Resources

Severe Behavior Program (Children's Specialized Hospital/RUCARES)

(848) 800-8502
888 Easton Avenue
Somerset
150 New Providence Road
Mountainside

The CSH RUCARES Severe Behavior Program provides specialized services to children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities who display dangerous behavior such as self-injury, aggression, property destruction, and pica.

Princeton-Blairstown Center

(908) 362-6765
158 Millbrook Rd
Blairstown
13 Roszel Road
Princeton

Princeton-Blairstown Center strengthens character, leadership, and stewardship in urban youth and Princeton University students through transformative experiential education in a unique environment to advance a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable society.

Mercer County Hispanic Association (MECHA)

(609) 578-4246
231 Bakers Basin Rd
Lawrence Township

MECHA is a private non-profit organization founded in 1985 to establish and ensure that adequate representation and services are provided to meet the needs of the Latino population in Mercer County.

Passage Theatre Company

(609) 392-0766
205 East Front Street
Trenton

Passage Theatre Company is committed to creating and producing socially relevant new plays and arts programming that deeply resonate with and reflect our community. Through professional productions, educational programs, and community engagement, we present diverse perspectives and new voices that inspire audiences and invigorate the art of live theatre.

Young Scholars' Institute

(609) 393-3220
349 West State St
Trenton
471 Parkway Avenue
Trenton

Young Scholars' Institute (YSI) is a year-round non-profit, after-school learning center.

Trenton Children's Chorus

(609) 394-8700
1 N. Johnston Avenue
Trenton

Trenton Children's Chorus (TCC) is an award-winning nonprofit organization established in 1989. TCC provides exceptional music education and outstanding performance opportunities, as well as intensive academic support, leadership training, and college tuition scholarships to children in grades K-12 in Trenton and surrounding communities.

Progressive Option Support Services

(877) 615-3288
221 River Street
Hoboken

Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty agency dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral services to youth and families experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Newgrange School

(609) 584-1800
526 South Olden Ave
Hamilton
407 Nassau St
Princeton

A co-educational day school for students with learning disabilities. Newgrange provides a highly specialized educational program for students ages 7-21 with language-based and other learning disabilities. 

LifeTies Mentoring Program

(877) 922-2377
2205 Pennington Road
Ewing

Mentors provide guidance and direction to youth ages 10-21. Engaging in caring, nurturing relationships, mentors help youth develop character. self-esteem, resilience, career interests, and attain education and life skills goals. Mentors are at least 21 years old, pass all background checks, and commit at least 4 hours a month for 1 year.

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS)

(877) 408-5327
707 Alexander Rd
Princeton

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County is a comprehensive, non-discriminatory social service agency providing affordable, accessible services to a diverse community in need.

GenPsych

(908) 303-7592
5 Regent Street
Livingston
218 Route 17 North
Rochelle Park
1501 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne

GenPsych provides Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Mental Health, Co-Occurring, Substance Use, Eating Disorder, DBT, OCD. Clients can be evaluated within 24 hours. In-network. In-person or virtual.

Northeast Family Services of New Jersey

(551) 204-7570
1149 Bloomfield Avenue
Clifton

Northeast Family Services of New Jersey is Licensed by the Department of Health and offers:

  • Individual Counseling 
  • Child, Youth, and Family Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • Medication Management 
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parent Coaching

Iron Recovery and Wellness Center

(609) 394-8988
132/144 Perry Street
Trenton
226 Main St
Toms River

Iron Recovery and Wellness Center has been providing valuable Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health treatment services since 1987. Iron Recovery and Wellness Center has a multi-disciplined approach to helping clients achieve freedom from substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.

Autism New Jersey

800.4.AUTISM Helpline
500 Horizon Dr
Robbinsville

Autism New Jersey informs, engages, and connects people with autism, their families, professionals, and policy makers. We provide service navigation, clinical, and public policy expertise and statewide initiatives to ensure people with autism can be safe, healthy, and happy.

The Counseling Center

(866) 850-5001
950 Kings Hwy N #304
Cherry Hill

We employ effective, evidence-based methods in all of our care, including our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). As you progress in therapy, you’ll learn the capabilities you need to mend connections with loved ones and enjoy a healthier life without harmful substances.

Darbouze, LLC

(856) 200-3522
419 Davisville Rd
Willow Grove

Darbouze Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) provides quality services to children, families, and individuals throughout the State of New Jersey. Our skilled clinicians work with individuals and families with emotional and behavioral health issues to maintain stability and achieve personal goals.

It Takes a Family (ITAF)

(856) 454-5100
1200 Laurel Oaks Road
Voorhees
335 E. Jimmie Leeds RD
Galloway
2500 brunswick pike
Lawrenceville

It Takes a Family (ITAF) believes in approaching mental health holistically, knowing that a collaborative effort with the community empowers families to raise children who can make positive impact on society.

Phoenix Behavioral Health

(609) 434-2666
1014 Whitehead Rd Ext
Ewing
102 Browning Lane
Cherry Hill

Phoenix Support Services is a division of Phoenix Behavioral Health that aims to foster independence and assist in daily care for children with I/DD between the ages of 5-21.

Rutgers Community Living Education Project

(732) 718-0572
300 Atrium Drive
Somerset

The Rutgers Community Living Education Project (CLEP) provides information, education, and support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their family and support professionals when exploring a transition from the Children's System of Care (CSOC) to the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

BirchWood Health

(973) 755-2887
8 Campus Dr
Parsippany

BirchWood Health specializes in telehealth psychiatry, providing high-quality psychiatric and therapeutic services to New Jersey Medicaid residents aged 13 and older. They utilize advanced technology to ensure accessible mental health care for all, offering personalized therapy and psychiatric consultations from the comfort of home.

Project TEACH (NJ Department of Children and Families)

(609) 888-7990
50 East State Street
Trenton

Project TEACH (Teen Education and Child Health) is a year-round education program for pregnant or parenting teens to earn a diploma. The program meets the unique needs of students who benefit from a small academic setting. The healing-centered approach addresses students' social and emotional needs while they pursue their academic studies.

The Center for Great Expectations (CGE)

(732) 247-7003
19 Dellwood Lane
Somerset

CGE is a non-profit human service and health care organization providing ;an uncompromised continuum of care across prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, for individuals who have experienced trauma. Programs include residential treatment centers for pregnant and parenting women and their children.

Helms Academy (Goodwill Industries)

(856) 566-5375
2835 Route 73, 2nd Floor
Maple Shade

Goodwill’s Helms Academy provides a tuition free way for individuals to earn a high school diploma through a traditional testing route (GED/HiSET) and/or by attaining up to 30 college credits.