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Offers transitional housing and treatment services for homeless individuals; also operate as a Code Blue emergency shelter and warming center.

Assist individuals in overcoming addiction and addictive behaviors through our Outpatient Substance Abuse program by implementing relapse prevention skills, participating in support groups, understanding the damaging effects of drugs on the brain, and learning to live a fulfilling life free from drugs and alcohol.

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 confidential access to domestic violence information and services, including: crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy.

Support teens ages 13–18 facing emotional challenges through short-term partial hospitalization programs, accepting most insurance plans including PPOs, HMOs, TRICARE, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Promoting economic self-sufficiency, the SAIF Program aims to reduce welfare dependency for individuals receiving benefits for over 48 months, impacting 750 people annually. Offering services to those facing barriers to self-sufficiency, the program employs a holistic approach addressing homelessness, recovery, and mental health. It features an Intensive Case Management and outreach component, with referrals from the Essex County Division of Training and Employment.

Provides food assistance, personal care items, and (limited) baby items to people in the community.

Assists volunteers with mailing, copying, web and general marketing, web development, fund raising, and grant writing. Training is held annually for volunteers interested in group facilitation or grief support roles.

Provides assistance with daily tasks and care through a network of registered nurses. Types of care include bathing, transfers, ambulation, meals, therapy, and exercises.

Provides life-sustaining and life-prolonging medications to low income individuals with AIDS or HIV with no other source of payment. Medications are provided at no cost.

Offers free or low-cost health care that may help pay for medical bills. This includes doctor visits and prescriptions for certain low income individuals or families.

Assists participants in taking the first step towards a more meaningful life. Launch Center offers the Help Desk, which is equipped to assist with various tasks and referrals, life coaching, small business coaching, and a premier career preparation program, SOAR.

Offers Certified Insurance Enrollment Specialists that assist with enrollment in qualified health plans through NJ's Health Insurance Marketplace at Get Covered NJ and NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid). Open enrollment occurs once a year from November 1st to January 31st. 

Helps military service members and their families access supportive services that are available in their local community. The centers offer clients information, referrals, and direct assistance with: Family assistance services, Transition assistance advisor, Military family life consultant, Psychological health providers, and Military OneSource.     

Provides congregate nutrition services offering weekday lunch meals for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Delivers vocational rehabilitation services aiming to foster independence and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services range from comprehensive vocational evaluations to job coaching, community-based assessments, specialized job placements, and career centers tailored for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, services extend to veterans, seniors, students transitioning from school to career, and those with hearing impairments. JVS placement staff actively support participants in overcoming barriers hindering their employment prospects.  

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.

Provides rental housing for low-income families. This is done by building new housing units or by rehabilitating existing units.

Empowers community residents by providing a community-based, family-centered gathering place. Residents can access family support, information, and services in a safe and supportive home-like environment designed to strengthen the family unit, build relationships, enrich lives, and fortify neighborhoods. Services offered at the center include applying for stipends to cover utility expenses through the Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) program, linking families to community resources, hosting cross-cultural family dinners, organizing parent-child activities, providing referral services, offering information on family health, delivering housing-related services, facilitating family goal setting, conducting budgeting and goal-setting sessions, hosting parenting workshops, providing life skills training, offering job search, resume building, and interview tips, organizing parent and community cafes, and engaging in advocacy and home visits.