direct services, but they work on behalf of
children and families by conducting research, developing legislation, and maintaining oversight of the policies and
programs of our state administrative agencies.
ACNJ operates a Children‘s Legal Resource Center to meet the demand for information on the status of the law and
children‘s rights.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN OFFICE OF GAY CONCERNS
877 Broad Street, Suite 211
Newark, N.J. 07102
Gary Paul Wright, ED
Telephone: (973) 639-0700
Fax: (973) 639-9722
E-mail: gpwright@aaogc.org
Web-site: www.aaogc.org / www.statusiseverything.org
Available Services:
Health Education/risk Reduction for HIV/AIDS, Referrals to community organization. Community outreach to
GBTQ HIV rapid testing (to begin soon) contact to find our start date. Transgender Support Groups (TGIF Project)
AIDS RESOURCE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
77 Academy Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Vashonna Hassett, MSW, LSW.
Telephone: (973) 643-0400 Ext# 737
Fax: (973) 242-3583
E-mail: vhassett@aidsresource.org
Web-site: www.aidsresource.org
Hours of Operation: Monday –Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
Providing social services and housing opportunities to persons affected by or impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Social services include: Case management outpatient substance abuse services, women‘s & men‘s support groups
AL-ANON/ALATEEN NORTH JERSEY INFORMATION SERVICES
73 So. Fullerton Avenue, 2nd floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
Jeanette Cardel, Director
Telephone: (973) 744-8686
E-mail: northjerseyais@yahoo.com
Web-site: www.northjerseyal-anon.org
Available Services:
Provides information on support groups for family and friends of alcoholics. Adult & teen meetings available, No Fee.
Services 12 counties of North Jersey
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
2400 Morris Avenue, Suite 106
Union, NJ 07083
Telephone: (908) 687-8566 (24hrs/7day a week)
Toll Free Number: 1-800-245-1377 (within New Jersey)
E-mail: intergroup@nnjaa.org
Web-site: www.nnjaa.org
Hours of Operation: 24/7 days per week
Available Services:
Information about AA and local Northern NJ AA meeting information
There are no dues or fees for AA membership
The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking
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ALJIRA – A CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
591 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Victor L. Davson, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 622-1600
Fax: (973) 622-6526
E-mail: vdavson@aljira.org
Web-site: www.aljira.org
Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Saturday (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Aljira, a center for contemporary art open to public and provides programs for emerging and professional artists and
culture creators. This is a program for teens.
(General admissions is $3 and for seniors & students $2)
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROGRAM
89 Market Street, 6th floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Amy Gottlieb, Program Director
Telephone: (973) 643-1924
Fax: (973) 643-8924
Web-site: www.afsc.org/program/immigrant-rights-program-nymro
Available Services:
American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program in Newark NJ works to ensure that all immigrants to
the US are treated with respect and are able to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
We offer legal services for individuals facing deportation for people in detention, for survivors of
domestic violence and other crimes, for unaccompanied minors and to assist in family reunification
through naturalization and other immigration applications.
We also have community organizing projects working with immigrants who are affected by
immigration system and detention and deportation policies.
APOSTLE‘S HOUSE
24 Grant Street
Newark, N.J. 07104
Sandra Accomando, Director
Telephone: (973) 482-0625
Fax: (973) 483-4106
E-mail: apostlehouse@aol.com
Web-site: apostleshouse.org
Hours of Operation: 24/7 days a week (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Emergency shelter for women & children
Food Pantry –by referral only (once a month ford program)
Homeless Prevention – assists with back rent, utilities, security & mortgage
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ASPIRA INC.
390 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Carlos Valentin, Jr., Director
Telephone: (973) 484-7554
Fax: (973) 484-0184
E-mail: rsantiago.aspiranj@gmail.com
Web-site: www.aspiranj.org
Available Services:
ASPIRA promotes leadership through education by offering guidance, career counseling, college placement, and
assistance in obtaining financial aid for a college education.
Services are provided in: Paterson, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth, Long Branch, Camden, New Brunswick, Vineland,
Pleasantville, and Atlantic City.
Additional Services:
The Early Intervention/Leadership Development Program: provides middle school students with: personal, academic
and career counseling; goal setting; tutoring; leadership development and community service projects; life skills
workshops
(substance abuse prevention, AIDS awareness, anger management, peer support, pregnancy prevention, etc.);
educational and recreational activities; and career exploration.
Dropout Prevention/Leadership Development Program: : provides high school students with the services described
above, as well as assistance with preparation for the SAT, the college admissions applications process and the search for
financial aid.
Young Filmmaker Academy: provides an after-school enrichment program offering training to students in TV
production, journalism, acting, camera work, and reporter skills.
(After school program from 3:00pm – 8:00pm).
Boxing Club: In 2008, with the guidance of the Harlem-born boxing legend, Joe Cortez, and various supporters, we
opened our state-of-the art boxing gym located on the basement level of our Administrative Headquarters in Newark. In
less than two months, our gym has forty youth in the program.
Most of whom have never participated in an ASPIRA program.
The program uses boxing to get the youth engaged. From there we teach them discipline, respect and conflict resolution,
so that they use boxing as a sport and not a weapon.
The participants also learn the important of physical fitness, eating healthy and abstaining from drugs and alcohol.
(After school Program from 3:00pm-8:30pm)
Music Studio: The ASPIRA Music Studio was created in order to introduce our kids to a new means of creative
expression. By offering access to our newly created, full-featured studio, students are able to participate in the
production process from start to finish.
Participants will learn about songwriting, audio equipment and software (including industry-standard ProTools), mixing,
cover art design and much more.
The program enables young people both to express themselves creatively and to get to know career opportunities in the
entertainment industry.
(After school program from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm).
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BABYLAND FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
Newark, N.J. 07106
Wesley N. Jenkins, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 399-3400 ext# 167
Fax: (973) 399-0840
E-mail: Jenkinswesley@aol.com & Jspeight@babylandfs.org
Web site: www.babylandfs.org
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesday (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Late Night
Available Services:
Childcare Services – (Call for rates)
Women For Peace Program
Family success center – Late night is
Family Friendly After-School Program
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Domestic Violence Shelter
Intensive Family Visitation
Children together Foster care Program
S.M.A.R.T (Science, Math &
ReadingTechnology) Center
Parent Education Program
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ESSEX, HUDSON AND UNION COUNTIES
500 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Newark, N.J. 07105
Carlos Lejnieks, CEO
Telephone: (973) 642-2447
Fax: (973) 242-0945
E-mail: NJinfo@BigsAndKids.org
Web-site: www.bigandkids.org
Hours of Operation: (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a structured best practice, one-on-one mentoring program that pair‘s young people aged 5-15
with quality, positive, adult role models to serve as mentors at no cost to the family or the volunteer.
BBBS screens and matches volunteer mentors with youth based on interests and preference and then supports that
match for its duration with supervision calls, invitations to activities, training and on-going advice. Matches to activities
that they both enjoy, be it
shooting hoops, going to a museum, or just chatting over lunch. Every child needs a mentor and BBBS is committed to
having a measurable impact on the youth we serve.
BROUGHTON HOUSE
344 Summer Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07104
Lola Patterson, Director
Telephone: (973) 497-7089
Fax: (973) 497-7359
E-mail: LPatterson@NJAConline.com
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.)
Available Services:
All of our services/referrals come from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Broughton House is a special needs
program for male inmates.
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CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION PROJECT
ESSEX-NEWARK
P.O. Box 276
Newark, N.J. 07101
Telephone: (973) 485-9018
Fax: (973) 688-865
E-mail: NewarkCAP@aol.com
Web-site: www.NJCAP.org
Available Services:
Child assault prevention workshops to students Pre-School through 12th grade
Child assault prevention workshops to teachers and other school staff through in-services as well as
to parents through day or evening workshops
Topics include: bullying, stranger assault, known offender assault, conflict resolution
CITY OF NEWARK VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCACY PROGRAM
31 Green Street, Room 313
Newark, N.J. 07102
Najah Z. Hatim-Parker
Telephone: (973) 733-4862
Fax: (973) 733-4265
E-mail: hatimparkern@ci.newark.nj.us
Web-site: www.ci.newark.nj.us
Available Services:
Referral services for victims of crime. Referrals for shelters, financial assistance, emergency relocation, counseling,
Education victims of their rights. Acting as a liaison between the court and the victim.
COMFORT ZONE CAMP
110B Meadowlands Pkwy., Suite 301
Secaucus, N.J. 07094
Brandon English, Program Manager
Telephone: (201) 867-2077
Fax: (201) 867-2261
E-mail: benglish@comfortzonecamp.org
Web-site: www.comfortzonecamp.org
Available Services:
Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement camp that transforms the lives of children who have
experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver.
The free camps include confidence building programs and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation
grief often brings.
Comfort Zone Camps are offered to children 7-17, and are held year-round across the Country. We have offices in
California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Our Mission Comfort Zone provides grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow
and lead more fulfilling lives
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COMMUNITY ACCESS UNLIMITED
80 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, N.J. 07202
Rolando Zorrilla, Director
Telephone: (908) 354—3040 ext#305
Fax: (908) 354-2665
E-mail: RolandoZorrilla@caunj.org
Web-site: www.caunj.org
Available Services:
The Transitional Opportunities Program, created in 1985, is New Jersey‘s progressive effort to address the needs of
youth. TOP offers a comprehensive array of transitional living services utilizing a continuum-of-care model. The
current TOP model encompasses levels of service ranging from Shelter care, Group Home and Supervised Transitional
Living Apartments providing 24-hour on-site supervision to Independent Living, frequently the final phase before
termination from program services. A central screening and intake unit provides comprehensive assessment of
appropriateness for TOP and referrals to alternative services. For clients residing in a stable living arrangement, a range
of in-home transitional services is provided on an outreach basis. The goal of TOP is to prepare young adults to live as
independently as their abilities permit. The program is designed to provide the skills training, support, encouragement,
and assistance that will enable DYFS adolescents to become healthy, self-sufficient, productive adults. TOP also has
aftercare, life skills, and parenting programs. In all its services and programs, Community Access has a strong
commitment to provide people with disabilities, and or special needs, the opportunity to maximize their potential in all
aspects of their lives.
COMMUNITY HEALTH LAW PROJECT
650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 210
Alma L. Yee, Director
Telephone: (973) 680-5599
Fax: (973) 680-1488
E-mail: bloomfield@chlp.org
Web-site: www.chlp.org
Toll free: (888) 838-3180
Available Services:
Civil Services for low-income persons with disabilities
COPE PROGRAM
Montclair, N.J. 07042
Rose Marie, Clinical Director
Telephone: (973) 783-6655
Fax: (973) 233-1396
E-Mail: info@copecenter.net
Web-site: www.copecenter.net
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, (8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.), Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.),
Saturday, (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Outpatient behavioral health services; general counseling substance abuse/dependence for both (adults & adolescents)
Anger/Stress Management Program (Adult & Adolescent). Family counseling, parenting programs, individual
counseling, group counseling. (Sliding fee schedule; some insurance accepted; Medicaid for substance abuse only.)
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE
44 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 312
Trenton, N.J. 08609
Ann McGrath, Director
Telephone: (609) 989-0474
Fax: (609) 989-2304
Web-site: www.cns.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Available Services:
Provide grants and/or volunteers to help public and non-profit agencies to be more self- sufficient.
COVENANT HOUSE OF NEW JERSEY
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 621-8705 (Main)
Fax: (973) 286-0190
Toll-Free: (800)-999-9999
Hours of Operation: 24/7days a week
Available Services:
Short-term shelter, financial/material assistance for homeless youth, advocacy, life skills, personal development, support
groups, food and clothing, and case management.
CURA, INC.
595 County Avenue, Bldg. 4
Secaucus, N.J. 07094
Miguel Mateo, Director
Justo Martinez, Intake
Telephone: (201) 392-9549/ (201) 392-9553 - 24/7 line
Fax: (201) 392-9573
E-mail: adolescents@curainc.org
Web-site: www.curainc.org
Hours of Operation: 24/7 days a week
CURA, Inc.
Making a Difference
Founded in 1973
Available Services:
Cura is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescences
addicted to drugs/or alcohol. Our bi-lingual staff specialized in treating a broad multicultural population.
Cura Adolescent population is composed of young males, 13 to 18 years of age, with a history of substance abuse.
Note: There is a $75.00 fee due at intake
Services include:
REHABILITATION PROCESS:
A family-like environment
A complete physical examination upon admission
Testing for HIV infection and education on HIV
prevention
Special services if they have AIDS or are infected with
HIV
Individual and family counseling
Family meetings
Group counseling
Group education about alcohol and drugs
Introduction to alcoholic Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics
Anonymous (NA)
Recreational activities & Aftercare planning
Educational and vocational development
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
Prepare for the GED exam (if 16 years old and with
parental permission)
Prepare to learn a trade
Earn grammar school or high school credits
Learn life skills
Engage in extracurricular activities (i.e., visit museums,
theaters and other cultural sites, sports events)
Collaboration with all department staff to encourage
academic progress and good behavior
Furthermore, for students to accept and internalize the
values presented and get into active participation in our
educational setting, they must feel a strong allegiance to
the CURA‘s Family Community
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ECHOES – THE GRIEF CENTER
116 Main Street
Orange, N.J. 07050
Beverly Henderson-Hartsfield, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 675-1199
Fax: (973) 675-2117
E-mail: bhendhart@aol.com
Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only
Available Services:
This is a grief support center that addresses issues surrounding death, dying and bereavement. Presentations are often
made to community groups, churches and schools. Individual appointments and groups are held on an as needed basis.
There are no charges for our services but donations would be appreciated and each person is requested to at least send a
card or a letter of thanks for the service. This enables us to include them when seeking grant funds to support our
center.
ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
Verona, N.J. 07044
Jaklyn DeVore, Director
Telephone: (973) 395-8375
Fax: (973) 228-6892
Available Services:
The Essex County Division of Senior Services, located at 900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, New Jersey 07044, is the
primary center for planning, program development and coordination of services to persons age 60 and over in the
county. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for Essex County, the Division channels approximately $13M in
federal and state funds to community-based agencies and in-house programs to provide a wide variety of direct services
to older adults. Services funded from sources other than the Older Americans Act (Casino Revenue, Social Services
Block Grant, Statewide Respite Program) are extended to disabled individuals under age 60. The Division‘s services are
targeted to individuals with the greatest social and economic need.
Division of Senior Services Programs and Services:
Emergency Heating/Cooling Program
Financial Counseling: Friend/Advocate
Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP) 2
Home Delivered Meals
Home Friend (in-home chore service) 2
NJ State Caregiver Assistance
Information & Assistance (NJ EASE)
Programs: JACC; CAP /Global Options
Legal Services
Title IIIE Family Caregiver Support Services Nursing Home Ombudsman
Adult Day Care
Nutrition Sites
Home Health Aide
Outreach1
Home Modifications (ramps)
Residential Repair
In-home Mental Health Counseling
Respite Services2
Legal Services
Senior Citizen Newspaper- Essex Advisor
Care Management
Telephone Reassurance
Certified Home Health Aide
Transportation2
Dental Health Services
Visiting Nurse
Adult Day Care
Adult Protective Services2
Assisted Transportation
Caregiver Assistance
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ESSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES
50 South Clinton Avenue - Suite 5400
East Orange, NJ 07018 –
Anibal Ramos, Director
Telephone: (973)-395-8400
Fax: (973)-395-8493/973-395-8478
Division of Community Action
50 South Clinton Street, 3rd Floor
East Orange, NJ 07019
Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, Assistant Director
Telephone: (973)-395-8350
Fax: (973)-395-8433
Consumer Advocate Melvin Williams
Telephone: 973-395-8360
Homeless Unit Natasha Mayes
Telephone: 973-395-8361
Tenant Resource Center - Utility Assistant/NJ Share
Terrance McCoy
Telephone: 973-395-8354
Weights & Measures
Louis Turco
Telephone: 973-395-8363
Division of Senior Services
900 Bloomfield Avenue,
Verona, NJ 07044
Jaklyn DeVore, Director
The Essex County Division of Senior Services is a New Jersey
EASE (Easy Access Single Entry) site, which provides older
adults, their families, and other concerned individuals with
information about, and referral or linkage to, community
services.
Telephone: (877) 222-3737/973-395-8375
Fax: (973) 395-8309
Information and Assistance
Telephone: (973) 395-8365/(973) 395-8365
Fax: (973) 228-6890/(973) 228-6890/(973) 395-8395
Special Transportation System
Telephone: 973-395-585
Veterans Services
Telephone: 973-395-8375
Division of Welfare
18 Rector Street, 9th Floor
Newark NJ 07103 –
Yvonne Davis, Director
Telephone: (973) 733-3326
Fax: (973)-504-9316
Sharon Butler, Deputy Director
Telephone: (973) 733-3314
Fax: (973) 504-9316
Office of Medicaid Services
18 Rector Street - 10th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: (973)-645-7134
Division of Youth Services
50 South Clinton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
Telephone: (973)-497-4735
Fax: (973)-824-2306
Charles Green, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-497-2227
Fax: (973)-497-4747
Youth Services Commission
Newark, NJ 07103
Lee B. Fisher, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-733-4666
Fax: (973)-824-2306
Downtown Citizen Service Center
Newark, NJ 07103
David Gawenus, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-733-2518
Fax: (973) 643-3480
Essex County Youth Detention Center
80 Duryea Street,
Newark, NJ 07103
Charles Green, Director
Telephone: (973)-497-4720
Fax: (973) 497-4747
Dennis Hughes, Superintendent
Telephone: (973)-497-4720 (F) (973)-497-4748
Gina Saunders, Assistant Superintendent
Telephone: (973)-497-4720 (F) (973)-497-4748
Fax: (973)-824-5712
Frank Palmieri, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-645-7030
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Food Stamp Service Center
50 South Clinton Street, 1st Floor
East Orange, NJ 07018 Linda Bass, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-395-8132
Fax: (973)-395-8347
Office of Child Support
HOR - MLK Blvd., Rm 102
Newark, NJ 07102
Yvonne Cooper, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-733-3385/(973)-733-3385
Military Park Citizen Service Center
18 Rector Street , 1st Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Deborah Edmonson, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-733-3204
Fax: (973)-643-3980
Newark Office - Citizen Services
18 Rector Street, 9th Floor, Suite 3100,
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: (973) 733-3325
Fax: (973) 504-9316
Office of Special Services
18 Rector Street - 5 Floor, Newark, NJ
Sharon Butler, Administrator
Telephone: (973)-645-8340
Fax: (973)-642-4960
Office of Fraud Prevention & Investigations
18 Rector St., 8th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Coordinator/Investigational Unit
Joseph Martino
Telephone: (973)-733-5550
Fax: (973)-643-3867
FRAUD HOTLINE
Telephone: (973)-733-5552
Westside Citizen Service Center
18 Rector Street, 3rd floor
Newark, NJ 07103
Mark Fullman, Administrator
Telephone: (973) 733-3181
Fax: (973) 643-3772
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Essex County Division of Welfare Quick Phone List
Division of Welfare
(973) 733-3000
Food Stamps
(973) 395-8000
Medicaid
(973) 645-7134
General Assistance
(973) 395-8000
Emergency Assistance
(973) 645-8367
Child Support & Paternity
(973) 733-3392
Fair Hearings
(800) 792-9773
Extended Hours Appointments
(973) 733-2001
Nursing Home Services
(973) 645-7068
Elderly & Disabled
(973) 645-7141
Other Social Service Phone Numbers:
Women Infant and Children
(973) 733-7628
Division of Youth and Family Services
(877) 652-2873
NJ Care 2000 + Family Health Care Services
(800) 710-0710
Kinship Navigator
(877) 816-3211
Essex County Division of Community Action
(973) 395-8350
Essex/Newark Legal Services
(973) 624-4500
Catholic Charities
(800) 227-7413
Newark City Welfare
(973) 733-7700
Essex County Division on Aging
(973) 395-8392
General Social Services
(Dial 211)
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ESSEX COUNTY - FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
HEALTH CENTER
MAIN LOCATIONS
NEWARK HOMELESS HEALTH CARE
110 William Street – Room 202
Newark, N.J. 07102
Ava Rose, Project Coordinator
Telephone: 973-733-5300
Fax: 973-733-4328
E-mail: rosea@ci.newark.nj.us
Web-site:
Hours of Operation:
Monday –Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.
741Broadway
Newark, N.J. 07104
Pamela Clarke, PhD, Acting CEO
Telephone: 973-483-1300/ 973-483-1399
Fax: 973-483-3787
E-mail: pclarke@nchcfqhc.org
Toll Free: 800-994-6242
Web-site: everner@nchcfqhc.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
SATELLITE CENTERS
NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
LOCATIONS
Newark Community Health Center
@ St. James Hospital
155 Jefferson Street
Newark, N.J. 07105
Telephone: 973-483-1399
101 Ludlow Street
Newark, N.J. 07114
Telephone: 973-565-0355
East Orange Primary Care Center
444 William Street
Newark, N. J. 07017
Telephone: 973-675-1900
Newark Community Health Centers
Orange Community Health Center
37 North Day Street
Orange, N.J. 07050
Telephone: 973-395-2611
Irvington Community Health Center
1150 Springfield Avenue
Telephone: 973-399-6292
JEWISH RENAISSSANCE MEDICAL CENTER
LOCATIONS
Jewish renaissance Medical Center
Bear Zone at Barringer High School
90 Parker Street
Newark, N.J. 07104
Telephone: 973-497-5751/973-497-5773
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F
George Washington Carver
333 Clinton Place
Newark, N.J. 07112
Telephone: 973-705-3880
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F
Teen Health Center – Malcolm X Shabazz
80 Johnson Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07108
Telephone: 973-623-8592
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 1st Sat. of Month
The Health Place @ Quitman Street School
21 Quitman Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Telephone: 973-424-4329
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – M,W-F 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 2nd Sat. of Month
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The Rainbow Room – Dayton Street School
226 Dayton Street
Newark, N.J. 07114
Telephone: 973-733-8781
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M,W-F
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Thurs.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 3rd Sat. of Month
ESSEX COUNTY RAPE CARE CENTER
204 Claremont Ave.
Ursula Liebowitz, Director
Juanita Pullins, Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: (973) 746-0800 ext# 310 or 307
Fax: (973) 746-2822
Toll-free# 1(877) 733-2273
E-mail: uliebowitz@familyserviceleague.org / jpullins@familyserviceleague.org
Web-site: www.familyserviceleague.org
Available Services:
Rape advocacy-accompany victims to hospital, police station, court, Workshops for students, teachers, organizations and
companies on healthy dating, sexual assault, bullying, Date rape, etc.
Counseling services for families, individuals, & couples. Fees based on income.
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF‘S OFFICE
50 West Market Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura
Telephone: (973) 621-4105
Fax: (973) 621-4066
E-mail: afontoura@essexsheriff.com
Web-site: www.essexsheriff.com
Hours of Operation: 24 / 7days per week
Available Services:
Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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ESSEX COUNTY YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS
45 Academy Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Donny Bellamy, Director
Telephone: (973) 624-1520
Fax: (973) 624-1597
E-mail: dbellamy@yapinc.org
Web-site: www.yapinc.org
Available Services:
YAP continues to be a leading provider of community-based services aimed at helping youth lead healthy, safe and
productive lives. Among our wide array of program types are:
Child Welfare:
Family & community Reunification
Juvenile Justice:
Gang Prevention/Intervention
Developmental Disabilities Services
For Children
Prevention of Placement
Alternatives to Detention
For Mental Health Diagnoses
Supporting Foster Parents to Prevent
Community Reintegration
For Intellectual Disabilities
Placement Disruption
Gender-Specific Programming
Support for Aging-Out Youth
Improving Families
Behavioral Health Services:
Behavioral Health
Adult Offender/Development
Services
Offender Re-entry Support
Services‘
Transitional Housing
Outpatient Clinic
TANF Support Services
Respite Services
Parenting/Fatherhood Program
Autism Support Services
Direct Services
For Autism Spectrum Individuals
School-Based Services:
Truancy Prevention
In-School Suspension
Alternative School Programming
After-School Program
Supported Work Program
Adult Autism Services
Training, Education and
Consultation Services
Autism Communication Assessment
Initiative
ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES
5 Commerce Street, 2nd floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Felipe Chavana, Esq., Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 624-4500
Fax: (973) 624-8745
E-mail: fchavana@1snj.org
Web-site: www.enls@1snj.org
Available Services:
ENLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income
Essex County residents in civil law matters
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ESSEX PREGNANCY AND PARENTING CONNECTION
(A Program Affiliated with Prevention Child Abuse NJ)
35 Halsey Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Karen Benjamin, Director
Telephone: (973) 621-9157
Fax: (862) 763-9222
E-mail: kbenjamin@preventchildabusenj.org
Web-site: www.essexpregnancyandparenting .org
Available Services:
Essex Pregnancy and Parenting Connection refers expecting families to home visitation services in Essex County. EPPC
provides home visitation referrals for pregnant teens in Essex County. The home visitation programs are free and
voluntary services.
FAMILY SERVICE BUREAU OF NEWARK
Web-site: www.newcommunity.org
Newark, N.J. 07103
Hayden Smith/Arti Kakkar
Telephone# (973) 412-2056
Fax: (973) 484-3452
E-mail: akakkar@newcommunity.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday,
(9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
391 Kearny Avenue
Kearny, N.J. 07032
Denisha King/ Arti Kakkar (at Newark Office)
Telephone: (201) 246-8077
Fax: (201) 955-6165
E-mail: akakkar@newcomunity.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, (12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Thursday, (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Mental and behavioral health counseling services for children and adults. Modality includes individual, groups (anger
management, parenting, domestic violence, and youth group), and family therapy/couples therapy.
Workshops/trainings for staff is available as per the needs of the agency/school. Available substance abuse services for
youth and adults.
FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE
204 Claremont Avenue
Telephone: (973) 746-0800
Toll Free Number: 1-877-733-2273 (CARE)
Fax: (973) 746-2822
Web-site: www.familyserviceleague.org
Hours of Operation: 24 / 7 days a week
Available Services:
The Family Services League provides services for Anxiety, anger, depression, violence, loss, stress, eating disorders, substance
abuse, parent/child conflicts - these and so many other problems deeply affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Our team
of counseling professionals works with families, couples and individuals to help them to consider and implement creative
solutions for improving their emotional lives and relationships. Sessions are private and confidential and are held at our
Montclair office. Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on income. No one is ever refused treatment for financial
reasons.
Services include:
Counseling
Essex County Rape Care Center
Community Crisis response
Domestic Violence
Community Wellness Program
Clinical Interns
School Programs
Mentoring Programs
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FIRST CHOICE WOMEN‘S RESOURCE CENTER
Erin Bennington, Director
Telephone: (973) 655-9806
Fax: (973) 655-9801
Toll Free: (888) 3-CHOOSE
E-mail: Erin@1stchoice.org
Web-site: www.1stchoice.org
Hours of Operation: Monday (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), Tuesday (10:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.),
Wednesday (10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.), Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.),
Friday (11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.)
Available Services:
Here is a list of our services. All of our services are free and confidential
24 Hour Help-line
Pregnancy Tests and Options Counsel
Medical Confirmation of Pregnancy
Emergency Contraception Information
Accurate Abortion Information
Referrals to doctors, housing and all social services
STD Screening
Counsel on Healthy Relationships
Post-Abortion Support
FIRST OCCUPATIONAL CENTER
Corporate Headquarters
391 Lakeside Avenue
Orange, N.J. 07050
Rocco Meola, CEO
Telephone: (973) 672-5800
Fax: (973) 672-0065
Web-site: www.ocnj.org
REMOTE LOCATIONS:
Bloomfield
120 Arlington Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Telephone: (973) 429-5500
FAX: (973) 429-5506
Elizabeth
36 Butler Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Telephone: (908) 558-7077
FAX: (908) 558-1053
Newark
2 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: (973) 624-9200
FAX: (973) 624-5441
Available Services:
The Center's services include vocational evaluation and assessment, training, counseling, job placement, job coaching,
education, advocacy and referral. It provides a sheltered workshop for those who need it, supported employment
programs to help clients succeed at competitive jobs in the community, and a variety of educational programs. Some of
these seek to improve reading and math skills, along with functional skills for independent living. Others provide
specific vocational instruction leading to jobs as home health aides, commercial truck or bus drivers or operators of
commercial boilers. It also meets the needs of students in special education or making the transition from school to
work.
The Center also provides its clients and their families with a wide variety of support services, including remedial
instruction, health and dental care, individual and group counseling, self-awareness groups and respite care. It also
helps business firms respond to the needs of people with disabilities.
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FOCUS HISPANIC, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
441-443 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Casto Maldonado, President & CEO
Telephone: (973) 624-2528
Fax: (973) 624-6450
E-mail: info@focus411.org
Web-site: www.focus411.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
FOCUS has historically offered a variety of services to the community, from the very young to the elderly: services to
seniors, family support, youth development, emergency assistance, adult protective services, educational and vocational
job readiness training. It delivers services to the community through two divisions: Human Services and Youth and
Family Development, which reflect the importance given to these areas in order to improve the social, economic and
educational needs of poor people served by the organization.
FOCUS is licensed as a Child Care Center by the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, Division
of Youth and Family Services. FOCUS is a financially responsible, community based organization
FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY SERVICES
4301 Route 1 South
Monmouth Junction, N.J. 08852
James Chester, Director
Telephone: (609) 520-1500
Fax: (609) 520-1515
Toll free: (800) 222-0047
E-mail: jchester@fafsonline.org
Web-site: www.fafsonline.org
Available Services:
Foster and Adopt Family Services (FAFS) provides support, training and advocacy to meet the special needs of foster
adoptive and kinship families who provide safe stable and nurturing homes for children in foster care.
FURNITURE ASSISTANCE, INC.
398 Chestnut Street
Union, N.J. 07083
C. Dawson Yeomans, Director
Telephone: (973) 868-6007
E-mail: dawson@yeomans.com/client@furnitureassist.com
Web-site: furnitureassist.com
Hours of Operation:
Available services:
Provides furniture and household items free of charge to families in need. Family must be referred by a social agency.
We do not accept referrals from school nurses or other personnel since they are not normally positioned to assist with
all the needs of the family.
Once referred by the social agency, the client is responsible for coming on their appointed date, selecting the items
needed and transporting them to their residence. The social agency will provide the client with all necessary directions
and procedures at the time that their appointment is established.
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GIRL SCOUT HEART OF NEW JERSEY
201 Grove Street East
Westfield, N.J. 07090
Lauren Delance, Director
Telephone: (973) 842-4225/(908)518-4400
Fax: (973) 746-4163
E-mail: ldelance@gshnj.org
Web-site: www.gshnj.org
Available Services:
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) builds girls courage, confidence, and character, making the world a
better place. GSHNJ‘s provides leadership development for girls at all age levels by delivering programs that
include science, technology, financial literacy, health, the arts, and outdoor and environmental awareness.
This year GSHNJ celebrates the Girl Scout Centennial with once in a lifetime opportunities and events. There is no
better time to join!
GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY
32 Prince Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Michele Robinson, Director of Programs
Telephone: (973) 642-4646
Fax: (973) 642-2218
E-mail: mrobinson@citybloom.org
Web-site: www.citybloom.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)/call for alternate Saturday information
Available Services:
Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey‘s urban
communities. We offer a number of programs including Environmental Education field trips, paid internships for
Newark High School students in our Newark Youth Leadership program and urban farming and community gardening
opportunities.
GREATER NEWARK FRESH AIR FUND
43 Hill Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Trish Morris-Yamba, Director
Telephone: (973) 643-5710
Fax: (973) 643-0254
E-Mail: morris@newarkdaycenter.org
Web-site: www.newarkdaycenter.org
Available Services:
Early Childhood Center, ages 3 months to 5 years
Fees for infants & toddlers based upon family income
No fee for Newark children ages 3 & 4
FRESH AIR FUND – summer campership program for youth 7-12 years of age.
Registration fee of $10.00. No fee for campership. Eligibility based on income.
Senior Center – adults No Fees 60 years and older. Eligibility based upon income.
No Fees Homeless Prevention – assistance with utilities/rent.
Eligibility requirements. State Health Insurance Program
Information pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid benefits for persons 60 years and older. No fee.
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GROWING GARDEN PRESCHOOL
962-970 S. Orange Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07106
Michelle Mayo / Jermal Mayo, Directors
Telephone: (973) 375-0502
Fax: (973) 375-7279
E-mail: mayofamily@yahoo.com
Web-site: vailsburgassembly.org
Available Services:
Growing Garden Pre-School & Kindergarten is a year round program for children 18 months through kindergarten.
Growing Garden is an aftercare enrichment program for children in kindergarten through 13 years of age.
Summer day activities are for children 18 months – 13 years. It is a full day summer camp with lots of activities through
the months of June through August.
HARVEST OF HOPE FAMILY SERVICES NETWORK, INC.
630 Franklin Blvd.
Somerset, N.J. 08873
Maureen Archibald, MSW, LSW
Telephone: (732) 247-1270
Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-888-325-8394
Fax: (732) 247-1710
E-mail: marchibald@harvestofhopefamily.com
Web-site: www.harvestofhopefamily.com
Available Services:
Harvest of Hope Family Services Network, Inc. (Harvest of Hope) is a faith-based organization, founded through the
vision and commitment of Rev. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. to provide foster and adoption homes for the state‘s most
vulnerable population - the children.
The goal of Harvest of Hope is to recruit and train families as resources for children in need.
Harvest of Hope performs P.R.I.D.E training and licenses resource families.
In addition we have an adoption program that provides home study and placement services for families pursuing
domestic and international adoptions.
HOPE INC.
1455 Liberty Avenue
Hillside, N.J. 07205
Telephone: (973) 926-5642
Fax: (973) 926-9709
E-mail: hopeinco@aol.com
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Services by Appointment only
Individual Counseling
Self-esteem building
Conflict-Resolution/Peer Leadership Skills
Ages 7-19
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HOSPICE
Bethany Baptist Church
275 West Market Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 286-0041
HEADQUARTERS
95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, N.J. 07052
Telephone: (973) 379-2200
Hospice refers not to an institution, but to a philosophy of care for the terminally ill patients and his or her family
members. Hospice provides support to families both before and after death.
HUDSON PRIDE CONNECTIONS CENTER
32 Jones Street
Jersey City, N.J. 07306
Nancy Caamano, Director
Telephone: (201) 963-4779
Fax: (201) 963-7983
E-mail: nancy@hudsonpride.org
Web-site: www.hudsonpride.org
Available Services:
Free HIV testing
Support groups for LGBT men, women & youth
HYACINTH AIDS FOUNDATION
LOCATIONS:
Newark, N.J. 07107
Telephone: (973) 565-0300
Michelle Marzouk, Client Services Manager
Fax: (973) 643-8661
E-Mail: mmarzouk@hyacinth.org
Web-site: www.hyacinth.org
Toll Free: (800) 433-0254 (for calls from inside NJ)
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday Thursday & Friday,
(9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
800 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (862) 772-7819
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, with six regional offices throughout the state, that
provides client services to individuals infected and affected with HIV/AIDS including individual client
advocacy as well as free testing, hotline counseling for prevention, care and treatment, service referrals,
professional and community education workshops, legal services and public policy advocacy.
The Newark offices offers –
Prevention Services: Project POW!:
Care and Treatment Support:
NJ Inform
Pastoral Care
The Wellness Community at Hyacinth
Incarcerated Discharge Planning
Legal Client Advocacy
Case Management
Emergency Financial Assistance; and
HOPWA:
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS.
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INTEGRITY, INC.
103 Lincoln Park
P.O. Box 510
Newark, N.J. 07101
Alison Schwartz, Director
Telephone: (973) 642-5889/973-623-7082
Fax: (973) 642-5910
E-mail: aschwartz@integrityhouse.org
Web-site: www.integrityhouse.org
Available Services:
Integrity House is committed to helping individuals and families through an effective and measurable system of
therapeutic community addictions treatments and recovery support in a way that brings about positive, long-term,
lifestyle change.
Of specific interest to Newark Public Schools is that our prevention programs aid first time youth offenders charged
with drug/alcohol offenses.
Family participation is required.
Speaking engagements can also be arranged by contacting the prevention programs at Integrity House.
ISAIAH HOUSE, INC.
238 N. Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
Zammeah Bivvins-Gibson, MSW, Director
Telephone: (973) 677-1668
Fax: (973) 677-7993
E-mail: zgibson@isaiahhouse.org
Website: www.isaiahhouse.org
Hours of Operation: Office hours Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Services:24/7 hours per day
Available Services:
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS:
Through our residential programs, Isaiah House provides housing to segments of the population in need while they
make the transition to healthier lives. We‘re proud to say that more than 60 percent of the families who have been
residents here have successfully relocated to permanent housing.
Teah MAP: teen Milestones and Preganacy
HIV/AIDS Residential Programs (‗Special
Program offers residential services for
Programs‖) is for individuals and families
pregnant and non-pregnant teenage girls who
affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. Both longcontinue to attend school.
term and short-term housing options are
available.
Brothers with Brothers is a residential
Emergency Shelter is available to single
program for 14 self-motivated adolescent
males who continue to attend school.
women and women with children.
Community Creche provides transitional
residence and services for homeless mothers
and newborns.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS:
We also provide a variety of community support programs to service those who continue to live at home but need
assistance in other forms.
Rental subsidies for 50 scattered-site
Infants and Tiny Tots Day Care Center, open to
apartments
the community 9am -5pm
12-Step addiction recovery meetings, on site
Homelessness prevention: rent,
mortgage and utility assistance
Food pantry
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENTED YOUTH
McAuley Hall
5801 Smith Avenue, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21209
David Sanders, Director
Telephone: (410) 735-6129
Fax: (410) 735-6220
Toll Free: (800) 548-1180
E-mail: david.sanders@jhu.edu
Web-site: www.cty.jhu.edu
Available Services:
CTY shares with its parent organization, the Johns Hopkins University, a three-part mission of teaching, research, and
service. More specifically, CTY:
Seeks students of the highest academic ability through its talent search and offers them challenging educational
opportunities that develop the intellect, encourage achievement, and nurture social development.
Conducts research and evaluation studies that advance knowledge about gifted education; develops best
practices in educating highly able children; and disseminates its findings to parents, the education community,
and policymakers.
Supports educators in their efforts to meet the needs of highly able students, assists parents in advocating for
their gifted children, and participates actively in community service.
KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM/SALVATION ARMY
699 Springfield Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07103
Michael Tillsley, Director
Telephone: 877-652-1148
Fax: (609) 588-2094
E-mail: Mike.Tillsley@use.SalvationArmy.org
Web-site:
Available Services:
Information & Referral- provides the opportunity for caregivers who have a child in their care to easily access
information regarding assistance & services available to them. Staff from the Kinship Navigator Program responds to
inquiries, providing information & assistance in obtaining services.
Kinship Child Care Subsidies- assists eligible kinship caregivers with the cost of child care.
Kinship Wraparound Program-assists eligible kinship caregivers with essential services or items not available
through existing programs. Such services include but are not limited to furniture, clothing, school supplies and
extracurricular activities.
Kinship Care Subsidy Program- provides a monthly subsidy for children living with low-income caregivers who
acquire Kinship Legal Guardianship.
The Salvation Army- Has a monthly work shop that focuses on caregivers needs around financial matters, health related
issues and other resources that will benefit the children and caregiver. Also has a support group that meets twice a week
for caregivers.
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LaCASA de DON PEDRO
75 Park Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07104
Raymond Ocasio, Director
Telephone: (973) 482-8312
Fax: (973) 482-1883
E-Mail: rocasio@lacasanwk.org
Web-site: www.lacasanwk.org
Available Services:
La Casa de Don Pedro is a non-profit, social service organization deeply rooted in the Newark, New Jersey
community. Its history can be traced back to 1972 when a group of ten concerned immigrant families assembled to
discuss the state of their community and the prospects for their children‘s future. Today, while remaining true to its
original mission to foster self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization, the organization provides a
range of programs that promote healthy child development family well-being, educational achievement, social justice,
employment opportunities, homeownership, financial self-sufficiency, foreclosure assistance, energy conservation, and
housing development and neighborhood renewal.
Youth programs address physical, emotional, and academic development needs, ranging from parenting skills
for new parents, bilingual early childhood education, while after-school programs connect youth to arts,
athletics, academic enrichment, and leadership development opportunities.
La Casa works closely with neighborhood schools, Newark‘s art institutions, and many other community
partners to carry out its work with children.
La Casa provides medical case management, nutrition, and counseling to people living with HIV/AIDS
through the Ryan White Program, HIV/AIDS and STD outreach, and coordinates approximately six health
fairs and preventative screenings annually through its Family Success Centers and network with area hospitals
and federally qualified health centers.
LA CASE de DON PEDRO
76 Clinton Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07114
Edward Hernandez, Director
Telephone: (973) 624-4222
Fax: (973) 624-2932
E-mail: ehernandez@lacasanwk.org
Web-site: www.lacasanwk.org
Available Services
Ryan White – Case Management, Mental Health and Nutrition.
Hopna – Long and short team transition housing
Emergency Housing Relocation and counseling Assistance
HIV/Aids Prevention and testing.
No fee required for any of the above programs
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MAYOR‘S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
NewarkWORKS
Newark One-Stop Career Center Services:
990 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Telephone: (973) 648-7719/(973) 648-3372
Fax: (973) 733-4846
Web-site: www.ci.newark.nj.us/residents/education_employment/newarkworks.php
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
The Newark One-Stop Career Center provides employment assistance and a single point of access to services that can
help individuals successfully enter or re-enter the workforce.
Information regarding the various programs and services available at the Newark One-Stop Career Center and
registration for service is offered twice daily, Monday through Friday, at 9:00 am and 2:30 pm. The Core Services
presentation immediately follows the orientation.
Core Services
Intensive Services
Internet Navigation for the Job Search: Tuesdays @
Training grants (www.njtrainingsystems.org)
1:00 pm
Tuition Waiver Program
Employability development plans and vocational
Resume Writing Workshop:
counseling
Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm
Additional Services
Resume Hard Copy:
Assistance with unemployment insurance and filing
Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm
disability claims
Interviewing Techniques:
Adult basic education and GED preparation
Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Job Search Workshop:
Workforce readiness credential
Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm
Self-employment assistance program
Re-entry programs (for ex-offenders)
Placement Services
Placement assistance and referrals to job openings
Driver‘s license reinstatement
(Essex County Only)
Veterans Services
Forklift certification (monthly)
Career counseling and job referrals
Monthly Positive Recruitments (job fairs)
tailored to veterans
ReLeSe legal program (expungement, child support)
Access to & information regarding veteran benefits
Referrals to partnering agencies
Public Access Area for Job Search Activities
Computers with Internet access, printers, copiers and
fax capabilities
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ESSEX COUNTY
33 South Fullerton Avenue
Marvin Gorsky, Senior Director
Robert Davison, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 509-9777
Fax: (973) 509-9888
E-mail: mgorsky@mhaessex.org / rdavison@mhaessex.org
Web-site: www.mhaessex.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) & Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The MHAEC is a large, multi-service agency that provides a wide range of outpatient mental health services to the
residents of Essex County.
For Children: The MHAEC offers individual and group outpatient mental health treatment in their Montclair office.
As of October 2011, these treatment services will include psychiatric evaluation and medication from a board certified
Child psychiatrist.
The MHAEC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, and uses a sliding scale to collect out of pocket fees.
Through specialized arrangements with individual schools, the MHAEC provides in-school supportive counseling to
students and provides supportive consultations with faculty and school personnel.
Through specialized arrangements with individual schools, the MHAEC provides in-school supportive counseling to
students and provides supportive consultations with faculty and school personnel.
Center for Low Cost Psychotherapy is a small outpatient service that provides outpatient therapy and medication
treatment to individuals with no insurance and who can‘t afford private therapy.
Through its Intensive Family Support Services program, (IFSS) families with an adult with mental illness are provided
with information and support.
Other adult mental health services include:
Integrated Case Management Services – a program that links adult mental health consumers with services and
entitlements.
Prospect House – a partial care program for adults with severe mental illness
Collaborative Justice Services - Case Management and Support Services for individuals that are incarcerated at Essex
County Correctional Facility.
Supportive Employment Services – Services that help mental health consumers obtain jobs, and return to work
Supportive Housing- Services that support mental health consumers to live independently in the community.
Information and Referrals:
These services handles questions and referrals from the community to help connect them to the appropriate service or
treatment program.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER DIVISION OF CARE PLUS, NJ, INC.
60 Fullerton Avenue, Suite 210
Telephone: (201) 986-5000
Fax: (973) 744-6362
Web-site: www.careplusnj.org
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) & Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Patient Services:
Care Plus NJ offers services through four major divisions:
Acute Care Services
Community Services
Sub-Acute Services
Client Support Services
Our Access Center will determine what services each
patient would most benefit from. It is our goal to provide
services in the least restrictive setting, thus ensuring the
patient
maintains as much independence as possible. Services are
available for children, adults, and families.
Children and Family Services
Helping children and families cope with behavioral and
emotional issues in their lives.
Psychiatry Services
Child Welfare
Services
Individual, Family and
Foster, Adoptive and
Group Counseling
Kinship Services
Child and Adolescent
Prevention Services
Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Service Referral and
Services
Coordination
Mobile Outreach
Psycho-education
Transitional Housing
Advocacy
Case Management
Services
Client Support Services
Promoting independence through employment and
psychosocial supports.
Types of services:
Benefits Counseling
Supported Employment
Vocational Counseling
Case Management
Services
JobReadiness/
Development Services
Job Coaching Services
Employment/Training
Opportunities
Specific Programs:
Benefits Coordination/Client Advocacy
Work Incentive Services
Alternative Work Solutions
NATIONAL POLICE DEFENSE FOUNDATION
21 Kilmer Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite F
Morganville, NJ 07751
Joseph Occhipinti, Director
Telephone: (732) 446-3360
Fax: (732) 446-3360
Toll Free: (888) SAFE-COP/(888) 723-3267
E-mail: NPDF1@aol.com
Web-site: www.npdf.org
Available Services:
The National Police Defense Foundation, Inc. Is an IRS approved 501 (c) (3) that provides medical and legal support
services to public safety officers, law enforcement and firefighters.
The NPDF also funds initiatives such as operation kids, project pedophile and cop programs.
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NEWARK BUSINESS TRAINING INSTITUTE/THE NORTHWARD CENTER, INC.
341 Roseville Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07107
Jorge Martinez, Director
Telephone: (973) 268-8900/(973) 481-0415
Fax: (973) 481-6071
Web-site: northwardcenter.org
Available Services:
Family Group Conferencing - In a Family
Group Conference, separated families or
families at risk of being separated, and people
they identify as supportive are brought together
to discuss family concerns. With the assistance
of a facilitator and co-facilitator, the
participants discuss the best options and ideas.
Hispanic Outreach - You may be eligible to
receive services such as child care, medical
assistance, transportation services, Medicaid
health benefits, food stamps, NJ Kid Care and
other services even though you no longer
receive TANF.
Family Success Center - The NWC – FSC has formed a
permanent bond with some productive and diverse
cultural and educational institutions within the City of
Newark, County of Essex, and numerous other Family
Success Centers in the State of New Jersey.
Youth and Family Outreach - Services provided help to
support children and families at-risk of abuse, neglect
and/or family disruption. They also help families work
towards self sufficiency and are offered both as
prevention strategies and, at times, as part of a
comprehensive child protection and permanency plan.
Youth Development & Recreation - Structured around
the principles of learning the basic skills of basketball,
baseball and softball, boys and girls acquire leadership
skills, understand the value of cooperating with their peers
and coaches and practice healthy lifestyle habits.
Available Services:
Access & Linkage
to health care
services
Use of a strengthbased plan with
families
Information & Referral
Parent Education
Life Skills Training
Housing Services
Parent-Child Activities
Self-Sufficiency Services
Advocacy
Home Visiting
Employment & Training
Career Advancement
Youth Development
/Recreation
NEWARK DAY CENTER
43 Hill Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Trish Morris-Yamba, Director
Telephone: (973) 643-5710
Fax: (973) 643-0254
E-mail: morris@newarkdaycenter.org
Web-site: newarkdaycenter.org
Available Services:
Child Care Services – No fee for 3&4 yrs old who
live in Newark.
Fee for infants & toddlers based on family income
Senior Outreach Services – No fee; income/age
requirements.
Senior Homefriend Services – No fee; eligibility
based on income/family circumstances
Fresh Air Fund – summer campership program,
ages 7-12, registration fee of $10.00 – No fees for
camp costs.
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NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, INC.
Victoria Human Services Plaza
982 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Damyn Kelly, Director
Telephone: (973) 639-2100
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-696-7603
Fax: (973) 639-2999
E-mail: info@nesfnj.org
Web-site: www.nesfnj.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) from July through August
Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Remainder of Year
Emergency shelter placement; rental
utilities assistance; emergency food vouchers
bags; case management services, HIV/AIDS housing assistance.
24 hour emergency hotline for emergency housing placement for
families or victims of domestic violence 1-800-696-7063
NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
1010 18th Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07106
Fateen A. Ziyad, Fire Director
Telephone: (973) 733-7425
Fax: (973) 733-5484
Available Services:
Fire Emergency Services, Fire Prevention Awareness Presentations, Evacuation Planning, Home Inspections, Fire Code
Status Permits
NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY
500 Broad Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Sibyl Bryant, Director
Telephone: (973) 273-6361
Fax: (973) 273-6636
Toll Free: 1-877-NHA-HERE (1-877-642-4373)
E-mail: sbryant@newarkha.org.
Web-site: newarkha.org
Available Services:
Our mission is to invest in our families by building and maintaining affordable housing to encourage economic
independence and healthy communities.
We will achieve this mission through the steadfast pursuit of our Agency Goals for Fiscal Year 2009:
Build, maintain and renovate housing communities to the highest standards.
Expand affordable housing options for families utilizing a high quality Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Link with our employees, our residents and community partners to support our mission.
Improve Efficiency, program compliance and accountability in everything we do
InVest in innovative crime prevention and quality of life strategies.
Expect results!
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NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (Continued…)
Other Resident Services Include:
Adult & Family Programs
Senior Programs
Family Self-Sufficiency
Family Success Centers
Friendly Fuld Neighborhood
Centers
Workforce Learning Link
Case Management
Hobbies & Recreation
Exercise & Fitness
Food & Nutrition
Health & Wellness
Tenant Organizations
Resident Advisory Board
Community Room Attendant
Program
Food for a Better Mood
NEWARK NOW+SINGLE STOP
Newark, N.J. 07104
Jeremy Guenter, Director – Financial Empowerment Center
Telephone: (973) 350-0524 / (973) 624-3733
Fax: (973) 350-0525
E-mail: jguenter@newarknow.org
Web-site: www.newarknow.org
Hours of Operation: (Non-tax season) Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
(tax season – January 15th to April 15th) Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Saturday, (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Free Income Tax Preparation
Benefits Screening including Public Assistance, Foodstamps, LIHEAP, SSI, SSD, Medicaid, NJ Family Care Health
Insurance
Assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other college access issues
Financial Counseling and Education including credit repair and personal budgeting
Free Legal Counseling
Assistance with finding free or discounted prescription drugs
We do not charge for any fees for our services we provide.
NEWARK RENAISSANCE HOUSE
P.O. Box 7057
Newark, N.J. 07107
Julie C. Griffin, Director
Telephone: (973) 623-3386
Fax: (973) 623-8877
E-mail: Julie.griffin@nrh.org
Web-site: www.nrh.org
Hours of Operation: 24 hours 7 days per week
Available Services:
Adolescent Residential Program – males 14 – 18 yrs substance abuse treatment
Adolescent Partial Care – Girls & Boys 14 – 18 years.
Adolescent Girls & Boys 14 – 18 years Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient
Monday –Friday, (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Services also include:
Individual, Group, & Family Counseling, Classroom Instruction, 12 Step Group, Drug/Alcohol/health/Life skills
Education, Cultural/recreational Activities youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders
accepted.
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NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION CENTERS
NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
Headquarters
St. Joseph Plaza
233 West Market Street, 2nd floor
Newark, N.J. 07103
Telephone: (973) 623-2800
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Chelsea Construction Management, is an NCC
subsidiary that manages New Community
construction projects.
Garden State Affordable Housing, a tax credit
fund that provides equity investments for
construction of affordable housing in New Jersey
NEW COMMUNITY ARTS & THE PRIORY
St. Joseph‘s Plaza
233 West Market Street, Newark, NJ 07103
973-623-2800
Available Services:
New Community conducts a series of artistic and cultural
enrichment events throughout the year, including traveling
arts exhibits, Black History and Women‘s History and
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, and Live
entertainment at The Priory.
NEW COMMUNITY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
131-185 Bergen Street
(Located in the Pathmark Shopping Center)
Newark, N.J. 07103
Joann Williams-Swiney, Director
Telephone: (973)-565-9500
Fax: (973) 565-9400
E-mail: jwilliams@newcommunity.org &
resource.center@newcommunityorg
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday,
(9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Thursday, (9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
The NCC Family Resource Center takes a holistic approach
to services by linking those who seek assistance with
resources and information. The Center serves as a
centralized information and referral source for all services
offered by New Community Corporation and for services
offered by local, state and federal governmental and private
entities.
NEW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Newark, N.J. 07103
(973) 621-2363 or (973) 621-5624
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday,
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, (11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
“We specialize in serving populations.”
The credit union was founded with the specific mission of
serving low and moderate-income and minority
communities beyond the reach of banks and mainstream
credit unions. We specialize in serving populations.
NEW COMMUNITY HARMONY HOUSE
278-282 South Orange Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07103
Diane Young, Director
Telephone: (973)-623-8555
Fax: (973) 623-8467
E-mail: dyoung@newcommunity.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.)
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ADDITIONAL lOCATIONS
EDUCATION & YOUTH SERVICES
Department Administration
85 Irvine Turner Blvd.
Newark, N.J.
Telephone: (973)-848-0910
Available Services:
After-School Program, Saturday Fun Club, Teen Learn and
Earn Summer Program, Newark Youth Leadership
Employment Program for Teens, Teens Achieving
Greatness, Summer Camp, Young Men‘s Leadership
Program, Just for Kids, Positive Zone
HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT
973-268-1236, 540 Orange St.
www.hispanicdevelopment.org
Available Services:
This subsidiary of NCC provides services to the Hispanic
community which include citizenship assistance, English as
a Second Language-Civics, workforce development,
financial literacy workshops, customized Spanish course for
corporate clients, free tax preparation, childcare services,
immigration services, and more.
SOCIAL SERVICES
220 Bruce Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Telephone: (973)-623-6114
Fax: (973) 242-3860
E-mail: Malcolm.hayman@newcommunity.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.)
NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION CENTERS
(Continued…)
Available Services:
Harmony House opens its doors to homeless families who
are in need of transitional housing and social services. The
length of stay at Harmony House is determined by
individual circumstances but the average ranges from six to
nine months. Services include relocation and case
management services, youth and childcare services and teen
mothers programs for homeless youth.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
CENTER
201 Bergen Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Dr. Wayne Dyer, Director
Telephone: (973) 639-5601/ 973) 639-5604
Fax: (973) 824-6545
E-mail: wdyer@newcommunity.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, (9:00 a.m. –
8:00 p.m.), Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Job Training
Vocational Training
Including:
School of Licensed Practical Nursing
School of Culinary Arts
Gateway-to-work a comprehensive welfare-to-work
program.
ShopRite Supermarkets Job Preparation
Partnership
Youth & Adult Automotive Training Center
Available Services:
The Social Services department interacts closely with
NCC‘s family and senior housing units.
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NEW HOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
277 Coit Street
Ajibola Alli, LCSW, Program Director
Telephone: (973) 373-5100
Fax: (973) 373-0510
E-mail: nhhbhc@yahoo.com
Web-site: www.NHBHC.com
Available Services:
New Hope Behavioral Health Center (NHBHC) is a privately owned State Licensed Partial Care
(ASAM LOC II.5) servicing
Mental Health Consumers & Substance Abuse Consumers(18-70)
After School Program: Children/Adolescents (10-17) (DYFS Approved)
In our twelve (12) years of service in North Jersey, specifically, Essex and Union Counties, NHBHC offers a
comprehensive
Wellness Recovery Program and support services, through Behavior Modification, Counseling, and Pharmacotherapy
(as determined applicable) based on a comprehensive assessment/evaluation of the individual‘s five (5) life areas
(Health/Substance use, Legal, Employment, Educational, and Psychosocial).
Our philosophy and objective is to provide a qualitative and individualized care focused on enabling our consumers
maximize their efforts with emphasis on developing insight, re-socialization/coping skills, relapse prevention, and
decrease frequent hospitalizations.
This is facilitated through a multidisciplinary team of Board Certified and Licensed professionals: Physician,
Psychiatrist, Program/Clinical Director, Mental Health Service Workers, Case Managers, Substance Abuse Counselors,
Nutritionist, and other vital Support staff.
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Office of Advocacy
20 West State Street
Trenton, N.J. 08625
Toll- Free: (877) 543-7864
Web-Site: www.state.nj.us/DCFH
DCF Office of Licensing – 1-877-667-9845 E-mail: WWW.nj.gov/dcf/division/licensing/
2-1-1
www.nj211.org
24 hours a day – 7 days a week
Family Helpline – 1-800-THE KIDS (1-800-843-5437)
www.parentsanonymous.org
Available Service:
This phone number connects callers to various human
services in their community.
Available Service:
If you are feeling stressed out, you can call this number to
speak to a trained volunteer of Parents Anonymous who
can provide support and refer you to resources in your
community.
2nd Floor Youth Helpline – 1-888-222-2228
www.2ndfloor.org
Available Service:
This is a youth helpline serving youth and young adults in
New Jersey. Youth who call are assisted with their daily life
challenges by professional staff and trained volunteers.
Anonymity and confidentiality are assured except in lifethreatening situations.
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline –
1-877-NJ ABUSE – (1-877-652-2873)/TTY: 1-800-835-5510
http://www.nj.gov/dcf/abuse/how/
Available Service:
Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has
been abused or neglected has a responsibility to report it to
the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) at this
hotline– All calls are anonymous.
Child Behavioral Health Services – 1-877-652-7624
http://www.nj.gov/dcf/behavioral/
Available Service:
Call this hotline to find out about services available for
children and teens with emotional and behavioral health care
challenges and their families.
Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dow/programs/sdvh.h
tml
NJ Helps
www.njhelps.org
Available Services:
NJ Helps is a web site to find out about services and
programs for children, families and individuals. You can
also prescreen to see if you are eligible for programs such as
Food Stamps, Medicaid and others.
Office of Advocacy – 1-877-543-7864
http://www.nj.gov/dcf/divisions/advocacy.html
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Available Service:
This hotline is for anyone with questions and/or concerns
regarding the Department of Children and Families‘
programs and services.
Safe Haven Hotline – 1-877-839-2339
www.njsafehaven.org
Available Service:
The Safe Haven Law allows a parent, or his/her designee,
to safely, legally and anonymously surrender an infant 30
days or younger to any hospital emergency room or police
station in New Jersey, as long as there are no signs of child
abuse or neglect. This hotline is for distressed parents who
wish to give up an unwanted infant. While no names or
records are required, callers are encouraged to voluntarily
provide information.
Available Service:
Call this hotline for information about domestic violence
services available in your local area.
Child Care Helpline – 1-800-332-9227
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NEW JERSEY POISON INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SYSTEM
140 Bergen Street, Suite G1600
Newark, N.J. 07101-1709
Steven Marcus, MD., Executive & Medical Director
Alicia Gambino, MA, MCHES, Director of Public Education
Telephone: (973) 972-9280
Fax: (973) 643-2679
Toll Free Number: 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Help Hotline)
E-mail: agambino@njpies.org
Web-site: www.njpies.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 24hrs./7 days per week
Available Services:
NJPIES is the states only poison center, serving residents for 28 years. We offer a free, 24/7 emergency and information
hotline (1-800-222-1222) answered by healthcare professionals (doctors registered nurses, and pharmacists). All calls are
free and confidential.
NJPIES provides the public with immediate help in poisoning emergencies, as well as in situations when the caller is just
a little worried.
NJ poison experts assist callers of all ages a translation service is available for over 100 languages. No question is to small
and most cases can be resolved over the phone, usually avoiding an expensive, unnecessary trip to the emergency room.
NJPIES education department coordinates all aspects of health promotion. Programs are developed and implemented
for a variety of audiences including children, parents, seniors, healthcare professionals, staff, and child care providers.
If interested in scheduling a free program, please submit a request through our website (www.njpies.org) providing three
(3) alternate dates and an educator will contact you as soon as possible to schedule.
NJ COMMUNITY FOOD BANK TOOLS 4 SCHOOLS PROGRAM AND KIDS CLOSET
31 Evans Terminal Road
Hillside, N.J. 07205
Wanda Rodriguez, Director
Ruth Dekker, Manager
Cathy Mccan; VP of operations
Telephone: (908) 355-3663
Fax: (908) 355-0270
E-mail: wrodriguez@njfoodbank.org/rdekker@njfoodbank.org/cmccan@njfoodbank.org
Web-site: njfoodbank.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Tuesday (Late Night during the winter months)
Saturday, (8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Every other)
Available Services:
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey fights hunger and poverty by distributing food and groceries, providing
education and training, and developing new programs to help people with low incomes meet their basic needs.
As a non-profit organization, we act as the central food distribution center for other non-profits in NJ that serve
individuals, soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters.
In addition to Food Distribution, The Community FoodBank operate additional programs such as The Community
Kitchen, the Kids Division, an on-site Thrift Shop, and much more.
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NJ DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
990 Broad Street, 2nd floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Sakinah A. Davis, Principal Clerk
Garrett Harvest, Transition Coordinator
Telephone: (973) 648-3494
Fax: (973) 648-3902
TTY#: (973) 648-2733
E-mail: dvrnewar@dol.state.nj.us
Web-site: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/DVRIndex.html
Available Services:
The DVRS enable individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths,
priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities. DBRS provides diagnostic evaluation, physical restoration, counseling and
guidance, selective job placement, vocational, professional or on-the-job training and post-employment services.
NJ STATE BAR FOUNDATION
McCarter & English, LLP
Four Gateway Center
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, N.J. 07102
Susan A. Feeney, President
Telephone: (973) 622-4444
Fax: (973) 624-7070
Web-site: www.njsbf.org
Hours of Operation:
New Jersey Law Center
1 Constitution Square
New Brunswick, N.J. 08901-1520
Angela C. Scheck, Director
Telephone: (732) 249-5000
Fax: (732) 828-0034
Web-site: www.njsbf.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
The NJSBF is the educational and philanthropic arm of the N.J. State Bar Association. Through its free, law-related
programs to the public, NJSBF foster awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the legal system.
Among its many public and school based activities, NJSBF presents seminars in law-related topics, conducts conflict
resolution training, publishes material, operates a videotape loan library, and speakers‘ bureau, and coordinates
elementary, middle school and high school mock trial competitions.
For more information call 1-800-free law.
NORTH JERSEY AIDS ALLIANCE (NJCRI)
393 Central Avenue - 3rd Floor
Newark, N.J. 07103
Danielle Bush, Director
Telephone: (973) 412-8300
Toll-Free: (888) 688-9097
Fax: (973) 412-8500
E-mail: d.bush@njcri.org
Web-site: www.njcri.org
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) & Wednesday, Thursday, (8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Free HIV/STD testing (office and Mobile). We also provide treatment
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN, NJ
Newark, N.J. 07102
Michelle Dotro, Director of Medical Services
Telephone: (973) 622-3900 ext# 253
Fax: (973) 622-1698
E-mail: michelle.dotro@ppmnj.org
Web-site: www.ppmnj.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday,Tuesday & Thursday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.)
Wednesday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey, a community-based non-profit organization providing reproductive
health care, education and advocacy for 75 years.
At PPMNJ, we are committed to:
Providing the highest quality reproductive health care and family planning services to men and women
regardless of age, ethnicity, or ability to pay
Offering factual, medically correct education programs that emphasize responsible choices and lifestyles
Ensuring the fundamental right of every woman to decide for herself whether and when to have children
Planned Parenthood provides high-quality sexual and reproductive health care in all 50 states throughout the
country. Services Include:
Abortion Referral
Men's Health Services
Birth Control Services
Patient Education
Emergency Contraception
Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
General Health Care
STD Testing & Treatment
HIV Testing
Women's Health Services
HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
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PREVENT CHILD ABUSE – NEW JERSEY
103 Church Street, Suite 210
New Brunswick, N.J. 08901
Rush L. Russell, Executive Director
Telephone: (732) 246-8060
Toll Free Number: 1-800-Children
Fax: (732) 246-1776
E-Mail: info@preventchildabusenj.org
Web-site: www.preventchilabusenj.org
Available Services:
Our Commitment to New Jersey’s Children
Each year, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey reaches the families of 25,000 children through:
Networks of home visitation services to ensure babies are healthy and nurtured right from the start.
Education that teaches parents how children develop and grow while offering positive, healthy ways to
discipline.
Facilitating parental involvement in their child’s education and learning so that families and schools work
together to help children realize their full academic success.
Providing professional training and community education to build the skills and knowledge of those who
influence the lives of children.
Organizing community awareness events that build the promise of prevention, and targeting services to support
children in highly vulnerable families _ including those headed by adolescent and incarcerated parents
Our Nationally Recognized Programs
Healthy Families New Jersey – TIP: a statewide
network of more than 25 intensive, long term home
visiting programs identifies and intervenes with 3,000
vulnerable families before abuse or harm ever occurs.
Parents as Teachers: an early childhood program that
promotes healthy child development and literacy
through home visits, parents group meetings and
developmental screenings.
The New Jersey Academy for Home Visitation
Training: Improves the quality and availability of
research-based home visiting services through local
service coordination and professional training.
The Parent Linking Program: gives 250 teenagedparents school-based parenting education, child care
and life skills training which allows them to complete
their education and grow as responsible parents.
Every Person Influences Children (EPIC): Delivers
award-winning parent education, family literacy and
character education programming. Ourwork has
included a successful project to give incarcerated
mothers strong parenting skills. EPIC reaches more
than 3,000 families every year.
The Family Outreach Program: Promotes academic
achievement and educational equality in the state‘s
poorest communities. PCA-NJ oversees a network of
clinical professionals supporting 600 local staff who
work directly with more than 30,000 preschool-aged
children‘s families in Abbott school districts.
The New Jersey parent Information and Resource
Center: partners with high-needs school districts to
involve families in their child‘s education as a means
to improve literacy and academic success among lowincome, special needs and minority children. Last year
we reached more than 25,000 families
During Child Abuse: In April, we educate citizens
and community leaders about their role supporting
families, and we distribute more than 20,000
pinwheels, our visible pledge to happy, healthy and
safe childhoods.
Our Community Education and Professional Training Services: Provides more than 35,000 pieces of
educational literature and educates more than 8,500 individuals each year.
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PROGRAMS for PARENTS, INC.
33 Washington Street, 6th floor
Newark, N.J. 07102
Ms. Beverly Lynn, CEO
Betty Blanford
Telephone: (973) 297-1114
Fax: (973) 294-0439
Toll Free: 1(866) 429-1667
Email: bblanford@programsforparents.org
Web-site: www.programsforparents.org
Available Services:
Programs for Parents is the child care resource and referral agency which administers the child care subsidy program for
eligible families in Essex County. We help you:
Find child care
Pay for child care
Find parenting education workshops, classes and support groups
Other Services:
For Parents
As the Child Care and Resource Referrals Agency
for Essex County, Programs for parents officers
resources, professional skills and experience to
develop and implement an ever-growing range of
services to meet the needs of families in our
community.
For Child Health Programs
Fostering children‘s wellness is a primary goal at
Programs for Parents. The Child Health Initiatives
Department is staffed by nurses with pediatric
experience. They create and implement programs that
support wellness and assist child care professionals
who face child health issues daily.
For Child Care Providers
Evidence shows that the developmental needs of a child
(such as academics, social, emotional and physical) require
professionals who have earned credentials in their field.
We have trainers to help early child hood professionals
achieve certification that acknowledge their skills in early
childhood development
For Getting Child Care
Let trained counselors help you select the child care that
meets your specific needs.
For Businesses
Programs for Parents can work with businesses to
provide tailored referral services and counseling for
their employees. To find out more about this service
and how it can help a company meet its employees
child care needs please call us at 973-744-4050
The Child Health Warmline (800-713-9006) offers statewide access to health information. The Warmline is a free,
automated phone service providing childcare professionals statewide with practical, accurate information on health and
behavior issues. During business hours, a registered nurse with pediatric experience is available to answer questions.
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PROGRAMS for PARENTS, INC. (Other Location)
500 Bloomfield Avenue, 6th floor
Simona Bana
Telephone: (973) 744-4050 ext.# 1075
Fax: (973) 509-8022
Toll Free: 1(866) 429-1667
Email: sbana@programsforparents.org
Web-site: www.programsforparents.org
Available Services:
We are the Child Care Resource and Referral agency for Essex County.
The services available to parents through our agency include: Referrals to subsidy programs which may help income
eligible clients with child care payment assistance.
Referrals to other community resources that may benefit you and your family.
Workshops on parenting, including topics such as, how to choose quality child care.
Child Care Health Warmline®. This service provides callers with practical, accurate information on health and
behavior issues.
A monthly child care newsletter, CHILDCARE MATTERS®.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Newark, N.J. 07105
Manuel Lima, Manager
Telephone: (973) 491-0773
Fax: (973) 491-6773
E-mail: drsociedade@gmail.com
Web-site: www.drsociedade.net
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), & Friday (11:00 a.m. – 6:30
p.m.)
Available Services:
Psycho evaluations
Psycho Therapy
Immigration Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations
Immigration Exemption Forms
Immigration Follow up Evaluation
Treatment Summary
Request for Court Appearance
Gastric Bypass Report
Narrative Treatment Report
DSM-IV Full Axis Letter
Disability Forms NJ & NY
Private Insurance Form
Disability Packets
Request for Deposition
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SAINT BARNABAS HEALTHCARE SERVICES
BARNABAS HEALTH HOME HEALTHCARE
80 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
Patricia Toglia, RN, Vice President
Telephone: (973) 243-9666
Web-site: www.homehealthnj.com
Available Services:
Barnabas Health‘s Home Health care Services offer a
wide variety of health care services in the comfortable
environment of your own home. We offer a full
spectrum of home healthcare which includes skilled
nursing care, specialized wound care, infusion therapy,
laboratory services, maternal child health services,
pediatric care, rehabilitation services, personal care
services, pain management, dietary consultations and
medical social work (for counseling and connections
to community resources). The focus of care is to
provide you with the home health care and support
you need to achieve quality of life, maximizing your
independence to the highest possible level
BARNABAS HEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE
CARE CENTER
95 Old Short Hills RD.
West Orange, NJ 07052
Lorraine Sciara, FACHE, Exec. Director
Telephone: (973) 322-4800
Web-site: www.barnabashealthhospice.org
Available Services:
2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the nationallyrenowned Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Center. Since its inception in 1981, its staff of trained
professionals has provided comprehensive physical,
emotional and spiritual care to more than 30,000
patients with advanced illness and their families. The
program, which servies infants, children, adults and the
elderly, honors the unique choices and values of patient
and their families while offering full access to the broad
array of services provided by Barnabas Health.
THE BURN CENTER AT SAINT BARNABAS
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, N.J. 07039
Lisa Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: (973) 322-5682
Fax: (973) 322-8827
E-Mail: lmjones@sbhcs.com
Web-site: www.njburncenter.com
Hours of Operation: 24hrs a day/7days a week (Hospital)
Available Services:
FireNET Program–provides intervention for children involved in incidents of settling fire.
Prevention Programs–classroom based programs describing what a burn is how it affects body systems, treatment and
prevention.
Burn Awareness Week Poster Contest
Fire Safety House – trailer that provides hands-on practice of a fire escape plan
Caregiver Programs – Designed for parents/guardians of children to enhance home safety, particularly in regards to fire
and burn safety.
ST. JAMES INTERGERERATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL
588 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, N.J. 07102
Wendy R. Hurling, Director
Telephone: (973) 624-4007
Fax: (973) 824-2440
E-mail: robosue@comcast.net
Web-site: www.stjamesame.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Available Services:
We help students with their homework and help them to become responsible young adults. Tuition is based on parents
income. We have limited transportation.
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STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY
35 Halsey Street, 4th fl.
Newark, N.J. 07102
Diana MTK Autin and Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Directors
Vivian DeWitt, Training Administrator
Telephone: (973) 642-8100
Fax: (973) 642-8080
Toll Free Number: 1-800-654-7726
E-mail: Diana.autin@spannj.org, debra.jennings@spannj.org, vdewitt@spannj.org
Web-site: www.spannj.org
Available Services:
SPAN provides information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, leadership development and parent to parent
support for families of children birth to 21. Parents can contact SPAN‘s warm line, 1-800-654-7726, and get information
and assistance on education, healthcare, mental health services, child care, juvenile justice, child welfare, and other issues
that impact their children. In some cases, SPAN can attend meetings with parents to provide support, but this is limited
based on the individual family/child needs and our staff availability. SPAN has a wide variety of educational materials
available for parents in English and Spanish. SPAN provides county-based and regional workshops during the weekday,
in the evening, and on Saturdays or Sundays, as well as archived workshops on our website, www.spannj.org, on a wide
variety of topics. Ongoing workshops are available to parents without charge. SPAN charges districts, government
agencies, and non-profit organizations a fee for workshops. SPAN is an approved provider of teacher education by the
NJ Department of Education. Our sliding fee scale is attached. For parents of children with special needs, SPAN‘s
Parent to Parent program can connect them to another parent for emotional support and information on resources. To
access SPAN‘s services, call (973) 642-8100 or 1-800-645-SPAN.
SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL
19 Prospect Street
Summit, N.J. 07902-0100
David Lewis, Director of Business Development
Telephone: (908) 277-9107
Fax: (908) 522-7007
Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days per week
Available Services:
Establshed in 1902, summit oaks hospital is one of the longest standing private licensed by the state of New Jersey to
operate 126 beds and is fully accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations. Summit
Oaks was also chosen in 2009 for inclusion in U.S. News & World Report‘s annual review of ―Best Hospitals.‖
All psychiatric and chemical dependency services may be accessed through our needs assessment team by calling 800-7535223. Our professionally trained assessment staff provides, by appointment, free, confidential assessments 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Treatment is covered by most insurances and self-payment. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.
Children, adolescents and adults receive quality mental health care and substance abuse treatment from our exceptional
multidisciplinary team. Its licensed inpatient services include:
Inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults
Inpatient alcohol and drug detoxification for adults
Inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment for adults
Intense outpatient services for:
* Adults (age 18+) with Psychiatric Disorders
* Adults (age 18+) with Dual/Co-Occurring Disorders
* Adults (age 18+) with Chemical Dependency
Managed care and Indemnity Insurances, Private Pay, Medicaid and Medicare accepted
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SUPPORTING OUR SISTERS, INC.
258 Washington St., 2nd Fl.
Newark, N.J. 07104
Mrs. Towanda McEachern, Director
Telephone: (973) 242-2878
E-Mail: Towanda@supportingoursisters.org
Web-site: www.supportingoursisters.org
Available Services:
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters, Inc.) provides services to women and teen girls in the urban community.
Character Training-Personal Development for women consists of:
Self-Worth/Confidence
Healing, Restoration
Transformation and Self- Determination
Character Development ―Who Am I‖
Unhealthy Relations ―No more Drama,‖ to name a few.
Choice Mentoring Program for Teen girls consists of:
Group Meeting
Abstinence Training
Conflict Resolution/Life Skills
Magazine (FGBG)‖For Girls By Girls‖
Available Services:
This magazine is produce, edit, photograph, interviews, and amazing stories about the teen girls program and life itself,
all done by them Choice Mentoring program.
Workshops and Mentoring operation programs are done twice a month.
Every other Thursday evenings, for women 6pm-8pm and for teens every other Saturday from 11:30am-1pm. (20112012 programs started back up in October 2011.)
THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY – PROJECT HIRE
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, N.J. 08902
Frank DeLucca, Director
Telephone: (732) 246-2525 Ext# 15
Fax: (732) 214-1834
E-mail: fdelucca@arcnj.org
Web-site: www.arcnj.org
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.)
Available Services:
The Arc of NJ, along with its local chapters, provides community-based support and advocacy to people with intellectual
and other disabilities.
The Arc is a statewide organization and most of its programs are funded by the NJ Division of Developmental
Disabilities, the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and other public funds
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THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING & HOLISTIC SERVICES
P.O. Box 1626
Fort Lee, N.J. 07024
Vashonna Hassett, Director
Telephone: (201) 491-6060
Toll-Free: (888) 858-5153
Fax: (973) 242-3583
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday , (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Providing Client-Site therapeutic services to women children and families
Services include, individual counseling, substance abuse group counseling, effective parenting workshops, anger
management groups, HIV/AIDS disclosure, crisis intervention., family counseling and staff training and development.
There is an affordable fee per services.
We are a 501© 3 service agency.
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF N.J., INC.
3635 Quaker Bridge Road, Unit 7
Hamilton, N.J. 08619
Donald Weinbaum, Executive Director
Telephone: (-609) 588-5515
Fax: (609) 588-5665
Toll Free Number: 1-800-Gambler
Fax: (609) 588-5665
E-mail: ccgnjterry@aol.com
Web-site: 800gambler.org
Available Services:
The council is a private non-profit organization that provides information, education & treatment services to those with
and affected by compulsive gambling issues.
THE LEAGUERS, INC.
405-425 University Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07102
Heather Martindale, Director
Telephone: (973) 643-0300
Fax: (973) 624-1265
E-mail: heather_martindale @the leaguer.org
Available Services:
Free: Early Head Start/ Home Based Services & Pre-School Services
Documents Needed to Register:
Child‘s Birth Certificate
Child‘s Immunization Records
Proof of Residency (Cable, Utility or Phone Bill)
 Inclusive of children with disabilities (Transportation is Available)
Servicing pregnant women to five years old
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THE LENNARD CLINIC, INC.
461 Frelinghuysen Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07114
Fatima Oliveira, LCADC
Telephone: (201) 259-6079
Fax: (973) 596-8180
E-mail: Fatima@tlclinics.org
Web-site: info@tlclinics.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Saturday & Sunday, (6:00 a.m. – 9:00 am)
Available Services:
Core Services:
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
 Methadone
 Suboxone
Individual treatment, transition and discharge
planning
Individual and group counseling
Medical care for indigent clients
Case management
Clinic Based Treatment On Demand (CBTOD)
free for eligible clients
Enhanced Services:
Specialized services for pregnant women and women with
dependent children
HIV pre / post counseling and testing
Medical, clinical and case management for HIV
early interventions
Medical, clinical and case management for
advanced cases of HIV/AIDS
Incentives for injecting opiate abusers to enter
treatment and be tested for HIV /AIDS (free for
eligible clients)
Outreach in targeted areas
Methadone Intensive Outpatient Program (MIOP)
Co-occurring Disorders Treatment
Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) free treatment for
Hispanic/African American clients, if eligible
THE SAFE HOUSE
P.O. Box 1887
Sue Scioscia, Program Manager
Telephone: (973)759-2378 / (973)759-2154
Hotline Number: (973) 759-2154
Fax: (973) 844-4950
Hours of Operation: 24 hours / 7days per week
Available Services:
The Safe House is an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Safe House has 12
rooms and can shelter 12 women and 24 children at any one time. A 24 hour hotline is operational and 24 hour
admission to the shelter is available. The Safe House program provides counseling, case management, legal advocacy, a
comprehensive children‘s program, food, clothing, personal necessities, transportation, financial assistance through
welfare, housing advocacy, parenting classes, support groups, medical care, a pre-school program, a summer day camp,
immigration referrals and linkage to an extensive number of community services on an as needed basis. Non-residential
counseling is also provided.
Bi-lingual staff is available (Spanish) and we have access to the Language Line if needed.
The Safe House provides shelter in a safe and supportive environment for families in crisis and provides the help,
education, advocacy & guidance needed to empower women to live safe and productive lives
Note: (Location address is confidential for the safety of the victims we serve)
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THE SALVATION ARMY
45 Central Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07102
Major Margaret Morris, Director
Telephone: (973) 623-5959
Fax: (973) 623-7537
Available Services:
In this new century, The Salvation Army is serving more people in the USA than ever before. We are already seeing
large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life - food, shelter, and warmth. More than
30 million people received help from The Salvation Army in 2008, but the magnitude of the mission facing The
Salvation Army in communities throughout the United States remains great.
Community and Fellowship:
Kroc Centers
Additional Services:
Anti-Pornography
Youth Camps
Youth Camps
Housing and Homeless
Disaster Relief
Recreation
Services
Adult
Rehabilitation
Combating
Rebuilding Lives
Music
Prisoner Rehabilitation
SAWSO
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Missing Persons
Fight Human Trafficking
Recreation
Comfort and Support
Christmas Charity
Community Care
Ministries
Human
Trafficking
Christmas Charity
Elderly Services
Sponsorship
Elderly Services
Community Cares Ministries
THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER @ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
250 Lehigh Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07112
Christine Licciardello, MT-BC Program Coordinator
Telephone: (973) 926-2161
Fax: (973) 926-2943
E-mail: clicciardello@sbhcs.com
Available Services:
The Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a Children‘s
Partial Care Program designed to assist clients ages 4yr.-11yr.and their families address and
manage their behavioral difficulties.
Academic instruction is not provided. Program is three (3) hours per day, five (5) days per week for approximately
ninety (90) days. Clients must meet admissions criteria to attend and once admitted to program, must attend daily.
Parents/guardians will also be required to attend case management meetings as part of complying with their child‘s
treatment.
Clients ages 4yr.-6yr. attend groups daily from 8:30am-11:30am and client‘s ages 7yr.-11yr. attend groups daily from 1pm
– 4pm._A small snack is provided; no meals are served.
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TRI-CITY PEOPLES CORPORATION
675-681 South 19th Street
Newark, N.J. 07103
Toni L. Caldwell, Executive Director/CEO
Barabara Wallace, Center Director
Telephone: (973) 675-4484
Fax: (973) 675-4497/(973) 374-5961
E-mail: tcaldwell@tri-citypeoples.org / bwallace@tri-citypeoples.org
Web-site: www.tri-citypeoples.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (6:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and
Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
Pre-school (2-1/2 -5) and Afterschool (5-13)
for rentals $25 application/credit check fee
Newark Child Care Center; subsidized Infant
Transportation Services fee depends on location
Care and Preschool
(weekly fees start at $25)
Lil Tykes Learning Center (E. Orange); $184 wkly;
subsidized1st time homebuyers, credit counseling,
foreclosure prevention, renter counseling– no
charge; reverse mortgage - $125
Mental health counseling/behavioral services
Summer Camp ($75 per week; subsidized)
Medicaid eligible; sliding fee scale
Youth programs
basketball, karate, young urban leaders
no charge Affordable housing sales and rental
Supervised Visitation programs; (most referrals
through the courts or DYFS) accept private
contracts ($25 per hour)
Assisted Transportation (for elderly adults 60+
who reside in E. Orange, Orange & Irvington) no
fee
Senior Services; Office Cleaning; Property
Maintenance and Property Management
UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES
40-42 Richelieu Terrace
Newark, N.J. 07106
Elsie Stevenson, Director
Telephone: (973) 374-2000
Fax: (973) 374-3609
E-mail: estevenson@uvso.org
Web-site: www.uvso.org
Available Services:
Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) offers a range of services to families and
individuals.
The programs of UVSO include infant and toddler care, preschool and after
school programs, pre-teen and teen center, senior center, congregate meals , home friend,
visiting nurse, and senior transportation.
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The agency also engages in housing and community development with residential and commercial rentals.
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UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
BROADWAY HOUSE FOR CONTINUING CARE
298 Broadway
Newark, N.J. 07104
Marianne Tracey, Director
Telephone: (973) 268-9797
Fax: (973) 268-2828
E-mail: traceym1@umdnj.edu
Web-site: www.broadwayhouse.org
Available Services:
Care center for adults living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS education for youth and seniors.
CHALLENGE PROGRAM @ UMDNJ-UBHC, NEWARK
183 South Orange Avenuel
Newark, N.J. 07103
Kristin Miller, LCSW (Challenge)
Dr. Rinku Arora, (Psy. Outpatient)
Telephone: (973) 972-4818
Fax: (973) 972-6976
E-mail: millerkr@umdnj.edu
Web-site: www.umdnj.edu (Healthcare, UBHC, Children & Family)
Available Services:
Outpatient treatment including individual, group, and family therapy and medication monitoring.
Challenge Program = a partial hospitalization program for children & adolescents ages 5 to 19
Who present with severe emotional & behavioral problems. Children attend 2-5:30 five times per week
Referrals must come from a professional including: school professionals, DYFS workers, Therapist
MYLESTONE - NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
65 Bergen Street GA-177
Newark, N.J.
Khalil Sabu Rashidi
Telephone: (973) 972-0654
Fax: (973) 972-1372
E-mail: rashidks@umdnj.edu
Web-site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/departments/pediatrics/divisions/dayam/mylestone.cfm
Available Services:
Provide prevention education for adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13-29 yrs old as well as their
parents/caretakers.
Specializing in HIV, STD and Hepatitis prevention. Provide workshops on puberty.
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UMDNJ – UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
Newark, N.J. 07103
Telephone: 1-800-969-5300
Fax: (732) 235-4594
E-mail: willialo@umdnj.edu
Web-site: www.ubhc.umdnj.edu
671 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, N.J. 08855
Available Services:
Outpatient: Individual, group and couples psychotherapy; school based services; employee and student
assistance;
Substance abuse treatment; psychosocial rehabilitation; residential care; geropsychiatric services;
partial hospital; case management
Inpatient: 48 inpatient beds; day hospital, crisis stabilization; partial hospital; intensive outpatient;
screening services.
TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH OF ESSEX COUNTY
P.O. Box 277
Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009
Arlene O‘Connell, MA, LPC
Telephone: (973) 239-5382/ (973)632-1177/ Main: (732) 235-2810
Fax: (973) 239-9264
E-mail: aoclpc@aol.com
Web-site: http://ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/tlc/
Available Service:
A service provided through UMDNJ/UBHC, the Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth (TLC)works with the school
community whenever there is a traumatic loss as a result of a sudden death.
We are prepared to work alongside the crisis team, behind the scene as advisors, or as lead responders depending on
the wishes of the Principal and Superintendent. There are no fees involved.
Mrs. O'Connell is available to provide the NJ State mandated and required in-service dealing with Suicide Prevention at
a fee of $400.
As Coordinator in Essex County, Mrs. O'Connell provides free educational workshops with timely topics in
October, December, February, and March. Email notifications notify you of topics, dates, and location.
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YOUTH CONSULTATION SERVICES
NURSE – FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
260 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Newark, N.J. 07104
Rebekah Baskerville, Nurse Supervisor
Telephone: (973) 482-2774 Ext# 120
Fax: (973) 482-2870
E-mail: nfpc@ycs.org
Web-site: www.ycs.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
Nurse – Family Partnership is a free voluntary program
where registered nurses visit women during their first
pregnancy and throughout the first years of their
children‘s lives.
Therapeutic Nurseries
Infant/Early Childhood Foster Care
Adoption Services
EDUCATION DIVISION
386 Hudson Street
Hackensack, N.J. 07601
Telephone: (201) 931-0172
Fax: (201)-931-0174
Barbara Markell, Vice President/ Superintendent
Web-site: www.ycs.org
Hours of Operation:
Available Services:
The YCS Educational Division serves students, grades K –
12, with diverse behavioral issues in four schools in
Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties. Classified students
come to the YCS schools through Child Study Team
referrals or residential placements when a structured
program is needed.
High behavior
Learning centers for
expectations
individualized instruction
Well-integrated therapy
Academic
components
excellence
Structured environment
YOUNG FATHERS PROGRAM, DIVISION OF ADOLESCENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
Newark, N.J. 07104
Charles Dixon, Director
Telephone: (973) 972-5531
Fax: (973) 972-1372
E-mail: Dixonca@umdnj.edu
Web-site: (under construction)
Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The Young Fathers Program was created to assist young men in Newark to meet the obligations of fatherhood and to
provide assistance in helping them fulfill their potential by enhancing their ability to meet the financial, educational, social
and emotional demands of fatherhood.
The goal is to strengthen and foster family development, improve child-parent relationships, reduce child neglect and abuse
and promote family planning. The Young Fathers Program offers the following services:
employment counseling and referral;
educational counseling and referral;
at-risk behavior identification and counseling;
parenting, leadership and life skills training;
housing information referral;
social and recreational activities.
Population: The program is focused on young men 15-25 years old in Newark and Essex County New Jersey
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URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
508 Central Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07107
Ashaki D. Larkins, Director
Telephone: (973) 624-9535 ext 109
Fax: (973) 624-9597
E-mail: alarkins@ulec.org
Web-site: www.ulec.org
Available Services:
Our mission is to assist to assist disadvantaged urban residents in the achievement of social and economic
self-sufficiency.
VISION OF HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
111 Sussex Avenue
Newark, N.J. 07103
Francis J. Dison, Director
Telephone: (973) 622-4547 ext# 233
Fax: (973) 624-6121
E-mail: fjdixon@vohcdc.org
Available Services:
All services are FREE:
Soup Kitchen (Breakfast and Lunch)
Clothes Pantry
Substance Abuse referrals for detox and
long term rehab
Employment Counseling
Anger and Domestic Violence Counseling
Homelessness Prevention
Youth Services: Anti-Violence and Bullying
workshops
Health Screenings and referrals.
WISE WOMEN‘S CENTER OF ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Newark, N.J. 07102
Susan MacDonnell, Director
Telephone: (973) 877-3345
Fax: (973) 877-3555
E-mail: macdonnell@essex.edu
Web-site: www.essex.edu/continuinged/WISE
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, Thursday (8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
WISE Women‘s Center is an educational supportive service entity of ECC serving both women and men of the college
and the community. The Center offers services to facilitate personal and economic self-sufficiency. The services include
career development, education, counseling, and referrals. WISE also designs and implements workshops and seminars
and non-credit courses tailored to the individual needs of community groups and organizations.
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WYNONA‘S HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
Newark, N.J. 07102
Keri Logosso, Executive Director
Telephone: (973) 753-1110
Fax: (973) 645-1026
E-mail: klogosso@wynonashouse.org
Web-site: www.wynonahouse.org
Hours of Operation: (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Available Services:
The vision of Wynona's House is create an community where children are safe, families, are strong, and victims become
children again, by:
Reducing the number of times a child is interviewed during the investigation phase to a single interview
conducted by a specially trained interviewer in a child-friendly environment
Increasing successful prosecution through improved evidence collection, victim-witness advocacy, and
partnerships with municipal law enforcement
Promoting the research and development of innovative evidence-based behavioral health treatments for
children and families
Strengthening the safety net for children through community outreach, education, and prevention efforts
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HOTLINE NUMBERS
Addiction help line of Parents Support N.J. Inc.
1-800-561-4299
Addictions Hotline
1-800-238-2333
Aids Hotline:
1-800-624-2377
(Spanish) 1-800-344-7432
Ala-Call/N.J. Substance Abuse Hotline
1-800-322-5525
American Academy of Pediatrics
1-800-433-9016
Arson/Explosives
1-973-357-4070
Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco & Firearms/Task Force
1-973-357-4065
Child Abuse:
1-800-792-8610
Child Abuse (Screening Unit in Essex County)
1-973-648-7275
College Hotline
1-800-792-8670
New Jersey Department of Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Contact Hotline (Crisis Intervention)
1-973-831-1870
Covenant House
(Youth & Family shelter)
1-800-999-9999
Crisis Hotline
1-973-672-9685
D.A.R.E. 1-800-223-DARE
Domestic Violence Hotline (Essex County)
1-973-484-4446
Drug Enforcement Administration
1-973-273-5000
DYFS 1-800-331-DYFS
(DYFS Action Line) transferred to the Office of Advocacy
East Orange general Hospital
1-973-672-9685
Essex County Bar Association
1-973-622-6207
Essex County Legal Aid Association
1-973-622-1513
(Hall of Records)
Essex-Newark Legal Services
(Seniors Only)
1-973-672-3838
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HOTLINE NUMBERS
Essex-Newark Legal Services
(106 Halsey St.,2nd Fl.)
1-973-624-4500
Family Health Line
1-800-328-3838
FBI
1-973-622-5613
Federal Citizen Information Center
1-202-501-1794
Federal Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Service Administration
1-800-662-HELP
Federal Tax Information
1-800-829-1040
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
IYG National Hotline
Friday and Saturday, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.-CST
1-800-347-8336
La Leche League
1-847-519-7730
Lions Eye Bank
1-800-653-9379
N.J. Division of Taxation Regional Office
1-973-648-2567
N.J. Inheritance Tax Office
1-609-292-5033
N.J. Motor Vehicle Information
1-609-292-6500
N.J. Organ & Tissue Sharing Network
1-800-742-7365
N.J. Substance Abuse Hotline
1-800-225-0196
Nar-Anon/families of addicts
1-800-322-5525
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-992-0401
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
National Criminal Justice
1-800-851-3420
National Headache Foundation Hotline
1-800-843-2256
National Health Information Center Hotline
1-800-336-4797
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-786-2929
1-800-621-4000
National Safety Council
1-800-621-7619
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HOTLINE NUMBERS
Parent Anonymous/Family Help line
1-800-843-5437
Poison Control Center
1-800-962-1253
Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Unit, Univ. Hospital
1-973-623-2323
Self Help Clearing House
1-800-367-6274
SERV (Services empowering rights of Victim)
1-800-225-0196
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Social Service Hotline
1-800-696-7063
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-572-7233
STI Resource Center
1-800-227-8922
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills (Voice/TTY/TDD)
1-800-424-8802
Trevor Suicide Hotline
1-800-850-8078
U.S. Customs Service Enforcement
1-973-776-5500
U.S. Marshals Service
1-973-645-2404
U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Criminal Investigation
1-973-693-5450
U.S. Secret Service
1-973-984-5760
Veterans Administration
1-973-645-2150
Victim of Crime Compensation office
1-800-242-0804
Women’s referral Central
1-800-322-8092
Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-448-4663
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NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
INFORMATION
PLEASE PRINT or TYPE!
Name of Organization or Agency:___________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person/Director :_________________________________________________________________________
E-MailAddress:__________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #:______________________________
FAX #:____________________________________________
Toll Free #:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Web-Site:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Days & Hours of Operation:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Brief Description of Available Services: (Please include fees, if applicable)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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FAX to: (973) 733-7670

Community Resource Directory

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