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Social Services and Housing Resources

Social Services

Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup of Northern New Jersey 2400 Morris Avenue Union, N.J. 07083 (908) 687-8566	Alcoholics Anonymous is a group who shares its experience, strength and hope that members may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Alertop 332 West Front Street, 3rd Floor Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908)753-3082	Alertop provides outpatient counseling for clients who abuse alcohol or drugs. Interviews are confidential. Individual, group, family and marital counseling is available.
Arc of Union County 52 Fadem Road Springfield, N.J. 07081 (973) 315-0000	The Arc of Union County advances the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and provides meaningful choices and options for clients.
Boys and Girls Club of Union County 530 W. 7th Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060-2108 (908) 822-8672	Provides programs and services that produce positive and lasting results for children.
Castle Care, L.L.C. 900 Park Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 822-9099	This outpatient service helps in substance abuse recovery and treatment. It helps diverse clientele and offers services in English and Spanish.
Churches and Religion Resources	A listing of churches and religious centers in Plainfield.
El Centro Hispano Americano 525 E. Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 753-8730	Primary purpose is to advance the rights and help meet the requirements of immigrants and expatriates through affordable legal, and social services.
Families and Community Together 1170 Route 22 West Mountainsite, N.J. 07092 (908) 789-8500	Families and Community Together (FACT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the families of Union County who have children with emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs.
Meals-On-Wheels 305 E. Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 753-3506	Information on senior meals programs.
Parents Empowering Parents 925 Arlington Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 731-4272	PEP reduces conflict between parents and educators and also expands and further develops a school's curriculum with parent input.
Plainfield.com	Features a city directory and municipal information.
Plainfield Food Stamp Office 317 E. Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 791-7000	Provides access to food stamps for Plainfield residents.
Plainfield WIC Program 510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 753-3397	WIC provides various services, including: breastfeeding education and support, referrals for free or reduced cost health care, immunization screening and referrals.
Union County Department of Human Services Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, N.J. 07207 (908) 527-4870	Union County Services that include the department on aging, drug abuse, mental health services, and the office for the disabled
United Way of Greater Union County 33 W. Grand Street Elizabeth, N.J. 07202-1449 (908) 353-7171	Provides access to multiple help agencies throughout Union County, N.J.
YWCA Central New Jersey 232 E. Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060-1319 (908) 756-3500	Services are offered to assist clients in moving forward in independent living, job advancement, and modern skills.

Housing

American Red Cross, Tri-County Chapter 332 West Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 756-6414	Rental-hunting assistance is provided to low-income tenants who face eviction for nonpayment of rent.
Faith Bricks & Mortar, Inc. 164 E. Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 756-5774	This community service provides counseling in homebuyer education, money and debt management, mortgage delinquency and default resolution, and also counseling both before and after home purchasing.
Fish Hospitality Program 456 New Market Road Piscataway, N.J. 08854 (732) 968-5957	The FISH Hospitality Program is a shelter program, which serves homeless women and families by providing shelter and basic needs while assisting them to return to independent living in the community.
Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity 2 Randolph Road Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 769-5292	Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry building affordable homes for low-income families in the Plainfield, NJ area
HomeFirst Interfaith Housing and Family Services 905 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07061-0569 (908) 753-4001	This is a non-profit organization, which provides emergency shelter, transitional and affordable housing, education and other supportive services.
Plainfield Housing Authority 510 East Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060-1443 (908) 769-6335	A source for home-related issues, whether you're looking to buy a home, refinance, or just remodel.
Plainfield YMCA Emergency Services 518 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 756-6060	Emergency services are provided for homeless individuals, families or victims of domestic violence.
The Salvation Army 615 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 756-2595	All Salvation Army facilities in New Jersey and the Army's Service Extension Program are able to provide assistance for basic needs
YWCA Central New Jersey 232 E Front Street Plainfield, N.J. 07060-1319 (908) 756-3500	This community resource is limited to aid for female clients. It provides referrals to shelters for food/clothing, holds workshops and computer classes, and assists in employment.

Updated 12/2007 by AH