Important Contacts

City of Elizabeth Police Department
(908) 558-2020 (Emergency: 911)

Division of Child Protection and Permanency
(908) 820-3000

Union County Division of Social Services
(908) 965-2700

Social Security Office
(800) 772-1213

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
(908) 994-5000

OLDER ADULTS

CANCER RESOURCES

CAREER ASSISTANCE

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE

CLOTHING

DISABILITY SERVICES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

ESL PROGRAMS

REENTRY SERVICES

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
PREP & TESTING 

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

LGBTQ

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS

NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE

SEXUAL HEALTH

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

VETERANS SERVICES

YOUTH SERVICES

Rides to cancer-related medical appointments. It can take several business days to coordinate the ride, please call well in advance of the appointment date. Services are free.

https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html

Individual or group counseling/ support, nutrition, education, financial assistance, resource referrals. Services are free.

(908) 658-5400 ext. 5 
https://crossroads4hope.org/

Hoboken Family Planning - Union County CEED program
124 Grand Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
***serves Union County

Wed: 9-12PM and 4-8PM
Fri: 9-12PM
***Additional hours available at Union City location

Provides free cancer screening for individuals who are eligible:
40-64 years of age
under 40 and have a family history of cancer or are experiencing symptoms
you have no insurance or are under-insured

Women: Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, Referral for free mammogram
Men: Prostate, Colorectal

(201) 963-0300
http://www.hobfamplan.org/

To schedule an appointment with cancer specialists, please call the following number. 

(844) 226-2376
https://www.rwjbh.org/trinitas-regional-medical-center/treatment-care/cancer/

Inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health outcomes.

https://www.rwjbh.org/childrens-specialized-hospital/
888-244-5373

Payment Assistance for working families and full time students
who meet the guidelines mandated by the state of New Jersey. Will assist you to pay for childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children up to (13), and for children with special needs up to age (19).

Application and instructions can be printed from:
https://www.ccccunion.org/_files/ugd/d30d50_883ce7ef148c4f828784142d02178b32.pdf

Family and Children’s Services, Inc.

Main location: 
40 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

70 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Mental health counseling, parenting classes, case management, post-adoption services for adults, family reunification services. Some programs are in connection with NJ CSOC, DCPP and/or NJ DCF. Counseling services for unaccompanied, migrant children. Some services are free, some services require referral from DCPP and some are self-pay/insurance covered. 

Main Office: (908) 352-7474
(908) 372-1007
https://facsnj.org/

Grace in Action

***Serves Union County

Family programs including holiday parties, toy giveaways, back-to-school supplies giveaway, field trips. STEM programs for youth. Donations such as baby items, clothes, toys, and linkage to other donations. Cybersecurity awareness initiatives and programs. Referrals to other community services. 

(908) 777-1149
nathali.cano@graceinactionnj.org
https://www.giacommunity.org/

Hosts activities and provides resources to parents with children who have special needs to increase inclusion and community engagement. 

Offers: 

- Advice and emotional support
- Connect families with community services
- Workshops and training to parents

https://www.unionresourcenet.org/search/elizabeth-parent-support-group/
(908) 248-4615

Provides vocational preparation, transition from school to work, job placement and mental health services to individuals with a variety of disabilities from ages 16 through retirement.

(908) 241-7200
Referrals for this program are made by contacting the local DVRS office.
https://www.inroadsto.org/

Jefferson Park Pre-school

485 Madison Ave

(908) 354-2266
jeffersonparkpreschool.org

For seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to prepare their own meals or shop for food, will provide meals right to doorstep

For eligibility:
908-486-5100

The New Jersey Division Group
of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)

921 Elizabeth Avenue
3rd Floor
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201

DVRS works with students who have disabilities, including those with a 504 Plan or other documented disability that impedes a student’s ability to succeed in competitive employment.

(908) 965-3940

https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/

Self referral by calling 877-652-7624 available 24/7 
300 Horizon Dr Suite 306 Trenton, NJ 08691
877-652-7624 

SPAN Advocacy

570 Broad St. 
Suite 702
Newark, NJ 07102
***Serves Union County

Assists families with children who have special needs, provides over-the-phone technical assistance that can guide families through the New Jersey Special Education system

Best contact method: info@spanadvocacy.org
(973) 642-8100 
For Spanish, use extension #113

https://spanadvocacy.org/

DVRS works with students who have disabilities, including those with a 504 Plan or other documented disability that impedes a student’s ability to succeed in competitive employment.

(908) 965-3940
https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities/

SPAN Advocacy

570 Broad St. 
Suite 702
Newark, NJ 07102
***Serves Union County

Assists families with children who have special needs, provides over-the-phone technical assistance that can guide families through the New Jersey Special Education system

Best contact method: info@spanadvocacy.org
(973) 642-8100 
For Spanish, use extension #113

https://spanadvocacy.org/

Inroads to Opportunity

301 Cox Street
Roselle, NJ 07203  

Provides vocational preparation, transition from school to work, job placement and mental health services to individuals with a variety of disabilities from ages 16 through retirement.

(908) 241-7200
Referrals for this program are made by contacting the local DVRS office.
https://www.inroadsto.org/

For seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to prepare their own meals or shop for food, will provide meals right to doorstep

For eligibility:
908-486-5100

Family Justice Center

Union County Courthouse
10 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Josephine's Place

622 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

classes, workshops, and programs that enable women to realize their potential, and develop competencies and life skills

(908) 436-0099
https://www.josephinesplace.org/

Partners 
***serves Union County

650 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Offers quality legal assistance in domestic violence and family law matters to low-income victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

(973) 233-0111
https://partnersnj.org/

PROCEED
1126 Dickinson St (908) 351-7727

SAFE
800-572-7233
24-hour Statewide Hotline

Trinitas hospital based program provides clinical and case management to survivors of violence (e.g., community, sexual, domestic). Services are free.

908-994-7121
908-994-7527

YWCA

1131 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Emergency shelter, counseling services, supportive housing, case management, creative arts therapy for children, linkage to legal support and court advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. Services are free.

(908) 355-1995
24/7 hotline: (908) 355-4357
https://www.ywcaunioncounty.org/