Emergency: 911

Suicide & Mental Health Crisis: 988

NJ 2-1-1 Community Resources: 211

NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

NJ Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-601-7200

NJ Child Abuse/Neglect — DCP&P: 1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)

NJ Family Helpline: 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)

2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline: 1-888-222-2228

Newark Housing Authority (NHA) Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-273-6000
Services: Public housing, Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 information, subsidized housing, and housing-related programs.

Newark Office of Homeless Services Phone: 973-877-9481
Services: Homelessness response, shelter connections, housing navigation, outreach, and referrals.

Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF) Address: 982 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-639-2100
Services: Emergency assistance, housing stabilization, homelessness services, food assistance, case management, and family support.

United Community Corporation (UCC) Phone: 973-642-0181
Services: Homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, emergency assistance, food assistance, and other basic-needs services.

NJ Housing Resource Center Services: Statewide affordable housing search and information about rental housing and housing programs.

Bessie Green Community Address: 510 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-803-6015
Services: Food pantry, meals, clothing, and basic-needs assistance.

St. James Social Service Corporation Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-624-4007
Services: Emergency food pantry, meals, and assistance for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

UCC — The Market at UCC Address: 409 South 18th Street, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-642-0181
Services: Grocery/food pantry assistance and support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry Address: 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-792-5790
Services: Emergency food and grocery assistance.

La Casa de Don Pedro Address: 317 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-485-0795
Services: Food assistance, utility assistance, family services, community support, and referrals.

NJ Department of Human Services Phone: 609- 292-3717 Services: Information and referrals for SNAP, cash assistance, healthcare, disability services, behavioral health, housing-related assistance, and other benefits.

Newark Community Health Centers (NCHC) Services: Primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, behavioral health, and other community healthcare services.

Saint James Health Address: 28 Lafayette St 2nd & 4th Floor, Newark, NJ Phone: 973-789-8111‍ ‍ Services: Primary care, pediatric care, women's health, behavioral health, health insurance assistance, and community health services.

Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center Address: 788 Mount Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-433-9773
Services: Primary care, pediatrics, women's health, urgent care, and behavioral health services.

NJ FamilyCare Phone: 1-800-701-0710 Services: Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible New Jersey residents, including children, families, pregnant individuals, and adults.

ReachNJ Phone: 1-844-732-2465
Available: 24/7
Services: Help finding substance-use treatment and recovery services in New Jersey. Assistance is available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

NJ Children's System of Care Phone: 1-877-652-7624
Available: 24/7
Services: Behavioral health and other support services for children and adolescents.

Essex County Family Justice Center Address: 60 Nelson Place, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-230-7229
Services: Free and confidential, trauma-informed advocacy and support for individuals affected by domestic and intimate-partner violence.

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) Phone: 1-800-601-7200
Available: 24/7
Services: Statewide sexual violence hotline, crisis support, advocacy, and connections to local rape crisis services.

NJ Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)
Available: 24/7
Services: Receives reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and coordinates child-protection and supportive services.

NJ DCF Family Helpline Phone: 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437)
Available: 24/7
Services: Parenting support, family assistance, crisis support, and referrals to community resources.

Essex ResourceNet Website: EssexResourceNet.org
Services: Helps families locate childcare, healthcare, food, housing, employment, parenting programs, youth services, and other community resources in Essex County.

Family Success Centers Address: 132 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ Phone: 973-395-1442 Services: Free family support, parenting education, health resources, employment assistance, housing referrals, community programs, and connections to social services.

NJ Child Care Assistance. Phone: 1-800-332-9227 Services: Information and assistance for eligible families seeking help paying for childcare.

Newark Workforce Development Phone: 973-733-5885 or 973-733-5995 Services: Job-search assistance, career counseling, workforce training, employment preparation, and connections to local employers and training programs.

NJ One-Stop Career Centers Services: Employment counseling, job search assistance, resume development, career training, vocational services, and workforce development programs.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark Address: 1 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-242-1200
Services: After-school programs, academic support, recreation, leadership development, mentoring, summer programming, and youth development.

YouthBuild Newark Address: 571 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-624-4720
Services: Education, job training, career development, leadership development, and workforce opportunities for eligible young adults.

Newark Opportunity Youth Network (OYN) Address: 571 Central Ave, Newark, NJ Phone: 973-297-0592‍ ‍ Services: Education, employment, training, and support for young adults who are disconnected from school and/or employment.