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Resident Empowerment & Community Engagement Resource Guide (1).pdfHudson County Wellness Resources - https://www.hcnj.us/communityresources/wellness-resources/
Hudson County Rental Assistance - Emergency Rental Assistance - Hudson County
Support Hotlines List - https://healthierjc.com/hotline-helplines/
Homeless Services Map - https://hudsonhomeless.com/resources/
Addiction
Addiction
Addiction Support Services: https://healthierjc.com/addiction-service-support/
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings near JC: https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/new-jersey/jersey-city/
NJ State has created a database of all pharmacies offering individuals over the age of 14 access to free Naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. This resource can be accessed here: https://data.nj.gov/Human-Services/Naloxone365-NJ-Free-Naloxone-at-Pharmacies-Program/nfsa-3664/data
New Jersey youth ages 13 - 24 who vape, can get help to quit by texting VAPEFREENJ to 88709.
Children/ Parents
Children/ Parents
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern NJ
Connecting NJ Office - Hudson County
201-876-8900 x 221
Other Counties: https://nj.gov/connectingnj/index.shtml
Avargas@pmch.org or 862-281-3882
Statewide Paraent Advocacy Network (SPAN
Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726
Disabilities
Disabilities
Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/hottopics/transportation/
HIPCIL - Heightened Independence and Progress, Center for Independent Living - https://www.hipcil.org/
DRNJ - NJ’s Designated Protection & Advocacy Agency | Disability Rights New Jersey - https://disabilityrightsnj.org/
NJ Division of Disability Services - https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/programs/referralservices/
Disability Information Hub - https://www.nj.gov/disabilities/
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities – https://njcdd.org/
The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development - https://boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu/
The Arc of Hudson County - http://www.archudson.org/
Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families - https://www.nj.gov/treasury/njombudsman/njombudsman-bio.shtml
Education Programs & Scholarships
Education Programs & Scholarships
NOTE: Adult Evening classes are offered at DHS for those interested in taking classes to earn a HS diploma. For more information email Dave Herman at aehs@jcboe.org.
Online 1:1 Tutoring may be available at https://www.learntobe.org/
Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather
Cooling Center Locations: NJ Cooling Centers | NJ 211
Flood Risk Areas: New Jersey Flood Risk Notification Tool
Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition
Healthcare Coverage:
Income Based: NJ FamilyCare is federal and state funded health insurance program created to help qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance. NJ FamilyCare is for people who do not have employer insurance. If you are interested in enrolling in NJ FamilyCare please look at the Who Is Eligible?
Children: As of January 1, 2023, children under 19 may now apply for NJ FamilyCare regardless of their immigration status. All other requirements for NJ FamilyCare still apply. Visit nj.gov/CoverAllKids to learn more.
People over 65, blind or permanently disabled (including long term care): click here.
Other Options (Marketplace): GetCoveredNJ is New Jersey’s official health insurance Marketplace where individuals and families can easily shop for and buy coverage. It is the only place you can apply for financial help to lower the cost of your monthly insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. General FAQs are also available on this site. www.getcovered.nj.gov
Additional Assistance (Cancer Related): Financial & Co-Payment Assistance for Cancer Patients (cancercare.org)
Homelessness/Housing Support
Homelessness/Housing Support
Homeless Service Navigator - https://hudsonhomeless.com/
Garden State Episcopal’s Hudson CASA Coordinated Entry Program
HUDSON CASA COORDINATED ENTRY MAIN LOCATION
514 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hours: Weekdays: 9am – 4pm
Phone: 201-604-2600, ext. 0
CASA COORDINATED ENTRY LOCATED AT PERC DROP-IN CENTER
111 37th Street, Union City, NJ 07087
Hours: Weekdays: 7am – 3pm
Phone: 201-348-8150
Emergency Housing & Shelters
Warming Centers - nj211.org/njcodeblue
Call the Hudson County Homeless Hotline by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-7624.
More Resources: https://healthierjc.com/housing-shelter-and-food-assistance/
Jersey City's NEW Affordable Housing Portal: affordablehousingjc.com, aimed to make the application process smooth and simple.
Affordable Developments by County - https://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/publications/developments.html
HUD Resource Locator - https://resources.hud.gov
The New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) is a FREE, online searchable registry of affordable and accessible housing units throughout the State of New Jersey, including:
o Affordable Rental Housing
o Affordable For-sale Housing
o Housing with Accessibility Features
o visit www.nj.gov/njhrc/find/
Hudson County Rental Assistance: Emergency Rental Assistance - Hudson County
Affordable Housing Database Hudson County Link: socialserve.com/tenant/NJ/Search.html?ch=HCNJ&city_id=30503&type=rental
Affordable apartments in Union City: affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/New-Jersey/Union
Affordable apartments in Jersey City: affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/New-Jersey/Jersey-City
Jersey City Affordable Housing Postings Link: jerseycitynj.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalld=6189744&pageld=17724868
Affordable Housing Website Link (Bayonne): www.affordablehousing.com/bayonne-nj/
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center: https://cjhrc.org/
Furniture Assist: Furniture Assist: Index
Legal & Financial
Legal & Financial
NJCA Financial Coaching - Apply for free 1:1 financial coaching support
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) provides free civil legal help to tenants in Essex County. Attached, please find a flyer that provides more information about VLJ’s tenancy-related legal services and how tenants facing eviction in Essex County can apply for our help. Additional information can be found on our website: https://www.vljnj.org/eviction.
NJ Eviction Guide - Free Legal Help & Resources | NJ Eviction Guide
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) - Free legal service hotline, 1-888-576-5529, www.lsnjlawhotline.org
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services - ProBonoNNJLS@lsnj.org
Hudson County Clerk
NJ Human Services Resource Guide from NJ.gov:
Recursos En Espanol
Recursos En Espanol
Reentry
Reentry
JFF (Jobs For the Future) Resources
Seniors
Seniors
Hudson County Office of Aging: https://www.hcnj.us/health-and-human-services/aging/
Support Groups
Support Groups
Support group locator tool from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/07305
Grief and Traumatic Loss Support Group Sessions: https://linktr.ee/cfs_gtl
Transportation
Transportation
Hudson County Mass Transit Map - Interactive map of major mass transit options in Hudson County. Click the tabs at the top to switch from Bus, Light Rail, PATH, NJ Transit, etc. Click on map to interact.
Transporation Services for Persons with Disabilities: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/hottopics/transportation/
Veterans
Veterans
Newark VA Regional Benefit Office
20 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Main number: 800-827-1000
551-260-7431
Resident Empowerment & Community Engagement Resource Guide (1).pdfJCHA Shared Folder - Support Services
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