HEALTHY HOPE HELPS
local resources
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Food & Health Equity Coalition of Essex County
https://fhecessex.org/find-resourcesMEND (Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity)
https://mendnj.org/programsCommunity FoodBank of New Jersey
https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-servicesUrban League of Essex County — Food Pantry
https://ulec.org/food-pantryWeCare Essex (County-run food support page)
https://wecare.essexcountynj.org/support/solutions/articles/69000806198-how-can-i-get-help-with-food-NJ SNAP (food stamps) & application help
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Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) for Essex County
https://www.childcarenj.gov/CCRRPrograms for Parents, Inc.
https://www.ircnj.org/home/childcareNJ Department of Children & Families — Early Childhood Services
https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/early -
Essex County Division of Mental Health
https://essexcountyny.gov/MentalHealthMHA Inspire (Mental Health Association of NJ, Northern Region)
https://www.mhainspire.orgBridgeway Behavioral Health Services — Essex County
https://www.bridgewaybhs.org/services.essex.htmlPartnership for Children of Essex (PCE) / Essex ResourceNet
https://www.pcenj.org/resource-zonePsychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
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Essex County Legal Aid Association (ECLAA)
https://eclaanj.org/Essex-Newark Legal Services (ENLS)
https://www.essexnewarklegalservices.org/Legal Services of New Jersey
https://www.nj.gov/basicneeds/legal-aid/find-legal-aid.shtmlEssex County Bar Association – Lawyer Referral
https://essexbar.com/lawyer-referral-service/NJ Courts – Essex County Resource Center
https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/ombudsman/essexDisability Rights New Jersey
https://www.nj.gov/disabilities/employment-independent-living/legal-advocacy-resources/Community Health Law Project (CHLP)
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WeCare Essex — Rent, Utility, Shelter, Financial Help
https://wecare.essexcountynj.org/support/solutions/articles/69000804737-list-of-financial-assistanceMHA Inspire — Housing & Homeless Services
https://www.mhainspire.org/housing-and-homelessnessEasterseals NJ — Supportive Housing
https://www.easterseals.com/nj/programs-and-services/respite-community-support/outreach-services.htmlBridgeway Behavioral Health Services — Residential / Housing
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Supportive Assistance for Individuals and Families (SAIF)
https://www.nesfnj.org/saifWork First NJ (WFNJ) — Employment & Training Help
https://nj.gov/humanservices/wfnj/recipients/stayMHA Inspire — Supported Employment Services
https://www.mhainspire.org/employment-assistanceFOCUS Hispanic Center (Job Training & Education)
https://focus411.org/programsEssex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits
https://essexcountynj-stg.org/dfab -
Essex County Office of Public Health Management
https://essexcountynjhealth.org/Essex County Department of Health & Rehabilitation
https://essexcountynj-stg.org/rehabilitation/Free Clinics in Essex County, NJ (Benefits Explorer)
https://benefitsexplorer.com/free-clinics/new-jersey/essex-countyEssex ResourceNet – Medical Services
https://www.essexresourcenet.org/health-services/medical-services/NJ Healthcare Access / NJ FamilyCare
https://www.hcdnnj.org/healthcareaccessRoad to Wellness – Essex County Mobile Health Unit
https://essexcountynjhealth.org/road-to-wellness-mobile-health-unit-fair/
