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THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Office of Student Support Services Community Resource Directory Clarencia Shade Supervisor Office of Student Support Services The Newark Public Schools Administration Superintendent Dr. Clifford B. Janey Office of the Superintendent Chief Academic Officer Sadia White Office of Academic Services Deputy Chief Academic Officer Roger Leon Office of Academic Services Regional Superintendent Dr. Miguel Hernandez North Region Regional Superintendent Dr. Dale Talbert South Region Regional Superintendent Deborah Terrell East/Central Region Regional Superintendent Dr. Ronald Taylor West Region THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS APRIL 2010 – APRIL 2011 Mr. Shavar Jeffries, Chairperson Ms. Barbara King, Vice Chairperson Mr. Ivan Lamourt Board Member Mr. Marques-Aquil Lewis Board Member Ms. Eliana Pintor Board Member Mr. Juan Rivera Board Member Ms. Arelis Romero Board Member Ms. Shanique L. Davis-Speight Board Member Ms. Nakia J. White Board Member Ms. Suliat Olusyana Student Representative Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................. i Educational Services Adult Education ......................................................................................................................................1 Adult Learning Center.............................................................................................................................1 Consortium for Pre-College Education in Greater Newark .....................................................................1 Edison Job Corps Academy ......................................................................................................................2 Essex Campus Academy ..........................................................................................................................2 Essex County College Bound Tech...........................................................................................................2 Essex County College Training, Inc. ........................................................................................................3 Essex Junior Academy Essex Regional Services Commission ....................................................................3 Ironbound Afterschool Center and Summer Arts Program ......................................................................3 Ironbound Children’s Center ...................................................................................................................4 Jazz for Teens Program (Wachovia).........................................................................................................4 Link Community School ..........................................................................................................................4 Living Through Learning Foundation .....................................................................................................4 Living Through Learning Foundation (continued) ..................................................................................5 Mt. Carmel Guild ...................................................................................................................................5 Newark Evening High School ..................................................................................................................5 Newark Performing Arts Corporation......................................................................................................6 Newark Pre-School Council, Inc. Head Start Program ............................................................................6 Newark School of the Arts .......................................................................................................................6 New Community Workforce Development Center ..................................................................................7 PCCI/NJ (Protestant Community Centers, Inc.)....................................................................................7 PCCI/Center for Children (Protestant Community Centers, Inc.) .........................................................7 Precious Littles Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. ....................................................................7 Seton Hall University/Upward Bound Program .....................................................................................8 School of the Garden State Ballet ............................................................................................................8 Systas 4 Systas Inc. ..................................................................................................................................8 Technical Training Project, Inc. ..............................................................................................................8 The Wight Foundation ............................................................................................................................9 Youthbuild Newark, Inc. .........................................................................................................................9 Newark Public Library Newark Library Main Branch.................................................................................................................10 Library Branch Hours of Operation ........................................................................................................11 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Newark Museum Newark Museum ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Social Services, Colleges, Community Organizations African American Office of Gay Concerns .............................................................................................13 Al-Anon/Alateen North Jersey Information Services ...............................................................................13 Alcoholics Anonymous .............................................................................................................................13 Aljira-A Center for Contemporary Art ....................................................................................................13 American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program ...........................................................14 Apostle’s House ........................................................................................................................................14 Aspira, Inc.. .............................................................................................................................................14 Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) ......................................................................................15 Babyland Family Services, Inc. ................................................................................................................15 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union County ................................................................15 Broadway House for Continuing Care ....................................................................................................16 Broughton House .....................................................................................................................................16 Catholic Community Service ...................................................................................................................16 Challenge Program @ UMDNJ-UBHC, Newark ...................................................................................16 Challenge Program (continued) ................................................................................................................17 Child Assault Prevention Project .............................................................................................................17 City of Newark Victim Witness Advocacy Program ................................................................................17 Community Access Unlimited .................................................................................................................18 Community Food Bank of New Jersey – Kids Division...........................................................................18 Community Health Law Project..............................................................................................................18 Cope Program ..........................................................................................................................................18 Cope Program (continued) .......................................................................................................................19 Corporation for National & Community Service ....................................................................................19 Covenant House of New Jersey ................................................................................................................19 CURA, Inc. .............................................................................................................................................19 Echoes – The Grief Center ......................................................................................................................19 El Club Del Barrio ..................................................................................................................................20 Essex County Division of Senior Services .................................................................................................20 Essex County Division of Welfare ...........................................................................................................20 Essex County Division of Welfare (continued) ........................................................................................21 Essex County Federally Qualified Health Centers ..................................................................................22 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Essex County Federally Qualified Health Centers (continued) ...............................................................23 Essex County Sheriff’s Office ...................................................................................................................24 Essex County Youth Advocate Program...................................................................................................24 Essex Newark Legal Services ....................................................................................................................24 Family Life Institute ................................................................................................................................24 Family Service League..............................................................................................................................25 First Choice Women’s Resource Center ...................................................................................................25 First Occupational Center .......................................................................................................................25 FOCUS Hispanic, Center for Community Development, Inc.. ..............................................................25 FOCUS (continued) ................................................................................................................................26 Foster and Adoptive Family Services........................................................................................................26 Friendly Fuld Neighborhood House .........................................................................................................26 Furniture Assistance, Inc. ........................................................................................................................26 Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex and Hudson Counties....................................................................27 Greater Newark Conservancy ..................................................................................................................27 Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund .............................................................................................................27 Growing Garden Pre-School .....................................................................................................................28 Harvest of Hope Family Services Network, Inc. ......................................................................................28 Hope, Inc. ................................................................................................................................................28 Hospice ....................................................................................................................................................28 Hudson Pride Connections & The Pride Connections Center of New Jersey ..........................................29 Hyacinth Aids Foundation ......................................................................................................................29 Integrity, Inc.............................................................................................................................................29 Ironbound Community Corporation ........................................................................................................29 Ironbound Community Corporation (continued) .....................................................................................30 Isaiah House, Inc.....................................................................................................................................30 Kinship Navigator Program .....................................................................................................................30 LaCasa de Don Pedro..............................................................................................................................30 Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training ..........................................................................................31 Mental Health Association of Essex County ...........................................................................................31 Mental Health Resource Center Division of Care Plus NJ, Inc. .............................................................31 National Police Defense Foundation .......................................................................................................31 Newark Business Training Institute ........................................................................................................32 Newark Day Center.................................................................................................................................32 Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. .........................................................................................32 Newark Family Resource Network ..........................................................................................................33 Newark Fire Department.........................................................................................................................33 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Newark Housing Authority .....................................................................................................................33 Newark Now+Single Stop ........................................................................................................................33 Newark Now+Single Stop (continued) .....................................................................................................34 Newark Public Schools, Office of Alternative Education ........................................................................34 Newark Renaissance House .....................................................................................................................34 New Community Corporation .................................................................................................................34 New Community Corporation (continued) ..............................................................................................35 New Community Corporation (continued) ..............................................................................................36 New Hope Behavioral Health Center .....................................................................................................37 New Jersey Poison Information and Education System ...........................................................................37 NJ Community Food Bank Tools 4 Schools Program and Kids Closet ...................................................37 NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services ..................................................................................38 NJ State Bar Foundation.........................................................................................................................38 North Jersey Aids Alliance (NJCRI) ........................................................................................................38 Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan, NJ ................................................................................................38 Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan, NJ (continued) .............................................................................39 Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey ..............................................................................................................39 Programs for Parents, Inc .........................................................................................................................39 Psychological Consulting Services .............................................................................................................39 Psychological Consulting Services (continued) ..........................................................................................40 St. Clare’s Social Services .........................................................................................................................40 St. James Social Service Corporation .......................................................................................................40 Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey ................................................................................40 Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (continued) .............................................................41 Summit Oaks Hospital ............................................................................................................................41 The Burn Center of Saint Barnabas........................................................................................................41 The Council on Compulsive Gambling of N.J., Inc. ...............................................................................42 The Leaguers, Inc.....................................................................................................................................42 The Lennard Clinic, Inc. .........................................................................................................................42 The Safe House ........................................................................................................................................42 The Safe House (continued) .....................................................................................................................43 The Salvation Army .................................................................................................................................43 Therapeutic Learning Center @ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ....................................................43 Tri-City Peoples Corporation ...................................................................................................................43 UMDNJ-University Behavioral Health Care ..........................................................................................44 Unified Vailsburg Services .......................................................................................................................44 Urban Care, LLC ...................................................................................................................................44 Urban League of Essex County ...............................................................................................................45 Wise Women’s Center of Essex County College ......................................................................................45 Newark Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center ................................................................................................45 Hotline Numbers Aids Hotline.............................................................................................................................................46 Addictions Hotline ...................................................................................................................................46 American Academy of Pediatrics .............................................................................................................46 Child Abuse .............................................................................................................................................46 College Hotline ........................................................................................................................................46 Covenant House ......................................................................................................................................46 Crisis Hotline...........................................................................................................................................46 D.A.R.E. ..................................................................................................................................................46 D.Y.F.S Citizen Action Hotline ..............................................................................................................46 Federal Citizen Information Center ........................................................................................................46 First Call for Help Runaway Hotline......................................................................................................46 Gay and Lesbian National Hotline.........................................................................................................46 IYG National Hotline .............................................................................................................................47 LaLeche League .......................................................................................................................................47 Narcotics Anonymous ..............................................................................................................................47 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children .............................................................................47 National Criminal Hotline .....................................................................................................................47 National Health Information Center Hotline .........................................................................................47 National Headache Foundation Hotline ................................................................................................47 National Runaway Switchboard .............................................................................................................47 National Safety Council ..........................................................................................................................47 Our Youth Austin Help Line ..................................................................................................................47 Poison Control Center .............................................................................................................................47 STI Resource Center ................................................................................................................................47 Substance Abuse Treatment Hotline .......................................................................................................47 Trevor Suicide Hotline .............................................................................................................................47 Victim Witness Hotline ...........................................................................................................................47 INTRODUCTION The Newark Community Resource Directory is a listing of agencies in the Newark area that offer services to youth and their families. The agencies are listed in alphabetical order, but you will have to read through the listings of agencies to determine whether or not the services you need are available. All of the agencies listed have addresses, telephone numbers, and some have a contact person. Just reading through the directory can provide you with some knowledge of services and activities for young people in Newark. By no means is this directory meant to be a complete listing of services available to youth, but rather a document upon which to build. The directory can be used to make referrals, find summer programs, locate alternative programs, and to locate special services. Please call the Office of Student Support Services if you wish to add resources, or complete the form included in the directory or fax the form to our office at (973) 733-7670. Recommended resources will be included in the next update. Clarencia Shade Supervisor Office of Student Support Services Mary Leigh Harvey Supervisor Office of Guidance Barbara A. Hamilton-Garrett Secretarial Assistant Leslie Jackson Clerk-Typist i “CHANGING HEARTS AND MINDS TO VALUE EDUCATION” Educational Services ADULT EDUCATION 1199 SEIU Education Fund 117 Irvington Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079. (973) 275-6340 Newark Business Training Institute Northward Center, 341 Roseville Avenue Newark, NJ 07107. (973) 268-8900 ECC Adult Learning Center 303 University Avenue Newark, NJ 07102. (973) 378-7620 South Orange/Maplewood Adult School 17 Parker Avenue, Yellow Area, Third Level, Maplewood, NJ 07040. (973) 877-1894 Focus Hispanic Center 441-443 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102. (973) 624-2528 Bernie Edmondson Center 199 4th Avenue East Orange, NJ 07017. (973) 266-5640 La Casa De Don Pedro, Inc. 39 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07104. (973) 481-4713 Essex County College West Essex Campus 730 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006. (973) 877-1939 New Community Hispanic Dev. Corp. 540 Orange Street Newark, NJ 07107. (973) 268-1236 Essex County Youth Resource Center 50 South Clinton Street East Orange, NJ 07018. (973) 395-5828 Day and evening classes are conducted free of charge at various sites throughout the city and within the surrounding area. The following is a brief description of programs offered. Adult Basic Education (ABE) is designed for persons lacking the most basic educational skills. Program instruction focuses on basic communication, computation, and work readiness, civic and everyday living skills. English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for persons with limited English language ability. Instruction is planned to prepare them in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to function effectively in an English-speaking environment and to enter other adult education programs. General Educational Development (GED) (GED-S) is designed for persons preparing to take the Tests of General Educational Development in order to qualify for a State-issued high school diploma. Instruction focuses on subject areas covered by the GED tests, namely, writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and the arts, and mathematics. Instruction is offered in English and in Spanish (GED-S). The program offered in Spanish includes preparation for an English-as-a-second-language test. Call sites to verify hours of operation and arrange for an appointment. CONSORTIUM FOR PRE-COLLEGE EDUCATION IN GREATER NEWARK (COLLEGE BOUND/NJGEAR UP/ESL UPWARD BOUND) New Jersey Institute of Technology, GITC Suite 3200 University Heights Newark, N.J. 07102-1982 Dr. Jesse G. Jackson, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 596-3684/ 973-596-5762 Fax: (973) 642-4195 E-mail: jacksonj@admnjit.edu Web-site: www.cons.njit.edu The consortium for pre-college education provides rigorous comprehensive sessions, six (6) consecutive weeks during the summer and twenty (20) weeks after school. (Monday - Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) during the school year. After and/or in school tutoring is also provided during the fall and spring phase. The program focus is on computer literacy, language arts, math, science, counseling, leadership development and career exploration. The Consortium offers: Technology Courses; Math, Science and Language Arts Courses; Counseling & Mentoring; Tutoring Services; Enrichment Trips and College Tours. 1 EDISON JOB CORPS ACADEMY 500 Plainfield Avenue Edison, NJ 08817 Windy White, Director Telephone: (732) 985-4800 ext. 7422 Fax: (732) 985-8551 E-Mail: white.windy@jobcorps.org Web-site: www.edison.jobcorps.gov Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Students live on campus, therefore, the site is open twenty-four (24) hours per day. We commit thousands of hours to training and follow-up services to make sure you get a great employee. Classroom curriculum provides hands on experience combined with social skills training, producing quality job candidates for your company. The program offers career technical training aligned with industry certifications in more than one-hundred (100) areas. Job Corps even offers students the chance to receive their high school diplomas or GEDs and begin earning credits for college coursework. ESSEX CAMPUS ACADEMY 369 Passaic Avenue Fairfield, N.J. 07004 Anthony Howell, Principal Telephone: (973) 575-0469 Fax: (973) 575-0136 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Essex Campus Academy serves both “classified” and/or “At-Risk” middle school and high school students. ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE BOUND TECH. 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Betty Foster, Director Jennifer Sumerlin, Counselor Telephone: (973) 877-3265 Fax: (973) 877-3294 E-Mail: foster@essex.edu Web-site: www.essex.edu Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The ECC-College Bound Tech Program is a free, grant funded program that runs year-round to help students develop skills necessary to complete the requirements for high school and prepare them for entrance into post-secondary institutions. The program courses focus on Science, Math, and Technology as well as cultural/recreational activities and career exploration in this full day program. During our academic year October – May, (3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) 2 ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE TRAINING, INC. 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Mitra Choudhury, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3092 Fax: (973) 877-3193 E-Mail: choudhury@essex.edu Web-site: www.essex.edu/continuingged/pdfs/training,inc.pdf Hours of Operation: Training Inc. Essex County College’s career training institute provides a variety of career services to county residents seeking initial entry, re-entry or upward mobility in the workplace. The training provided at no cost to qualified participants, focuses on office and allied health careers. Training, Inc.’s unique approach of teaching job skills and interpersonal skills within a simulated work setting will help to ease the transition in the workplace. ESSEX JUNIOR ACADEMY-ESSEX REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION 683 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, N.J. 07008 Rodney Jenkins, Director Telephone: (973) 743-2308 Fax: (973) 743-2436 E-mail: Rodney@ecesc.com Web-site: www.eresc.com/web Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:20 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) This is a Special Education Facility. Services are provided by certified professionals in the areas of Learning Disability Teacher/Parent; Consultant; Speech Therapist; MSW School Social Work Service; Nursing; State Approved Breakfast/Lunch Program. Essex Junior Academy is a public special education school currently serving students classified with Specific Learning Disabilities, Multi Disabled, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Language Impairment and Behavior Disabilities ages 5-15. Essex Junior Academy accepts new students throughout the year. IRONBOUND AFTER SCHOOL CENTER AND SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM 432 Lafayette Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Michelle Garcia Telephone: (973) 465-0947 Fax: (973) 589-4668 E-Mail: mgarcia@ironboundcc.org Web-site: www.ironboundcc.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (After School Center) Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Summer Arts Program) After School Program available September – June. Summer Arts Program offered July-August. 3 IRONBOUND CHILDREN’S CENTER 1 New York Avenue Newark, N.J. 07105 Grace Blanco, Director Telephone: (973) 589-6873 Fax: (973) 589-2479 E-Mail: gblanco@ironboundcc.org Web-site: www.ironboundcc.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. JAZZ FOR TEENS PROGRAM (WACHOVIA) New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Joanna Gibson, Director Telephone: (973) 297-5805 Fax: (973) 642-7799 E-Mail: jgibson@njpac.org Web-site: www.njpac.org Hours of Operation: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The NJPAC’s Wachovia Jazz for Teens offers Instrumental and Vocal Technique; Theory and Ear Training; Ensemble; Classes and Concerts; Preparatory Division LINK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 120 Livingston Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Carolyn Wise, Director Telephone: (973) 642-0529 ext. 11 Fax: (973) 642-1978 E-Mail: Carolyn.wise@linkschool.org Web-site: www.linkschool.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Link community school is a private middle school located in Newark. It was started in 1969 by the sisters of St. Dominic. The purpose of the school is to give the students in the surrounding community a private school education. LIVING THROUGH LEARNING FOUNDATION 28 West Francis Street Iselin, N.J. 08830 David S. Gordon, Executive Director Telephone: (732) 476-7242 E-mail: ltlf.org@gmail.com Web-site: www.lovingthroughlearning.org Hours of Operation: The Living Through Learning Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help students with chronic health conditions understand, set and achieve their life goals. We feel passionately that a child must stay connected to their friends, teachers, and school work to continue to heal while learning. 4 LIVING THROUGH LEARNING FOUNDATION (continued) To achieve this goal we provide schools and families with the means and training to connect a child with their classroom and other discovery based environments so they can continue to learn and have meaningful educational opportunities with their friends, even when they are too ill to attend school in person. Classroom Connections: LTLF connects children with chronic health conditions to their classrooms using secure webcams and desktop computers. Learners “attend” class using a secure video conferencing system which allows them to visit with their friends even when they physically are in the hospital or at home. Virtual Fieldtrips LTLF connects children with chronic health conditions to museums, science and cultural institutions via virtual field trips. Students work directly with museum staff on experiments, guided tours, and other interactive activities. Virtual field trips keep young minds learning. Support LTLF staff provides additional services in the form of innovative activities, in services and additional technology support for concerned professionals. Support will allow learners with chronic health conditions to be up to date with content being learned at school. MT. CARMEL GUILD 58-70 Freeman Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Dr. Nancy Gitin, Director Telephone: (973) 596-4081 or (973) 596-4190 Fax: (973) 639-6583 E-Mail: Nancy-Gitin@ccannj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Therapeutic Nursery provides a comprehensive treatment program five (5) days per week, three (3) hrs per day for emotionally and behaviorally challenged pre-school and kindergarten age children and their families. We provide transportation to and from the program and accept most major insurances as well as Medicaid. NEWARK EVENING HIGH SCHOOL 403 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 Telephone: (973) 733-7256 Fax: (973) 733-8216 Registration: September 3, 2009, to facilitate registration process, please bring a copy of the transcript of the last secondary school attended. Student must be a New Jersey resident and 18 years of age or older (exceptions to this rule may be made in special cases for out of school youth who are 16 and 17 years old). A certificate of non-enrollment in school must be completed by the parent or guardian and high school principal. Course Offerings: Language Arts, I,II,III,IV; Integrated Algebra I & II; Integrated Geometry; Comprehensive Science; Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science; World Cultures; US History I & II; Computer Literacy; Consumer Education; Business Law; Health; Art; Clothing; ESL (English as a Second Language); Spanish I; High School Preparation; Life Skills Seminars. 5 NEWARK PERFORMING ARTS CORPORATION 1030 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Philip S. Thomas, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 643-8467 Fax: (973) 643-6722 E-Mail: pthomas@newarksymphonyhall.org Web-site: www.newarksymphonyhall.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Newark Performing Arts Corporation 2009 Summer Performing Arts Academy at Newark Symphony Hall is designed as an opportunity for youth in the Greater Newark area to immerse themselves in five (5) weeks of creative expression. The five-week, full day academy includes intensive instruction in vocal music, modern and African dance, acting and creative writing for students ages 10-15, without regard to previous experience. The Summer performing arts academy will operate from July 13-August 14, 2009, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. NEWARK PRE-SCHOOL COUNCIL, INC. HEAD START PROGRAM 10 Park Place, 4th floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Ms. Jacqueline P. Crawford, Director Telephone: 973-848-5000 E-mail: jcrawford@newarkpreschool.org Web-site: www.newarkpreschool.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Comprehensive full-day preschool educational program for three and four year old children Full health services for children & families Parent involvement and fatherhood programs Free to Newark residents Enrollment documents: Proof of age; Proof of address; Proof of Income; Recent physical and immunization records NEWARK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 89 Lincoln Park Newark, N.J. 07102 Stephen Shipman, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 642-0133 Fax: (973) 622-2664 E-Mail: sshipman@newarkschoolofthearts.org Web-site: newarkschoolofthearts.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Music, Dance, Drama and visual arts instruction for students from age 4–senior citizen, fees depending on course of instruction. Financial aid available. Serving Newark and nine (9) counties in New Jersey. 6 NEW COMMUNITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 201 Bergen Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Ms. Janice Pointer, Director Telephone: (973) 824-6484 ext. 104 Fax: (973) 824-6545 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The above location serves as our main campus among training programs we offer GED preparation, LPN Programs; culinary arts; automotive technician in essence we offer a career pathway that will improve the quality of life through occupational training. PCCI/NJ After 3 Chancellor Annex (Protestant Community Centers, Inc.) 265 Chancellor Avenue Newark, N.J. 07112 Pamela Jordan, Program Manager Telephone: (973) 565-0376 Fax: (973) 565-0379 E-Mail: pjordan@cacofnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This organization provides an after school program. PCCI/Center for Children (Protestant Community Centers, Inc.) 39 Longworth Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Pamela Jordan, Program Manager Telephone: (973) 565-0376 Fax: (973)565-0379 E-Mail: pjordan@cacofnj.org Hours of Operation: This organization will provide Tutoring; T.E.E.N.; F.U.N. (Families United Now); Fieldtrips with cost of fieldtrip depending upon the location; Day Camp based on need. PRECIOUS LITTLES EARLY CHILDHOOLD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 1099 S. Orange Avenue 830 Lyons Avenue Newark, N.J. 07106 Irvington, N.J. 07111 Grace Oakley, Director Bridget Turner, Director Telephone: (973) 371-2451 Fax: (973) 371-9642 E-Mail: bpreciouslittles@verizon.net Web-site: www.preciouslittles.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This organization serves children ages (6 weeks to 5 years old); before and after care ages 5-12. Program for Parents Accepted; WFNJ; DYFS Referrals; NJCK; and private paying parents. NAEYC Accredited 7 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY/UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM 400 South Orange Avenue – Mooney Hall, Room 24A South Orange, New Jersey Abena A. Douglas, Director Telephone: (973) 761-9419 Fax: (973) 275-2197 E-Mail: Abena.douglas@shu.edu Hours of Operation: This program is federally funded. The program offers a variety of academic, social and cultural activities as well as personal and career counseling to first generation, low-income and disadvantaged high school students in Newark, Irvington, East Orange, Orange and Elizabeth, New Jersey. SCHOOL OF THE GARDEN STATE BALLET 1020 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Jody Jaron, Director Telephone: (973) 623-1033 Fax: (201) 635-9093 E-mail: jodyj@gardenstateballet.org Web-site: www.gardenstateballet.org Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Non-profit ballet school training ballet technique, pointe and related areas SYSTAS 4 SYSTAS, INC. 421 Parker Street Newark, N.J. 07104 Hawaiian Epps and Zelda Everson Telephone: (973)673-2193 Fax: (973) 675-7050 E-mail: S4Sinc@aol.com Web-site: www.s4sinc.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Afterschool Programs; Life Skills Workshops and Anger Management TECHNICAL TRAINING PROJECT, INC. 303 University Avenue, Room 2176 (Blue Area) Newark, N.J. 07102 Lucille P. Easterling, Director Telephone: (973) 624-1400 Fax: (973) 802-1846 E-mail: ttp.chem@rcn.com Web-site: www.ttpinc.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Technical Training Project, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization created with the purpose of providing education and training for entry-level laboratory technician positions. This twenty-week (22) course of study includes both classroom and on-job training. Courses consist of Math, Chemistry and Biology and a six week internship. 8 THE WIGHT FOUNDATION 60 Park Place, 17th floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 824-1195 Fax: (973) 824-1199 E-mail: msaidy@wightfoundation.org Web-site: www.wightfoundation.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scholarship Foundation YOUTHBUILD NEWARK INC. 31 Central Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Robert Clark, Director Telephone: (973) 624-4720 Fax: (973) 624-4724 Web-site: www.youthbuildnewark.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A youth and community development agency that serves at-risk youth/young adults ages 16-24. We provide G.E.D. and High School Diploma preparation, construction training. Workforce and leadership development training, case management and civic engagement are also available. 9 NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAIN BRANCH 5 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Wilma J. Grey, Director Telephone: (973) 733-7784 and (973) 733-7797 (Children’s Room) Fax: (973) 733-5648 E-mail: wgrey@npl.org Web-site: www.npl.org Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.) and Friday, Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.) Summer Hours: Wednesday (9:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.), Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.) and Thursday, Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:15p.m.) SAT Prep Classes, Reference and Research (in person, by phone, by email & chat through questions and answers); Computers and typewriter, computer classes, ESOL Classes, American Sign Language Classes, Public Fax Machine, Books, CDS, DVDs, Audio-books and videos for loan to adults and children; services and Collections for Spanish Speakers; Databases, Sheet Music Collection, U.S. Government Documents Depository and Patent & Trademark Depository Library, Materials Relating to Newark, Essex County & New Jersey, Programs & Exhibits for Children & Adults Branch Brook Branch 235 Clifton Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 (973) 733-7760 (973) 733-6388 (Children’s Room) Roseville Branch 99 Fifth Street Newark, N.J. 07107 (973) 733-7770 Clinton Branch 739 Bergen Street Newark, N.J. 07108 (973) 733-7757 (973) 733-7754 (Children’s Room) Springfield Branch 50 Hayes Street Newark, N.J. 07103 (973) 733-7736 North End Branch 722 Summer Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 (973) 733-7766 (973) 733-7683 (Children’s Room) Vailsburg Branch 75 Alexander Street Newark, N.J. 07106 (973) 733-7755 (973) 733-7749 (Children’s Room) Van Buren Branch 140 Van Buren Street Newark, N.J. 07105 (973) 733-7750 (973) 733-3897 (Children’s Room) Weequahic Branch 355 Osborne Terrace Newark, N.J. 07112 (973) 733-7751 (973) 733-7751 (Children’s Room) Please note: In 2010 the First Avenue and Madison Branches were permanently closed and hours were cut at the other Branches. The only Saturday opening is at the Main Library. Library Branch Hours of Operation: 10 Wednesday (1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.); Thursday, Friday (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Summer Hours: Wednesday (1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.); Thursday, Friday (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Additional Information about Closing Times: Library services end BEFORE the posted closing time: Thirty (30) minutes before closing: Last request for retrieval of materials Fifteen (15) minutes before closing: Entrance doors are closed. No one is admitted except patrons returning materials to the first floor circulation area. Book stacks are closed. Reference services cease. Computers and copiers are turned off. Ten (10) minutes before closing: Doors to the Circulation Division are closed. Only those already in the room may check out materials. 11 NEWARK MUSEUM THE NEWARK MUSEUM 49 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 General Information: Adult Group Reservations: School Group Reservations: Membership: TTY for the hearing impaired: (973) 596-6550 (973) 596-6613 (973) 596-6690 (973) 596-6699 (973) 596-6355 Adult Program: (973) 596-6313 adultprograms@newarkmuseum.org African Art african@newarkmuseum.org American Art americanartnewarkmuseum.org Art of the Americas – Native North American and Latin American theamericas@newarkmuseum.org Arts Workshop: (973) 596-6607 artsworkshop@newarkmuseum.org Asian Art asian@newarkmuseum.org Classical Art classical@newarkmuseum.org Decorative Arts udietz@newarkmuseum.org Development: (973) 596-6579 development@newarkmuseum.org Educational Loan: (973) 596-6630 educationloan@newarkmuseum.org Event Planning (Facility Rentals): (973) 596-6068 eventplanning@newarkmuseum.org Human Resources humanresources@newrkmuseum.org Youth and Junior Museum: (973) 596-6616 juniormuseum@newrkmuseum.org Library library@newrkmuseum.org Membership: (973) 596-6699 membership@newrkmuseum.org Mini Zoo minizoo@newarkmuseum.org Planetarium: (973) 596-6529 planetarium@newarkmuseum.org Public Relations: (973) 596-6638 publicrelations@newarkmuseum.org Registrar registar@newarkmuseum.org Rights and Reproductions: (973) 596-6566 registrar@newarkmuseum.org School Group Reservations: (973) 596-6690 schoolgroupreservations@newarkmuseum.org Museum Shops: (973) 596-6546 shops@newarkmuseum.org Members Travel: (973) 596-6643 travel@newarkmuseum.org Teachers Resources teacherresources@newarkmuseum.org Traveling Exhibits travelingexhibits@newarkmuseum.org Volunteer Opportunities nmvo@newarkmuseum.org Webmaster webmaster@newarkmuseum.org 12 Social Services Library and Library and Colleges Community Organizations AFRICAN AMERICAN OFFICE OF GAY CONCERNS 877 Broad Street, Suite 211 Newark, N.J. 07102 Gary Paul Wright, ED Telephone: (973) 639-0700 Fax: (973) 639-9722 E-mail: brother@aaogc.org Web-site: www.aaogc.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) HIV/AIDS Education; Resume Writing; Support Groups; Referral to counseling and testing HIV & STD’s AL-ANON/ALATEEN NORTH JERSEY INFORMATION SERVICES 73 So. Fullerton Avenue, 2nd floor Montclair, NJ 07042 Jeanette Cardel, Director Telephone: (973) 744-8686 Fax: (973) 783-3766 Web-site: www.northjerseyal-anon.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Provides information on support groups for family and friends of alcoholics. No Fee. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 2400 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Telephone: (908) 687-8566 Toll Free Number: 1-800-245-1377 Web-site: www.nnjaa.org Hours of Operation: 24hrs/7days per week Information on Alcoholics anonymous meetings only. ALJIRA – A CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 591 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Victor L. Davson, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 622-1600 Fax: (973) 622-6526 E-mail: vdavson@aljira.org Web-site: www.aljira.org Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Aljira, a center for contemporary art supports the work of emerging and underrepresented artists. Exhibitions and educational programs are offered to help strengthen public understanding and appreciation and of contemporary visual arts. 13 AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROGRAM 89 Market Street, 6th floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Managi Atton, Director Telephone: (973) 643-1924 Fax: (973) 643-8924 Web-site: www.afsc.org/nymetro Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Legal assistance with immigration cases and community presentations on immigration issues. APOSTLE’S HOUSE 24 Grant Street Newark, N.J. 07104 Sandra Accomando, Director Telephone: (973) 482-0625 Fax: (973) 483-4106 E-mail: apostlehouse.org Web-site: apostleshouse.org Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We provide emergency shelter for families by referral. We also provide food pantry and relocation assistance (Rent and Security) ASPIRA INC. 390 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 484-7554 Fax: (973) 484-0184 Web-site: www.aspiranj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dropout Prevention/Leadership Development Program The Community Technology Centers ASPIRA Parents for Educational Excellence (APEX) Program ASPIRA Children’s TV Studio ASPIRA Special Needs Program Summer Youth Employment Program Project ASPIRE ASPIRA After School Program ASPIRA Club 14 ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY (ACNJ) 35 Halsey Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 643-3876 Fax: (973) 643-1365 E-Mail: npeckman@acnj.org Web-site: www.acnj.org, www.kidlaw.org. www.makekidscountnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ACNJ is statewide non-profit child advocacy organization. We do not provide direct services, but they work on behalf of children and families by conducting research, developing legislation, and maintaining oversight of the policies and programs of our state administrative agencies. ACNJ operates a Children’s Legal Resource Center to meet the demand for information on the status of the law and children’s rights. BABYLAND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. 755 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07106 Wesley N. Jenkins, Director Telephone: (973) 399-3400 Fax: (973) 399-0840 Hours of Operation: Monday, Thursday, Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Tuesday (9:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Wednesday (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Provides services to combat Domestic Violence Shelter; Children Together Shelter; Childcare (0-3 year) Men and Women for Peace (Tuesday and Wednesdays); Foster Parent Program BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ESSEX, HUDSON AND UNION COUNTIES 499 Broad Street, Suite 103 Newark, N.J. 07105 Carlos Lejnieks, Director Telephone: (973) 642-2447 Fax: (973) 242-0945 E-mail: carlos.lejnieks@bbbs.org Web-site: www.bigandkids.org Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a structured best practice, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs young people aged 5-15 with quality, positive, adult role models to serve as mentors at no cost to the family or the volunteer. BBBS screens and matches volunteer mentors with youth based on interests and preference and then supports that match for its duration with supervision calls, invitations to activities, training and on-going advice. Matches to activities that they both enjoy, be it shooting hoops, going to a museum, or just chatting over lunch. Every child needs a mentor and BBBS is committed to having a measurable impact on the youth we serve. 15 BROADWAY HOUSE FOR CONTINUING CARE 298 Broadway Newark, N.J. 07104 Debbie Freisinger, Director Telephone: (973) 268-9797 Fax: (973) 268-2828 E-mail: freiside@umdnj.edu Web-site: www.broadwayhouse.org Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week Care center for adults living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS education for youth and seniors. BROUGHTON HOUSE 344 Summer Avenue Newark, N.J. 07018 Lola Patterson, Director Telephone: (973) 497-7089 Fax: (97) 3497-7359 E-mail: LPatterson@NJAConline.com Hours of Operation: All of our services/referrals come from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Broughton House is a special needs programs for male inmates. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE 404 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 799-0484 Fax: (973) 799-0486 Hours of Operation: 24hrs per day/7days per week Transitional center for people living with the HIV virus drop-in center. CHALLENGE PROGRAM @ UMDNJ-UBHC, NEWARK 183 South Orange Avenue, C Level Newark, N.J. 07101 Dr. Wanda Edwards Telephone: (973) 972-1084 Fax: (973) 972-6976 E-mail: edwardwk@umdnj.edu Web-site: www.umdnj.edu (Healthcare, UBHC, Children & Family) Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Challenge Program is a partial hospitalization program for children ages 5-17 with histories of psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment. Depending upon the severity of the presenting difficulties youngsters may attend either day program: 16 CHALLENGE PROGRAM (continued) The full day program (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) includes both a clinical and education component Clinical component provides four hours of psychiatric and therapeutic services. The education component meets all state requirements for out of school instruction and is typically two days. At present, the full day program is offered exclusively to children in the kindergarten grade range of educational placement. The half day program is in operation five (5) afternoons per week (2:00pm-5:30pm) and off hours of psychiatric and therapeutic services. In the half day program children are assigned as of four age groupings (5-7, 8-9, 10-12, adolescent). The clinical services for both the full and half day components include individual and family with a primary clinician (social worker or psychologist), and group therapy by age, group. milieu activities are led by mental health specialists. Within the context of a behavior modification program, children have opportunities to develop social and adaptive skills, while stabilizing symptoms. All children are examined psychiatrically prior to admission to the program, followed by a psychiatrist regularly throughout their course in the program. CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION PROJECT ESSEX-NEWARK P.O. Box 276 Newark, N.J. 07101 Telephone: (973) 485-9018 Fax: (973) 485-9018 E-mail: NewarkCAP@aol.com Web-site: www.NJCAP.org Hours of Operation: Child assault prevention workshops to students Pre-School through 12th grade Child assault prevention workshops to teachers and other school staff through in-services as well as to parents through day or evening workshops Topics include: bullying, stranger assault, known offender assault, conflict resolution CITY OF NEWARK VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCACY PROGRAM 31 Green Street, Room 304 Newark, N.J. 07102 Najah Z. Hatim-Parker Telephone: (973) 733-4862 Fax: (973) 733-4265 E-mail: hatimparkern@cinewark.nj.us Web-site: www.cinewark.nj.us/law Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This agency offer referrals to our victims of all crimes for counseling, legal aid, financial assistance, shelter and criminal justice support. We advocate mostly for domestic violence population daily, by working with the municipal court to resolve their cases. 17 COMMUNITY ACCESS UNLIMITED 80 West Grand Street Elizabeth, N.J. 07202 Tanya Johnson, Director Telephone: (908) 354—3040 Fax: (908) 354-6665 E-mail: tjohnson@caunj.org Web-site: www.caunj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The transitional opportunities program provides a variety of residential support services through continuous care to at-risk youth ages 13 to 21. Youth living in any county of New Jersey are able to enter programs through a DYFS/CMO referral. The transitional services program offers independent living skills assessment and training, vocational counseling and training, employment assistance, and other support services to youth ages 13-21, who reside in out of home placements in Union County. The program is funded by DYFS. COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY – KIDS DIVISION 31 Evans Terminal Hillside, N.J. 07205 Telephone: (908) 355-3663 ext. 300 Fax: (908) 355-0431 E-mail: nrc@njfoodbank.org Web-site: www.njfoodbank.org Hours of Operation: Free store for teachers – Certified, full-time teachers only! (Tools for Schools) School must be enrolled & appointments are required COMMUNITY HEALTH LAW PROJECT 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 210 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Alma L. Yee, Director Telephone: (973) 680-5599 Fax: (973) 680-1488 E-mail: bloomfield@chlp.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The essential mission of CHLP is to provide legal and advocacy services to New Jersey residents with disabilities. We serve consumers of mental health services, people with physical disabilities, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities, and visual impairments. COPE PROGRAM 104 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Cathie Feenie, Admissions Coordinator Rose Marie, Clinical Director Sue Seidenfeld, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 783-6655 Fax: (973) 233-1396 E-Mail: info@copecenter.net Web-site: www.copecenter.net Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 18 COPE PROGRAM (continued) Adolescent Individual & Group Counseling; Adult Individual and Group Counseling; AIDS support Groups and Counseling Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling-Adolescent and Adult Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs available; Anger Management; Assessment & Evaluation; Community Educational Programs; Family Counseling; Information & Referrals Fees: Self pay, Private Insurance (check with carrier), Medicaid for substance abuse counseling. Sliding fee scale available. CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE 44 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 312 Trenton, N.J. 08609 Telephone: (609) 989-0474 Fax: (609) 989-2304 Web-site: www.cns.gov Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Provide grants and/or volunteers to help public and non-profit agencies to be more self- sufficient. COVENANT HOUSE OF NEW JERSEY 330 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 621-8705 (Main) Telephone: (973) 286-3417 Fax: (973) 621-6680 Hours of Operation: Short-term shelter, financial/material assistance for homeless youth, advocacy, life skills, personal development, support groups, food and clothing, and case management. CURA, INC. 595 County Avenue, Bldg. 8 Secaucus, N.J. 07094 Jessie Gutierrez, MHS, LCADC Telephone: (201) 392-9549 Fax: (201) 392-9573 E-mail: adolescents@curainc.org Web-site: www.curainc.org Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week CURA is an ASAM 3.5 Level residential program which provides adolescents with long-term care for substance abuse. ECHOES – THE GRIEF CENTER 116 Main Street Orange, N.J. 07050 Beverly Henderson-Hartsfield, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 675-1199 Fax: (973) 675-2117 E-mail: bhendhart@aol.com Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only Grief Programs, Support and Outreach 19 EL CLUB DEL BARRIO 76 Clinton Avenue Newark, N.J. 07114 Davis Rodriguez Melendez Telephone: (973) 624-4222 Fax: (973) 624-2932 E-mail: ydpdirector@elclubdelbarrio.com Web-site: www.elclubdelbarrio.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) El Club Del Barrio is a community based organization committed to serve the Latino Community in Newark since 1975. ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES 50 South Clinton Street, Suite 3240, 3rd floor East Orange, N.J. 07018 Jaklyn DeVore, Director Telephone: (973) 395-8375 Fax: (973) 395-8309 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) The Essex County Division of Senior Services, located at 50 Clinton Street, Suite 3240, 3rd floor, East Orange, is the primary center for planning, program development and coordination of services to persons age sixty (60) and over in the county. As the designated agency on aging for Essex County, the Division channels approximately $13 million in federal and state funds to community-based agencies and in-house programs to provide a wide variety of direct services to older adults. Services funded from sources other than the Older American Act (Casino Revenue, Social Services Block Grant, Statewide Respite Program) are extended to disabled individuals under age sixty (60). The Division’s services are targeted to individuals with the greatest social and economic need. Division of Senior Services programs and services: Adult Day Care; Adult Protective Services; Assisted Transportation; Caregiver Assistance; Care Management; Certified Home Health Aide; Dental Health Services; Emergency Heating/Cooling Program; Financial Counseling; Health Insurance; Home Delivered Meals; Home Friend; Information & Assistance; Legal Services; Nursing Home Ombudsman; Nutrition Sites; Outreach Centers; Residential Repair; Respite Services; Senior Citizen Newspaper; Telephone Reassurance; Transportation; Visiting Nurse. ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF WELFARE 18 Rector Street, 9th floor 50 South Clinton Street Newark, N.J. 07102 East Orange, N.J. 07018 Bruce Nigro, Director Bruce Nigro, Director Telephone: (973) 733-3326 Telephone: (973) 733-3000 Fax: (973) 504-9316 E-mail: www.bnigro@oel.state.nj.us Web-site: www.essexcountynj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) Wednesday (4:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.) Food Stamp Program Medicaid Temporary Assistance for Needy Families General Assistance Emergency Assistance Child Support & Paternity (973) 395-8000 (973) 395-8165 (973) 733-2468 (973) 395-8000 (973) 733-4645 (973) 733-4703 20 ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF WELFARE (continued) Nursing Home Services Community Care for the Elderly & Disabled Information & Referral (973) 645-7084 (973) 645-7141 (973) 733-3000 Programs: AIDS Community Care Alternative Program; Boarding Home Services Program; Child Support & Paternity Program; Community Care Program for the Elderly & Disabled; Drug & Alcohol Abuse (Substance Abuse Initiatives); Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment; Emergency Assistance Program; Family Violence Program; Food Stamp Program; Funeral & Burial Expenses; General Assistance; Home Energy Assistance; Kinship Care Subsidy Program; Medicaid Only Program; Medicaid Special Program; Medical Transportation Services; Medically Needy Program; Model Waiver Program; New Jersey Care; New Jersey Family Care/KidCare; Refugee Resettlement Program; Supplemental Living Support; Supplemental Security Income; Supportive Assistance to Individuals and Families (SAIF); Traumatic Brain Injury; WFNJ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Your Rights and Responsibilities. 21 ESSEX COUNTY - FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS HEALTH CENTER NEWARK HOMELESS HEALTH CARE 110 William Street – Room 202 Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: 973-733-5300 Fax: 973-733-4328 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday –Friday NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. 741Broadway Newark, N.J. 07104 Telephone: 973-483-1300 Fax: 973-483-3787 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday SATELLITE CENTERS JEWISH RENAISSSANCE MEDICAL CENTER The Bear Zone at Barringer High School 90 Parker Street Newark, N.J. 07104 Telephone: 973-497-5751 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER George Washington Carver School 333 Clinton Place Newark, N.J. 07112 Telephone: 973-705-3880 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER The Health Place @ Quitman Street School 21 Quitman Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Telephone: 973-242-4329 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – M,W-F 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 2nd Sat. of Month JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER The Rainbow Room – Dayton Street School 226 Dayton Street Newark, N.J. 07114 Telephone: 973-733-8781 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M,W-F 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 3rd Sat. of Month JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER Teen Health Center – Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Avenue Newark, N.J. 07198 Telephone: 973-623-8592 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 1st Sat. of Month NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Broadway Health Center 751 Broadway Newark, N.J. 07104 Telephone: 973-483-1300 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Dayton Street Health Center 101 Ludlow Street Newark, N.J. 07114 Telephone: 973-565-0355 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., M.T.,Th.,F 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sat. 22 NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS James C. White Manor 516 Bergen Street Newark, N.J. 07114 Telephone: 973-648-0866 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – M-Fri. NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Irvington Community Health Center Irvington General Hospital 832 Chancellor Avenue, Level C Irvington, N.J. 07111 Telephone: 973-399-6292 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – MT, Th., Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Wed. NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS @ Newark Emergency Services for Families 982 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: 973-353-0699 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Mon – Fri. 23 ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Veteran’s Courthouse 50 West Market Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura Telephone: (973) 621-4105 Fax: (973) 621-4066 E-mail: afontoura@essexsheriff.com Web-site: www.essexsheriff.com Hours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7days per week Law Enforcement, Emergency Management and Homeland Security ESSEX COUNTY YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM 60 Evergreen Place, Suite 904 East Orange, N.J. 07108 Ronald Ballew, Director Telephone: (973) 675-1600 Fax: (973) 675-7800 Web-site: www.yapinc.org Hours of Operation: Companionship services for youth Behavioral Health Services Community reintegration services (Juvenile Justice) ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES 5 Commerce Street, 2nd floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Felipe Chavana, Esq., Executive Director Telephone: (973) 624-4500 Fax: (973) 624-8745 E-mail: fchavana@1snj.org Web-site: www.lsnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Essex-Newark Legal Services (ENLS) is a not for profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income Essex County residents in civil matters: Landlord-tenant, Government Benefits, SSI, Family Law, Health Care Access Law, Consumer Law, Elder Law, Education Law, Employment Law, Predatory Lending, Shelter & Food Referrals. FAMILY LIFE INSTITUTE AT PPMNJ 153 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Reginald Rosarion, Director Fax: (973) 596-8524 E-mail:Reginald.rosarion@ppfa.org Web-site: www.pemns.org Hours of Operation: We provide educational workshop, trainings for students (and their families) faculty, staff about safe guarding their reproductive health. Family Life Institute also provides information pamphlets and informative videos in addition we also provide an after school program for adolescents seeking accurate reproductive health information. 24 FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE 204 Claremont Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Telephone: (973) 746-0800 Toll Free Number: 1-877-733-2273 (CARE) Fax: (973) 746-2822 Web-site: www.familyserviceleague.org Hours of Operation: FIRST CHOICE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 180 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Erin Krenitski, Director Telephone: (973) 655-9806 Fax: (973) 655-1091 E-mail: Erin.Krenitski1stchoice.org Web-site: www.1stchoice.org Hours of Operation: Monday (10:00a.m.–3:00p.m.), Tuesday (12:00p.m.-9:00p.m.), Wednesday (11:00a.m.-9:00p.m.) Thursday (Closed), Friday (11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.) Offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD screenings, parenting classes, abortion education, adoption education, fetal development information and material services. All of our services are free of charge. FIRST OCCUPATIONAL CENTER 391 Lakeside Avenue Orange, N.J. 07050 Rocco Meola, CEO Telephone: (973) 672-5800 Fax: (973) 672-0065 Web-site: www.ocnj.org Hours of Operation: A comprehensive vocational rehabilitation facility that serves physically and mentally handicapped individuals in the Essex County area Vocational training & job placement GED/ESL Recycling Programs FOCUS HISPANIC, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. 441-443 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Piedad Vasquez, Division Manager Telephone: (973) 624-2528 Fax: (973) 624-6450 E-mail: pvasquez@focus411.org Web-site: www.focus411.org Hours of Operation: Monday, Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) FOCUS is a 501(c) non-profit community based organization with over forty-one (41) years of experience providing programs in the areas of employment, education, training, social services and health to adults, seniors and youth in the Greater Newark area 25 FOCUS (continued) including Essex and West Hudson Counties. FOCUS’ Programs include youth after school tutorial and mentoring programs and a summer youth technology and shadowing program. FOCUS is a Family Success Center that provides services to families in need. Programs for the senior population include Adult Protective Services, Seniors Congregated Meals Programs and Meal on Wheels Programs. In the area of education FOCUS offers English as a Second Language/Adult Basic Education Program, and extension Center for Essex County College, New Jersey Work First Programs such as Job Search, Job Placement and Low-Literacy Programs among others. In the social service area FOCUS provides emergency assistance programs. FOCUS is centrally located and easily accessible for community residents by bus, rail, taxi, and private automobile and close to the Lackawanna Train Station on Broad Street. All services are free FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY SERVICES 4301 Route 1 South Princeton, N.J. 08540 Naeemah Hill, Director Telephone: (609) 520-1500 Fax: (609) 520-1515 E-mail: nhill@fafsonline Web-site: www.fafsonline.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Our goal is to promote and enhance understanding of foster care and serve as a catalyst for positive advances in the foster care system. We also provide services, support and training opportunities for foster and adoptive families, and others having the responsibility for and/or the interest in the well-being of children. This may include members of the community. We develop and distribute educational training and other resource materials to private charities, government agencies and others interested in the well-being of children. FRIENDLY FULD NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 165 Court Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Mr. Julius Blanton, Director Telephone: (973) 642-2747 Fax: (973) 621-4009 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.) The Friendly Fuld Neighborhood House serves the community with day care and head start programs for working mothers, pre-teen and teen-age programs which include Club Activities, Dancing, Dramatics, Arts and Crafts, Athletics, Trips, Tutoring and Career Counseling, Family Counseling, Social Case Work Services and adult activities are also included. FURNITURE ASSISTANCE, INC. 398 Chestnut Street Union, N.J. 07083 C. Dawson Yeomans, Director Telephone: (973) 868-6007 E-mail: dawson@yeomans.com Web-site: furnitureassist.com Hours of Operation: Accepts donations of furniture, clothes and household items. Provides items for Free to clients referred by social agencies. 26 GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF GREATER ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES 120 Valley Road Montclair, N.J. 07042 Janice Lilien, Executive Director/CEO Telephone: (973) 746-8200 ext. 137 Fax: (973) 746-4163 E-mail: janl@gsqehc.org Web-site: www.gsgehc.org Hours of Operation: Monday (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Summer: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September – June: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Girls 5-17 & adults participate in activities that build courage, confidence, and character Participation can be individual, troop or group setting Leadership skills, healthy decisions & developing friendships encouraged GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY 972 Broad Street, 8th floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Robin Dougherty, Executive Director Telephone: (973) 642-4646 Fax: (973) 642-2218 Web-site: www.citybloom.org Hours of Operation: By appointment or registered event or program: Group trips to Prudential Outdoor Center $200.00 per group (20-25 people per group) Prudential Outdoor Learning Center located at 32 Prince Street, Newark, N.J. 07103 Community Greening Programs: Flower barrels, city garden contests Environmental Justice Advocacy Job Training/High School Internships GREATER NEWARK FRESH AIR FUND 43 Hill Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Trish Morris-Yamba, Director Telephone: (973) 643-5710 Fax: (973) 643-0254 E-Mail: morris@newarkdaycenter.org Web-site: www.newarkdaycenter.org Hours of Operation: The Fresh Air Fund provides Summer Camping services for children ages 7-12, day and residential camps. Application Fee: $10.00 (upon acceptance of campership). 27 GROWING GARDEN PRESCHOOL 962 S. Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07106 Maria Dacles, Director Telephone: (973) 375-0502 Fax: (973) 375-7279 E-mail: maria.dacles@gmail.com Web-site: vailsburgassembly.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (7:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.) We accept babies 18 months – Kindergarten. Tuition is $150 per week and $130 if payment is received on Mondays. We accept Program for Parents and aftercare is available. HARVEST OF HOPE FAMILY SERVICES NETWORK, INC. 630 Franklin Blvd. Somerset, N.J. 08873 Malika Husbands, Project Director Maureen Archibald, Executive Director Telephone: (732) 247-1270 Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-888-325-4673 Fax: (732) 247-1710 Web-site: www.harvestofhopefamily.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Recruitment, Training, Application Processing and Retention, Support Services, New Foster Families HOPE INC. 1455 Liberty Avenue Hillside, N.J. 07205 Telephone: (973) 926-5642 Fax: (973) 926-9709 E-mail: hopeinco@aol.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Services by Appointment only Individual Counseling Self-esteem building Conflict-Resolution/Peer Leadership Skills Ages 7-19 HOSPICE Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 286-0041 HEADQUARTERS 95 Old Short Hills Road West Orange, N.J. 07052 Telephone: (973) 379-2200 Hospice refers not to an institution, but to a philosophy of care for the terminally ill patients and his or her family members. Hospice provides support to families both before and after death. 28 HUDSON PRIDE CONNECTIONS & THE PRIDE CONNECTIONS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY 32 Jones Street Jersey City, N.J. 07306 Nancy Caamano, Director Telephone: (201) 963-4773 Fax: (201) 963-7983 E-mail: nancy@hudsonpride.org Web-site: www.hudsonpride.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. HPC offers social services & support groups for the LGBT population and all people living with HIV regardless of sexual orientation. Programs include Youth Connect & Crave for LGBT youth, GLITZ & BLITZ (trans female and trans-male support groups) HIV & support groups, referrals, and community connect – a program which delivers HIV education to youth & LGBT sensitivity workshops for youth a youth-serving personnel. HYACINTH AIDS FOUNDATION 155 Washington Street, Suite 206 Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 565-0300 Fax: (973) 643-8661 Web-site: www.hyacinth.org One on one counseling with individuals who are at risk for contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Workshops and other curricula which focuses on condom education and changing sexual practices. Services geared to individuals who are HIV positive. INTEGRITY, INC. 103 Lincoln Park P.O. Box 510 Newark, N.J. 07101 Ed Lyons, MSW, LCADC, Director Telephone: (973) 642-5889 Fax: (973) 642-5910 E-mail: elyons@integrityhouse.org Web-site: www.integrityhouse.org Hours of Operation: 24hrs/7days per week Long- term in-patient rehabilitation (Drug); Out-patient; Intensive out-patient; Halfway House; Transitional Housing; Partial Care treatment w/DYFS clients; Adolescent long-term treatment. IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION 317 Elm Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Petra Chavez, Director Telephone: (973) 465-0555 Fax: (973) 465-8505 E-mail: pchavez@ironboundcc.org Web-site: www.ironboundcc.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Senior Citizen Programs; Parenting Classes; Citizenship Classes; Free EITC; Weatherization Program; Foreclosure Prevention Program; NJ Shares Applications; Farmers Market-Summer Only; Teen Workshops; Mental Health Workshops. 29 IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION 29-31 Courtland Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Luciana Lyde, Director Telephone: (973) 344-5949 Fax: (973) 344-0397 E-mail: llyde#ironboundco.org Web-Site: www.ironboundcc.org Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Social Services; Emergency Referrals; Free EITC; Citizenship Classes; Health Screening; Job Readiness Counseling; Youth Opportunities. ISAIAH HOUSE, INC. 238 N. Munn Avenue East Orange, NJ 07017 Zammeah Bivvins-Gibson, MSW, Director Telephone: (973) 677-1668 Fax: (973) 677-7993 E-mail: zgibson@isaiahhouse.org Website: www.isaiahhouse.org Hours of Operation: 7 days per week /24 hours per day Housing for pregnant and non-pregnant DYFS girls; DYFS Teenage Boys; Homeless Women and their children; Food Pantry; HIV Women KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM P.O. Box 716 Trenton, N.J. 08625 Susan Chermak, Director Telephone: 877-652-1148 Fax: (609) 588-2094 E-mail: Susan.chermak@dhs.state.nj.us Web-site: www.nj.gov/humanservicesdfd/programs/knp/ Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday We provide up to $1,000 per year, per family for individuals caring for a relative’s child distributed by way of vouchers for items or services needed for the child(ren); Assistance with Kinship Legal Guardianship; Assistance with childcare if eligible. LaCASA de DON PEDRO 75 Park Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 Raymond Ocasio, Director Telephone: (973) 482-8312 Fax: (973) 482-1883 E-Mail: rocasio@lacasanwk.org Web-site: www.lacasanwk.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. LaCasa De Don Pedro provides Early Childhood Education; After School Program; ESL Classes; GED Testing (English & Spanish); Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Services; Family Violence Prevention; Rental Assistance; Immigration Attorney (fees minimal) 30 MAYOR’S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center WIA Youth Training & Program Services 990 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 733-4880 Fax: (973) 733-4846 E-mail: bankstont@ci.newark.nj.us Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Mayor’s Office of partnership with the Newark Private Industry Council coordinates training programs for Newark residents. This Office administers the city’s summer youth employment program. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ESSEX COUNTY 35 South Fullerton Avenue Montclair, N.J. 07042 Marvin Gorsky, Director Telephone: (973) 509-9777 Fax: (973) 509-9888 E-mail: mgorsky@mhaessex.org Web-site: www.mhaessex.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mental Health Association of Essex County provides school-based counseling to elementary through high school students throughout Essex County. We also offer transitional services to 16-21 year olds, a Latino outreach program, home community based services to children, adolescents and young adults and an array of services to people with a mental illness. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER DIVISION OF CARE PLUS, NJ, INC. 60 Fullerton Avenue, Suite 210 Montclair, N.J. 07042 Telephone: (201) 986-5000 Fax: (973) 744-6362 or (973) 744-6522 Web-site: www.careplusnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Outpatient counseling and related services; Medication administration and monitoring; most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, subsidized fees when appropriate. NATIONAL POLICE DEFENSE FOUNDATION Membership Processing Center P.O. Box 242 Tennent, NJ 07765-0242 Joseph Occhipinti, Director Telephone: (732) 446-3360 Fax: (732) 446-3360 E-mail: NPDF1@aol.com Web-site: www.npdf.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We distribute free child Fingerprint/DNA Kits to parents. 31 NEWARK BUSINESS TRAINING INSTITUTE 341 Roseville Avenue Newark, N.J. 07107 Joseph Foushee, Director Telephone: (973) 268-8900 Fax: (973) 482-7591 Web-site: northwardcenter.org Hours of Operation: Provides training in legal, medical and business office skills. Training includes supervised and experience and job placement. This is a full time day program, 17-20 weeks. Eligibility requirements: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Also automotive training fifty-two (52) weeks. Child care provided, children must be at least two and a half years old (2.5). NEWARK DAY CENTER 43 Hill Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Donna Johnson, Director Telephone: (973) 643-5710 Fax: (973) 643-4581 E-mail: Johnson@newarkdaycenter.org Web-site: newarkdaycenter.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) The Newark Day Center founded in 1803 is a multifaceted innovative, pace-setting community agency serving children, youth, adults and seniors. Early Childhood Education – The Child Development Center built in 1886 is located at 305 Halsey Street in Newark and serves more than two hundred (200) children. The center is accredited by the National Association for the education of Young Children (NAEYC), we provide educational services for children between the ages of three (3) months thru six (6) years of age. We have six classrooms for Abbott eligible pre-schoolers. NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, INC. Victoria Human Services Plaza 982 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Genia C. Philip, Esq., Executive Director Telephone: (973) 639-2100 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-696-7603 Fax: (973) 639-2999 E-mail: info@nesfnj.org Web-site: www.nesfnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month Our Comprehensive Services Include: Centralized Intake & Data Management System; Emergency Services; Homeless Services; Self-Sufficiency Services; Health and Senior Services; Food & Clothing Pantry Services; Family & Youth Development Services. Our Mission: To stabilize families and individuals in crisis as well as to empower and prepare them to achieve self-sufficiency. 32 NEWARK FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK 44 Irvine Turner Blvd. Newark, N.J. 07103 Telephone: (973) 642-1612 Fax: (973) 642-0755 Hours of Operation: Parent aides make home visits for families at risk for child abuse, material assistance; other parenting support programs are available. NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT 1010 18th Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 David Gordano, Director Telephone: (973) 733-7491 Fax: (973) 733-7492 Hours of Operation: Provides fire safety and prevention workshops for Newark Public Schools. NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY 500 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Deborah Murray, Director Telephone: (973) 273-6361 Fax: (973) 273-6350 E-mail: dmurray@newarkha.org. Web-site: newarkha.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Provides Affordable Housing NEWARK NOW+SINGLE STOP 103 Bloomfield Avenue Newark, N.J. 07104 Modia J. Butler, President & CEO Victor Silva, Director Telephone: (973) 350-0524 (973) 624-3733 Fax: (973) 350-0525 E-mail: vsilva@newarknow.org Web-site: www.newarknow.org Hours of Operation: The Single Stop Program is designed to help provide area residents with accurate information about benefits they are eligible for and how to claim them. In addition we provide free legal and financial counseling by experts in their respective fields at neighborhood locations in a one-on-one setting. Communications are strictly confidential and all services are FREE. 33 NEWARK NOW + SINGLE STOP (continued) Counselors meet privately with individuals and family members to assess need, connect people with programs for which they are eligible, and facilitate enrollment. Top financial advisors, lawyers, and staff members of social service agencies are on-site to help empower you with information on: food charge cards, handling eviction/foreclosure, saving for future goals/home, managing debt, banking, healthcare, and childcare assistance. NEWARK RENAISSANCE HOUSE 50-56 Norfolk Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Julie C. Griffin, Director Telephone: (973) 623-3386 Fax: (973) 623-8877 E-mail: Julie.griffin@nrh.org Web-site: www.nrh.org Hours of Operation: 24 hours 7 days per week At Newark Renaissance House, our residential program operates 24 hours/ 7 days a week and is offered without a fee to our clients. We also offer out-patient and intensive out-patient programs. Our focus is on those least empowered in our society: adolescents, women and children. Our services, both residential and out-patient, are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients who are suffering the devastating effects of substance abuse and the destructive behavioral, mental health and lifestyle issues associated with this disease. NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION Headquarters St. Joseph Plaza 233 West Market Street, 2nd floor Newark, N.J. 07103 Telephone: (973) 623-2800 Web-site: www.newcommunity.org Hours of Operation: New Community Mission: To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement. This agency has multiple agencies designed to assist the community. See the Following: New Community Harmony House 278 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 973-623-8555 Harmony House opens its doors to homeless families who are in need of transitional housing and social services. The length of stay at Harmony House is determined by individual circumstances but the average ranges from six to nine months. New Community Family Resource Center 131-185 Bergen Street 973-565-9500 (In Pathmark Shopping Center) The NCC Family Resource Center takes a holistic approach to services by linking those who seek assistance with resources and information that will empower them to improve the quality of their lives. NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION (continued) Economic Development and Social Enterprises 973-623-2800 Inspired 40 years ago to build economic self-sufficiency for the community NCC understood the importance of operating for profit businesses to support its non-profit operations. Workforce Development & Training 201 Bergen Street Newark, N.J. 07103 The NCC workforce development center offers comprehensive training in several disciplines. Also, it is a designated One Stop Center where individuals conduct job search utilizing the computer lab and resource center. Social Services 220 Bruce Street 973-623-6114 The Social Services department interacts closely with NCC’s family and senior housing units. In all NCC senior housing facilities there is a social services office staffed by a care-coordinator. Education & Youth Services 85 Irvine Turner Blvd. 973-848-0910 This department provides oversight of all NCC schools, charter schools, early learning centers and youth services. Family Services Bureau of Newark 247 So. Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 (973) 412-2056 391 Kearny Avenue Kearny, N.J. 07103 (201) 246-8077 Behavioral and mental health services for individuals, couples, and families with problems ranging from domestic violence, juvenile delinquent behavior, truancy, school problems, child abuse or neglect, and core services to victims. Parent groups; Anger management classes; Substance abuse education and counseling; Drug screenings for adults; Therapeutic youth groups covering life skills, anger management, peer pressure and conflict resolution; Provides Essex County’s juvenile daytime crisis response services, Recruitment of and supportive services for Resource (Foster) Families. Real Estate Development & Operations 973-639-7846 NCC Department of Development is driven by the mission of NCC to improve the quality of life of the residents we serve by creating affordable housing that rebuilds communities and re-create stable neighborhoods. The Department of Development enhances neighborhoods by emphasizing a holistic approach to development that never loses focus of a community’s needs or vision. Health Care Complex For over 100 years, Essex Valley Visiting Nurse Association, has met the home health care needs of the citizens of Newark, and the surrounding communities of Essex and West Hudson counties. The skilled nurses and therapists of EVVNA come to the home and provide care and education to assure each individual’s health care needs are met. Certified home health aides are available to assist with personal care needs. 34 35 NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION (continued) Hispanic Development The subsidiary of New Community provides services to the Hispanic community which includes: Citizenship Assistance, English as a Second Language-Civics, Computers, Financial Literacy Workshops, Computers-Intermediate Level, TouchTyping, Spanish Instruction, Customize schedules for corporate clients, Free tax preparation by the volunteer income tax assistance program, childcare services, immigration services - legal advice and paperwork preparation, notary public services, workshops and conferences, social services referrals, translation services. New Community Arts St. Joseph’s Plaza 233 West Market Street Newark, N.J. 07103 973-623-2800 New community conducts a series of artistic and cultural enrichment events throughout the year, including: Traveling Arts Exhibits, Black History Month Celebrations, Women’s History Month Celebration, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, Annual Family Day Parade & Festivals, Live entertainment at the Priory artist booking available. New Community Federal Credit Union 274 South Orange Avenue Newark, N.J. 07103 (973) 621-2363 or (973) 621-5624 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday The New Community Credit Union is a community development credit union (CDCU) founded with the specific mission of serving low and moderate-income and minority communities beyond the reach of banks and mainstream credit union. As a CDCU, we specialize in serving populations generally considered the hardest to serve, including low-income wage earners, recent immigrants, and people with disabilities. NEW HOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER 277 Coit Street Irvington, N.J. 07111 Boffi Riolo, Program Director Telephone: (973) 373-5100 Fax: (973) 373-0510 E-mail: NHBHC@yahoo.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Adults) and Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Adolescents) This program is designed to provide intermediate care for adults and adolescents in an effort to avoid and/or decrease the need for hospitalization and to enhance needed emotional and social skills by providing the following services and to assist in leading a productive life: A thorough assessment and evaluation by on-site psychiatrist which includes medication monitoring Assessment of social and economic needs by the Clinical Supervisor to access hard to reach services in the community. Case Management to oversee the quality of life of each client to provide follow-up and support services. 36 NEW JERSEY POISON INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SYSTEM 140 Bergen Street Newark, N.J. 07101 Steven Marcus, MD., Director Telephone: (973) 972-9280 Fax: (973) 643-2679 Toll Free Number: 1-800-222-1222 E-mail: smarcus@njpies.org Web-site: www.njpies.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 24hrs./7 days per week Poison Hotline, Aids Hotline; Educational Materials and Programs; School Programs conducted by Health Educator. NJ COMMUNITY FOOD BANK TOOLS 4 SCHOOLS PROGRAM AND KIDS CLOSET 31 Evans Terminal Road Hillside, N.J. 07205 Ruth Dekker, Manager Wanda Rodriguez, Director Telephone: (908) 355-3663 Fax: (908) 355-2341 E-mail: rdekker@njfoodbank.org Web-site: njfoodbank.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Free school supplies given to teachers at eligible and enrolled schools. Those schools participating may also request clothing for needy children in their care. NJ DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES 990 Broad Street, 2nd floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Judy Goldman, Director Telephone: (973) 648-3494 Fax: (973) 648-3902 E-mail: judy.goldman@dol.state.nj.us Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Provides services to people who as a result of physical learning, mental or emotional difficulties, need assistance obtaining or maintaining employment. Services include diagnostic evaluation; individual counseling and guidance; job coaching; vocational, professional or on-the job training; job seeking skills and selective job placement; physical restorative services. NJ STATE BAR FOUNDATION New Jersey Law Center 1 Constitution Square New Brunswick, N.J. 08901-1520 Angela C. Scheck, Director Telephone: (732) 249-5000 Fax: (732) 828-0034 Web-site: www.njsbf.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 37 The NJSBF is the educational and philanthropic arm of the N.J. State Bar Association. Through its free, law-related programs to the public, NJSBF foster awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the legal system. Among its many public and school based activities, NJSBF presents seminars in law-related topics, conducts conflict resolution training, publishes material, operates a videotape loan library, and speakers’ bureau, and coordinates elementary, middle school and high school mock trial competitions. For more information call 1-800-free law. NORTH JERSEY AIDS ALLIANCE (NJCRI) 393 Central Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 412-8300 Fax: (973) 412-8500 Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, Thursday (8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) We provide STD Testing as well. PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN, NJ 151 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Stacey Haynes, Director Telephone: (973) 622-3900 ext. 215 Fax: (973) 596-8524 E-mail: Stacey.haynes@ppmnj.org Web-site: www.ppmnj.org Hours of Operation: Monday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Wednesday (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Contraceptive Counseling and supplies, comprehensive physical exam, blood pressure and weight check, urinalysis, cholesterol screening, glucose screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. The education arm of Planned Parenthood (FLI) addresses the needs of young men and women, parents, teachers and community leaders by offering education programs tailored specifically for schools, community groups, and religious organizations. The Family Life Institute also operates Teen Links, Planned Parenthood’s pre- teen leadership and education program. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE – NEW JERSEY 103 Church Street, Suite 210 New Brunswick, N.J. 05901 Rush L. Russell, Executive Director Telephone: (732) 246-8060 Toll Free Number: 1-800-Children Fax: (732) 246-1776 E-Mail: info@preventchildabusenj.org Web-site: www.preventchilabusenj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) We provide the following services: Technical Assistance programs include “Every Person Influences Children”, Healthy Families, Parent Linking Project. Professional Training – Fee for Service; Primary Prevention Through Education – Resource Center Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign, Community Presentation, New Jersey Parent Information PROGRAMS for PARENTS, INC. 33 Washington Street, 6th floor Newark, N.J. 07102 Telephone: (973) 297-1114 Fax: (973) 294-0439 38 Email: sboyle@programsforparents.org Web-site: www.programsforparents.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Programs for Parents is the child care resource and referral agency which administers the child care subsidy program for eligible families in Essex County. In addition to helping parents pay for child care, professional counselors introduce parents to child care options that meet their specific needs are instructed on how to view each facility, and are given a checklist to evaluate program features. The Child Health Warmline (1-800-713-9006) offers statewide access to health information. The Warmline is a free, automated phone service providing childcare professionals statewide with practical, accurate information on health and behavior issues. During business hours, a registered nurse with pediatric experience is available to answer questions. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 182 Van Buren Street Newark, N.J. 07105 Manuel, Director Telephone: (973) 491-0773 Fax: (973) 491-6773 E-mail: manuel@drsociedade Web-site: www.drsnciedade.com Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday (11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.), Wednesday (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Thursday (11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.), Friday (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES (continued) This organization address a wide range of mental health issues such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma recovery, substance abuse disorders, codependency, maladaptive behavioral, cognitive and coping skills, and recovery for significant losses. Patients receive psychological assessments and individualized, outcome-based treatment planning based on an integrated therapeutic approach which offers cognitive/behavioral, experiential and expressive techniques. ST, CLARE’S SOCIAL SERVICES 77 Academy Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Vashonna Hassett, Director Telephone: (973) 643-0400 Fax: (973) 242-3583 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) St. Clare’s Social Services offers comprehensive assistance to families in the Newark area. Services include: Case Management; Substance Use Prevention; Medical and Mental Health Services; After-School and Youth Programs; Housing; Housing Related Assistance. Please call for information regarding qualification to receive services at St. Clare’s. ST. JAMES SOCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION 588 Martin Luther King Blvd. Newark, N.J. 07104 Mildred Sifford, Director Telephone: (973) 624-4007 Fax: (973) 824-2440 E-mail: msifford@stjamesame.org Web-site: www.stjamesame.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 39 Emergency Food Pantry, Daily Feeding Program, Clothing Distribution, Workforce Literacy Training, Home Health Aide Certification, Utility Assistance, HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing, Substance Abuse, Referrals and Mentoring, **After School Program and **Summer Peace Camp (**Tuition Based) STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY 35 Halsey Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Diana MTK Autin and Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Directors Vivian DeWitt, Training Administrator Telephone: (973) 642-8100 Fax: (973) 642-8080 Toll Free Number: 1-800-654-7726 E-mail: Diana.autin@spannj.org, debra.jennings@spannj.org, vdewitt@spannj.org Web-site: www.spannj.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) SPAN provides information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, leadership development and parent to parent support for families of children birth to 21. Parents can contact SPAN’s warm line, 1-800-654-7726, and get information and assistance on education, healthcare, mental health services, child care, juvenile justice, child welfare, and other issues that impact their children. In some cases, SPAN can attend meetings with parents to provide support, but this is limited based on the individual family/child needs and our staff availability. SPAN has a wide variety of educational materials available for parents in English and Spanish. SPAN provides county-based and regional workshops during the weekday, in the evening, and on Saturdays or Sundays, as well as archived workshops on our website, www.spannj.org, on a wide variety of topics. Ongoing workshops are available to parents without charge. SPAN charges districts, government agencies, and non-profit organizations a fee for workshops. SPAN is an approved provider of teacher education by the NJ Department of Education. Our sliding fee scale is attached. For parents of children with special needs, SPAN’s Parent to Parent program can connect them to another parent for emotional support and information on resources. To access SPAN’s services, call (973) 642-8100 or 1-800-645-SPAN. SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL 19 Prospect Street Summit, N.J. 07902-0100 David Lewis, Director, Business Development Telephone: (908) 522-7000 Toll Free Number: 1-800-753-5223 Fax: (908) 522-7007 Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days per week Summit Oaks Hospital focuses on you by providing quality mental health care and substance abuse treatment to children, adolescents and adults. Established in 1902 we are one of the longest standing psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment providers in New Jersey. We provide free assessments on a 24 hours, 7 days per week basis. Our board certified psychiatrists and Master’s level Clinical staff offer a continuum of care from inpatient to intensive outpatient services. We offer a unique program for those coping with chronic pain. Summit Oaks also offers an intensive outpatient program three days each week for three hours on each day. Summit Oaks Hospital is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, and we are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Summit Oaks Hospital offers free confidential assessments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling our hotline at (800) 7535223. THE BURN CENTER AT SAINT BARNABAS 94 Old Short Hills Road Livingston, N.J. 07039 Lisa Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator 40 Telephone: (973) 322-5682 Fax: (973) 322-8827 E-Mail: lmjones@sbhcs.com Web-site: www.njburncenter.com Hours of Operation: Firenet – Juvenile fire setter intervention program behavioral health and education for children involved in fire setting activities, conducted at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center – Insurance Burn Prevention Education – Classroom programs detailing what a burn is, how it affects the body, treatment and prevention – free Children’s Burn Camp-free week of camp for children who have scarring from a burn injury; held mid-July every year. THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF N.J., INC. 35 Quakerbridge Road, Unit 7 Hamilton, N.J. 08619 Terry Elman, Director Telephone: (-609) 588-5515 Toll Free Number: 1-800-Gambler Fax: (609) 588-5665 E-mail: ccgnjterry@aol.com Web-site: 800gambler.org Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days per week Information, education and referral services about early, habitual and compulsive gambling addiction using a three-phase model of: The Search for Action or winning phase, the chase or losing phase and the final desperation or rock bottom phase. One goal of the council is to protect children and seniors from promoters of gambling enterprises. THE LEAGUERS, INC. 303-309 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Veronica E. Ray, Executive Director/CEO Telephone: (973) 643-0300 Fax: (973) 624-1265 E-mail: leag281@aol.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Head Start Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-5); After School Program offers structured classes in Reading, Language, Math and Computers, Recreational Activities (Ages 5-12); Youth-in-Partnership – Substance Abuse and Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention & Intervention Education ages (13-19). Parenting Skills Workshops; Male Involvement Programs. For additional information call the above listed telephone number. THE LENNARD CLINIC, INC. 461 Frelinghuysen Avenue Newark, N.J. 07114 Enrique Gonzalez, Director Telephone: (201) 259-6079 Toll Free Number: (973) 596-2850 Fax: (973) 230-4568 E-mail: enrique63@optonline.net Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 41 Specialized services for pregnant women; HIV pre/post counseling and testing; Medical, clinical and case management for HIV Intervention; Incentives for injecting opiate abusers to enter treatment; Outreach in target areas; methadone intensive outpatient program; Suboxone intensive outpatient program; co-occuring disorder treatment; Medicaid, Work first and self pay accepted; One year free treatment for intravenous drug users. Medication hours are different. THE SAFE HOUSE P.O. Box 1887 Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 Sue Scioscia, Director Telephone: (973) 759-2378 Hotline Number: (973) 759-2154 Fax: (973) 844-4950 Hours of Operation: 24 hours/7days per week THE SAFE HOUSE (continued) There is no fee for our services. The Safe House is an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Safe House has 12 rooms and can shelter 12 women and 24 children at any one time. A 24 hour hotline is operational and 24 hour admission to the shelter is available. The Safe House provides counseling, case management, legal advocacy, food, clothing, personal necessities, transportation, financial assistance, housing advocacy, parenting classes, a comprehensive children’s program, support groups, medical care, a pre-school program a summer day camp, immigration referrals and a linkage to an extensive number of community services on an as needed basis. THE SALVATION ARMY 45 Central Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Major Margaret Morris, Director Telephone: (973) 623-5959 Fax: (973) 623-7537 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The men and women of the salvation army have proudly served the people of Essex County for over one hundred (100) years. Each of our services address the challenges faced by the working poor, single parents and families due to aging, hunger, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and incarceration. In all of these arenas of service, we strive to offer a hand-up, not a handout. As the salvation army strives to keep it’s finger on the pulse of the community, we are consistently updating our programs to address what is happening and what is necessary to help those that are the most in need. THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER @ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 250 Lehigh Avenue Newark, N.J. 07112 Christine Licciardello, Director Telephone: (973) 926-2161 Fax: (973) 926-2943 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Programs for ages 4-11. Intensive outpatient for children with behavior/emotional difficulties. Program is three (3) hours per day, five (5) days per week for three (3) months. Care management is provided for families; transportation is coordinated by staff with logistic-care and local transportation companies. 42 TRI-CITY PEOPLES CORPORATION 675-681 South 19th Street Newark, N.J. 07103 Toni L. Caldwell, Executive Director/CEO Telephone: (973) 675-4484 Fax: (973) 675-4497 Toll Free Number: 1-800-860-0566 E-mail: tcaldwell@tri-citypeoples.org Web-site: www.tri-citypeoples.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early Child Care Services; Infant Care to Preschool; Community Health Screening; Mental Health Services; Housing Counseling; Home Improvements; Foster Care Services; Second Chance Program; Essex County Youth Advisory Board; Launch Into Life Youth Supported Housing; Upper West Side Park Employment Center; Edward Andradre School for Social Change; Young Urban Leaders; Transportation; Senior Services. UMDNJ – University Behavioral HealthCare 183 South Orange Avenue 671 Hoes Lane Newark, N.J. 07103 Piscataway, N.J. 08855 Telephone: 1-800-969-5300 Fax: (732) 235-4594 E-mail: willialo@umdnj.edu Web-site: www.ubhc.umdnj.edu Hours of Operation: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Outpatient: Individual, group and couples psychotherapy; school based services; employee and student assistance; Substance abuse treatment; psychosocial rehabilitation; residential care; geropsychiatric services; partial hospital; case management Inpatient: 48 inpatient beds; day hospital, crisis stabilization; partial hospital; intensive outpatient; screening services. UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES 40 Richelieu Terrace Newark, N.J. 07106 Elsie Stevenson, Director Telephone: (973) 374-2000 Fax: (973) 374-2000 E-mail: estevenson@uvso.org Web-site: UVSO.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) offers a range of services to families and individuals. The programs of UVSO include infant and toddler care, preschool and after school programs, pre-teen and teen center, senior center, meals on wheels, home friend, visiting nurse, and senior transportation. The agency also engages in housing and community development with residential and commercial rentals. 43 URBAN CARE, LLC. 819 South Orange Avenue East Orange, N.J. 07108 Telephone: (973) 674-2033 Fax: (973) 674-2006 E-mail: info@urbancarenj.org Hours of Operation: Urban Care, LLC was founded in April of 2004 by two bright and professional women; Karen F. Thompson, CSW/Chief Executive Officer and Cynthia T. White, BSBM/Chief Financial Officer. Both women are from Newark, N.J. and are familiar with lack of leadership and negative influences children face. Urban Care, LLC has partnered with community agencies such as Youth Case Management (YCM), The Contracted System Administration (CSA), The Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), and The Partnership for Children of Essex County (CMO). We also sought the services of additional professionals from diverse communities to work as a unit to provide greater service that will prove to improve the welfare of our children. URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY 508 Central Avenue Newark, N.J. 07107 Ashaki D. Larkins, Director Telephone: (973) 624-9535 ext 109 Fax: (973) 624-1103 E-mail: alarkins@ulec.org Web-site: www.ulec.org Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Our mission is to assist African Americans and other disadvantaged urban residents in the achievement of social and economic equality. The League implements its program services, bridge buildings, and advocacy. We have several education based initiatives including our Child Development Center, Newark and Academic Gateways afterschool programs, Career Gateways Program Academic Foundation Afterschool, tutorial program. Additionally we have economic empowerment, healthy & quality of life, civic engagement and employment initiative featuring our Mature Worker program and job readiness program. WISE WOMEN’S CENTER OF ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE 303 University Avenue Newark, N.J. 07102 Luz Minerva Class, Director Telephone: (973) 877-3395 Fax: (973) 877-3555 E-mail: class@essex.edu Web-site: essex.edu/continuing/WISE Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Serves as a career training, counseling, referral and resource center for women, and the men and children in their lives, in the college and the Essex County community at large. The focus is on assisting women to become personally and economically self-sufficient. 44 WYNONA’S HOUSE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 185 Washington Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Francine Raguso Boatman Telephone: (973) 753-1110 Fax: (973) 645-1026 E-mail: fraguso@wynonashouse.org Web-site: www.wynonahouse.org Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wynona’s House is the only fully co-located Child Advocacy Center in New Jersey dedicated to the needs of child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Our mission is to provide a strong community response to investigation, prosecution, treatment and prevention of child abuse. Wynona’s House is a collaborative partnership between the Essex County Prosecutor’s Offices, Newark Beth Israel Hospital’s Metro-Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center and the State of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals share information, conduct joint interviews, and coordinate services to reduce further trauma to the child. Wynona’s House currently receives referrals through the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) and Law Enforcement. 45 HOTLINE NUMBERS Aids Hotline: 1-800-624-2377 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish) Addictions Hotline: 1-800-225-0196 American Academy of Pediatrics 1-800-433-9016 Child Abuse: 1-800-792-8610 This line is for the purpose of reporting suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. Calls during regular business hours are referred immediately to the appropriate district office. Hotline calls during off-hours are referred to the Special Response Unit which will begin immediate field interventions. College Hotline 1-800-792-8670 New Jersey Department of Higher Education Student Assistance Covenant House (Runaways) 1-800-999-9999 Crisis Hotline 973-672-9685 D.A.R.E. 1-800-223-3272 DYFS Citizen Action Line 1-800-331-DYFS Federal Citizen Information Center 202-501-1794 First Call for Help Runaway Hotline #211 Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLBT Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CST glnh@glnh.org 46 HOTLINE NUMBERS IYG National Hotline 1-800-347-Teen Friday and Saturday, 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.-CST La Leche League 847-519-7730 Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-992-0401 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 National Criminal 1-800-851-3420 National Health Information Center Hotline 1-800-336-4797 National Headache Foundation Hotline 1-800-843-2256 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 National Safety Council 1-800-621-7619 Our Youth Austin Help Line 1-800-969-6884 (YOUTH) 7 days a week, 5:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. CST Poison Control Center 1-800-962-1253 STI Resource Center 1-800-227-8922 Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CST Substance Abuse Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP Trevor Suicide Hotline 1-800-850-8078 Victim Witness Hotline 1-800-242-0804 47 NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT or TYPE! Name of Organization or Agency:____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person / Director:_________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #:______________________________ FAX #:____________________________ Toll Free #:___________________________________________________ Web-Site:_____________________________________________________ Days & Hours of Operation: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Brief Description of Available Services: (Please include fees, if applicable) __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ FAX to: (973) 733-7670
