NJ SNAP-Ed, a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a nutrition and physical activity program aimed at teaching NJ residents how to make healthy, budget-friendly food choices and lead more active lives.

Domestic violence hotline

New Jersey Vet2Vet is a 24 hour/7-day a week helpline coordinated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The helpline features peer counseling for Veterans, members of the Air/Army National Guard, and family members. Another component is providing this population access to a support network of mental health professionals.

NLC Support is a New Jersey Support Coordination Agency offering support coordination in Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties.

NO MORE is a public awareness and engagement campaign focused on ending domestic violence and sexual assault by breaking social stigmas, normalizing the conversation, and increasing resources to address these issues on the local, state, and national levels.

We provide comprehensive, individualized treatment to meet the needs of our children and families. Our mission is to help others through diversity with cultural respect and sensitivity while upholding the highest standers of mental and behavioral healthcare.

Northeast Family Services of New Jersey is Licensed by the Department of Health and offers:

• Individual Counseling 
• Child, Youth, and Family Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Medication Management 
• Domestic Violence
• Parent Coaching

Outpatient substance abuse treatment program providing drug-free and methadone services (5 weeks, 7 months, and long-term programs); HIV pre- and post-test counseling. HIV prevention services for women and children.

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services' (NNJLS) mission is to ensure equal access to justice for residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, NJ experiencing poverty. NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to underserved individuals and families.

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides FREE legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

NNJLS is a private non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to underserved individuals and families experiencing poverty. We also work to increase the public’s knowledge of their rights and responsibilities through community legal education.

Oasis changes lives by providing multiple educational opportunities to women looking to rise out of poverty.  Supervised childcare is provided for children up to age 5 to ensure our adult students can make a commitment to their education.

The mission of Oasis is to change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and children in need.

OneWell HealthCare offers specialized IDD healthcare services for adult individuals and communities. With a commitment to excellence, we provide comprehensive care to improve the well-being of those with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Helping families become more united and each member of the family to become more productive individuals in our society.

Opt for Help and Hope is a prosecutor-led, diversionary program for defendants charged in Paterson Municipal Court with non-violent offenses. Through Opt for Help and Hope, defendants will be linked with recovery resources and support services.

Options Counseling Center is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. We provide comprehensive services for adolescents, adults, and concerned family members and friends who are suffering from the effects of mental illness and/or addiction.

Provides outpatient services to children and adults. We provide individual, family and group counseling. Specialized services for HIV, sexual abuse and depression. We have a multicultural, multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Outsiders Youth Association provides Intensive Community Care Support as well as Behavior services.

We offer Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, and Intensive In the Community (IIC), Outpatient, and BA services to youth and families.

Services:

• Gender Transitional Therapy/Gender Identity
• Multisystemic & Eco-Systemic Therapy
• Sexual Offender/Sexual Trauma
• Parent Mental/Coach
• Autism Disorders
• Biopsychosocial Assessments

Babysitting available during services. Come join us and develop a Family Success Plan! Parenting classes are available in both English and Spanish!

Offering mental health therapy, occupational therapy, speech, a variety of groups, school advocacy, art therapy and psychiatric services.

Statewide organization whose mission is to protect children by strengthening families through support groups and a 24-hour hotline.

Partners provides free legal help to low-income victims of domestic violence in final restraining order hearings and related matters.

The Partnership serves as the lead-planning agency for maternal and child health services in Northern New Jersey, under the licensure from the New Jersey Department of Health. Our mission is to meet the healthcare needs of women, infants and children in NJ while coordinating education, outreach and advocacy through regional planning and collaboration.

Divorce, family / child / adolescent therapy

Brain Injury support groups are an opportunity for both persons with brain injury and their family members to discuss the difficulties and hardships they are facing, as well as the accomplishments and joys in their life. This free group meets at Rehabilitation Specialists on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Information and support services for families affected by substance abuse, HIV, domestic violence, mental health issues, sexual assault, etc.

The 4-H Youth Development program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.

The Passaic County Board of Social Services' mission is to implement state and national laws designed to assist families, achieve economic security, and obtain medical assistance with social service programs.

Public 2 year college offering associate in arts and associate in science degree programs.

The Department of Human Services is an umbrella social service agency concerned with the planning and funding services for the county’s disadvantaged and homeless citizens.

Mission: To provide Passaic County residents a seamless process to Support Health through Identification, Networking, and Education (S.H.I.N.E.)

Service for senior residents and people with disabilities who need transportation to and from their homes to public facilities including doctor's offices, hospitals, shopping centers and more!

Provides orientation to criminal justice system, case status info, escort to courtroom and childcare while testifying. Assists with Victims of Crime Compensation Board applications, with application for court consideration, and with Victim Impact Statement. Provides referrals to social service agencies.

Adult evening high school diploma program, apprenticeship, LPN program. On line job assistance and career information. Sponsors the learning center in Paterson which offers GED, Adult Basic Education, and ESL programs.

Hands-on learning, creative inquiry, and career exploration await at the PCTVS Saturday Academies!

Drop-in center and Emergency Housing for abused women and their dependent children. Operates sexual assault hotline for the counseling. Provides counseling, children services, community education, information and referral, and legal advocacy.

Occupational training, vocational rehabilitation, workforce learning and other supportive services.

Emergency shelter and group home for 14 runaway, homeless and abused young men ages 11-17.

Animal Sanctuary Exclusive Green Care Project Initiative provides nature-based and animal-assisted life skills programs to youth and young adults and is a registered community service site.

The mission of the Paterson Community Health Center is to provide quality and respectful health care to the greater Paterson community, especially to the uninsured and underinsured.

Offers ambulatory detox, methadone maintenance, and drug-free outpatient treatment. Special programs include free prenatal care, free methadone maintenance, and support services for heroin-addicted pregnant women.

Offers year-round pre-kindergarten program that uses Montessori-oriented materials and is licensed by the state of NJ.

The Paterson Division of Health operates a Sexually Transmitted Disease clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:45 am-1:00 pm. 

Provides advocacy and referral in regards to emergency rental assistance, food, housing, employment, legal help, and literacy. Provides meeting place for neighborhood grassroots organizations.

The Paterson Education Fund (PEF) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to stimulate community action for change so that the Paterson Public Schools ensure that all Paterson children achieve high standards.

Offers basic adult literacy, ESL, and math literacy programs for individuals or small groups.

Free job search and career navigation assistance.

Staff assisted job search, reemployment services, older workers program, employment case management, on the job training, tuition waivers, and information and referral services.