908-685-1660
Resources
Find descriptions of resources for various ministries below.
Alternatives, Inc.
Phone: 908-685-1444 Ext. 279
email: info@alternativesinc.org
For: Disabled Individuals
Help for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities or a with a mental health diagnosis seeking support services, or who are currently homeless. Personalized assistance leading to self-sufficiency.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Hotlines & Resources
www.help.org/drug-abuse-hotline
www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-new-jersey/
For: Substance Abuse
Many people who need treatment for substance abuse disorders do not seek it due to the cost. These guides provide information on available care options, financial support, and free resources that are available in NJ.
Emergency Rental Relief
Phone: 908-541-5756
website:
For: Rental Relief
Rental relief for residents of Somerset County whose income has been impacted by the pandemic. Excludes Franklin Township.
Food Bank Network of
Somerset County
Address: 9 Easy St.
Bound Brook 08805
Phone: 732-560-1813
website:
http://www.somersetfoodbank.org/
For: Hunger
Distributes food and provides other basic human needs to those less fortunate in our community. Go to the website for distribution centers and schedule.
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
Address: Main Office
100 West Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(2nd floor of the United Reformed Church)
Phone: (908)704-0016
email: info@rvhabitat.org
Address: Habitat ReStore
The Marketplace at Manville
110 North Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
Phone: (908) 458-9770
email: restore@rvhabitat.org
For: Homelessness
Helps families build and improve places to call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes, alongside volunteers, and pay an affordable mortgage.
The Habitat ReStore sells building materials, appliances, new and gently-used furniture, and home accessories to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from the store go directly toward our mission of building affordable homes in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.
FISH Hospitality Program
Address: 456 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ
Phone: (732) 968-5957
website:
For: Homeless families/single women
Serving homeless families and single women by providing shelter and meals, and such other assistance as they are able, including help obtaining housing, jobs, medical services, and other assistance to which they are entitled.
HOME of Somerset County
(formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County – IHNSC)
Address: 98 West End Ave
Somerville 08876
Phone: 908-704-1920
website:
For: Homeless Families
Serving homeless families with children. Religious congregations and volunteers provide shelter, meals, financial support and advocacy. Families receive case management and support services from a staff of social workers and mental health counselors.
Safe + Sound Somerset
Address: 427 Homestead Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone/Call or Text Hotline:
866-685-1122
Office: 908-359-8640
website:
For: Domestic Abuse
Empowers survivors of domestic abuse (both physical and psychological) and engages the community to end the cycle of violence. S+SS is the designated lead agency and only organization in Somerset County providing comprehensive services to survivors of domestic abuse and their families.
Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP)
Address: 87 East High St
Somerville 08876
Phone: 908-393-9545
email: SHIP908@optonline.net
website:
http://www.ship908.com/html/about_ship.html
For: Homelessness
Serving the homeless, near-homeless, working poor families, and individuals in Somerset County Regions who are not able to obtain assistance from government or other private agencies. Services are tailored to each individual's need, and vary in duration according to each individual or family’s situation.
Visions & Pathways
Address: 49 Brahma Ave
Bridgewater 08807
Phone: 908-526-6605
Crisis Intervention:
908.526.6605 ext 319
website:
https://visionsandpathways.org/
For: At-risk Youth
Serving abused, neglected, homeless, missing and at-risk youth. We help them build their self-esteem and acquire the skills they need to thrive by providing; food, housing, counseling, education assistance, arts and recreation activities, career and employment counseling, scholarships and financial literacy instruction.