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Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup of Northern New Jersey
2400 Morris Avenue
Union, N.J. 07083
(908) 687-8566
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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
510 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908)753-3082
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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
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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
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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
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This outpatient service helps in substance abuse recovery and treatment. It helps diverse clientele and offers services in English and Spanish. |
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A listing of churches and religious centers in Plainfield. |
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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. |
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Information on senior meals programs. |
| Department of Student Family Support Services Center for Stronger Families/PEP
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. |
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Features a city directory and municipal information. |
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Union County Division of Social Services - Plainfield
317 E. Front Street
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 791-7000 |
Provides access to food stamps for Plainfield residents. |
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WIC provides various services, including: breastfeeding education and support, referrals for free or reduced cost health care, immunization screening and referrals. |
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Union County Services that include the department on aging, drug abuse, mental health services, and the office for the disabled |
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Provides access to multiple help agencies throughout Union County, N.J. |
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Programs include career counseling and training, childcare, adolescent and teen programming, health, fitness and recreation, and recognition and networking for business and professional women. |
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Housing
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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 |
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Programs include career counseling and training, childcare, adolescent and teen programming, health, fitness and recreation, and recognition and networking for business and professional women. |
