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Assists individuals with developmental disabilities with navigating the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) system of service providers and community resources. The program helps by providing individuals with a personalized approach to choosing what services best fit their needs.   

Prevents out-of-home placement. Structured to aid those with emotional challenges, the program offers counseling, skill development, peer relations, and more. It supports community school attendance and emphasizes positive youth development in a less restrictive environment than residential treatment.

Provides bankruptcy assistance services through various means. Services are available via a joint program with the bankruptcy bench/bar and Rutgers Law School - Camden for Chapter 7 filing assistance, and via individual referrals.   

Provides an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. These year-long classes help participants make real lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, including physical activity into their daily lives, and improving problem-solving and coping skills.

Provides apartment‑style transitional housing with supportive living and skill‑building services for homeless and at‑risk youth, including supervised independent living, life‑skills development, employment and education support, and case management to prepare participants for long‑term independence and stable housing.

Awards scholarships to participants of an annual contest that challenges high school students to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the US Constitution. 

Provides food assistance to individuals in need. Designed to identify and address the immediate symptoms of food insecurity by meeting physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

Provides food assistance to people in need. The program is open to any low-income individual in need of food.

Provides certified home health aide care, supportive home care, and assistance with daily activities for individuals requiring personal care services. Programs include private-duty home health care, assistance with bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, grooming, transfers, ambulating, meal preparation, shopping, errands, and live-in aides. Services are available for short periods or around the clock.

A collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. 

Provides trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Offers crisis hotlines, safe housing, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, case management, and court accompaniment. Does not provide shelter exclusively for women experiencing sexual violence in Passaic County.

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.

Provides medical and dental services for individuals in the community. Services include: OB/GYN, geriatric care, adult medicine, dental services, AIDS/HIV testing/treatment, and behavioral health services. 

Provides coordinated support services for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related needs through a one-stop Family Justice Center. Allow survivors to access multiple service providers, safety advocates, legal partners, and support staff in one location, reducing barriers and traumatization.

Provides various services for veterans in the community. Services include a clothing closet, food pantry, and monthly seminars with presenters from various veteran and community agencies. Seminars provide guests with information on veterans benefits including benefits for widows, dependents, education, home care, and adult day care benefits.

Offers a full driving skills and safety assessment for older adults. Is designed to ensure that older drivers and their vehicles are operating in the safest manner possible, which can include recommending specialized equipment to improve comfort, visibility and response time.   

Offers a full range of services for jobseekers, including career counseling, job training, resume and interview support, and re-employment orientation. On-site resources include public computers, internet access, a career resource room, and interview spaces. Additional offerings such as ESL classes, HSE prep, Jersey Job Club workshops, and tuition waivers help guide your path to employment success.

Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training is a collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis, and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. The course covers topics such as: - Diabetes disease process & treatment options - Incorporating nutrition management, physical activity & utilizing medications - Monitoring blood glucose & using results to improve control - Preventing, detecting & treating acute & chronic complications - Goal setting and problem solving - Integrating psychosocial adjustment - Preconception care and management during pregnancy (if applicable)

Offers placements in group homes that serve individuals with developmental disabilities and medical needs. Staff assist individuals in obtaining a higher level of independence. Services include guidance and supervision in areas of self-care, social interaction and activities of daily living. Individuals in these homes may require daily nursing care. 24-hour assistance is available to all residents.   

Provides congregate meals at various senior centers, housing sites, and community centers throughout Union County. Meals offer nutrition and space for socialization. Kosher meals are available at two sites.