• East Brunswick Public Schools

    Student Assistance Specialists

    Community Resources for Students, Parents/Guardians, and Families

    TYPE OF RESOURCE

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    Parent Resources (General)
    Multiple resources for parents include parenting tips, health and wellness, as well as family support services.

    http://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/

    New Jersey Community Resources (General)
    Resources for a child or adolescent with behavioral or mental health challenges? There is a network of agencies and online resources in all twenty-one counties that offer a wide range of information about resources, services and support systems for families and children.

    http://www.njcommunityresources.info/

    Financial Resources/Food Pantries

    		  

    Bear Necessities Clothing Den

    EBEA.BEAR.NECESSITIES@gmail.com

    Aldersgate Church (open to all)

    568 Ryders Lane
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    732-254-7361
    732-257-9920

    Elijah’s Promise

    568 Ryders Lane

    18 Neilson Street
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    http://elijahspromise.org/

    St. Bartholomew’s Church
    Financial assistance possible – rent and utilities

    732-257-7722

    Water Assistance

    1-888-942-8080

    Universal Assistance Fund: Utilities assistance

    1-800-510-3102

    732-828-4541

    Middlesex County Social Services

    NJ Family Care (Health Insurance)

    732-745-3500   or 732-745-3729
    http://www.njfamilycare.org/default.aspx

    Homelessness Prevention Hotline

    866-889-6270

    NJ STEPS – Solutions to End Poverty Soon

    732-367-1460

    732-415-8638

    2-1-1: Hotline connecting callers to local human resource organizations

    2-1-1
    http://www.nj211.org

    NJ Helps:
    Services/Programs for children, individuals, and families, including pre-screening for eligibility for programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, and others.

    http://www.njhelps.org

    HOTLINES

    		  

    2nd Floor Youth Helpline---24/7
    Every single day, thousands of New Jersey's children, teens and young adults face problems ranging from family struggles and bullying to child abuse and suicide. But with your help, we can make sure that all young people have a free, safe place to turn, regardless of the issue or severity.

    If you have an emergency, call your local police or 911.
    1-888-222-2228 (text or call)

    https://www.2ndfloor.org/

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7
    National network of local crisis centers which provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicide crises or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

    1-800-273-8255
    https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

    New Jersey Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline---24/7

    1-877-652-2873 (1-877-NJABUSE)
    https://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/divisions/dcpp/

    Family Helpline--24/7
    Trained volunteers from Parents Anonymous who can provide support and refer to local resources

    1-800-843-5437 (1-800-THE-KIDS)

    New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7

    1-800-572-7233

    Women Aware:
    24/7 hotline
    Our mission is to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

    732-249-4504
    250 Livingston Avenue
    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
    https://www.womenaware.net/

    Mom2Mom (24/7 helpline): supports parents with children who have special needs
    Mom2Mom is a 24-hour, 7 day a week helpline coordinated by UMDNJ-University Behavioral HealthCare. The helpline  features peer support, telephone assessments, a network of referral services and support groups.

    (877) 914-6662
    http://www.middlesexresourcenet.org/search/mom2mom-helpline-for-parents-with-special-needs-children/

    Crisis Resources for Students and Families At-Risk

    		  

    Mobile Response & Stabilization Response Services:
    Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and keep the children in their own homes or current living situation (such as a foster home, treatment home or group home) in the community.

    1-877-652-7624
    http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/children_family/CMRSS.html

    University Behavioral Health Care-Piscataway (Acute Psychiatric Services)--UBHC-APS:
    24 hour psychiatric walk-in services to serve individuals of all ages who require emergency level of care.

    1-855-515-5700
    671 Hoes Lane West
    Piscataway Township, NJ 08854
    http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/services/acute.html

    Rutgers Psychological Services Clinic:
    Outpatient mental health services

    1-848-445-6111
    152 Frelinghuysen Road
    Piscataway, NJ 08854
    http://psychologicalservices.rutgers.edu/about.php

    Community Resources

    		  

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
    NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs, NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders.
    --Multiple bilingual services and resources are available for Non-Native Speakers

    (732) 940-0991
    NAMI New Jersey
    1562 US Highway 130
    N Brunswick, NJ 08902-3090

    www.naminj.org

    Grief/Loss

     

    Books that can be used to support elementary students with grief/loss:
    When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death by Laurie Krasny Brown & Marc Brown

    The Tenth Good Things about Barney by Judith Viorst

    The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr

    The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages by Leo Buscaglia

    Sesame Street (includes videos, downloadable books, and resources)
    https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/grief

    Grief Speaks www.griefspeaks.com

    How to Help a Grieving Child | Grief Resources | The Dougy Center

    https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-child/

    Traumatic Grief | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

    https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief

    Mental Health/Drug Alcohol

    		  

    Catholic Charities
    Outpatient Counseling Services
    Sliding Scale available
    Spanish speaking counselor available

    Access Center @ 732-324-8200
    East Brunswick Family Service Center
    288 Rues Lane,
    East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

    https://ccdom.org/middlesex-counseling

    Jewish Family & Children’s Service:
    JFCS provides programs and services for seniors and the elderly, counseling for individuals, groups and families, assistance for immigrants and refugees by offering legal, educational and social services, along with a wide range of other services which include educational, vocational, career,  and training services for employers and job seekers; adoption services; and the an essential needs program to assist families in crisis.

    32 Ford Avenue, Second Floor
    Milltown, NJ 08850
    732-777-1940
    https://jfsmiddlesex.org/

    Carrier Clinic
    Self payment, Private health insurance
    Sliding fee scale

    1-800-933-3579

    252 County Road 601
    Belle Mead, NJ 08502

    www.carrierclinic.org

    Princeton House Behavioral Health
    Most major insurances

    Medicare & Medicaid accepted

    1-800-242-2550

    905 Herrontown Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540

    www.princetonhouse.org

    New Brunswick Counseling Center
    Sliding scale fee
    Medicaid accepted
    Bilingual (Spanish) professional on staff

    732-246-4025

    320 Suydam Street
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    http://www.newbrunswickcounselingcenter.org/

    High Focus Centers

    877-640-1426

    6 Paragon Way Suite 104
    Freehold, NJ 07728

    https://highfocuscenters.pyramidhealthcarepa.com

    Mindfulness Device Applications

    Mindfulness Apps for Students

    Substance Abuse Only

    		  

    85 Raritan Avenue, Suite 100

    Highland Park, NJ 08904

    New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care
    DUI initiative funded
    Sliding scale fee; indigent clients accepted statewide
    Bilingual (Spanish) professional on staff

    732-946-3030

    80 Conover Road
    Marlboro, NJ 07746

    www.newhopefoundation.org

    NJ Connect for Recovery: NJ Connect for Recovery is a free, confidential call line focused on helping family members and friends coping with a loved one’s substance-use disorder.

    855-652-3737

    njconnect@mhanj.org

    https://www.njconnectforrecovery.org/ 

    LGBTQ+ Resources

    		  

    PFLAG: Working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. We do this through providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.

    https://www.pflag.org/

    GLSEN: Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

    www.glsen.org/

    The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.

    1-866-488-7386

    www.Thetrevorproject.org

    The Pride Center of New Jersey: is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals in the LGBTQ community. Through numerous support groups, activities, health resources, and volunteer programs, The Pride Center aims to promote a safe space for all individuals within the LGBTQ+ Community. 

    85 Raritan Avenue, Suite 100
    Highland Park, NJ 08904

    732-846-2232
    info@pridecenter.org

    https://www.pridecenter.org/

    Eating Disorders

    		  

    Princeton Center for Eating Disorders

    Princeton Center for Eating Disorders:

    877-932-8935

    ADMISSIONS: 609-853-7575

    The Renfrew Center of Northern New Jersey

    174 Union Street
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    877-357-8568

    http://renfrewcenter.com/?utm_source=EatingDisorderHope

    Educational Resources for NJ Families

    		  

    New Jersey Families Portal
    Provides support and information related to parent and family engagement in student learning and development.

    https://www.nj.gov/education/parents/

    "Raising Healthy Children” workshop facilitated by George Scott

    Video recording of the presentation

    Powerpoint of the presentation

    Recommended website www.smartsocial.com