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Provides a designated county Crisis Screening Center for anyone experiencing an urgent mental health problem. There is a mobile response team available to provide services to clients at home or at the site of the crisis. Short-term intervention, de-escalation and stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, nurse assessment, and then information and referral to community-based services and access to inpatient hospitalization.

Provides cooling vests and accessories for individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A cooling vest is a lightweight garment that contains insulated pockets which hold small ice packs that help to cool the body.

Operates five emergency hotlines that provide access to support, options, referrals, and safe and confidential shelter for female victims of domestic violence or human trafficking and their children. Services include: Mercer County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline; NJ Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline; Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Domestic Violence Texting Hotline; TTY Domestic Violence Hotline; and Safe Shelter Collaborative (BedFinder mobile application).   

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Delivers nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and enhanced access to regular health care and social services for low and moderate-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as young children with or at risk of nutrition-related health problems. The service actively promotes and supports exclusive breastfeeding, conducts health and nutrition screenings, facilitates referrals to necessary health care and community services, and offers personalized nutrition/health counseling through individual and peer/group sessions. Additionally, the program issues food vouchers containing essential nutrients to supplement deficient or lacking diets.     

Provides a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with a full-time dental program serving children and adults. Services include preventive exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, and extractions. 

Provides access to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development program through Isles, Inc., helping individuals gain credentialed job skills and secure stable employment. Offers comprehensive support, including skill development, career guidance, and job placement assistance. 

Delivers nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and enhanced access to regular health care and social services for low and moderate-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as young children with or at risk of nutrition-related health problems. The service actively promotes and supports exclusive breastfeeding, conducts health and nutrition screenings, facilitates referrals to necessary health care and community services, and offers personalized nutrition/health counseling through individual and peer/group sessions. Additionally, the program issues food vouchers containing essential nutrients to supplement deficient or lacking diets.

Provides day and evening programs for children and families with mental health needs including therapy, educational support, parenting skills and more.

Provides resources and a hotline containing lists of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups in northern New Jersey. The hotline offers direct voice contact with a recovered alcoholic.

Provides educational opportunities via information about scholarships, workshops, conventions, and internships. Also holds in-person meetings at state conventions.

Provides spaying or neutering for pets at a discounted price at participating veterinary hospitals.

Distributes food and provides other basic necessities to individuals in the community. Helps feed and provision individuals until they become self-sufficient through a warehouse-pantry and other satellite pantries.

Offer the opportunity to explore options in science, arts, foods, outdoor adventures, and more in a community for young individuals learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 

Provides an individualized academic and vocational program with therapeutic supportive services for children with special needs. Available statewide. 

Offers several intensive outpatient programs for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse related disorders. Services includes day and evening psychiatric programs for adults and young adults and an addictions recovery group held in the evening.

Provides Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) classes at all levels for Spanish-speaking and other adult learners. Classes are focused on reading, writing, math, social studies, civics, and citizenship prep.

Assist low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Provides primary health care, preventive care, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals and families. Offers medical services, health screenings, and referrals to support health and wellness. Assists patients in accessing ongoing health care services.

Coordinates volunteer opportunities for health care workers, mental health workers, and related professionals whose services have been requested by the State of New Jersey. Aids them to fill service gaps created by the COVID-19 ("coronavirus") pandemic.

Offers food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card. The card is accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. 10/27/25: SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card before October 31, 2025 will be available after November 1. Check your balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call 800-997-3333 to confirm your benefits are available.