Community Resource Directory
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Community Resource Directory
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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents 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” i 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: [email protected] 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. 1 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: [email protected] 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. 2 ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973)877-3000 Web-site :www.essex.edu ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVE PROGRAM 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Jerry Bruno, Director Telephone: (973) 877-4474 Fax: (973) 877-3294 E-mail: [email protected] 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. 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Mitra Choudhury, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3092 Fax: (973) 877-3193 E-Mail: [email protected] 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 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Renita Ragan, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3389 Web-site: www.essex.edu Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) 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: [email protected]/[email protected] Telephone: (973) 877-3079/(973) 877-3416 Fax: (973) 877-3414 Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Nikkie Constantine-Guy, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3122 Fax: (973) 877-3072 E-mail: [email protected] 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. 3 (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: [email protected]/[email protected] Telephone: (973) 877-4475 Fax: (973) 877-3294 Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 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. 4 ESSEX COUNTY 4-H 162 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Rebecca Kalenak, Director Telephone: (973) 353-1338 Fax: (973) 353-1430 E-mail: [email protected] 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 683 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, N.J. 07008 Rodney Jenkins, Director Telephone: (973) 743-2308 Fax: (973) 743-2436 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.eresc.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Available Services: This location is the Administration Office that deals with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, General Management, etc. 5 IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CENTER 432 Lafayette Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Abraham Pagan, Director Telephone: (973) 465-0947 Fax: (973) 589-4668 E-Mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 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. 6 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: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.linkschool.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) 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. 7 LIVING THROUGH LEARNING FOUNDATION 28 West Francis Street Iselin, N.J. 08830 David S. Gordon, Executive Director Telephone: (732) 476-7242 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.livingthroughlearning.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 Dr. Nancy Gitin, Clinical Team Leader Telephone: (973) 639-6501 Fax: (973) 743-1675 E-Mail: [email protected] Web-Site: www.ccannj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 8 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: newarkschoolofthearts.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected]/[email protected] Web-site: www.newarksymphonyhall.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) 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. 9 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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. 10 (RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS CENTER Continued) 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 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, N.J. 07079 Abena A. Douglas, Director Telephone: (973) 761-9419 Fax: (973) 275-2197 E-Mail: [email protected] 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. 11 SCHOOL OF THE GARDEN STATE BALLET Jody Jaron, Director E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.s4sinc.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) 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. 12 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.ttpinc.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.wightfoundation.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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. 13 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: [email protected] 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 Newark, New Jersey 07108 973-733-7757 (Children's Room, 733-7754) North End Branch Roseville Branch 722 Summer Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07104 973-733-7766 (Children's Room, 733-7683) 99 Fifth Street Newark, New Jersey 07107 973-733-7770 Springfield Branch Vailsburg Branch 50 Hayes Street Newark, New Jersey 07103 973-733-7736 75 Alexander Street Newark, New Jersey 07106 973-733-7755 (Children's Room, 733-7749) Van Buren Branch Weequahic Branch 140 Van Buren Street Newark, New Jersey 07105 973-733-7750 (Children's Room, 733-3897) 355 Osborne Terrace Newark, New Jersey 07112 973-733-7751 (Children's Room, 733-7752) 14 Newark Museum THE NEWARK MUSEUM 49 Washington Street 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 [email protected] Library [email protected] African Art [email protected] Membership: (973) 596-6699 [email protected] American Art americanartnewarkmuseum.org Planetarium: (973) 596-6529 [email protected] Art of the Americas – Native North American and Latin American [email protected] Public Relations: (973) 596-6638 [email protected] Arts Workshop: (973) 596-6607 [email protected] Registrar [email protected] Asian Art [email protected] Rights and Reproductions: (973) 596-6566 [email protected] Classical Art [email protected] School Group Reservations: (973) 596-6690 [email protected] Decorative Arts [email protected] Museum Shops: (973) 596-6546 [email protected] Development: (973) 596-6579 [email protected] Members Travel: (973) 596-6643 [email protected] Director‘s Office [email protected] Teachers Resources [email protected] Event Rentals: (973) 596-6068 [email protected] Traveling Exhibits: (973) 596-6689 [email protected] Human Resources [email protected] Volunteer Opportunities: (973) 596-6337 [email protected] Youth and Junior Museum: (973) 596-6606 [email protected] Webmaster [email protected] 15 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 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. 16 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.aaogc.org / www.statusiseverything.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.northjerseyal-anon.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 17 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: [email protected] 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 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 18 ASPIRA INC. 390 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Carlos Valentin, Jr., Director Telephone: (973) 484-7554 Fax: (973) 484-0184 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.aspiranj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.) 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). 19 BABYLAND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. 755 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07106 Wesley N. Jenkins, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 399-3400 ext# 167 Fax: (973) 399-0840 E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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. 20 CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION PROJECT ESSEX-NEWARK P.O. Box 276 Newark, N.J. 07101 Telephone: (973) 485-9018 Fax: (973) 688-865 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.NJCAP.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.ci.newark.nj.us Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.comfortzonecamp.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 21 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.caunj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) 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 Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 Alma L. Yee, Director Telephone: (973) 680-5599 Fax: (973) 680-1488 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.chlp.org Toll free: (888) 838-3180 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Available Services: Civil Services for low-income persons with disabilities COPE PROGRAM 104 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Rose Marie, Clinical Director Telephone: (973) 783-6655 Fax: (973) 233-1396 E-Mail: [email protected] 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.) 22 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 330 Washington Street 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: [email protected] 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 23 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: [email protected] 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 900 Bloomfield Avenue Verona, N.J. 07044 Jaklyn DeVore, Director Telephone: (973) 395-8375 Fax: (973) 228-6892 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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 24 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 18 Rector Street, 6th Floor Newark, NJ 07103 Lee B. Fisher, Administrator Telephone: (973)-733-4666 Fax: (973)-824-2306 Downtown Citizen Service Center 18 Rector Street, 7th Floor 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 25 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 26 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) 27 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Toll Free: 800-994-6242 Web-site: [email protected] 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 Newark Community Health Center Newark Community Health Center 101 Ludlow Street Newark, N.J. 07114 Telephone: 973-565-0355 Newark Community Health Center 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 Newark Community Health Center Irvington Community Health Center 1150 Springfield Avenue Irvington, N.J. 07111 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 Jewish renaissance Medical Center 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 Jewish renaissance Medical Center 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 Jewish renaissance Medical Center 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 28 (JEWISH RENAISSSANCE MEDICAL CENTER LOCATIONS Continued…) Jewish renaissance Medical Center 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. Montclair, N.J. 07042 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: [email protected] / [email protected] Web-site: www.familyserviceleague.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.essexsheriff.com Hours of Operation: 24 / 7days per week Available Services: Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and Homeland Security 29 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.yapinc.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Available Services: ENLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income Essex County residents in civil law matters 30 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.essexpregnancyandparenting .org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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 274 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 Hayden Smith/Arti Kakkar Telephone# (973) 412-2056 Fax: (973) 484-3452 E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 Montclair, N.J. 07042 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 31 FIRST CHOICE WOMEN‘S RESOURCE CENTER 180 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Erin Bennington, Director Telephone: (973) 655-9806 Fax: (973) 655-9801 Toll Free: (888) 3-CHOOSE E-mail: [email protected] 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. 32 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.fafsonline.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected]/[email protected] 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. 33 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.gshnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.newarkdaycenter.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 34 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: [email protected] Web-site: vailsburgassembly.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.harvestofhopefamily.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 35 HOPE INC. (Continued…) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.hudsonpride.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Available Services: Free HIV testing Support groups for LGBT men, women & youth HYACINTH AIDS FOUNDATION LOCATIONS: 408 Bloomfield Avenue Newark, N.J. 07107 Telephone: (973) 565-0300 Michelle Marzouk, Client Services Manager Fax: (973) 643-8661 E-Mail: [email protected] 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. 36 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.integrityhouse.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 37 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 38 LaCASA de DON PEDRO 75 Park Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 Raymond Ocasio, Director Telephone: (973) 482-8312 Fax: (973) 482-1883 E-Mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.lacasanwk.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.lacasanwk.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 39 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 40 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ESSEX COUNTY 33 South Fullerton Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Marvin Gorsky, Senior Director Robert Davison, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 509-9777 Fax: (973) 509-9888 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] 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. 41 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER DIVISION OF CARE PLUS, NJ, INC. 60 Fullerton Avenue, Suite 210 Montclair, N.J. 07042 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.npdf.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 42 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 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: newarkdaycenter.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 43 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: [email protected] 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 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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: [email protected]. Web-site: newarkha.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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! 44 . 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 103 Bloomfield Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 Jeremy Guenter, Director – Financial Empowerment Center Telephone: (973) 350-0524 / (973) 624-3733 Fax: (973) 350-0525 E-mail: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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. Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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. 45 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 Web-site: www.newcommunity.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] & resource.center@newcommunityorg Web-site: www.newcommunity.org 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 274 South Orange Avenue 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.newcommunity.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) . 46 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.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: [email protected] Web-site: www.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. 47 NEW HOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER 277 Coit Street Irvington, N.J. 07111 Ajibola Alli, LCSW, Program Director Telephone: (973) 373-5100 Fax: (973) 373-0510 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.NHBHC.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) 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. 48 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 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) 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 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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/ 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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/ 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 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 49 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected] 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. 50 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: [email protected] Web-site: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/DVRIndex.html Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 51 PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN, NJ 151 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Michelle Dotro, Director of Medical Services Telephone: (973) 622-3900 ext# 253 Fax: (973) 622-1698 E-mail: [email protected] 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 52 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.preventchilabusenj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 53 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.programsforparents.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 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. 54 PROGRAMS for PARENTS, INC. (Other Location) 500 Bloomfield Avenue, 6th floor Montclair, N.J. 07042 Simona Bana Telephone: (973) 744-4050 ext.# 1075 Fax: (973) 509-8022 Toll Free: 1(866) 429-1667 Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.programsforparents.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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 182 Van Buren Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Manuel Lima, Manager Telephone: (973) 491-0773 Fax: (973) 491-6773 E-mail: [email protected] 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 55 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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. 56 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: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Web-site: www.spannj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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 Toll Free Number: 1-800-753-5223 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 57 SUPPORTING OUR SISTERS, INC. 258 Washington St., 2nd Fl. Newark, N.J. 07104 Mrs. Towanda McEachern, Director Telephone: (973) 242-2878 E-Mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.supportingoursisters.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] 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 58 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: [email protected] Web-site: 800gambler.org Hours of Operation: 24/7 days per week 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 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) 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 59 THE LENNARD CLINIC, INC. 461 Frelinghuysen Avenue Newark, N.J. 07114 Fatima Oliveira, LCADC Telephone: (201) 259-6079 Fax: (973) 596-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: [email protected] 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 Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 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) 60 THE SALVATION ARMY 45 Central Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Major Margaret Morris, Director Telephone: (973) 623-5959 Fax: (973) 623-7537 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 61 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 Toll Free Number: 1-800-860-0566 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.uvso.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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. 11 The agency also engages in housing and community development with residential and commercial rentals. 62 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.broadwayhouse.org Hours of Operation: 24 / 7 days a week 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.umdnj.edu (Healthcare, UBHC, Children & Family) Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Web-site: http://njms.umdnj.edu/departments/pediatrics/divisions/dayam/mylestone.cfm Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) 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. 63 UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY (Continued…) UMDNJ – UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE 183 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 Telephone: 1-800-969-5300 Fax: (732) 235-4594 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.ubhc.umdnj.edu Hours of Operation: 24/7 days per week 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: [email protected] Web-site: http://ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/tlc/ Hours of Operation: 24 / 7 days a week 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. 64 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.ycs.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 185 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 Charles Dixon, Director Telephone: (973) 972-5531 Fax: (973) 972-1372 E-mail: [email protected] 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 65 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: [email protected] Web-site: www.ulec.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 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 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Susan MacDonnell, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3345 Fax: (973) 877-3555 E-mail: [email protected] 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. 66 WYNONA‘S HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 185 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Keri Logosso, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 753-1110 Fax: (973) 645-1026 E-mail: [email protected] 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 67 68 69 H 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 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) _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _ FAX to: (973) 733-7670