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Provide evidence-based prevention education in schools and community settings across New Jersey, including substance use, mental health awareness, sexual health, and life skills training, serving youth, adults, families, and veterans through Empower Somerset.

Provides financial assistance toward down payments and closing costs for first-time homebuyers. Assistance is no more than 10% of the purchase price of a home.

Financial counseling staff assist all patients with their healthcare bills, both within and outside of the health system. Patients can receive assistance in getting into Medicaid or apply for the Health Insurance Marketplace during open enrollment. Patients can also receive assistance in getting Charity Care to help them pay for their medical bills.

Facilitates specialized support groups for cancer patients, their families, and children. Groups include "Together" for breast cancer support, "Us Too" for prostate cancer patients, and "Look Good...Feel Better" for women affected by treatment. Additionally, children's art expression groups run concurrently with adult sessions, and bereavement support is available for both children and adults.    

Provides various health and medical services to the community. Services include: a cancer center, cardiology, colorectal surgery, and a designated primary stroke center. Also provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS), gynecological oncology, and maternity services.

Provides Thanksgiving baskets which include a turkey to those in the community. Offers Christmas and Easter baskets as well as food for those in need on the holidays.

Offers individuals who have been out of school for an extended period or never completed their high school education an opportunity to obtain their high school diploma and/or enhance basic skills, with instruction in math, reading, writing, and communication to improve job market prospects or pursue advanced training. Utilizing computers, the program facilitates learning of essential workplace computer skills, while practice drills focus on real-life situations at work, school, and home. Staff support participants in identifying additional services conducive to workplace success.   

Operate a 24/7 supervised residence for homeless families and single adult females, offering services such as case management, assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, child-enrichment activities, clothing, life skills training, household items, mental health support, emergency shelter, educational/vocational referrals, and three nutritious meals a day, with transportation provided.

Offers a support group for Alzheimer's patients, their families and friends.

Facilitates various peer support groups: Adjust to Vision Loss Project: Fosters a community for individuals with vision loss to share experiences, receive peer support, and gain education through virtual and in-person activities. COPE: Caters to individuals with multiple sclerosis.

The Self-Advocacy Group: Covers topics like self-esteem, disability perception, employment, family dynamics, and self-advocacy skills. Women with Disabilities: Addresses relationship, family, employment, and daily challenges, offering a platform for information sharing. Limited transportation is available for Bergen County residents attending COPE and the Women's Group.

Provides various services to older adults; individuals with disabilities; and those subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation who cannot fully protect or care for themselves. Services include: home care, meals-on-wheels, health care, legal intervention, and case management.

Assists applicants with various benefits including retirement, disability, survivors, SSI, and Medicare. Applicants should apply for retirement benefits at least 3 months before retiring, and disability payments are for those with severe impairments hindering work or leading to death. Eligibility for disability under SSI depends on work history and financial resources. A replacement Social Security card can also be obtained in-office. Check the website for online services.

Offers comfort and support to patients and their families who do not meet insurance criteria for hospice or traditional home care. Prepares patients and their families for eventual admission to the Hospice Program. Also provides patients with relief from pain and other distressing symptoms and helps patients live as actively as possible. 

Provides free transportation services for medical appointments and shopping.  For seniors and disabled residents of the service area.

Provides emergency baby supplies including diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, and baby toiletry items to mothers of newborns. Clients can only visit a center once every two months.    

Provides a sit down Thanksgiving meal for individuals in the community. Dinners are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Provides free school supplies to families of school-aged children in need. Supplies are sourced via donations.

Assists veterans and their families with VA claims, pensions, compensation, state benefits, and questions about VA entitlements and services.