RESOURCE GUIDE OVERVIEW
This Resource Guide outlines important numbers for programs and services that
may be of interest for individuals living with a disability. This Guide does
not endorse or evaluate resources listed and is intended to provide
information that will help individuals consider which resources best suite
their needs. Please utilize this guide as an informational resource, however,
if you need additional information please contact the Office for the Disabled.
SOMERSET COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE DISABLED OVERVIEW
The Somerset County Office for the Disabled works as an information and
referral resource for the residents of Somerset County. The Office strives to
provide assistance to individuals living with disabilities, as well as their
family, friends and communities. Resource information, both public and
private, is made available to empower our communities through access to
available information and services. All duties of the Office are aimed at
improving the quality of life for all residents of Somerset County. The
Somerset County Advisory Council on Disability Issues (ACODI) addresses the
needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities through education and
awareness activities such as informational publications and awareness
workshops.
A NOTE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
The information listed in this Guide is based on frequently requested
resources from the Somerset County Department of Human Services. We welcome
any information that may be relevant so that we can efficiently and
effectively serve the residents of Somerset County. If there are additional
services or programs that should be listed in this guide, or added to our
information and referral database, please contact the Office for the Disabled.
The Somerset County Office for the Disabled gratefully acknowledges the
Assistance of the Ocean County Office for Individuals With Disabilities in
creating this resource guide.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Americans with Disabilities Act Hotline 800-514-0301
NJ Division of Disabilities Services 888-285-3036
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities 800-832-9173
Addictions Hotline of NJ 800-238-2333
Community Living for People with Disabilities 877-DHS-LINE
CONTACT We Care (24 Hour Crisis Listening Hotline) 908-232-2880
Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 800-792-8339
NJ
Domestic Violence 800-572-7233
HUD
Housing Discrimination 800-669-9777
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) 908-526-4100
N.J. Community Information Helpline 211
Somerset County Board of Social Services, Main Office 908-526-8800
Somerset County Board of Social Services, No. Plainfield Office 908-561-9400
Somerset County Board of Social Services, Franklin Twp. Office 732-846-6499
Somerset County Department of Human Services 908-704-6300
Police or Medical Emergency 911
GENERAL INFORMATION
Somerset County Office on Aging
Provides services for disabled persons over age 65.
92 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6346
www.somerseteldercare.com/
Somerset County Veteran’s Services Office
Provides counsel and I&R Services, as well as application process assistance
for benefits from the VA and other federal and state agencies for disabled
Veterans and their families.
92 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6328
Somerset County Board of Social Services (BOSS)
Entry point for most Social Service Assistance programs available to disabled
persons in Somerset County; including C.A.P., Medicaid and NJ WorkAbility
among others.
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
Alliance for Disabled in Action, Center for Independent Living (CIL)
Somerset County’s designated CIL offering; I&R, transition planning, financial
mentoring, advocacy and other various services.
629 Amboy Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
732-738-4388
www.adacil.org/
Social Security Administration
Applying for or questions about Social Security Disability.
29 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov/
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Provides intake for programs & services to assist people with developmental
disabilities to live as independently as possible.
59 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-324-2000
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/about_ddd.html
Division of Disability Services
Toll free I&R Helpline for Programs and Services provided statewide by the
Division’s various agencies.
222 South Warren Street
P.O. Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625
888-285-3036
609-292-1210 TTY
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/index.html
ADVOCACY & DISCRIMINATION
NJ Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
Serves as New Jersey's designated protection and advocacy system for people
with disabilities in the state.
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
800-922-7233 in NJ Only or 609--292-9742
609-633-7106 TTY
www.njpanda.org/
Department of Law & Public Safety Division on Civil Rights
Investigates/prosecutes disability related discrimination claims in N.J.
140 East Front Street,
P.O. Box 09d
Trenton, NJ 08625
609- 292-4605
609-292-1785 TTY
www.njcivilrights.com/
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline
800-514-0301
800-514-0383 TTY
www.ada.gov/
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Provides information regarding discrimination in the workplace .
800-669-4000
800-514-0383 TTY
www.eeoc.gov/
Fair Housing Act
Provides information regarding housing discrimination.
888-341-7781
www.fairhousingfirst.org/
Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD)
127 Route 206, Suite 18
Hamilton, NJ 08610
609-581-8375
www.abcdnj.org/
New Jersey Self Advocacy Project
44 Stelton Road, Suite 110
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-926-8010
www.arcnj.org/html/nj_self-advocacy_project.html
Minorities with Disabilities Coalition
1213 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
609-984-3379
www.nmdc.us/
CHILD/ADOLESCENT RESOURCES
Somerset Handicapped Children’s Services Programs
Treatment and information and referral services for children with special
needs age birth through 22, as well as point of entry for the Early
Intervention Program.
377 Union Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-725-2366
www.njeis.org/
Jerry Davis Early Childhood Center
Specialized Daycare for disabled and non-disabled children.
141 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
908-725-2266
www.thearcofsomerset.org/jerrydavis.htm
Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County
The Association’s Children’s Center provides various services for infants and
children with disabilities throughout 11Central NJ counties.
10 Oak Road
Edison, NJ 08837
732-549-6187
www.cpamc.org/
UCP of North, Central &Southern New Jersey, Inc.
Offers a spectrum of services for children with disabilities throughout NJ.
Williamson Building, Suite 113
245 Main Street,
Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-2243
www.ucpncsnj.org/
Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
30A Veerland Road, Suite 130
Florham Park, NJ 08835
973-236-9887 (Phone)
www.snapinfo.org/
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
35 Halsey Street, 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
800-654-7726
www.spannj.org/
Pediatric Case Management Services & Family Centered HIV Care Network
Assists families in developing a care plan for future services through NJDHSC.
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-777-7778
www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/hivcare/index.shtml
Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Program and resource information for children and youth who are blind or
visually impaired through the NJ Department of Human Services.
1510 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-255-0723
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/index.html
Blind Children Resource Center
Parents of Blind Children--New Jersey peer support organization .
23 Alexander Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
973-377-0976
www.blindchildren.org/
Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Program and resource information for children and youth who are deaf or hard
of hearing through the NJ Department of Human Services.
P.O. Box 074
Trenton, NJ 08625
800-792-8339 v/TTY
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/index.html
New Jersey Association for the Deaf-Blind
Program and resource information for children and youth who are deaf and/or
blind .
24 K World's Fair Drive
Somerset, N.J. 08873
732-805-1912 v/TTY
www.njadb.org/
Special Parent Assistance & Resource Center (SPARC)
Program and resource information for parents caring for children with
disabilities.
www.geocities.com/sparkleofucp/
VSA Arts New Jersey
Art program and resource information for children with disabilities.
703 Jersey Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-3885
732-745-3913 TTY
www.vsanj.org/
DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
NJ Library for the Blind and Disabled
Provides various services including books and periodicals in alternate
formats.
2300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
800-792-8322
www.njlbh.org/
NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides services to all ages to develop independent living skills,
employment, or address eye health issues.
1510 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-255-0723
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/index.html
NJ Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
Information / Education, Training
230 Diamond Spring Road
P.O. Box 929
Denville, NJ 07834
973-627-0055
www.njffb.org/
NJ Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc.
Provides support and services for the deaf-blind, deaf or blind,
developmentally disabled and communication impaired.
24K World's Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-805-1912
www.njadb.org/
The Seeing Eye
Breeds, raises and trains seeing eye dogs.
P.O. Box 375
Morristown, NJ 07963-0375
973-539-4425
www.seeingeye.org/
Prevent Blindness New Jersey (P.B.N.J.)
Provides free vision screening and information/referral.
984 Southford Rd
Middlebury, CT 06762
800-850-2020
www.preventblindnesstristate.org/
Garden State Guide Dog Users, Inc.
Service dog user peer support organization
153 Franklin Corner Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-912-0657
National Federation for the Blind
Parents of Blind Children--New Jersey peer support organization
254 Spruce Street
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003-3644
Home: 973-743-0075
www.nfbnj.org/
NJ Commission for the Blind, Joseph Kohn Rehabilitation Center
Provides vision loss related services to eligible people of all ages.
130 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-937-6363
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/jkrc.html
DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED
NJ Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc.
Provides support and services.
24K World's Fair Dr.
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-805-1912 v/TTY
www.njadb.org/
NJ Dept. of Human Services Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
P.O. Box 074
Trenton, NJ 08625-0074
800-792-8339 v/TTY
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/index.html
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
P.O. Box 715
Trenton, NJ 08625
800-792-9745
www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/haaad.shtml
NJ Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Organization for interpreters and translators.
130 Barclay Ctr.
PMB #190
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-857-0017
www.njrid.org/pages/index.asp
American Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
P.O. Box 1161
Somerset, NJ 08873
1-800-275-7551
1-800-275-5599 TTY
www.aslnj.com/index.php
National Association of the Deaf Law Center
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
301-587-1788
301-587-1789 TTY
www.nad.org/
New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Information and referral services.
203 Towne Centre Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-359-5308
www.njsha.org/
DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The Arc of Somerset County
Community-based support for the developmentally disabled.
141 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
908-725-8544
www.thearcofsomerset.org
Alternatives, Inc.
Community-based support for the developmentally disabled.
600 First Avenue
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-685-1444
www.alternativesinc.org
Allies, Inc
Community-based support for the developmentally disabled.
Madison Corporate Center
Building 1, Suite 101
1262 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Rd.
Hamilton, NJ 08869
609-689-0136
www.alliesnj.org/
Cooperative Housing Corp.
Develops shared living residence’s for high functioning males with special
needs.
62 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8130
www.cooperativehousingcorp.org/
Delta Community Supports, Inc.
Enriching the lives of individuals and families through community-based
supports and mutually rewarding relationships.
1130 Route 202 South
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-707-8844
www.deltaweb.org
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities –
Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities.
335 George Street, 3rd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
732-235-9300
www.rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter
Division of Developmental Disabilities, Somerset County Office
Arranges and coordinates needed services for eligible state residents who have
developmental disabilities.
275 Greenbrook Road
Greenbrook, NJ 08813
732-968-8100
www.state.nj.us/humanservices
Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County
Provides services for persons with Developmental Disabilities in NJ.
10 Oak Road
Edison, NJ 08837
732-549-6187
www.cpamc.org/
UCP of North, Central &Southern New Jersey, Inc.
Provides services for persons with Developmental Disabilities in NJ.
Williamson Building
Suite 113
245 Main Street,
Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-2243
www.ucpncsnj.org/
NJ Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community, Inc. (COSAC)
Outreach and services for persons with autism and their families.
1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638
800-4-AUTISM
www.njcosac.org/
DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
ALPHABETICAL BY ORGANIZATION
American Cancer Society
600 First Avenue
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-725-4664
www.cancer.org/
American Diabetes Association
19 School House Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-469-7979
www.diabetes.org/
American Heart Association
2550 Route 1
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-821-2610
www.americanheart.org/
American Lung Association
1600 Route 22 East
Union, NJ 0708
908-687-9340
www.lungusa.org/
American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc.
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place
P.O. Box 2601
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
732-745-7520
www.apdaparkinson.org/
Arthritis Foundation
200 Middlesex Turnpike
Iselin, NJ 08830
888-467-3112
www.arthritis.org/
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
P.O. Box 543
Pottstown, PA 19464
484-945-2102
www.add.org/
Brain Injury Association of New Jersey
1090 King Georges Post Rd Suite 708
Edison, NJ 08837
800-669-4323
www.bianj.org/
Central Jersey Spinal Cord Association
17 Jefferson Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
732-220-0870
Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
1005 Whitehead Road Extension, Suite 1
Ewing, New Jersey 08638
888-322-1918
www.cpofnj.org/
Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
800-233-4050
www.chadd.org/
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
800-539-7309
www.paralysis.org/
Community Access Unlimited
80 West Grand
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
908-354-3040
www.caunj.org
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
45 Wilson Avenue
Manalapan, NJ 07726
732-786-9960
www.ccfa.org/
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
117 Kinderkamack Road
River Edge, NJ 07661
201-457-1800
www.cff.org/
Easter Seals of New Jersey
21 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-722-430
www.nj.easterseals.com/
Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey
429 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
800-336-5843
www.efnj.com/
Muscular Dystrophy Association
1030 St. Georges Avenue
Suite 303A
Avenel, NJ 07001
732-750-2333
www.mdausa.org/
National Association for the Mentally Ill
1562 Route 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-940-0991
www.naminj.org/
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
246 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
732-660-1005
www.nationalmssociety.org/
Neuromuscular & ALS Center
125 Paterson Street, Suite 6100
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-235-7331
www2.umdnj.edu/nmalsweb/
NJ Association for the Deaf-Blind, Inc.
24 K World's Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-805-1912
NJ Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community, Inc. (COSAC)
1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638
800-4-AUTISM
www.njcosac.org/
NJ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Assoc.
P.O. Box 341
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
609-219-0662
www.njcfsa.org/
NJ Polio Network
P.O. Box 537
Martinsville, NJ 08836
908-722-7212
www.njpolio.org/
NJ Stroke Activity Center, Inc.
973-450-4114
725 Joralemon Street, Suite 191
Bellville, NJ 07109
www.njsac.org
Parkinson's Disease Assoc.
NJAPDA-Parkinson's
120 Albany St, Suite 360
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-7520
Scleroderma Foundation
557 Wall Road
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
866-675-5545
www.sclerodermadv.org/
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
P.O. Box 3804
Jersey City, NJ 07303
201-432-8459
www.sicklecelldisease.org/
Spina Bifida Association of Tri-State Region
84 Park Avenue, Suite G106
Flemington, NJ 08822
877-722-8774
www.sbatsr.org/
The Alzheimer's Association
400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251
Denville, NJ 07834
800-883-1180
www.alznj.org/
Tourette Syndrome
198 West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
732-972-4459
www.tsanj.org/
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Blvd
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
800-404-2898
www.unitedspinal.org
AIDS/HIV
Women's Health and Counseling, Persons with AIDS Assistance Program
Helps individuals with AIDS to remain in the community rather than a long-term
facility.
71 Fourth Street, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335
www.womenandhealth.org
Samaritan Homeless Interim Program
AIDS testing, counseling and homelessness prevention. Alcohol and drug
rehabilitation.
87 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-725-3260
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
Provides a wide range of services to, and advocates for, persons living with
AIDS.
317 George Street, Suite 203, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, 732-246-0204
www.hyacinth.org/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ASSAULT & EXPLOITATION
Adult Protective Services (Board of Social Services)
Provides services to vulnerable adults, 18 years of age and older, who
are at risk of, or victims of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
Women's Health & Counseling Center, Sexual Assault Support Services of
Somerset County
Provides professional counseling and crisis intervention services for victims
of sexual abuse and assault and their families.
71 Fourth Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-2335 x30 (office)
908-526-7444 (hotline)
www.womenandhealth.org
Somerset County Domestic Violence Hotline (24hr)
Provides help to individuals, and families affected by domestic violence and
sexual assault.
866-685-1122
www.rcwtf.org
Resource Center for Women & Families
Lead agency for information about and prevention of domestic violence in
Somerset County
427 Homestead Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-359-0003
www.rcwtf.org
Domestic Programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
Dedicated to helping victims and children of family violence in Somerset
County.
540 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-722-1881
http://www.ccdom.org/
Domestic Violence Unit of the Family Court, Court Administrator
Parties may request temporary and final restraining orders.
Somerset County Courthouse
2nd Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7600
www.co.somerset.nj.us/superior.htm
NJ DCA, Division on Women - Domestic Violence Hotline of NJ
Provides a statewide 24-hour, seven day a week domestic violence hotline to
serve domestic violence victims and others seeking information about domestic
violence.
800-572-7233 24hr
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/dow/sdvh.shtml
National Domestic Abuse Help lines for Men
Crisis and referral services for abused men.
207-683-5758
www.noexcuse4abuse.org/
EQUIPMENT & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Elks of Somerville
Accepts and lends wheelchairs, Canes, walkers, shower seats, etc.
375 Union Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-722-4634 or 732-356-3721
JFK Rehab Center - Outpatient Rehab. Dept.
Provides driver evaluations for disabled vehicle modifications.
2050 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08818
(732) 906-2640
www.njrehab.org/vocrehab.htm
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Provides equipment (including vehicle modifications) and assistive
technology to eligible people with disabilities who need the services to
return to work or continue working.
75 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-3030
www.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/vrsindex.html
NJP&A Back In Action - Assistive Technology Advocacy Center
800-342-5832
609-633-7106 TTY
www.backinaction.njpanda.org
C.A.R.E. Program (Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment)
8 Industry Court
Ewing, NJ. 08638
(609) 530-1513
(609) 530-1514 fax
www.yourresourcenj.org/
Rehabilitation Technology Services and Technology Lending Center
Cerebral Palsy of NJ
1005 Whitehead Road Ext., Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08638
888-322-1918
609-882-0620 TTY
www.cpofnj.org/
EDUCATION
Midland School
Private non-profit education services for children with multiple disabilities,
ages 5-21.
P.O. Box 5026
Readington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
908-722-8222
www.midlandschool.org
Somerset County Vo-Tech & Technical Institute
High School (Vo-Tech) and post Secondary (SCTI) Technical Career Training.
P.O. Box 6350
North Bridge Street and Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-526-8900
www.scvths.org/
Raritan Valley Community College
P.O. Box 3300
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-1200
www.raritanval.edu/
Matheny Medical & Educational Center
Private non-profit education and residency services for children with multiple
disabilities.
P.O. Box 339
Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
908-234-0011
www.matheny.org/
Alliance for Disabled in Action, Center for Independent Living (CIL)
Somerset County’s designated CIL provides transition planning assistance for
students with disabilities.
629 Amboy Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
732-738-4388
www.adacil.org/
Learning Resource Center
Provides comprehensive developmental services based on the needs of individual
children, families and communities.
P.O. Box 1012
Dayton, NJ 08810
732-274-5570
732-274-5583 TTY
Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-0147
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Somerset County One Stop Career Center
A system of services to enhance access to a variety of programs designed to
improve employment outcomes for job seekers.
75 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-3000
http://wnjpin.net/oscc/somerset_os.htm
Alliance for Disabled in Action, CIL
Employment counseling
629 Amboy Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
732-738-4388 www.adacil.org/
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Provides vocational evaluation, physical & mental restoration services,
counseling, training, job placement and follow-up services to the disabled.
75 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-3030
www.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/vrsindex.html
Jewish Family Service
Employment counseling and training.
150A West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-7799
www.jewishfamilysvc.org
Allies Inc.
Supported employment training for persons with developmental disabilities
Madison Corporate Center
Building 1 Suite 101
1262 Whitehorse-Hamilton Sq. Rd.
Hamilton, NJ 08690
609-689-0136
www.alliesnj.org/
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute,
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Vocational evaluation, independent living skills development, paid work
experiences, individual and group vo¬cational counseling. Referrals from
Schools, NJDVRS, CBVI, V.A.
2050 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08818
(732) 906-2640
www.njrehab.org/vocrehab.htm
Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County, Work Activities
Training Center
Provides a variety of vocational training opportunities for disabled adults
through contract work, simulated job sites and job training sessions.
10 Oak Drive,
Edison, NJ 08837
732-549-3187
www.cpamc.org/
Alternatives, Inc.
Community-based employment training for the mentally ill, and the
development-tally disabled.
600 First Avenue
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-685-1444
www.alternativesinc.org
Delta Community Supports, Inc.
Supported Employment Training for persons with developmental disabilities
1130 Route 202 South
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-707-8844
www.deltaweb.org
New Jersey WINS
Statewide joint benefits planning assistance and outreach program funded by
the U.S. SSA.
216 Haddon Avenue, Suite 329
Westmont, NJ 08108
866-946-7465 v/TTY
www.njwins.org/
Ticket To Work Incentives
Voluntary SSD and SSI employment and training program for eligible
beneficiaries.
866-871-7867
www.yourtickettowork.com/
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network
www.wnjpin.com
HOUSING RENTAL & ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing (SCCOAH)
Provides free individual and group counseling to help low and moderate income
households with their housing needs.
600 First Avenue, Suite 3
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-704-8901
www.sccoah.org/
Somerville Municipal Housing Authority
25 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725- 23 00
Franklin Township Housing Authority
1 Parkside Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-545-9430
Allies Inc.
Supported housing for persons with developmental disabilities.
Madison Corp. Ctr. Bld. 1, Suite 101
1262 Whitehorse-Hamilton Sq. Rd.
Hamilton, NJ 08690
609-689-0136
www.alliesnj.org/
Alternatives, Inc.
Community-based supported housing for the mentally ill, and the
developmentally disabled
600 First Avenue
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-685-1444
www.alternativesinc.org
Midland Adult Services, Residential Division
Housing for Division of Developmentally Disabled
94 Readington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
609-689-0136
www.midlandschool.org/
Easter Seals N.J.
Supported housing for families addressing mental health issues.
21 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-722-4300
www.nj.easterseals.com/
Cooperative Housing Corp.
Develops shared living residences for high functioning males with special
needs.
62 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8130
www.cooperativehousingcorp.org/
HomeSharing
Matches those looking for housing with those looking for lodgers.
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08876
526-4663 www.homesharing.org
Delta Community Supports, Inc.
Community based living for individuals with developmental disabilities
1130 Route 202 South
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-707-8844
www.deltaweb.org
NJ Housing Resource Center
To locate or list accessible, affordable housing or rental units throughout
NJ.
877-428-8844
www.njhousing.gov/
NJ Department of Community Affairs - Division of Housing
P.O. Box 806
Trenton, NJ 08625-0806
609-292-4080
www.nj.gov/dca/housing
Community Connections
Provides info. about HUD programs including; homeless prevention, first time
buyer, veterans, low income and accessible affordable housing.
800-998-9999
www.comcon.org/
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
800-421-1221
www.accessessibleapartments.org
NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency
Mortgage programs for low or moderate income home buyers.
800-NJ-HOUSE
www.nj-hmfa.com/
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Somerset County Board of Social Services
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Somerset County Board of Social Services
Entry and screening agency for Assistance programs.
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
P.S.E.&G., Inc.
LIHEAP and USF Energy Assistance Programs.
800-510-3102
www.energyassistance.nj.gov/
NJ Weatherization & Home Energy Assistance Program –
Heating and cooling assistance to eligible residents.
800-510-3102
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen-Family Financial Stability
Program Services -Emergency financial assistance
(limited funding availability).
540 Route 22 East
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-722-1881
www.ccdom.org/
Somerset County Office on Aging
Assistance for disabled residents over age 65
92 East Main Street
P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6346
www.somerseteldercare.com/
NORWESCAP
Housing and energy assistance.
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
877-661-HELP
908-454-4850
www.norwescap.org/
ACCESSIBILITY & HOME ALTERATION ASSISTANCE
Somerset County Handyman Program
Accessibility projects, mobility aide installations and small repair jobs.
92 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6358
C.A.P. Program
Environmental Accessibility Adaptations. (Medicaid eligibility and nursing
home level of care required. Screening through Somerset County Board of Social
Services).
Somerset County Office on Aging
908-704-6346
HOME HEALTH, RESPITE & ADULT DAY CARE
Community VNA Visiting Nurse Association
110 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-9355
www.communityvna.org
Somerset County Board of Social Services
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
Somerset County Office on Aging
92 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6346
www.somerseteldercare.com/
Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
Personal Assistance for people with disabilities who work, volunteer or are in
school.
92 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-704-6350
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/persast.html
Adult Day Care Center of Somerset County, Inc.
Provides adult daycare, transportation, meals, full-time nursing Staff.
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-725-0068
www.adultdaycenter.org
UCP of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, Inc.
Respite services
245 Main Street, Suite 113
Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-2243
www.ucpncsnj.org/
Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Somerset Hills, Inc.
Visiting nurse & caregiver organization.
12 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
908-766-0180
www.visitingnurse.org/
C.A.P. Program
Home based supportive health programs. (Medicaid eligibility and nursing home
level of care required. Screening through Somerset County Board of Social
Services).
Somerset County Office on Aging
908-704-6346
Department of Health and Senior Services
Listing of long-term care facilities in Somerset County (Medicaid and self pay
facilities).
http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/health/ltc/facilitysearch.pl?county1=Somerset
Community Medical Referrals, Inc.
Home Health Care provider organization.
51 Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-469-9580
Statewide Respite Care Program
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-943-3466
Forever Young Medical Day Care-LLC
Medical model adult daycare center for adults with developmental disabilities.
18 Worlds Fair Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-271-8010
Home Care Department- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Home Health Care, therapy and nursing programs.
1 Penn Plaza
Ferren Mall, 2nd fl.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
888-997-9584 (toll free)
www.rwjuh.edu/medical_services/home_care_department.html
Princeton Caregivers Affiliated with University Medical Center of
Princeton
Community Health Care organization.
208 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-4957
www.princetonhcs.org/default.aspx?p=1591
Somerset Hills Adult Day Center at The VNA of Somerset Hills, Inc (SHADC)
Serves older, disabled adults, who are homebound or in need of supervision, to
continue living independently or with family by providing socialization and
supervision in a structured and supportive environment, and to give a break to
their family caregivers.
510 Mount Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-647-5033
www.visitingnurse.org/shadc.htm
Somerset Medical Center Caregiver Support Group
Provides caregiver counseling & support.
500 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-685-2972
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=465&action=detail&ref=1653
Muhlenberg Medical Center Adult Day Health Program
Provides adult daycare, transportation, meals, full-time nursing staff,
activities.
Park Avenue & Randolph Road
Plainfield, NJ 07061
908-668-2328
www.muhlenberg.com/programs-services/4/
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES
Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission
20 Grove Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7110
Matheny Arts Accessibility Programs
908-234-0011
VSA Arts of New Jersey
732-745-3885
www.vsanj.org/
Garden for the Blind & Physically Disabled
732-283-1200
Theatre in Motion, Disabled Theatre Group
888-753-7554
www.theatreinmotion.com/index.html
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Somerset County United Way
908-725-6640
www.scuw.org/
Somerset Medical Center Volunteer Resource Center
908-685-2952
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/body.cfm?id=262
Somerset County Human Services Office of Volunteer Services (RSVP)
908-704-6338
www.co.somerset.nj.us/division.htm
American Core Corp. for National Service
800-942-2677 (toll free)
www.americorps.org/
INTERNET RESOURCES
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
www.ada.gov/
ADAPT(American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today)
www.adapt.org/
Advocates for Better Communication
www.lhh.org/education_advocacy_outreach/abc/index.html
American Association of People with Disabilities
www.aapd-dc.org/
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
www.selfhelpgroups.org/
Archimedes Project (Adaptive Technology)
www.archimedes.stanford.edu/
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
www.adionline.org/
Center for an Accessible Society
www.accessiblesociety.org/
Disability Central
www.disabilitycentral.com/
Disability Info
www.disabilityinfo.gov/
Disabilities Studies and Services Center
www.aed.org/CentersandExperts/acentdisability.cfm
Disability Resources Monthly
www.disabilityresources.org/
Disability Social History Project
www.disabilityhistory.org/
DO-IT Foundation (Self Determination & Employment)
www.washington.edu/doit
Freedom Clearinghouse
www.freedomclearinghouse.org/
Inclusion Network
www.inclusion.org/
Independent Living USA
www.ilusa.com/
Independent Living Institute
www.independentliving.org/
Institute for Community Inclusion
www.communityinclusion.org/
Institute on Disability Culture
www.dimenet.com/disculture
International Paralympic Committee
www.paralympic.org/
Invisible Disabilities Page
mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/invisible_disability.html
Mobility International USA
www.miusa.org/
National Association on Alcohol, Drugs & Disability
www.naadd.org/
National Council on Disability
www.ncd.gov/
National Organization on Disability
www.nod.org/
Parents Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
www.pacer.org/
Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
www.sath.org/
Society for Disability Studies
www.uic.edu/orgs/sds/
Special Child
www.specialchild.com/
Spinal Cord Society
www.members.aol.com/scsweb
Through the Looking Glass (Disability Support Organization)
www.lookingglass.org/
Untangling the Web
www.icdi.wvu.edu/others.htm
Wired on Wheels
www.wiredonwheels.com/
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Civil legal assistance to eligible low income persons.
34 West Main Street Suite 301
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-231-0840
www.lsnj.org/lsnwj/index.htm
Somerset County Surrogate’s Office
Probating of Wills, Guardianships.
20 Grove Street, 1st Floor
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-231-7003
www.co.somerset.nj.us/surrogate.htm
Community Health Law Project
Provides legal & advocacy services to the elderly & disabled.
185 Valley Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-275-1175
973-275-1721
www.chlp.org/
New Jersey Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
Provides legal & advocacy services to the disabled.
210 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
800-922-7233
www.njpanda.org/
Legal Services of New Jersey
Provides free legal advice for eligible low income persons.
P.O. Box 1357
Edison, NJ 08818
888-576-5529
www.lsnj.org
Department of Law & Public Safety Division on Civil Rights
140 East Front Street,
P.O. Box 09d
Trenton, NJ 08625
609- 292-4605
609-292-1785 tty
www.njcivilrights.com/
MEDICAL, DENTAL & PHARMACEUTICAL
NJ Foundation of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities, Donated Dental
Services
P.O. Box 6020
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
800-829-4619
www.nfdh.org/
UMDNJ
Dental school providing a dental clinic for public care.
110 Bergin Street
Newark, NJ 07103
973-972-4242
www.umdnj.edu/njdsweb
Rx 4 NJ Connection
Prescription assistance for eligible persons.
888-793-6765
www.rx4nj.org/
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Prescription assistance for income eligible persons with disabilities
(Application required).
800-792-9745
www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/pbp/paad-home.shtml
Matheny Center for Medicine and Dentistry
P.O. Box 339,
Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
908-234-0011
www.matheny.org/
Glaxo SmithKline Orange Card
Prescription Drug Assistance
888-672-6436
www.gsk.com/
Pfizer Share Card
Prescription drug assistance programs
866-776-3700
www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/
Center For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Provides information and eligibility criteria, and educates consumers about
their rights under Medicare & Medicaid.
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
1-800-MEDICARE
www.cms.hhs.gov/
To Your Health – Community Health Law Project
Provides information and educates consumers about their rights under managed
care programs and helps file complaints regarding any aspect of the managed
care organization’s health care services. In addition, TYH-CHLP helps
consumers file appeals when a covered benefit or service has been denied,
limited, or terminated.
888-838-3180
www.chlp.org/
MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, & COUNSELING
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
24 Hour Crisis Services at Somerset Medical Center.
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-1400
Carrier Clinic
Inpatient psychiatric hospital and Residential Detox and Rehab Services.
P.O. Box 147, County Route 601
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
908-281-1000
www.carrier.org/
Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center
Comprehensive, community based, outpatient mental health treatment
services.
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
888-744-4417
Somerset Treatment Services, Inc.
Evaluations, therapy, I&R, methadone detoxification and crisis intervention.
118 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-722-1232
www.somersettreatmentservices.org/
Princeton House Behavioral Health
Psychiatric support to persons who have chemical dependencies or emotional
problems.
905 Herrontown Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
800-242-2550
http://www.princetonhcs.org/
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
Outpatient addiction and mental health services.
540 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-722-1881 www.ccdom.org/
Family and Community Services of Somerset County
Outpatient mental health and addiction services.
339 West Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-356-1082
www.fcssomerset.org/fcs/index.html
Jewish Family Service
Outpatient mental health counseling.
150A West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-7799 www.jewishfamilysvc.org
Somerset Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependency
Education/Prevention/ Information & Referral.
34 Main Street, Suite 307
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-722-4900
http://www.somersetcouncil.com/
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
Food Bank Network of Somerset County
Provides nutritionally sound food for needy residents.
P.O. Box 149
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-560-1813
Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP)
Food bank, soup kitchen and mobile nutrition vehicle.
87 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-3260
The Salvation Army
Provides nutritionally sound food for residents in emergency need.
108 Hamilton Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732-748-1146
Franklin Township Food Bank
Nutrition resources for needy residents of Franklin Township.
960 Millstone Road, P.O. Box 333
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-246-0009
www.franklinfoodbank.org
Somerset County Board of Social Services-Food Stamp Program
Entry agency for food stamp eligibility for the disabled in Somerset County.
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
Somerset County Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
Provides supplemental nutritious foods to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and
postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five.
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-685-8282
Food Stamp Hotline
Information & referral for federal programs.
1-800-792-9773 (toll free)
RECREATION
Somerset County Parks Commission
Therapeutic Recreation programs and inclusion services for the developmentally
disabled.
P.O. Box 5327
North Branch, NJ 08876
908-526-5650
www.somersetcountyparks.org/
UCP of Northern, Central and Southern NJ
Therapeutic recreation programs and referral.
245 Main Street, Suite 113
Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-2243
www.ucpncsnj.org/
S.W.I.M. Inc.
Free water therapy for adults w/muscular impairment.
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-685-0040
www.swim-inc.org
Kessler Rehabilitation Center Wheelchair Recreation
Wheelchair recreation programs and referral.
973-731-3600
www.kessler-rehab.com/Condition.asp?ID=Wheelchair%20Services#Sports_on_Wheels
The Blind Readers' Page - Sports, Games and Recreation
Links to disability and wheelchair recreation..
www.blindreaders.info/sports.html
United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)
Provides athletic opportunities nationwide for people who are blind and
visually impaired.
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-630-0422
www.usaba.org/
Local Recreation Departments
Bedminster 908-212-7000
Bernardsville 908-766-2546
Bernards Twp. 908-204-3049
Bound Brook 732-469-0877
Branchburg 908-526-1300
Bridgewater 908-725-6300
Far Hills 908-231-7935
Franklin Twp. 732-873-2500
Green Brook 732-968-1023
Hillsborough 908-369-4832
Manville 908-722-2656
Millstone 908-281-6893
Montgomery 908-466-3023
No. Plainfield 908-757-2376
Peapack Gladstone 908-234-2250
Raritan 908-231-1300
Rocky Hill 908-924-7445
Somerville 908-725-2300
So. Bound Brook 732-356-0258
Warren 908-753-8000
Watchung 908-756-0080
TRANSPORTATION
Somerset County Division of Transportation and Vehicle Services
Paratransit services ages 21 and above.
750 East Main Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-231-7116
800-246-0527 (toll free)
www.co.somerset.nj.us/scootdash.htm
Red Cross Medical Transportation Service
For medical appointments only. Limited availability.
14 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-2217
www.chapters.redcross.org/nj/gscc/transportation.html
Somerset County Board of Social Services- Medical Transportation
Medical transit for Medicaid-eligible persons only.
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-526-8800
www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/
Comfort Transportation, LLC
Pay per trip, pick-up to drop-off service by appointment only. Limited
availability.
P.O. Box 476
Westfield, NJ 07090
908-232-2070
NJ Transit-Access Link
Provides those who qualify paratransit service comparable to the local bus
service.
800-955-ADA1
www.njtransit.com/tm/tm_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=AccessLinkTo
NJ Transit-Office of Special Services
Provides commuter services for the disabled through bus route & rail lines in
NJ.
One Penn Plaza East
Newark, NJ 07105
800-772-2222
www.njtransit.state.nj.us/
NJ Transit-Reduced Fare Program
Special rates are available for senior citizens 62 or older & people with
disabilities.
180 Bouden Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
800-772-2222
www.njtransit.com/sf_tr_fo_reduced.shtml#ReducedForms
NJ Council on Special Transportation Services (NJCOST)
General paratransit member organization. Information and referral.
609-724-3000
www.njcost.com/
Cancer Care of New Jersey Transportation Services
May assist in payment for cancer related transportation.
201-444-6630
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I GO TO FIND TRANSPORTATION?
Medical transportation services are available through the Somerset County
Department of Transportation, and the Somerset County Board of Social Services
(Medicaid only). Medical transportation services require advanced notice and
each agency has different requirements. New Jersey Transit offers
transportation services in Somerset County through Access Link and with a
Reduced Fair Program. Applications for Access Link or the Reduced Fair Program
can be accessed through New Jersey Transit Office of Special Services.
Somerset County Department of Transportation (P. 29) -908-231-7116 Somerset
County Board of Social Services (P. 29) -908-526-8800 NJ Transit Office of
Special Services (P. 38) - 800-772-3606
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DISCRIMINATION?
The NJ Division on Civil Rights Department of Law & Public Safety
Investigates/prosecutes disability related discrimination claims in N.J. The
American’s with Disabilities Act Hotline can help with issues
concerning public and private accessibility. The Fair Housing Act has an
office that can assist in matters regarding housing discrimination. The
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides information regarding
discrimination in the workplace.
Division on Civil Rights Department of Law & Public Safety (P. 6) –
609-292-4605 American’s with Disabilities Act Hotline (P. 6) - 800-514-0301
Fair Housing Act (P. 6) - 888-341-7781 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(P. 6) - 800-669-4000
WHERE DO I APPLY FOR A PARKING PLACARD?
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) issues handicapped
parking privileges in the state of New Jersey. You can obtain an application
for a permanent handicapped parking placard directly from the MVC or you can
obtain an application and filing instructions from the Somerset County
Office for the Disabled. A temporary handicapped parking placard
application must be obtained through your township police department.
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission 888-486-3339
WHERE CAN I GO FOR SERVICES/BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY?
The Social Security Administration (800-772-1213)
- Social Security Disability - Benefits can be received at any age if an
individual has worked long enough and has a severe physical or mental
impairment that prevents or delays future employment or if a medical condition
is terminal.
- Social Security Income (SSI) - Benefits for individuals 65 or older or
disabled who have low incomes and few resources. Children as well as adults
may qualify for SSI disability benefits and an individual does not have to
have worked to get SSI payments.
- Medicare -Hospital and medical insurance that helps pay for doctors’ fees, outpa¬tient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies to
individuals who are 65 or older.
The Somerset County Board of Social Services (908-526-8800)
- Medicaid -Program that assists in payment of medical services for
individuals with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements.
- Community Care Program for the Elderly and Disabled (CCPED) -A special
Medicaid Waiver program offering a variety of services to help individuals
with disabilities remain in or return to the community rather than be cared
for in a nursing facility.
Somerset County Human Services (908-704-6350)
- Personal Assistance Service Program (PASP)-Provides attendant services to
physically disabled individuals enabling individuals to be employed, prepare
for employment or live independently in the community.
The New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (609-292-4605)
- Workers Compensation - Benefits available if personal injury is caused to an
employee by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment.
- Disability Insurance -Under the New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits
Law, benefits may be obtained when an individual cannot work because of
sickness or injury not related to employment.
- Unemployment Compensation - Provides temporary and partial wage replacement
to involuntarily unemployed workers who were recently employed.
- Vocational Rehabilitation - Provides evaluation, vocational skills training,
counseling, job placement and post employment services to individuals who are
disabled and qualify for services.
WHERE CAN I FIND HOUSING AND OTHER HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE?
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs offers information regarding
Section 8 however a waiting list for Section 8 housing exists.
Affordable housing, which is different than Section 8, listings can
be accessed through the Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing
and the New Jersey Housing Affordability Service. The Somerset
County Board of Social Services offers rental assistance to those who are
eligible; however rental assistance resources are limited. If an individual is
in an extreme situation resulting in homelessness, the Somerset County
Board of Social Services offers Special Response services to those
who qualify. Assistance to help pay for utilities may also be available to
individuals who qualify through the New Jersey Weatherization & Home Energy
Assistance Program and the Family Financial Stabilization Programs
available through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (P. 18) -732-255-0818 Somerset
County Coalition on Affordable Housing (P. 18) -908-704-8901 New Jersey
Housing Affordability Service (P. 18) -609-292-9795 Somerset County Board of
Social Services (P.19) -908-526-8800 New Jersey Weatherization & Home Energy
Assistance Program (P. 19) - 800-510-3102 CCDOM Family Financial Stabilization
Programs (P. 19) -908-722-1881
HOW CAN I OBTAIN A LISTING OF LOCAL SERVICES OR ORGANIZATIONS?
The Somerset County Office for the Disabled can send information or literature
regarding local and state services. Please contact our office and leave your
mailing address. You can also access important information and publications
online at the Somerset County Department of Human Services website (
www.co.somerset.nj.us/disabled/index.html ).
Somerset County Office for the Disabled (P. 2) - 908-704-6334
Somerset County Department of Human Services
Mildred A. Gaupp, Director
Somerset County Office for the Disabled
Mark R. Malone, Coordinator
