COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Welcome to the Joi's Angels Community Resources page. This page contains two sections: 1) RESOURCES, and 2) COUNTY SERVICES.
The Resources section includes web links and literature on: Children & Families, Health & Nutrition, and Housing.
The County Services section includes information from each of the four counties Joi's Angels serves; it lists: County Agencies, Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens, Low- or No-cost Healthcare, Shelters, and Home Energy Assistance.
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CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: (877) 652-2873
Full List of Children & Families Hotlines/Helplines
Children with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities (FAQ)
Family and Community Partnership Program Directory
Family Success/Support Organizations (by county)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE MOTHERS (NEW!)
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
NJ SAFE HAVEN - Anonymous Drop-Off for Unwanted Infants
Search for Licensed Child Care Centers in New Jersey
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
Wraparound Process: Realize Your Family's Hopes & Dreams
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Parenting Techniques
Parents Survival
Guide
Parenting Teens
Parenting Handbook
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NJ SUICIDE PREVENTION: 855-NJ HELPLINE (654-6735)
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NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH/WELLNESS
About Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Addiction Group NEW Information on addiction & recovery
Apply for Food Stamps (SNAP) Online (NJOneApp)
All NJ Department of Health Forms (downloadable)
Center for Health Statistics & Informatics
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Environmental Health: Food and Drug Safety
Healthcare Facility Search (Acute Care) - Hospitals, etc.
Healthcare Facility Search (Long-Term Care)
Healthcare Financing Plans and Charity Care
Home & Community-Based Care for Disabled Persons
How to Apply for Food Stamps (SNAP) in NJ
Local Health Department Directory
Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions
Mesothelioma Guide Published by Asbestos.com
National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities
Prescription Drug Price Registry
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Centers (by county)
Rehabilitation Resources from Recovery Village (NEW)
Vital Statistics (Birth Certificates, Civil Union Licenses, etc.)
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NJ FAMILY CARE
Application
Emergency Preparedness
Guide
Nutrition Guide
The Complete Guide to Health for Women of All Ages
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HUD Approved NJ Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD Income Limits for Determining Eligibility
National Council on Disability Housing Portal
National Low Income Housing Coalition: NJ Statistics
NJ Board of Public Utilities Energy Assistance Brochure
NJ Home Energy Assistance Agencies & Income Limits
NJ Homeless Prevention Agencies (by county)
NJ Housing Resource Center: Find Rental Housing
NJ Housing Resource Center: Find Housing with Accessibility
NJ Public Housing & Voucher-Based Wait Lists
NJ Shelters and Emergency Housing
Personal Care Assistant Services (NJDHS)
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program Overview
Social Services for the Homeless
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RESOURCES
COUNTY SERVICES
ESSEX COUNTY AGENCIES
50 South Clinton
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Maurice J. Brown, Director
(973) 395-88433
CONSUMER ADVOCATE
Melvin Williams
(973) 395-8630
HOMELESS UNIT
Maria Ramos, Director
(973) 395-8361
TENANT RESOURCES/UTILITY ASSISTANT
Kathy McCarey
(973) 395-8362
FOOD STAMP SERVICE CENTER (SNAP) & GA
Fatima Cole, Administrator
(973) 395-8130
CONTINUUM OF CARE
Jessica Torres, Administrator
(973) 395-8352
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
Jose Martinez, Administrator
(973) 530-9580
OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES
Jaklyn De Vore, Director
(973) 222-3737
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES
Special Transportation System
(973) 737-7200
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
VETERANS SERVICES
(973) 395-8365/(877) 222-3737
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
FAMILY ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS
Kecia P. Burnett, Division Head
(973) 733-3325
NJ FAMILY CARE INTAKE
Leslie Porter-Hankerson, Administrator
(973) 733-2518
WESTSIDE CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER
Aaron Crawley & Cassandra Smalls-Nicholson, Admins.
(973) 733-3181
Work FirstNJ, TANF A-J
OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Patricia Bradley-Godfrey, Administrator
(973) 645-8340
Adult Medicaid, Family Violence, TANF Q-Z
OFFICE OF INTAKE SERVICES
Valentina Green & Nwabueze Brooks, Administrators
(973)733-4571
OFFICE OF MEDICAID SERVICES
Lisa Upshaw, Administrator
(973) 645-7030
NJ Family Care-Case Management
RIVERVIEW OFFICE
Nancy Gervikvkas, Administrator
(973) 232-1801
Work FirstNJ, GA - Newark/Irvington, TANF K-P
OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Carla Tention, Administrator
(973) 733-3388
HOR - MLK Blvd., Room 102, Newark, NJ 07102
OFFICE OF FRAUD PREVENTION
Frank Egan, Coordinator
(973) 733-5551
VETERANS SERVICES
(973) 395-8365
(877) 222-3737
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENS SERVICES
Anibal Ramos, Jr. , Director
(973) 395-8684
50 South Clinton Street, Suite 5400
East Orange, NJ 07018
NEWARK
DIVISION OF FAMILY
ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS
Kecia Barnett, Division Head
(973) 733-3325
18 Rector Street, 9th Floor
Newark, NJ 07103
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION
ESSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER
(973) 571-2800
204 Grove Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
18 Rector
HUMAN NEEDS FOOD PANTRY
9 LABEL STREET
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973) 746-4669
UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION
332-334 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 642-0181
NEW EPHESUS BAPTIST CHURCH
175 BROOKWOOD STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 673-4646
FOCUS/HISPANIC CENTER FOR COMM. DEV.
441-443 BROAD STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 624-2528
GRACE REFORM CHURCH
31 BLUM STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 643-8739
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICES
487 WASHINGTON STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 802-1802
PIERRE TOUSSAINT FOOD PANTRY
520 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BLVD.
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5970
INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY OF THE ORANGES
105 MAIN STREET
ORANGE, NJ 07050
(973) 856-4000
BLOOMFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
147 BROAD STREET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
(973) 743-1796
BETHEL REHOBOTH FOOD PANTRY/MEAL CTR.
55 LAWRENCE STREET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
(973) 566-9100
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
37 EVERGREEN PLACE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 266-7966
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
520 M.L.K. BOULEVARD
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5790
NUTLEY FAMILY SERVICE BUREAU
155 CHESTNUT STREET
NUTLEY, NJ 07110
(973) 667-1884
EL CLUB DEL BARRIO
76 CLINTON AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 624-4222
GOODWILL RESCUE MISSION
79 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 621-9560
IRVINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD CONSORTIUM
346 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
(973) 416-0909
MEND
37 EVERGREEN PLACE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 266-7941
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FOOD PANTRY
1240 CLINTON AVENUE
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
(973) 373-5930
ST. JAMES SOCIAL SERVICES
604 M.L.K. BOULEVARD
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 624-4007
APOSTLES' HOUSE
16-24 GRANT STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 482-6609
BLESSED SACRAMENT
15 VAN NESS PLACE
NEWARK, NJ 07108
(973) 824-6548
CLEARVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
357 HOBSON STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07112
(973) 926-0471
ESSEX COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES
ESSEX COUNTY HEALTHCARE
MARY ELIZA MAHONEY HEALTH CENTER
394 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(800) 734-7083
IRVINGTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
1150 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
(973) 399-6292
BESSIE MAY WOMEN'S FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
220 SOUTH HARRISON STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 766-1303
DAYTON STREET SCHOOL
226 DAYTON STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07114
(973( 733-8781
NEWARK Rx PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(973) 733-7600
NORTH NEWARK HEALTH CENTER
751 BROADWAY
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 483-1300
ORANGE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
37 NORTH DAY STREET
ORANGE, NJ 07050
(973) 365-2611
NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
155 JEFFERSON STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07105
973-465-282
EAST ORANGE PRIMARY CARE CENTER
444 WILLIAM STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
(973) 675-1900
ELIZABETH AVENUE WEEQUAHIC PRESBYTERIAN
761 ELIZABETH AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07112
(973( 923-5655
ESSEX COUNTY SHELTERS
SAFE HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER
P.O. BOX 1887
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
(973) 759-2378
URBAN RENEWAL CORPORATION
689 SOUTH 16TH STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 483-2882
SIERRA HOUSE EAST ORANGE
11 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(973) 678-3556
GOODWILL RESCUE MISSION
79 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 621-9560
LA CASA DE DON PEDRO NEWARK
75 PARK AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8312
BABYLAND WOMEN'S SHELTER (DV)
755 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07106
(973) 399-3400
HELPING THE HOMELESS III, LLC
269 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 732-9200
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK SHELTER
46 PARK STREET
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973) 746-1400
THE APOSTLES' HOUSE
22 GRANT STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 482-0625
COVENANT HOUSE (TEENS)
330 WASHINGTON STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 621-8705
REAL HOUSE (WOMEN)
95 GROVE STREET
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973) 746-2400
EMMANUEL CHURCH OF CHRIST
54 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 621-9810
ESSEX COUNTY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
ISAIAH HOUSE
238 NORTH MUNN AVENUE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
(973) 678-5882
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
37 EVERGREEN PLACE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
(800) 227-7413
FIRST HOPEWELL COMMUNITY CENTER
535 ORANGE STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07107
(800) 510-3102
MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORHOOD DEV. CORP.
228 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973) 744-9094
EAST ORANGE COMM. DEV. CORP.
490 MAIN STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5315
EMMANUEL CHURCH OF CHRIST
54 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 621-9810
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
982 BROAD ST.
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 639-2100
EAST ORANGE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
143 NEW STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
(973) 266-8832
LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
317 ROSEVILLE AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973) 485-0701
NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
233 WEST MARKET STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973) 667-1884
URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
508 CENTRAL AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07107
(973) 624-9535 EXT. 109
HUDSON COUNTY AGENCIES
DIVISION OF WELFARE
Robert Knapp, Director
(201) 420-3012
TEMPORARY AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
(201) 420-3000
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
SHELTER PLACEMENT
(201) 420-3000
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
(201) 369-3430
257 Cornelison Avenue, Room 2501 Jersey City, NJ 07302
FOOD STAMP SERVICE CENTER
(201) 420-3000
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
MEDICAID
(201) 420-3000
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
NJ FAMILY CARE
(201) 420-3000
257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
CHILD SUPPORT UNIT
(877) 655-4371
595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
Robert Martinovich, Director
(201) 420-3000 x2075
257 Cornelison Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
HUDSON REGIONAL HEALTH
COMMISSION
Carrie Mawrocki, Executive Director
(201) 223-1133
595 County Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07094
DIVISION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Randi Moore, Division Chief
(201) 369-4520
830 Bergen Avenue, 5B
Jersey City, NJ 07306
HUDSON COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES
BAYONNE ECONOMIC OPP. FOUNDATION
555 KENNEDY BOULEVARD
BAYONNE, NJ 07002
(201) 437-7222
CHRIST HOSPITAL
176 PALISADE AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 795-8439
GARDEN STATE EPISCOPAL COMM. DEV.
514 NEWARK AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 209-9301
NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORP.
5301 BROADWAY
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 07093
(201) 866-9320
SQUARE MEAL
46 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 322-0864
THE HOBOKEN SHELTER
300 BLOOMFIELD STREET
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
(201) 659-5069
CAUSE
739 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 432-2824
CONGREGATE MEAL OF HYACINTH
183 BAYVIEW AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 433-1134
LET'S CELEBRATE
1 HIGHLAND AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 433-5438
SHARING PLACE
440 HOBOKEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 963-5518
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
511 PAVONIA AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0392
HUDSON COUNTY HEALTHCARE
BAYONNE FAMILY MEDICINE BY HORIZON
29 EAST 29TH STREET
BAYONNE, NJ 07002
(201) 683-2000
EASTERN INT. COLLEGE - DENTAL HYGIENE
684 NEWARK AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 630-2080
HORIZON HEALTH - JOURNAL SQUARE
412 SUMMIT AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 953-5774
METROPOLITAN - WEST NEW YORK SITE
5300 BERGENLINE AVENUE
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 07093
(201) 478-5800
N. HUDSON COMM. ACTION CORP.
800 31ST. STREET
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
(201) 866-2727
SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC
39 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
(201) 451-6300
COLUMBUS HEALTH CENTER
115 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DRIVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
(201) 432-4600
HORIZON HEALTH CENTER
714 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 451-6300
JERSEY CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
935 GARFIELD AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
(201) 946-6460
METROPOLITAN - BERGEN AVENUE
857 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 282-0531
N. HUDSON COMM. ACTION CORP.
124 GRAND STREET
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
(201) 795-9521
HUDSON COUNTY SHELTERS
ST. LUCY'S EMERGENCY SHELTER
619 GROVE STREET
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07310
(201) 656-7201
NORTH HUDSON COMM. ACTION CORP.
7007 POLK STREET
GUTTENBERG, NJ 07093
(201) 210-0333
PERC
108 36TH STREET
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
(201) 348-8150
ST. JOSEPH'S HOME
81 YORK STREET
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201) 413-9280
WINDMILL ALLIANCE
141 BROADWAY
BAYONNE, NJ 07002
(201) 858-4460
THE HOBOKEN SHELTER
300 BLOOMFIELD STREET
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
(201) 659-5069
YORK STREET PROJECT
89 YORK STREET
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201) 451-8225
HUDSON COUNTY HOUSING RESOURCE CTR.
830 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 795-5615
HOPE HOUSE: WOMEN AND CHILDREN
246 2ND STREET
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201) 420-1070
UNITED WAY - HUDSON COUNTY
857 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 434-2625
URBAN LEAGUE AFF. HOUSING DEV. CORP.
779 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(212) 558-5300
HUDSON COUNTY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
BAYONNE ECON. OPP. FOUNDATION (LIHEAP)
555 KENNEDY BOULEVARD
BAYONNE, NJ 07002
(201) 437-7222
HOPES CAP, INC.
532 JACKSON STREET
HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
(201) 656-3711
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
2201 BERGENLINE AVENUE #4
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
(201) 246-7378
JERSEY CITY EPISCOPAL COMM. DEV. CENTER
118 SUMMIT AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
(201) 604-2600
UNITED WATER
(866) 657-4273
P.A.C.O.
390 MANILLA AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201) 653-8282
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
249 VIRGINIA AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
N. HUDSON COMM. ACTION CORPORATION
800 31ST. STREET
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
(201) 866-2727
UNITED WAY - HUDSON COUNTY
857 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 434-2625
URBAN LEAGUE AFF. HOUSING DEV. CORP.
779 BERGEN AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(212) 558-5300
MORRIS COUNTY AGENCIES
AGING/DISABILITY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Christine Hellyer, Division Director
(973) 285-6000
Adult Protective Services, Veterans Service Office, Senior Nutritian Program
OFFICE OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE
(973) 326-7800/(973) 682-4990 (Dover)
Food Stamps, General Assistance, Medicaid, TANF, Medically Needy Program, NJ Family Care
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(973) 829-8264
One month back rent, first month's rent/secutiry
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
(973) 829-8176
One-time Assistance
BATTERED WOMEN
INTAKE UNIT: (973) 829-8264
JBWS HOTLINE: (973) 267-4763
CHILD SUPPORT & PATERNITY
(973) 326-7800
Establishing paternity, locating absent parents, support orders, collection and enforcement
HOMELESS PROGRAM
24 HOUR HOTLINE: (800) 640-9783
INTAKE UNIT: (973) 829-8264
MORRIS AREA PARATRANSIT SYSTEM (MAPS)
(888) 282-6277
EARLY EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE
(973) 285-6880
Extensive job search opportunities. Participants receive support payment while job searching.
COMMUNITY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
(973) 285-6852
1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer Carpinteri, Director
(973) 285-6863
P.O. Box 437
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
MORRISTOWN
(973) 285-6868
340 West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
DOVER
(973) 682-4990
375 East McFarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801