Prevention Links
732-381-4100
Prevention Links provides a broad range of services in Union County. They have a 24/7 hotline, five family success centers, adult, family, and youth recovery programs, and school-based and community-based prevention programs. If you’re in Union County and need recovery support, reach out to Prevention Links for more information.
New Jersey 211
2-1-1
New Jersey 211 connects residents to multiple social services, including homeless drop-in centers, housing resources, senior ride programs, child care, rent payment assistance, food, clothing, legal help, mental health and substance use treatment, and more. It can take hours to find programs individually, but 211 gives you everything you need in one place.
NJ Connect
855-652-3737
NJ Connect is a statewide hotline available 24/7 for friends and family members of those struggling with addiction. A family or peer support specialist provides supportive counseling and can help you better understand your relationship with your loved one. They can also connect callers to ReachNJ for treatment options.
PerformCare
877-652-7624
PerformCare is a full-service behavioral health administrative services organization that serves clients nationwide. As a contracted system administrator (CSA) for the State of New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care (CSOC), PerformCare offers a variety of behavioral health and substance use services.
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ)
800-783-0593
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) is a vast resource for people experiencing behavioral health conditions. With Community Wellness Centers, employment support, and economic development services, community members find help for greater wellness and recovery.
William Patterson University
William Patterson University lists various resources for substance abuse counseling and treatment. These resources range in what they offer and who they are targeted for, with HigherEd EAP being specifically for William Paterson University faculty and staff and their household members.
Hudson Pride Center
201-963-4779
Located in New Jersey, Hudson Pride Center is the largest LGBTQ+ social services center. With a large number of free LGBTQ+ services, this community can find support and affirmation when they partake of these services.
Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance
201-885-3522
Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance can connect people to a variety of free community and therapy support resources. Some therapy is in-person, and some via Zoom. Committed to providing specialists in psychotherapy for the LBGTQ+ community, they help bridge the gap between their clients and their well-being.