WARREN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORY

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1 WARREN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORY 2008

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abilities of Northwest Jersey 1 Al-Anon/Alateen North Jersey Information Services, Inc. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup 3 Alternatives, Inc. 4 American Cancer Society, Northwest NJ Region 5 American Diabetes Association of New Jersey 6 American Red Cross of Morris Area, Warren Unit 7 The ARC, Warren County Chapter, Inc. 8 The ARC, Project First Step Infant Development Program 9 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Warren County 10 Boy Scouts of America, Central NJ Council 11 Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council 12 Bridgeway PACT 13 Camp Bernie, Ridgewood YMCA 14 Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund 15 Catholic Charities, Alternatives Program 16 Catholic Charities, Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment Services (CATS) 17 Catholic Charities, Child Assault Prevention (CAP) 18 Catholic Charities, Child Care Services Division 19 Catholic Charities, Crossroads 20 Catholic Charities, Families First 21 Catholic Charities, Independent Living 22 Catholic Charities, Mobile Response & Stabilization Service 23 Catholic Charities, Social Service Center 24 Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Consumer Advocacy Program 25 Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley 26 Community Prevention Resources of Warren County 27 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Lehigh Valley 28 Contextual Family Services 29 Coventry Family Practice Associates 30 DAWN Center for Independent Living (CIL) 31 Dental Health Associates of Phillipsburg, NJ 32 Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) 33 Easter Seals, Residential Services 34 Easter Seals, Camp Merry Heart 35 Family Guidance Center, Better Future Self-Help Center 36 Family Guidance Center, Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Connections 37 Family Guidance Center, Gateway Partial Care Program 38 ii

3 Family Guidance Center, Intensive Family Support Services 39 Family Guidance Center, Outpatient Mental Health Program 40 Family Guidance Center, Psychiatric Emergency Services, Family Crisis Intervention Unit 41 Family Guidance Center, Sexual Abuse Treatment Program 42 Family Guidance Center, Substance Abuse & Intensive MICA Programs 43 Family Guidance Center, Supported Employment Program 44 Family Guidance Center, Warren Hills School Based Youth Services Program 45 Freedom House 46 Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania 47 Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey 48 Hackettstown Regional Medical Center 49 Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Counseling and Addiction Center 50 Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Prenatal Care/Healthstart Clinic/OB Clinic 51 The Highlands Project, Inc., Community Service 52 HIV Counseling & Testing 53 Hope House 54 Hope House, Behavioral Health Center 55 Hunterdon County YMCA 56 Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Promise of Warren County, Inc. 57 Inverse, Inc. 58 Joseph H. Firth Youth Center 59 Legal Services of Northwest Jersey - Warren County Division 60 Medicaid 61 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 62 New Jersey Department of Labor, One-Stop Career Center 63 New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran s Affairs 64 New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities 65 New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services 66 New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services, Warren District Office 67 New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse 68 New Jersey Youth Corps 69 NORWESCAP, Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) 70 NORWESCAP, Child and Family Resource Services 71 NORWESCAP, Early Head Start 72 NORWESCAP, Family Success Center of Phillipsburg 73 NORWESCAP First Call for Help/ NORWESCAP, Head Start 75 NORWESCAP, Homelessness Prevention Program 76 NORWESCAP, Housing and Energy Services 77 iii

4 NORWESCAP, Preschool Children s Center 78 NORWESCAP, RSVP Volunteer Resource Center 79 NORWESCAP, Transitions Center for Women 80 NORWESCAP, WIC 81 Northwest NJ Regional Women s Center 82 Phillipsburg Housing Authority 83 Phillipsburg School-Based Youth Services Program 84 Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey 85 Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County 86 Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County, 4-H Youth Development 87 Social Security Administration 88 St. Clare s Hospital, Children s Crisis Intervention Service 89 St. Clare s Hospital, Inpatient Detoxification 90 St. Clare s Hospital, Inpatient Rehabilitation 91 St. Clare s Hospital, Intensive Outpatient Services 92 St. Clare s Hospital, Outpatient Services 93 Sunrise House Foundation, Inc. 94 Third Street Alliance for Women & Children 95 Touchstone Hall, Vantage Health System 96 Visiting Homemakers of Warren County, Inc. 97 Visiting Homemakers of Warren County, Inc., Meals at Home Program (MAHP) 98 Warren Acres, Warren County Juvenile Detention Center 99 Warren County Community College 100 Warren County Community College, Continuing Education 101 Warren County Department of Human Services, Division of Administration 102 Warren County Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Disability Services 103 Warren County Department of Human Services, Division of Temporary Assistance & Social Svcs. (TASS) 104 Warren County Family Division 105 Warren County Probation Division 106 Warren County Prosecutor s Office, Office of Victim Witness Advocacy 107 Warren County Public Health Nursing 108 Warren County Public Health Nursing, Special Child Health Services 109 Warren County Public Health Nursing, Well Baby Clinic 110 Warren County Rent Assistance Program 111 Warren County Transportation, First Transit, Inc. 112 Warren Hills Family Health Center 113 Warren Hospital, Behavioral Health Services 114 Warren Hospital, Cancer Education & Early Detection 115 Warren Hospital, Counseling & Addiction Services 116 iv

5 Weller Center for Health Education 117 West Morris Area YMCA 118 Women s Health Resources 119 YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason, Inc. 120 YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity 121 v

6 ABILITIES OF NORTHWEST JERSEY 264 Rt. 31 North PO Box 251 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for information Community Rehabilitation Program (CPR) which provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons who are physically, emotionally and/or mentally disabled. Pre-vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, center-based employment, supported employment and job placement services. Transportation is provided. Population served has been expanded to include welfare recipients and transitioning (school-to-work) high school students. Other center-based services include adult day training services for eligible developmentally disabled adults. Included in this are programs serving medically frail and behaviorally- involved consumers. Program services are person-centered, consumer driven. CARF accredited. 1

7 AL-ANON/ALATEEN NORTH JERSEY INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. 73 South Fullerton Avenue, 2nd Floor Montclair, NJ PHONE: (973) (800) FAX: (973) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None To help the family of the alcoholic or anyone living with an alcoholic. Local Meetings. Fellowship of families and friends of alcoholics. Following the 12-step program. Offers comfort, hope and friendship through shared experience. Includes groups for children and adult children. 2

8 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS INTERGROUP 2400 Morris Avenue Union, NJ PHONE: (800) (908) (973) (908) (Warren County Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center) (973) Spanish Line FAX: (908) Hour Hotline Self-supporting via contributions Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and to help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; they are self-supporting through their own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. 3

9 ALTERNATIVES, INC. 600 First Ave. (Main Office) Raritan, NJ Thomas St. (Regional Office) Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) (Main Office) (908) (Regional Office) (908) (Main Office) (908) (Regional Office) Fees for housing programs - 30% of income Alternatives, Inc. provides housing, support services and case management to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, individuals and families who are homeless and at-risk youth. Services include daily living skill training, employment, recreation, transportation, etc. The agency provides a wide range of housing options including housing that is supervised 24/7, as well as independent and supportive housing. To provide comprehensive support services to individuals with special needs to enable them to reach their highest level of independence and integration in the community. Alternatives philosophy is based on a person-centered approach. This means developing a program around the specific needs of an individual rather than offering a generic group of services to a large number of people. 4

10 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY REGION 669 Littleton Road Parsippany, NJ PHONE: (973) (973) (800) ACS-2345 (888) (to donate a car) FAX: (973) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None National 24-hour (800) number provides the general public with consistent, accurate and up-to-date information on cancer related topics and the American Cancer Society, services, program and events. Donate your used car or truck for a tax-deductible donation. Call local number for information and guidance, financial support, support group, videos, pamphlets, and information on special events. 5

11 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 19 School House Road Somerset, NJ PHONE: (732) (800) FAX: (732) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None A volunteer agency which provides programs of public awareness, advocacy, professional and patient education and information. A variety educational materials and publication catalog, available on request; notification of local diabetes meeting/support group activities; fundraising for diabetes research, education, service. 6

12 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST NJ WARREN OFFICE 115 Greenwich Street Belvidere, NJ or 29 Elm St. Morristown, NJ PHONE: (908) (973) ext. 202 (877) (187-REDCROSS) - Car Donation (866) FAX: Fax: (908) [email protected] Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program specific Disaster preparedness and relief, services to active military personnel and their families; varied community volunteer programs for adult and youth; first aid, water safety and CPR courses, HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs; blood donor recruitment and blood drives. Donate your car, truck, van, cycle, RV or boat - tax deductible. 7

13 THE ARC WARREN COUNTY CHAPTER, INC. PO Box W. Washington Avenue, 3 rd Floor Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information To promote the general welfare of all developmentally disabled individuals of all ages. Provides recreational activities with transportation, residential, summer camp for disabled/non-disabled children and disabled adults. Camp Warren is a 7 week day camp for ages Recreational activities: dances, bowling, swimming, basketball. Transportation to programs and Special Olympics. Advocacy and referral. Education in prevention and public awareness. In-home family support program. Community living arrangements operated under the Residential Program. Case management, early intervention service, supported employment, information and referral, selfadvocacy, parent education and support. 8

14 THE ARC PROJECT FIRST STEP INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PO Box W. Washington Avenue, 2 nd Floor Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Non-profit, family focused, early intervention program serving infants and toddlers with developmental delay in one or more areas: motor, social, self-help, language, cognitive, sensory, feeding or medical problems affecting development. Home-based training program for parents, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, parent education, social work services and nursing consultation. 9

15 BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF WARREN COUNTY P.O. Box Broad Street Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. By appointment after-hours None Community-Based Program Matches children between the ages of six and sixteen from primarily single parent families to professionally screened adult volunteers. The volunteers serve as friends and role models, helping children gain greater self-confidence. The volunteers and children do simple things together such as playing catch or baking cookies - becoming friends. Volunteer screening includes an interview, a reference check, training and a home visit. The child intake includes a parent and child interview and a school inquiry. The case management staff supports and supervises matches. School-Based Program Matches elementary school students to professionally volunteers. The volunteers serve as friends and role models, helping the students gain greater self confidence. A partnership is developed with a local business. The employees spend one lunch hour per week with a student at school helping with class work, playing a board game and getting to know each other. Volunteer screening includes an interview, a reference check and training. The student intake includes parent permission, a teacher referral and a student interview. The case management staff supports and supervises matches. Currently there are school-based programs in Green Street, Andover-Morris and White Township Schools. 10

16 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CENTRAL NJ COUNCIL 4315 Rt. 1 South Monmouth Junction, NJ PHONE: (609) (609) FAX: (609) Monday - Wednesday Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call above number for information Provides an organized program of character development, citizenship training and physical and mental fitness for youth members in locally sponsored units with adult leaders. Council: Organization of scouting units, leadership recruitment, training and counseling, camping, career education in schools, clearinghouse for materials, store. Local Units: Tiger, Cub and Boy Scouts, recreation (camping and outing); information, education and physical fitness programs. 11

17 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL P.O. Box Lehigh Valley, PA PHONE: (610) (610) (Scout Shop Store) FAX: (610) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information Provides programs for males, first grade to 21 years of age and females from years of age in outdoor experience, skills training and career awareness for high school age students. Offers character development, citizenship training and leadership skills developed through information programs and experiences. Drug abuse information and prevention programs and child abuse information and prevention programs for members and non-members. 12

18 BRIDGEWAY PACT Star Plaza, Suite 11 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. On-call for emergencies 24/7 None Bridgeway provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults who have serious mental illness to help them live as independently as possible in the community. Bridgeway is on the cutting edge of improving service interventions and expanding resources that have helped individuals receiving mental health services and their journey toward recovery. 13

19 CAMP BERNIE RIDGEWOOD YMCA 327 Turkey Top Road Port Murray, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information Year round residential camp, 248 scenic and wooded acres. Modern, comfortable cabins and lodges, delicious meals prepared on-site. All programs mission driven, values based and led by caring and highly trained professional staff. Environmental Education for schools on weekdays, retreat & recreation weekends. Co-ed Summer Camp ages

20 CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND New Jersey Department of Human Services P.O. Box 728 Trenton, NJ PHONE: (800) 335-FUND (3863) (609) FAX: (609) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund was established by legislation to provide financial assistance for families whose children have experienced an illness or condition which is not otherwise covered by insurance, state or federal programs, or other sources. The Fund is intended to assist in preventing a family s ability to cope with the responsibilities which accompany a child s significant health problems. Call for eligibility requirements and to apply. 15

21 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None Intensive in-home therapy and case management program working with multi-problem families atrisk of out-of-home placement of one or more children. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for program participants. Family therapy, intensive outreach and case management services are the cornerstones of change in this program. 16

22 CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT SERVICES (CATS) 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None. Provide risk assessments, psychological and psychiatric evaluations; out-patient treatment and medication monitoring for DYFS involved families. Risk assessments are available as fee for service with court order. 17

23 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION (CAP) 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Call for information Community prevention program which seeks to prevent the physical, verbal and sexual victimization of children by educating preschool through high school-aged children and the adults in their community. Children s workshops, teacher in-service training and parent workshops are conducted by trained CAP facilitators. CAP personnel are also available for speaking regarding child abuse and child abuse prevention for service clubs, churches, PTAs, etc. Children s and staff workshops during school hours. Parent workshops scheduled in afternoon and evening to accommodate parents. 18

24 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHILD CARE SERVICES DIVISION 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) (908) Weekly and/or monthly fees charged for services. Sliding scale and financial assistance provided to those who qualify. Provide child care services to Warren County area families including before-and-after school programs and early learning centers. Full-time, part-time, and drop-in service available for school age programs. School age programs are located in the following schools: Phillipsburg School District, Greenwich Township, Hackettstown School District, Early Learning Centers includes: Greenwich Preschool in Stewartsville and Phillipsburg Early Childhood Center in Phillipsburg School. 19

25 CATHOLIC CHARITIES CROSSROADS 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 24 Hour Emergency Telephone Response None Crossroads provides independent-living-skills instruction, intensive in-home services, counseling and case management services to adolescents years, in the DYFS Northern Region. The adolescents served are aging out of substitute care placement and require temporary case management and support services to effectively negotiate living on their own. Services are available for up to 18 months. 20

26 CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILIES FIRST (DYFS) 700 Sayre Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Services are available 24/7 None The program is designed for families with at least one child at imminent risk of placement. All clients must be referred by the NJ Division of Youth & Family Services (DYFS) or Warren County Department of Human Services. Counseling and therapeutic teaching based on the family preservation model. Services are provided in the client s home and include therapeutic intervention, case management and linkage to community resources. 21

27 CATHOLIC CHARITIES INDEPENDENT LIVING Thomas Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) hour supervision Clients pay a portion of rent on percentage basis of income. Independent Living Program is a fully supervised independent living situation which allows the client to experience reintegration into the community at an individualized pace. Clients reside in apartments and are responsible for sharing all aspects of maintaining their home. Services include independent life skills instruction; employment procurement, time management; counseling services; information and referral; crisis intervention; case management and coordination and aftercare. The length of stay is months. 22

28 CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOBILE RESPONSE & STABILIZATION SERVICE 700 Sayre Ave. Phillipsburg, NJ or or 6 Park Ave. Flemington, NJ Route 22 East Bridgewater, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (Flemington Office) (877) (For Referral - Value Options) (908) (Bridgewater Office) FAX: (908) (908) (Flemington Office) [email protected] Services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week No fee. Youth ages 5-18 years old demonstrating severe loss-of-control behaviors at school, home or group home and needing Crisis Intervention Services. Crisis worker dispatched by Contracted Service Administrator will arrive within one hour to home/school. 23

29 CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER 372 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) South Main Street (Thrift Store) Phillipsburg, NJ None The Social Service Center provides emergency food and clothing to the economically disadvantaged in Warren County. The center also offers information, referral and advocacy services. Food Pantry Hours: Thrift Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Thursday 1:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Monday Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. If possible, please arrive a half-hour before closing, to be processed. 24

30 CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW JERSEY CONSUMER ADVOCACY PROGRAM 40 Newburgh Road, Suite 200 Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (609) FAX: (908) (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment None, but donations are welcome The program assists individuals with disabilities in advocating on their own behalf. The Consumer Advocacy Program includes individual advocacy services, self-advocacy groups, and statewide and local legislative advocacy and professional outreach services. This program also seeks to raise the awareness and knowledge of the general public about available options to facilitate the independence of people with physical and developmental disabilities. 25

31 COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (CACLV) SAFE HARBOR EASTON 536 Bushkill Drive Easton, PA PHONE: (610) FAX: (610) Daytime Program - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Shelter Program - 24 hours/day Varies depending on source of referral Daytime Program: free breakfast and lunch; referrals for medical, dental, drug, and alcohol services; HIV testing and counseling; Social Security representative payee program; case management services for homelessness prevention, employment, and housing Shelter Program: provide shelter and meals for up to 26 residents (16 male, 10 female); case management services for individual support plans in order to regain self-sufficiency 26

32 COMMUNITY PREVENTION RESOURCES OF WARREN COUNTY (CPR) 20 W. Washington Avenue Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Donations and minimal charge for some programs. CPR provides referrals for alcoholism, tobacco, substance addiction and related issues and behavioral problems. Programs include: BABES, Forest Friends, Life Skills, Keys to Intervention, Footprints, Positive Parenting and Strengthening Families Program. Prevention Presentations include: Drug-specific presentations (i.e. club drugs, prescription drugs, heroin), signs and symptoms of drug abuse, drug trends, tobacco education, Fatal Vision Goggles, Consequences of Underage Drinking, behavior modification, classroom management, Asset Building and CPS/CADC course work. CPR is designated as the County Resource Center and library supplying material on topics such as substance abuse and related issues, health and wellness, and community services. CPR participates in two coalitions: Community Action Partnership and Childhood Drinking Prevention Coalition and are the county representative for the Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program and Coordination of the countywide school-based REBEL (anti-tobacco youth campaign). 27

33 CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF LEHIGH VALLEY DIVISION OF MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL 3671 Crescent Court East Whitehall, PA or Easton Branch 306 Spring Garden Street Easton, PA PHONE: (866) FAX: (610) Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sliding Scale Non-profit community service providing professional counseling to financially distressed persons; both in-house and by phone; community education in money and credit management. Education, budget counseling, debt management and housing counseling. 28

34 CONTEXTUAL FAMILY SERVICES 9 Cardinal Way Flemington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) [email protected] By appointment None Contextual Family Services provides intensive in-home family therapy programming. Therapeutic services are provided in the home, school and community to decrease child/youth conflict and treatment effectiveness. Family must have other agency involvement. 29

35 COVENTRY FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 300 Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call for information Coventry Family Practice provides care for all ages of individuals and their families. This care includes, but is not limited to pediatrics, obstetrics, adult and geriatrics, well exams and health promotion, as well as sick visits. 30

36 DAWN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL) 30 Broad Street, Suite 5 Denville, NJ PHONE: (973) (888) 383-DAWN (3296) (973) (TTY) (877) (ADRC) FAX: (973) [email protected] or Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. N/A DAWN CIL is a non-profit, consumer controlled, non-residential Center for Independent Living. DAWN CIL provides a variety of services to people with disabilities and their families to help them secure an independent lifestyle. Services include information and referral, peer support groups, independent living skills training, advocacy, recreation for adults and youth ages 16 and up. Disability Etiquette Training, transition from school to work. 31

37 DENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES OF PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 320 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (973) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dependent on dental plan coverage Dental Health Associates is a fee-for-service dental provider taking almost all dental plans, except Medicaid. They have general Dentists, Pedontists, Periodontists, Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons available. 32

38 DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER (D.A.S.A.C.C.) P. O. Box 423 Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (866) 6BE-SAFE ( ) (908) Abuse Hotline (908) Abuse Hotline (908) Office (908) (TTY) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 24-hour hotline None contributions accepted Private, non-profit agency designed to support and empower those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides 24 hour hotline and emergency services, individual counseling and support groups, temporary emergency shelter, transitional housing, youth programs for children and teens, case management, outreach program, legal advocacy, court and hospital accompaniment, community education, information and referral services, and professional training. 33

39 EASTER SEALS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 2083 Rt. 57 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information Program includes 24-hour and semi-supervised mental health consumer residencies, along with two respite beds. Services include training in daily living skills (i.e. budgeting, cooking, etc.), assistance in obtaining entitlements, service coordination, as well as supportive and crisis counseling. 34

40 EASTER SEALS CAMP MERRY HEART 21 O Brien Road Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call above number for information Easter Seals Camp Merry Heart offers an inclusive day camp for children ages Also offers a residential camp for people with disabilities ages 5-70 years and a year round travel and respite program for people with disabilities ages 18 years and over. 35

41 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER BETTER FUTURE SELF-HELP CENTER 21 West Washington Avenue Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday Friday 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. None This mental health consumer-operated self-help center offers social, recreational, educational and advocacy activities for individuals recovering from serious mental illness. There is a focus on health and wellness with specialized service activities offered such as support groups, a fitness center, nutritious meals, seminars on health topics, smoking cessation services and exercise classes. 36

42 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER COMMUNITIES AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CASA) CONNECTIONS 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday Friday 8:30 5:00 p.m. None Science-based, federally approved substance abuse prevention and education program designed for students and families residing in Warren County. CASA works with local PTA s, schools, police departments and municipal alliance groups to identify youth populations at risk of substance abuse. Services include family enrichment training, Creating Lasting Family Connections, parent and youth communication training and alcohol and drug issues training. Education sessions and support groups are offered to youth and parents in classroom and community settings throughout Warren County. 37

43 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER GATEWAY PARTIAL CARE PROGRAM 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sliding fee scale Provides a structured, vocationally-oriented therapeutic day program that focuses on development of life skills, illness management and health and wellness practices. Services are designed to engage and empower individuals recovering from a serious mental illness to master independent community living skills. Psychiatric assessment and medication management services, as well as individual counseling and case management services are offered. 38

44 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday Friday 8:30 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours also available None This program works with family members of the seriously mentally ill and provides them with a variety of psychoeducation and support services designed to help them improve family functioning and coping. Services are delivered both off-site (in the community, at families homes) and in the Center s three locations within the County. Services include group and individual psychoeducation, family support groups for families, individual consultation, respite services for ill family members, referral and linkage, and advocacy. 39

45 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ Maple Avenue Hackettstown, NJ Marshall Street, Building B Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday until 8:00 p.m. at various locations Sliding fee scale Evaluation and counseling to families, couples, adults, children and adolescents. Specialized groups are offered. Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring by psychiatric practitioners. 40

46 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES FAMILY CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT PHONE: 550 Marshall Street, Building B Phillipsburg, NJ (908) Crisis Telephone Hotline (908) Office FAX: (908) Hour Crisis Telephone Hotline Sliding fee scale Crisis Intervention Services are operated by the Family Guidance Center on a 24-hour, sevenday-a-week basis and includes two components: Emergency Services features mobile outreach response anywhere in Warren County and provides crisis stabilization interventions to individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis. Psychiatric screening services to safely facilitate admissions to local and state psychiatric hospitals are provided when necessary. The Family Crisis Intervention component, available to youth and families, provides counseling, guidance and referral assistance to remediate truancy and runaway and defiant conduct situations. 41

47 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ Maple Avenue Hackettstown, NJ Marshall Street, Building B Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday until 8:00 p.m. at various locations Sliding fee scale Provides sexual abuse treatment and evaluation services to individuals and families in individual, family and group settings. Psychiatric services are available; medications are prescribed and monitored by psychiatrists as needed. Primary client issue must be childhood sexual abuse. 42

48 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM INTENSIVE MICA PROGRAM 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ Maple Avenue Hackettstown, NJ Marshall Street, Building B Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg (908) Washington (908) Hackettstown (908) Phillipsburg Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday until 8:00 p.m. at various locations Sliding fee scale Counseling and education for substance abuse rehabilitation. Services include evaluation, treatment, education and referrals in individual, family and/or group settings. Treatment is individually designed to address the many problems associated with addiction. Specialized services are also available for mentally ill chemical abusers (MICA). 43

49 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 492 Route 57 West Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sliding fee scale Provides vocational assessment, job development, placement, and coaching and postemployment follow-up support services to adults with a history of serious mental illness. Also provides benefits management and service coordination for each individual. 44

50 FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER WARREN HILLS SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM Warren Hills Regional High School 41 Jackson Valley Road Washington, NJ and Warren Hills Regional Middle School Carlton Avenue Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) Ext FAX: (908) Monday & Friday 7:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Provides a comprehensive array of services for students including: employment counseling; late night as well as before and after school recreation programs; mental health development and intervention; referrals to health and social services; substance abuse prevention/education; family life education and counseling; support services for truancy reduction and dropout prevention; vocational development workshops; and workshops for parents, teachers and school administrators. 45

51 FREEDOM HOUSE, INC. PO Box 367 Glen Gardner, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Residential programs are staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week Administrative Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Varies by program, please call for more information Freedom House: Long-term residential substance abuse treatment in a halfway house setting for adult males. Transitional housing for adult men The Family Afterward: Residential services with case management for women in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction and their children with a focus on reunification of families. Family Services: Delivered to the families, loved ones, and interested parties of our clients in treatment at the halfway house program. 46

52 GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 2633 Moravian Avenue Allentown, PA PHONE: (610) (888) FAX: (610) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information. An informal education program based on ethical values and designed to give girls the opportunity to develop their potential with the support and guidance of trained, caring adults. Program opportunities are available to all girls ages 4-17 years or grades K through 12. Programs help girls to develop leadership and life skills, increase self-esteem, give service to others and more, while making new friends and having fun. Camping, field trips and council-sponsored events compliment troop/group activities to provide a comprehensive program designed to meet the special needs of girls. 47

53 GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 95 Newark Pompton Turnpike Riverdale, NJ PHONE: (973) FAX: (973) $10 Annual membership fee Girls meet locally in a small group setting led by two or more trained volunteer adults. 48

54 HACKETTSTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 651 Willow Grove Street Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) Emergency Room FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information Inpatient Services: Medical and Surgical Units, Childbirth Family Center, General Surgical Services, Laparoscopic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oral Surgery, etc. Outpatient Services: Emergency Medicine Physician in ER, 24 hours a day, Same Day Surgery, Minor Procedures, Diagnostic Testing, Laboratory Testing, Respiratory Therapy, Women s Imaging Center, etc. Joan Knechel Cancer Center and Outpatient Dialysis, Wound Healing Center. 49

55 HACKETTSTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COUNSELING & ADDICTION CENTER 112 East Ave, Unit 9 Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Counselors on-call 24-hours Call for information Outpatient services for all adults and adolescents who have a problem with alcohol or other substance abuse or addiction. Behavioral Health program includes individual and group therapy for anxiety and depression. Detoxification services on an outpatient basis. Fees vary upon service received. All major insurances accepted; sliding fee scale and charity care depending on the outcome of a financial screening. Services begin with a two-hour biopsychosocial evaluation. Clients are triage to individual or group counseling, including adolescent day program with a school component or adult intensive outpatient day or evening program. Family education program and early intervention/prevention programs. All clients have an individualized treatment plan, focusing on short-term treatment. Detoxification on a medical need basis in a ambulatory setting. 50

56 HACKETTSTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PRENATAL CARE/HEALTHSTART CLINIC/OB CLINIC 653 Willow Grove Street Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (Financial Counselor) FAX: (908) Monday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by appointment None Prenatal care available for all financial groups. No fee for services if Medicaid eligible, or screened by a financial consultant. Sliding fee scale for clinic and referral to obstetricians for clients with insurance. No-cost pregnancy testing and counseling is also provided. 51

57 THE HIGHLANDS PROJECT, INC. COMMUNITY SERVICE P.O. Box 231 Broadway, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. None The historical learning center is a project developed under an agreement between the non-profit Highlands Project and the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The center features local history models and displays including the Oxford Furnace, Shippen Manor, Morris Canal and Lenape Indians. The park and historical learning center are located near mile marker 4, behind OK-4 Wheel Drive on Route 57, just west of New Village. 52

58 HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING PO Box 2900 (mailing address) Flemington, NJ or Hunterdon County Community Services Annex Route 31 and Gauntt Place Flemington, NJ Stateline Medical 590 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) FAX: (908) Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, by appointment in Phillipsburg None Free, confidential and/or anonymous testing for HIV anti-body. Pamphlets and education to all clients, along with pre and post counseling. Assistance with referrals to appropriate service providers. Results of testing are provided the same day. Provides literature on HIV/AIDS and lending library of audiovisual materials. 53

59 HOPE HOUSE Belmont Avenue P. O. Box 851 Dover, NJ PHONE: (973) (973) ext Mobile Van Unit (800) FAX: (973) [email protected] Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Accepts most insurance plans and sliding fee scale Hope House is a non-residential facility, which provides a wide range of social services in a friendly, home-like setting. The agency is located near the center of Dover and is accessible to Morris County residents. The staff is available for professional consultations, presentations and networking. Services available are: substance abuse counseling, counseling, parenting skills, AIDS Center, Fix-It Program, Chore Program, Home Sharing Program and the Hope Connection. 54

60 HOPE HOUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Belmont Avenue P. O. Box 851 Dover, NJ PHONE: (973) ext. 134 (800) FAX: (973) Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sliding fee scale Services include adolescent and adult counseling; individual, family and co-dependent group counseling, substance abuse evaluations; on-site 12-step group meetings; on-site Spanish speaking 12-step AA group meetings. Bilingual Substance Abuse Counseling, Adolescent/Adult Substance Abuse Education Groups, Anger/Conflict Resolution Groups, Women s Anger Management Group - English, Men s Anger Management Group - Spanish. Mental Health Counseling service provided for families, individuals and children with emotional problems. 55

61 HUNTERDON COUNTY YMCA Deer Path Branch 144 W. Woods Church Road Flemington, NJ Round Valley Branch 1410 Rt. 22 West, Building B Annandale, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) Deer Path (908) Round Valley (908) Deer Path (908) Round Valley [email protected] Monday - Friday 5:15 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Depends on program, confidential financial assistance available Human service organization that instills the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in children, families and communities. Offers fitness, swimming, child care, pre-school and after school program, gymnastics, Senior Center, aerobic classes, summer camps, sports and dance classes and teen programs. 56

62 INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK FAMILY PROMISE OF WARREN COUNTY, INC. 65-A Washington Avenue P.O. Box 267 Oxford, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office) N/A Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County (WC-IHN) - Family Promise of Warren County, Inc. addresses the immediate needs of homeless families in our communities. Through the Warren County Interfaith Hospitality Network, we extend compassion, care, and hope to families with a network of host and support congregations, social and business organizations, and individual volunteers. We provide safe, home-like, overnight accomodations, meals, and other support for helping families regain their independence. We also provide essential services and programs for locating and securing housing, employment, and job training as well as helping families rebuild their savings and credit, restore their unity, and renew their hope. The Warren County Interfaith Hospitality Network achieves this in a way that keeps parents and kids together in their communities and schools while preserving the family's safety, dignity, and well-being. 57

63 INVERSE, INC. OUTREACH PROGRAM PO Box 302 Flanders, NJ PHONE: (973) FAX: (973) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. None Inverse provides mentoring with the purpose of providing academic assistance, teaching life skills and providing crisis counseling. 58

64 JOSEPH H. FIRTH YOUTH CENTER 108 Anderson Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Office) Monday - Friday After School - 8:00 p.m. (Program Hours) Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call for information Private, non-profit agency providing recreational and educational activities for Phillipsburg area youth and adults. Arts and crafts, after school program, summer day camp, sports, and drop-in program. Contact Firth Youth Center for program times, specific information and fees. 59

65 LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST JERSEY WARREN COUNTY DIVISION 91 Front Street PO Box 65 Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None LSNWJ provides free civil legal services to low-income people and vulnerable seniors in matters involving essential basic needs, including shelter, housing, maintenance of income and assets, education, employment, health care access, personal safety, family relationships, and autonomy. A non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of providing quality legal advice and representation to the indigent population of Warren County. Legal advice and representation in certain civil areas of law; consumer, family, housing, health, mental health, employment, public benefits and income maintenance. Legal Services also provides free legal services to the growing number of domestic violence victims in Warren County. 60

66 MEDICAID 10 Park Place, Suite 340 Morristown, NJ or Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services Quakerbridge Plaza PO Box 712 Trenton, NJ PHONE: (973) (800) (908) (Adult Medicaid - Belvidere) FAX: (973) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Provides coverage for Health Care Services for recipients determined eligible under County Welfare or Supplemental Security, Income Assistance Programs. 61

67 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 401 Water Street Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) (856) Mortgage Assistance (609) (609) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Program funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development providing rent subsidies to tenants in privately owned rental units. Households with a disabled family member are given priority. Three out of four households leased must be below the 30% medium income guidelines. Tenant pays approximate monthly amount of 30% of their monthly income for rent and utilities; difference is paid by HUD directly to property owner. 62

68 NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER PHONE: 75 Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ (908) Employment (908) Unemployment (800) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Non-profit, state and federal funded program providing assessment, job placement, career counseling, testing, job search assistance and on-the-job training, leading to permanent employment. Employment counseling, older workers employment program. 63

69 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERAN S AFFAIRS 550 A Route 57 Port Murray, NJ or Newton Armory 5 South Park Drive Newton, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. None Supply information and help to veterans and spouse. Counseling and referral to veterans and/or their survivors informing them of any benefits due to them from the State of New Jersey or the Veteran s Administration. 64

70 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 1-B Laurel Drive Flanders, NJ or 100 Hamilton Plaza, 7 th Floor Paterson, NJ PHONE: (973) (Flanders) (973) (Hamilton) (800) (800) TDD FAX: (973) call for more information The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) serves people with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries and certain neurological impairments. The Division coordinates and/or provides a wide variety of services to help people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible. DDD offers case management, residential services, and various family support services that help both people with developmental disabilities and their families. DDD services also include the provision of day programs, which help the consumer develop vocational skills and learn how to use community resources; supported employment services, which help the consumer develop job skills, such as group interaction, teach the consumer about volunteerism, and offer job coaching to help consumers remain employed. DDD also helps with guardianship procedures and offers opportunities for active senior citizens to care for people with special needs. The Division s program, Real Life Choices, provides services and support to better assist families caring for members with developmental disabilities at home. The Division also provides personal and medical care, training, therapy and supervision to individuals with the most severe disabilities in seven developmental centers statewide. 65

71 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES 223-A Stiger Street Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Consumers are given a vocational rehabilitation evaluation, vocational guidance and counseling, physical restoration, vocational training, rehabilitation technology, work adjustment training, supported employment, on-the-job training, job preparation and job placement. 66

72 NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (DYFS) WARREN DISTRICT OFFICE 140 Boulevard, Suite 3 Washington, NJ or NJ Department of Children and Families Division of Youth and Family Services PO Box 717 Trenton, NJ PHONE: (908) (800) (after hours) (800) (Trenton Office) (877) NJABUSE ( ) 24-Hour hotline to report abuse/neglect FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None The Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) is New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families. DYFS is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment. The Child Abuse Hotline (State Central Registry) receives all reports of child abuse and neglect 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Reports requiring a field response are forwarded to the DYFS Local Office who investigates. After normal business hours, the hotline is linked with a statewide network of Special Response Units charged with the responsibility of responding to reports. DYFS contracts with many community-based agencies throughout the state to provide services to children and families. Such services include counseling, parenting skills classes, substance abuse treatment, in-home services, foster care and residential placement. If a child has been harmed or is at risk of harm, DYFS may ask the county family court to place the child in foster care. Foster homes are provided by caring individuals who have completed an extensive licensing program. If the family court determines a child cannot be safely returned home from foster care, DYFS will begin adoption planning. DYFS also operates three Residential Treatment Centers for youth with intensive behavioral health needs. 67

73 NEW JERSEY SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE St. Clare s Health System 375 East McFarlan Street Dover, NJ PHONE: (800) (973) FAX: (973) [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None Provides information on over 4,500 mutual aid self-help groups in NJ, over 1,100 national and online groups, and over 100 individuals who are seeking other to help them start needed new groups in NJ. Groups are run by and for people who share a particular problem, disability, illness, addiction, loss or common life situation, e.g., parenting, divorce, etc. Assists anyone interested in developing a new group. Provides training, speakers, literature and listing on the computer for those staring new groups. 68

74 NEW JERSEY YOUTH CORPS 1 Meyner Road Walters Park Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) FAX: (908) [email protected] None Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. N/A New Jersey Youth Corps is one of the largest youth service and conservation corps in the US. Youth Corps is a year-round, voluntary program which engages young adults (ages 16-25) in full-time community service, training, and educational activities. Guided by staff who serve as mentors and role models, teams of youth called crews carry out a wide range of service projects. In return for their efforts to restore and strengthen communities, Corps members receive: education development in basic skills and preparation to obtain a GED or locally issued Adult High School Diploma; life skills and employability skills instruction; personal and career counseling to build self-esteem, clarify values, and develop leadership skills while they are developing their career portfolio; transition services and continuing support services as they transition to college, training, employment or other national and domestic service opportunities; community service opportunities which develop positive employability skills while addressing unmet community needs. Corps members receive a stipend while enrolled in Youth Corps. 69

75 NORWESCAP CANCER EDUCATION & EARLY DETECTION (CEED) 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None This program provides comprehensive outreach, education and screening services for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers. The key components to the program are: education, outreach, screening, case management, tracking, follow-up and facilitation into treatment. Individuals targeted for this program are at or below 250% of Federal Poverty level-uninsured. Warren Hospital has previously sponsored this program and will support our future efforts. The success of the program is reliant on strong community partnerships with health care providers and local community organizations. 70

76 NORWESCAP CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCE SERVICES 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (800) (Childcare Hotline) (973) (Sussex) (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None An information and referral service for community and corporate childcare resources in Warren County. Services include parent counseling, training, resource development and technical assistance. The program is part of the NJ State and National Corporate Childcare Resource and Referral System. Welfare Reform: Work First New Jersey, to be eligible for this program, families must be currently receiving a welfare grant or have within the past two years. Lead Childcare Food Program, New Jersey Cares for Kids subsidy program. This program is open to low to moderate-income families. Family Childcare Registration, First Book Program Sponsor, Child Health Consultation. 71

77 NORWESCAP EARLY HEAD START 604 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (973) (Sussex) (908) (Morris) FAX: (908) (973) (Sussex) (908) (Morris) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. None Early Head Start is a home-based program for pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers from birth to three years old. Weekly home visits and regular group socializations are offered. Provides health, child development and social service guidance and support and parenting. 72

78 NORWESCAP FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER OF PHILLIPSBURG 459 Center Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. None Provides support and training for Family Workers in Abbott-contracted preschools in Phillipsburg. Warren County TANF Incentive for Parents (TIP) - provides in-home parenting education and community job program for Warren County parents receiving TANF who are in the last trimester of pregnancy or have infants under one year, to help parents make state-required hours for work. Healthy Families Home Visitation Program - Open to expectant mothers in their third trimester or to parents with infants 0-3 months. Providing Home Visitation with incentives, support, resources and parent activities, until the child enters school. 73

79 NORWESCAP FIRST CALL FOR HELP/ Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) 661-HELP ( ) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None Information and referral service. Staff research the problem, however complicated, and provide information and resources to assist the client. Advocacy is provided for those callers who may be unable to obtain assistance on their own. The program also provides the Adopt-A-Family Program which screens families for holiday assistance (Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas) and matches them with donors. NORWESCAP has also contracted with the Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance and Social Services to provide after-hours coverage for the Warren County Homeless Hotline. The program coordinates and distributes emergency financial assistance through several funding sources for emergency utility, medical, housing and work-related expenses. Administers Homeless Prevention funds for clients who have legal eviction notices. Funds are through the Department of Community Affairs, client must meet guidelines from DCA. 74

80 NORWESCAP HEAD START PROGRAM 604 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ or or 535 Fisher Ave. Phillipsburg, NJ Washington Head Start 2 Pohatcong Ave. Washington, NJ PHONE: FAX: (908) (Roseberry St.) (908) (Roseberry St.) (908) (Fisher Ave.) (908) (Washington) (908) (Washington) (908) (Washington) (908) (Roseberry St.) (908) (Fisher Ave.) (908) (Washington) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None The preschool program provides an early childhood education curriculum that promotes Language Arts, Reading Readiness, Math, Social, Fine & Gross motor skills development and enhancement of the child s overall developmental growth in a positive nurturing and caring environment. The preschool offers both Free Abbott-funded classes, Center-Based Childcare, Wraparound Service and Before and After Kindergarten Programs. Serves residents of Phillipsburg and Warren County. Free meals for children, parent involvement, screenings for vision, hearing, dental hygiene, height/weight twice per year. Developmental evaluations three times a year. Parent/teacher conferences to keep them updated on child s progress and any concerns. Enhancement programs: nutrition, health, oral hygiene, child assault prevention workshops. Education/recreational field trips for all preschool classes. Referrals for services as needed. 75

81 NORWESCAP HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None To be eligible, one must be in imminent danger of homelessness, in possession of a summons or imminent danger of mortgage foreclosure notice for homeowners. Loss of income due to: loss of employment, disability, delay in benefits, court documents, crime. The purpose of the homelessness program is to provide temporary assistance to people with arrears due to reasons beyond their control. Specified and detailed verification will be required. 76

82 NORWESCAP HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) ext. 160 (800) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. None The program addresses the dual housing and energy conservation needs of low income and the elderly. Services include repairing broken windows, patching exterior walls, caulking cracks and joints, insulating attic, floors and walls, weather stripping doors and windows, furnace replacement/retrofit, etc. Additional cost effective measures as needed. Client may be done every time they move if they still qualify income-wise, but a residence can only be done one time. Also provided under the Energy Services are the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). Program also administers the following Housing Program: Sussex Seniors Apartments, ECHO Housing, Robin Hill Apartments, First Time Home Buyers (HOPE 3), Housing Rehabilitation, New Housing Initiatives and Housing Preservation. 77

83 NORWESCAP PRESCHOOL CHILDREN S CENTER 350 Marshall Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) ext. 150, 151 or 152 FAX: (908) [email protected] Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Sliding fee scale, Abbott Families, TANF clients Call for information The preschool program provides an early childhood education curriculum that promotes Language Arts, Reading Readiness, Math, Social, Fine & Gross motor skills development and enhancement of the child s overall developmental growth in a positive nurturing and caring environment. The preschool offers both Free Abbott-funded classes, Center-Based Childcare, Wraparound Service and Before and After Kindergarten Programs. Serves residents of Phillipsburg and Warren County. Free meals for children, parent involvement, screenings for vision, hearing, dental hygiene, height/weight twice per year. Developmental evaluations three times a year. Parent/teacher conferences to keep them updated on child s progress and any concerns. Enhancement programs: nutrition, health, oral hygiene, child assault prevention workshops. Education/recreational field trips for all preschool classes. Referrals for services as needed. 78

84 NORWESCAP RSVP VOLUNTEER RESOURCE CENTER 350 Marshall St. Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) ext. 140 (908) ext. 144 (Hunterdon) (973) (Sussex) (973) (Morris) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None. RSVP fills community needs through recruiting and placing volunteers age 55+, who are pursuing meaningful activity, in a non-profit organizations, public agencies, and proprietary healthcare organizations. Program also provides some information and referral. 79

85 NORWESCAP TRANSITIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN 108 E. Washington Avenue Route 57 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. None. Program serves anyone displaced as a homemaker is because of divorce, separation or the death, deployment, or disability of their spouse and who must now enter or return to the job market. The Transitions Center for Women provides career counseling, interest testing, life skills, workshops, educational opportunities, employment assistance (resumes, job search, support and computer training groups). 80

86 NORWESCAP WIC PROGRAM 600 Elder Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (800) (973) (Sussex) (908) (Somerset) FAX: (908) (973) (Sussex) (908) (Somerset) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None The WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program provides free nutritious foods to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at a nutritional risk because of inadequate nutrition and income. Participants receive monthly allotment checks for specific foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, juice, cereal, peanut butter and infant formula which they redeem at local authorized supermarkets. In addition, WIC provides nutrition education and encourages client participation in health care services. 81

87 NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY REGIONAL WOMEN S CENTER Centenary College 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) ext FAX: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $20 fee per appointment for clinics The Northwest New Jersey Regional Women s Center at Centenary College was established by the NJ State Legislature in 1987 to provide educational and counseling services to women, men and their families in Northwest NJ, which includes Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. The Center is a private, non-profit organization. The main location is Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ with service locations throughout the four-county area. The Women s Center offers Legal, Counseling, Career, Medication Clinic and Financial Clinics. These clinics offer information, advice or a second opinion from a professional volunteer in these fields. There is a $20 pre-registration fee that is a donation to the Center to help defray costs. 82

88 PHILLIPSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY 530 Heckman Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Rental units for families and elderly: priority given to 55 years or older, permanent Social Security, or SS Disability; family residents of Phillipsburg and surrounding areas given preference. Rental units for families and elderly who are low-income residents of the Town of Phillipsburg. Waiting list has been reduced. Non-resident elderly are given consideration. Provide Equal Opportunity Housing. Handicapped accessible. Rent is calculated at approximately 30% of income - minimum rent is $50; maximum rent is $640, including utilities. 83

89 PHILLIPSBURG SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM 441 Heckman Street (Armory) Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evening hours by appointment None Individual and group counseling, health education, assessment and case management. Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative provides education to teens at-risk of pregnancy. Jobs and More program provides services to out-of-school youth ages with life skills and GED training. REACH Program provides after-school education and recreational activities for middle school students. After-school High School Drop-In Program offers arts and crafts, sports and other activities. Tutoring provided. NJ Family Care enrollment site. 84

90 PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NORTHERN NEW JERSEY 402 Coventry Drive Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (973) (Morristown) FAX: (908) (973) (Morristown) Call for information Call for information Comprehensive reproductive health care services. Basic medical services provided at the Phillipsburg center include: complete gynecological exam and medical history; birth control instruction and counseling; testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases; pregnancy testing, counseling and referrals; HIV risk assessment and counseling and testing. Colposcopy and cryotherapy (testing and treatment for pre-cancerous cervical conditions, Morristown and Flemington Offices. Patient referral service for medical, surgical, gynecological and social/emotional problems. Family life educators available to conduct classes and workshops in schools or other settings. 85

91 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF WARREN COUNTY 165 County Route 519 South Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Program to improve the efficiency and management of field crops, dairy, fruit, livestock, vegetables and poultry production. The most current research, cultural techniques, agronomic facts, and marketing skills are used to implement educational meetings, field demonstrations, newsletters and seminars. Homeowners and the agriculture-business community can obtain a wide variety of information and educational literature to help them solve their day-to-day agricultural problems. Agricultural agents work with commodity groups, government agencies and agricultural business to conserve and manage natural resources, promote agriculture and maintain a healthy environment for county residents. Provides information and education services to all people without regard to sex, race, national origin, handicap, disability, color or age. 86

92 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF WARREN COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 165 County Route 519 South Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None 4-H youth development programs help young people from first grade through one year out of high school develop social and life skills. Educational curriculum is available in a wide variety of areas from Aerospace to Veterinary Science. Volunteer adults are trained to work directly with young people. Many programs are also offered to all youth regardless of their status in the 4-H Club program. These include school enrichment, summer camp and environmental programs. Provides information and education services to all people without regard to sex, race, national origin, or handicap. 87

93 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 134 South 4 th Street Easton, PA PHONE: (800) (610) FAX: (610) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. None Accepts applications for Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare benefits. Specialists help with problems with benefits, take applications for Social Security cards, speakers will make presentations to groups. 88

94 ST. CLARE S HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE 130 Powerville Rd. Boonton, NJ PHONE: (973) Evaluation & Referral (973) FAX: (973) None 24/7 Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay This 28-bed unit provides intensive, short-term crisis intervention, evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents requiring inpatient hospitalization. Upon discharge, patients are referred for continued treatment, either outpatient or inpatient. Initial assessment determined by designated emergency services providers and appropriate counties. Involuntary and voluntary clients. 89

95 ST. CLARE S HOSPITAL INPATIENT DETOXIFICATION 130 Powerville Road Boonton, NJ PHONE: (888) FAX: (973) [email protected] 24 hours Accept most insurance, availability of grant funding. Inpatient Detox: ASAM III.7D Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient provides a planned regiment of 24 hour medically directed evaluation, care and treatment for substance and mental health related disorders. These patients are at a high risk of withdrawal and require medical management to avoid the potentially hazardous consequences of discontinued use of alcohol and other drugs. Patients at this level of care are assessed to require primary biomedical psychiatric and nursing care. ( Average length of time in the program 3-5 days) 90

96 ST. CLARE S HOSPITAL INPATIENT REHABILITATION 130 Powerville Road Boonton, NJ PHONE: (888) FAX: (973) [email protected] 24 hours Accept most insurance, availability of grant funding. Inpatient Rehab: ASAM III.7 Short Term Residential Treatment (variable length of stay) provides a planned regimen of 24 hour professionally directed evaluation, observation, medical monitoring and addiction treatment in an inpatient setting. The services of Level III.7 are designed to meet the needs of clients who have functional deficits in the area of acute intoxication and withdrawal, biomedical conditions and complications and emotional, behavioral and cognitive complications. Clients may also have had past failed attempts at outpatient or detoxification only services. (Average length of time in the program days) 91

97 ST. CLARE S HOSPITAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) 130 Powerville Road Boonton, NJ PHONE: (888) FAX: (973) [email protected] 24 hours Accept most insurance, availability of grant funding. Intensive Outpatient Program ASAM II.1 The program provides intensive services (3 day a week for 3 hours a day). The essential program elements are assessment, group therapy, psychoeducational groups, treatment planning, individual counseling and urine toxicological screening. Generally, people require more intense treatment initially, followed by progressively less intense treatment. 92

98 ST. CLARE S HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT PROGRAM 130 Powerville Road Boonton, NJ PHONE: (888) FAX: (973) [email protected] 24 hours Accept most insurance, availability of grant funding. Outpatient Program ASAM I Care includes individual counseling, Co-dependency group and Relapse Prevention/Aftercare Group. Clients in this level of care have demonstrated significant positive change in their behavior, including the ability to begin and maintain the newly acquired skills they learned at a higher level of care (ASAMII.1 or III.7). 93

99 SUNRISE HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC. 37 Sunset Inn Road P.O. Box 600 Lafayette, NJ PHONE: (973) FAX: (973) residential services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Various public funding, most insurances accepted, call Access Department for details. 1. Adult Residential Substance Abuse Detoxification Services 2. Adult Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Services 3. Intensive Outpatient Services 4. Six Month Program for Mothers & Children 94

100 THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 41 North Third Street Easton, PA or Sharing the Caring or Sharing the Caring 33 Best Ave. 33 Brass Castle Road Blairstown, NJ Washington, NJ PHONE: FAX: (610) (Easton) (908) (Blairstown) (908) (Washington) (610) (Easton) (908) (Blairstown) (908) (Washington) (Easton) (Blairstown) (Washington) Washington: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Blairstown: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $40 per day. County Assistance may be available through the Warren County Department of Human Services, Division of Aging & Disability Services. Sharing the Caring is an Adult Day Services program that provides supervision for clients who may not be able to be left alone during the daytime. Activities are provided within the Blairstown and Washington Nutrition sites both before and after the lunchtime congregate meal. Activities include physical exercise, mental stimulation and arts and crafts projects. Supervision is provided by two staff members at each site and the ratio of clients to staff does not exceed 7 to 1. 95

101 TOUCHSTONE HALL VANTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM 35 D Piermont Road Rockleigh Borough, NJ PHONE: (201) FAX: (973) Call for information Call for information Vantage Health System provides a comprehensive range of community based mental health, addiction, developmental disabilities, and elder care services to individuals and families. These include children with emotional problems, adolescents with addictions challenges, adults with serious mental illness, and elderly individuals with Alzheimer s disease. 96

102 VISITING HOMEMAKER SERVICE OF WARREN COUNTY, INC. 18 Broad Street PO Box 306 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for information Private, non-profit agency provides homemaker/home health aide service to the elderly, ill or disabled. Homemaker service may be the only assistance required by an individual or family, or it may complement and facilitate other needed services such as nursing, medical, social or physical therapy. The homemaker/home health aide role is to teach self-sufficiency whenever possible and to perform duties such as housekeeping, shopping, laundry, meal preparation and personal care. All homemaker/home health aids are supervised by registered nurses. 97

103 VISITING HOMEMAKER SERVICE MEALS AT HOME PROGRAM 18 Broad Street PO Box 306 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Suggested donation; $4.00 per meal. Meals at Home Program (MAHP) operates through each of the five Senior Nutrition Project sites located throughout the county. With the exception of Phillipsburg MAHP, the objective of the program is to provide a hot, nutritious, well-balanced, home delivered, NON-prescription meal to residents of Warren County who are homebound, unable to shop or prepare meals, under a doctor s order, or have no at-home support and are at least 60 years of age. Division of Senior Services professional staff will assess each applicant to the project for appropriateness and for eligibility for subsidies for the MAHP and for other in-home services. Meals are delivered around the noontime Monday through Friday. In special circumstances, prepackaged frozen meals can be delivered for weekend meals. Site Locations: Belvidere: St. Mary s Church, 408 Third Street, Belvidere ( ) Blairstown: Community Hall, 33 East Ave., Blairstown ( ) Hackettstown: Senior Center, 293 Main St. Hackettstown ( ) Phillipsburg: American Legion, 312 Marshall St. Phillipsburg ( ) Washington: St. Joseph s Community Hall, 200 Carlton Ave., Washington ( ) 98

104 WARREN ACRES WARREN COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 660 Oxford Road Oxford, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None 24/7 County contracts Any juvenile between the ages who constitutes a threat to the physical safety of the community and/or whose confinement is necessary to ensure his/her presence at court hearing. The juvenile must be charged with a violation of a penal statute, ordinance or regulation. Warren County Juvenile Detention Center is a predisposition holding facility for juveniles who are awaiting due process on alleged juvenile crimes committed. Warren County Juvenile Detention Center also houses post disposition sentenced youth for periods of time not to exceed 60 days. While at Warren County Juvenile Detention Center, youth are involved in a behavior modification program: recreation, industry, and interpersonal. In addition, juveniles are afforded remedial duration instruction, drug and alcohol education and counseling and psychological counseling on a regular weekly basis. Juveniles are released by an order of the Court. 99

105 WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WCCC) PHONE: 475 Route 57 West Washington, NJ (908) Main Number (908) Student Services (Admissions) (908) President (908) Continuing Education (908) Campus Operations FAX: (908) Call above number for information Provides quality, low cost, higher education to residents of Warren County. Academic Programs credit, day and evening, Monday through Sunday, 7 days a week: Associate in Arts Degree Programs: Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Information, Science, Elementary & Secondary Education, English, Fine Arts, Pre-Law, Social Sciences and Creative Writing. Associates in Science Degree Programs: Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, and General Science. Associates in Applied Science Degree Programs: Accounting Management, Allied Health, Business Management, Computer Information Services, Early Childhood Education, Graphic & Web Design, Legal Assistant (Paralegal Studies), Nurse Education in cooperation with Passaic County Community College, Small Business Management, and Web Development. Certificate Programs: Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Corrections, Early Childhood Education, Graphic and Web Design, Legal Assistant (Paralegal Studies), Legal Nurse Consultant (RN required), Small Business Management and Web Master. The Center for Career and Personal Development, in partnership with Warren County Technical School, day and evening continuing education non-credit programs, Monday through Saturday. Career Development Non-Credit Programs. Allied Health, Medical and Dental, Business and Computers. Fire Fighting, Hazmat Training, Industrial, Plumbing Apprenticeship, Uniform Construction Codes, On-line training. Personal Development, Senior Citizens 55+, youth and Summer Camp. Non-credit Certificate courses: Administrative and Clinical Medical Assisting, Pharmacology, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing/Coding, Dental Assisting, Dental Radiology, Certified Nurse s Aide, Dietary Manager, Therapeutic Massage, Computerized Accounting, Office Systems Technology. Workforce Development: employee training, grant writing, foster economic development, one stop computer. Small business counseling and services through Skylands Small Business Development Center. Library open to all Warren County residents. 100

106 WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION 475 Route 57 Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) :00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Classes) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office) Call for information The Department of Continuing Education provides career training for many health and business professions. They also offer continuing education for government protective services and public safety. A variety of professional development workshops, Active Adults 55+ classes, personal enrichment and online courses, plus an extensive summer youth program compliment a full service institution of higher learning. They play a significant role in post-secondary education where their commitment is to the adult learner, providing the non-traditional student with opportunities to continue their education through courses and programs. 101

107 WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION 202 Mansfield Street Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None The Division of Administration is responsible for centralizing programmatic, fiscal, personnel and administrative functions for the entire Department. The Division strives to coordinate and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department s operating structure. This is accomplished by improving internal operations, enhancing service coordination, strengthening administrative processes, and maximizing resources. This Division is charged with awarding contracts for county, state or federal funds to human and social service providers through a competitive bidding process. Each year, over $4 million is allocated to a variety of community-based programs serving the most needy and vulnerable Warren County residents. Examples of programs include substance abuse treatment, education and prevention programs, mental health treatment programs, human service programs, transportation and youth service programs. Residents of all ages are served. Volunteer advisory boards, councils and committees provide a way for the public to participate in the county s decision making process on important human and social service programs. Advisory group members are comprised of community residents, family members, consumer advocates, public and private organizations. Within the Division of Administration, the following advisory groups are represented: the Warren County Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), Mental Health Board (MHB), Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACA/DA), Youth Services Coordinating Council (YSCC) and the Transportation Advisory Council (TAC). 102

108 WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES 165 County Rt. 519 South Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information The Division of Senior Services plans and coordinates services for older residents of Warren County. The Division administers county, state and federal funds to facilitate a locally coordinated and responsive service system for older adults and physically disabled adults. The Senior Voice newsletter is published quarterly. Many services are provided free to residents age 60 and older, however, some services have a cost share. The Division also administers the Adult Protective Services for Warren County. Care Coordination; information and assistance; assist with PAAD, Lifeline, homestead rebates, Medicare/medical insurance claims, tax counseling, money management, heating/cooling applications and referral and coordination of services. Outreach, presentations and speaking engagements are regularly available. Comprehensive in-home assessments are available to all seniors to determine needs and care options available. The Chore Corps is a program where volunteers from Warren County help homeowners age 60 years + with major repairs and maintenance. The cost of supplies is the responsibility of the homeowners; donations, while not required, are accepted by the Division, not the volunteers. Types of problems addressed are: repair/installation of door locks, install/remove window screens and storms, fix leaky faucets and more. Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) gives adults with physical disabilities opportunities to work, attend school or vocational training and live independently in the community. Personal assistants help individuals with tasks such as light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, shopping, correspondence, mobility, driving and/or use public transportation. 103

109 WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES (TASS) Court House Annex 501 Second Street Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) (877) (Homeless Hotline) (800) (toll-free) (908) (Child Support) (908) (TANF) (908) (GA/Food Stamps) (908) (Family Care) (908) (Adult Medicaid) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None. The Division of Temporary Assistance & Social Services (TASS) administers a variety of assistance programs funded through the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WFNJ - WorkFirst New Jersey), Food Stamp Program, General Assistance (GA), Medicaid, Refugee Resettlement program, Child Support and Paternity and Social Services. Applicants must fully cooperate with child support and several employment initiatives to receive a TANF/WFNJ cash payment. 104

110 WARREN COUNTY FAMILY DIVISION Courthouse PO Box 900 Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information The Family Division is responsible for the following filings: Dissolution (matrimonial) Non-Dissolution (child support, custody/visitation) Juvenile Delinquency (complaints taken at local police department) Domestic Violence (intake hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening, weekend and holiday intake at local police department). Child Placement Review Board and Juvenile Conference Committee. 105

111 WARREN COUNTY PROBATION DIVISION Courthouse 413 Second Street P.O. Box 900 Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (after hours) (908) (Adult Supervision) (908) (Community Service) (908) (Child Support) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. N/A Adult and juvenile supervision for persons placed under the authority of Probation by the Superior or Municipal Courts. Community service management for adults and juveniles ordered to perform community service by Superior or Municipal Courts. Child support enforcement unit to monitor and collect on the orders of the Superior Court for payment of money to the custodial parent of a child or children by the non-custodial parent. Fiscal office processes and accounts for all monies paid by persons under the authority of probation for fines, penalties, restitution, fees, child support and alimony. Comprehensive enforcement program monitors and collects all delinquent accounts in child support matters (fines, penalties, fees and restitution). 106

112 WARREN COUNTY PROSECUTOR S OFFICE OFFICE OF VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCACY Courthouse 413 Second Street Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Public, non-profit referral office to offer support and information to victims and witnesses. Information as to disposition of care, assistance to victims/witnesses in court related problems, transportation, childcare, assistance with compensation from Violent Crimes Bureau. Assistance with the return of property. Compensation for financial losses through restitution request, Court accompaniment, employer, school, landlord and creditor intercession services. Separate and secure waiting area, assistance with Victim Impact Statement. Crisis counseling, information on crime prevention. 107

113 WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 162 E. Washington Ave. Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, sliding fee scale. Call for information. No one is denied services due to inability to pay. Home Health Care Services: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, postpartum and newborn assessment, medical social work, home health aides, and nutrition counseling. Community health programs offered: Well Baby Immunization Clinic, acute communicable disease control including venereal disease, tuberculosis, flu shots, adult health screening and supervision; community health and safety education; high risk maternal and child health counseling; lead poisoning screening; non-public school health, immunization program for school-age children; sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) counseling. Case management: Special Child Health Service Program; Aids Community Care Alternatives Program. 108

114 WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SPECIAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES 162 East Washington Avenue Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) , Ext.257, 258 or 281 FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Assists families as a single entry point into the healthcare system for Warren County families of children with special needs and for infants and toddlers receiving early intervention services. Provides information and assistance with birth defects, serious medical illness, or one born at risk for a development delay. A toddler having difficulty walking, talking, playing and/or understanding. A child diagnosed with a serious or life threatening illness or who has been seriously injured in an accident before age

115 WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING WELL BABY CLINIC 162 E. Washington Avenue Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information Well child services for newborn, infant and preschool children. Child receives immunization, physical examination, screening for height/weight, hemoglobin, blood lead, urinalysis, blood pressure, vision and hearing. Available to Warren County residents. 110

116 WARREN COUNTY RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 415 B Front Street Belvidere, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) None Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. None Assists low to moderate-income families in paying their rent. Check with agency for further update on waiting list, but will take applications. 111

117 WARREN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FIRST TRANSIT, INC. 220 Belview Road, Suite 4 Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (866) (toll-free) FAX: (908) Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Demand Response donations are accepted Shuttle Services suggested fares: $1.00 General Public, $0.50 Senior Citizen/Disabled This curb-to-curb service is provided to all county residents, especially those who are over age 60 and/or disabled. In addition, services are available to residents who are honorably discharged veterans, meet income guidelines or live in rural areas of the county. WCT offers two basic types of service: demand response and shuttle service. DEMAND RESPONSE: Demand response trips are provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All services are curb-to-curb; passengers who need door-to door assistance are encouraged to bring an aide with them. Arm assistance is offered by the driver to individuals when entering and exiting the vehicles. GENERAL SHUTTLE INFORMATION SERVICE: Shuttle services are provided Monday through Friday. Saturday service is limited to the Phillipsburg/Washington Route. No service on major holidays (New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). You may get on the shuttle anywhere along the route by signaling the driver. Off-route pickups need to be requested by 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to service by calling First Transit, Inc. 112

118 WARREN HILLS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 315 Rt. 31 South Washington, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information Primary healthcare needs are available for infants, children, adolescents and adults. Urgent care needs are met for our registered patients. Provides minor surgery, vaccines, lab, and radiology services. 113

119 WARREN HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Warren Hospital 185 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) (908) (908) (Emergency Department) FAX: (908) hours a day/7 days a week Call for information We offer a comprehensive behavioral health program for adults age 18 older. Designed to meet the needs of people struggling with all types of behavioral and mental health disorders, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Psychiatric Emergency Services: Common behavior associated with psychiatric conditions may include agitation; hostility; self-harm; pacing or resting care. 114

120 WARREN HOSPITAL CANCER EDUCATION AND EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM 185 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: None None Call for information Education and screening for eligible residents of Warren County. Screening includes breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer. 115

121 WARREN HOSPITAL COUNSELING AND ADDICTION SERVICES Hillcrest Professional Plaza 755 Memorial Parkway Building 302 R Phillipsburg, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for information. Services include intensive outpatient program for adults and adolescents. Counselors and clients work together to design a program that is tailored to their individual needs; adjusts to their changing needs over time with an initial focus on intense counseling and moving toward adjustment to sober lifestyle and relapse prevention; includes services for family members who play a vital role in continuing care. Warren Hospital s Counseling and Addiction Services is desiccated to helping individuals and families with all aspects of the pain caused by substance abuse. Family members, the courts or selfreferral are the most common ways clients enter the program. School counselors are another source of referral for adolescent clients. Trained addictions counselors are available 24 hours a day to talk to anyone seeking help for alcohol and drug problem - either their own or a family member s. All calls are confidential. 116

122 WELLER CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION 325 Northampton Street Easton, PA PHONE: (610) FAX: (610) Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information Non-profit organization providing instruction and programs in general health, family life, nutrition and drug abuse prevention education. Features a unique 672 square foot walk-in brain and other interactive exhibits to promote healthy lifestyles. Over $1,000,000 worth of electronic instructional aids and exhibits. Tailored programs available to classes, preschool through adult. Off-site programming available by use of traveling van. 117

123 WEST MORRIS AREA YMCA 14 Dover Chester Road Randolph, NJ PHONE: (973) FAX: (973) Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call for information Recreational programs including pool, aerobic classes, track, swimming lessons, gymnasium, day care center, showers and after school programs. 118

124 WOMEN S HEALTH RESOURCES 137 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown, NJ PHONE: (908) (800) FAX: (908) [email protected] Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Evening hours by appointment only None Women s Health Resources exists to support women and men in a crisis pregnancy situation by offering counseling and education on the possible emotional and physical effects of each alternative choice they may face. Their free and confidential services include: pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical ultrasound, ongoing peer counseling for women/men, post-abortion support, maternity/baby clothing and supplies for clients only. Consultation and/or information on: pregnancy, abortion, STDs, emergency contraception, basic infant care/parenting skills, referrals for community resources. 119

125 YMCA CAMP RALPH S. MASON, INC. 23 Birch Ridge Road Hardwick, NJ PHONE: (908) FAX: (908) Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call for information Private, non-profit association whose purpose is in accord with the National Constitution YMCA of the USA. Recreation activities, environmental education, residential meeting and camping space for school and youth organizations. Co-ed summer resident camp, North Warren County Day Camp and summer childcare. No geographic limit. Group Camping. 120

126 YMCA OF EASTON, PHILLIPSBURG & VICINITY 1225 West Lafayette Street Easton, PA PHONE: (610) FAX: (610) Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday - hours vary by season Call above number for information The YMCA is a member organization committed to building healthy spirit, mind & body through a variety of programs such as Summer day and resident camp programs; Fitness center; Swim teams, Volleyball & Racquetball leagues; Pre-school development program; Youth sports; School-age childcare for grades K-8; Nursery School ages 3 & 4; Wellness activities such as aerobics, aqua aerobics and yoga; Active older adults; Community teen nights; CPR & First Aid. 121