Social Services, Health, Safety - Newark
Guides
Websites
aXcess Newark
https://www.axcessnewark.com/
A database of resources available to Newark families and residents for child care, financial assistance, children’s services, health care, employment and other services.
Babyland Family Services
https://www.jerseycares.org/organization/001A000000j9vOIIAY
Childcare and family services include Early Head Start, pediatric dentistry, sheltering victims of domestic abuse, after school programs, and much more.
Bridges Outreach
https://bridgesoutreach.org/
35 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-723-2307
help@bridgesoutreach.org
Weekdays 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for walk-ins. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm by appointment only.
Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Newark, Inc.
http://www.bgcn.org
Programs and upcoming events for young people.
Catholic Charities
https://www.ccannj.org/
590 North 7th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
973-596-4100
Covenant House of New Jersey
https://covenanthousenj.org/
330 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102-2630
973-621-8705
An alternative to homelessness for teenagers and young adults.
New Jersey Citizen Action
https://njcitizenaction.org/
The Hahne’s Building
625 Broad Street, Suite 270
Newark, NJ 07102
973-643-8800
All kinds of help including free first-time homebuyer and foreclosure counseling services, free tax preparation, an oil buying group, health insurance help, and other services.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
https://www.hud.gov/hudprograms
One Newark Center
1085 Raymond Boulevard
13th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102-5260
973-622-7900
NJ_Webmanager@hud.gov
Free Flu Shots
https://newarkvaccinenow.org/free-flu-shots/
List of CVS, RiteAid, and Wallgreens) to get vaccinated for the flu.
Goodwill Rescue Mission
https://www.grmnewark.org/get-help/
Resources available in Newark, NJ. Goodwill provides emergency services and relief. Additionally the organization offers "...help and hope to North Jersey's urban poor and dispirited."
The Heart of Vailsburg Coalition, Newark
Heart of Vailsburg Block Club Coalition
The HOV Block Club Coalition is an organizing project of the Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) Department of Community Outreach & Planning. The coalition holds a general assembly each month to establish neighborhood priorities and action steps to improve the quality of life in the Vailsburg neighborhood.
Homeless Shelters - Newark
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/city/nj-newark
"Homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Newark, NJ and surrounding cities."
Ironbound Community Corporation
http://ironboundcc.org/
Social services group serving the Ironbound neighborhood.
Legal Services of New Jersey
http://www.lsnj.org
"Free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters" (domestic violence, health care, immigration, etc.); includes a directory of offices.
New Jersey American Civil Liberties Union (NJACLU)
https://www.aclu-nj.org
The ACLU of New Jersey is located in Newark. We implement legal, legislative, public education programs in conjunction with large numbers of volunteers to advance the ACLU's goals of liberty and justice for all.
New Community Corporation
http://www.newcommunity.org/
Grassroots efforts by and for inner city residents revitalizing Newark's housing, daycare, health, education, arts, and economics.
New Jersey Citizen Action
https://njcitizenaction.org/
All kinds of help including free first-time homebuyer and foreclosure counseling services, free tax preparation, an oil buying group, health insurance help, and other services.
New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
https://njcedv.org/
Click on "Get Help," for helplines, resources, legal services, and more.
New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse
http://www.njgroups.org
Directory of self-help groups for people suffering mental health problems; supplemented by guidance in starting and maintaining therapy groups.
New Jersey Tenants Organization
http://www.njto.org
"Our continuing goal is to expand our rights and gain better enforcement of the pro-tenant laws we have already won": mission, activities, and links.
Newark Emergency Services for Families
982 Broad St., Newark NJ 07102
973-824-0013
https://www.nesfnj.org/
Newark Emergency Services for families is a non-profit organization that started in 1977, and serves the Essex County Community. Some of the services that NESFNJ provides to the community are: a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, food, clothing, food stamp applications, a day time drop-in center for the homeless, and primary medical care. NESFNJ is also listed as a first stop agency in the Essex County Smart book, Prisoner Re-Entry information.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center
http://newarklgbtqcenter.org/
The Newark LGBTQ Community Center is a community-based organization committed to providing safe space, programs, and services that support the well-being of the LGBTQ community and our allies in the Newark, New Jersey area.
Newark Police Department
http://www.newarkpd.org
Crime statistics, message board and press releases for the Newark's Police Department. Telephone directory and information on police districts are also available from this site.
Newark Thrives! Youth Program Locator
https://www.newarknj.gov/news/newark-thrives-youth-program-locator
Interactive map for finding youth programs in Newark.
Newark YMCA
http://www.newarkymca.org
All about Y services: schedules, special events, programs, summer camp, lodging, etc.
NJ 211
http://www.nj211.org
"2-1-1 creates one easy access point to the health, human services, community resources, and government assistance people need every day, as well as in times of crisis. Search the database on line, call 2-1-1 from a telephone, or chat LIVE with a 2-1-1 specialist."
St. Michael's Medical Center
https://smmcnj.com/
Operated by the Cathedral Healthcare System, this site provides a list of services and information for patients.
United Way of Essex and West Hudson
http://www.uwewh.org
Find contact information about agencies and organizations that provide support. The site also presents an event calendar and opportunities to volunteer time and services to the community.
United Community Corporation
https://uccnewark.org/
Since 1964, UCC has helped thousands of Newark residents ameliorate the impact of poverty through emergency shelter, access to affordable housing; food and clothing; case management; services for seniors; employment assistance and training; and after school and summer youth programs.
Unified Vailsburg Services Organization
https://uvso.org/
1044 South Orange Ave. Newark, NJ 07106
973-374-2000
Unified Vailsburg Services Organization was founded in 1972 by a neighborhood coalition of clergy, civic leaders and concerned Vailsburg residents to manage change and address service shortages in the community.
Urban League Essex County
http://www.ulec.org
For 99 years, the Urban League of Essex County has served disadvantaged individuals and families - working to improve lives by giving help, hope and the tools needed to access America’s social and economic opportunities.
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