Parent Resources Guide

Dear CSA Families,

We are pleased to share with you a Resource Guide, thoughtfully prepared by the Parent Engagement Committee. This guide provides a variety of community resources available to all families.

We encourage you to explore these resources and apply directly as needed. Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact Magaly De Jesus or Jessica Sanchez.

Warm regards,

Magaly De Jesus

Local Health Providers

Adult Primary Care Providers

All adults over 18 should see a primary care provider once a year for routine exams, blood work as needed and to discuss any health concerns you may have.

Capital Health Primary Care - Ewing
1230 Parkway Avenue Suite 203 Ewing NJ
(609) 883-5454

Capital Health Primary Care - Mountain View
850 Bear Tavern Road Suite 309 Ewing NJ
(609) 656-8844

Capital Health Primary Care - Hamilton
1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Suite 103 Hamilton, NJ
(609) 587-6661

Plainsboro Family Physicians
666 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, NJ
(609) 275-8100

Dr. Daniel Kass
1330 I Parkway Avenue Ste 5 Trenton NJ
(609) 538-1212

Dr. Spring Matthews
25 Scotch Road Suite 29 Ewing , NJ 08628
(609) 771-0404

Women's Health (OB-GYN)

Women should see a GYN specialist once a year for breast exam, pap smear and general women’s health concerns.

Capital Health OBGYN Associates- Lawrenceville
123 Franklin Corner Road, Suite 214 Lawrenceville, NJ
(609) 896-1400

Capital Health OBGYN Associates-Hamilton
1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd Suite 216 Hamilton, NJ
(609) 890-2412

Capital Health OBGYN Associates- Yardley
909 Floral Vale Blvd, Yardley PA
(215) 504-9090

Capital Health- Center for Women’s Health
1401 Whitehorse Mercerville Road Suite 220 Hamilton NJ
(609) 588-5059

RWJ OBGYN Associates
One Hamilton Health Place Hamilton, NJ
(609) 631-6899
(609) 426-0900

Dr. Cindy Lendor
1301 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd Ste 201 Trenton NJ
(609) 585-9901

Optometrist / Opthamologist (Eye Doctor)

Make an appointment each year to assess need for glasses and other eye conditions. A dilated eye exam (to assess the inside of the eye) is performed yearly but you can drive immediately afterwards. Close vision(reading) is restored in 3-4 hours.

Dr. Bell & Associates
1964 N. Olden Avenue, Ewing, NJ
(609) 883-4407

Matossian Eye Associates
1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 106, Hamilton NJ 08619
(609) 890-0772

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry
Birmingham Plaza 1400 Parkway Avenue Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 771-0088

I C Laser Eye Care
1725 Klockner Rd Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-6700

Dentist

All adults should have their teeth cleaned every 6 months and a dental exam every year.

Eastern Dental - Lawrenceville
520 Lawrence Square Blvd S. Lawrence NJ
609-587-6300

Eastern Dental - Hamilton
2103 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd, Hamilton NJ
509-587-0600

AC Dental of Ewing
1740 N. Olden Avenue Ewing NJ
609-844-1222

Hamilton Square Dental
1374 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd, Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 581-8886

Princeton Premier Dental
3495 US Hwy 1, Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 936-0040

Kindersmile Community Center
101 N Broad Street, Trenton NJ 08608
(973) 744-7003

ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Other Specialists

Housing

Trenton Housing Authority

Arm in Arm

HomeFront

HomeFront Family Campus Shelter

Trenton Department of Health and Human Services

City of Trenton - Adult and Family Services

Support Services: Back rent, eviciton notices, first month's rent, emergency placement - must be a Trenton resident.

Contact Information:
Phones:
Director’s line: (609) 989-3303
Ms. Smith (Administrative Assistant to Director - Bilingual Spanish): (609) 989-3801
Gaskins: (609) 989-3336
Ms. Gandy: (609) 989-3403
Website: www.trentonnj.org/718/Rental-Assistance-and-Eviction-Preventio

Catholic Charities Emergency and Community Services

Catholic Charities is a nonprofit agency that offers assistance with basic needs and self sufficiency. Catholic Charities has homelessness prevention programs in Burlington, Mercer, and Ocean County.

Supportive Services: Security deposit, rent assistance, utilities assistance, rapid re-housing, back rent (when funding is avaliable).

Contact Information:
Phone: (609) 394-8847
Website: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/services/housing-food/

HUD

Affordable Housing of New Jersey

First Time Homebuyer Program

New Jersey Guide to Affordable Housing

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs offers a multitude of resources, including rental assistance, homelessness and eviction prevention, and heating/energy assistance.

Support Services: Universal Service Fund/Heating Energy Assistance, Recertification, Weatherization, Lead-Safe Home Remediating, Overdue gas/electric bill forgiveness (balance must be greater than $60), Rental assistance, Homelessness and eviction prevention, and Home energy assistance.

Contact Information:
Phone: 1-800-510-3102
Website: www.njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/

Department of Community Affairs

The Office of Eviction Prevention oversees programs and services in eviction prevention and diversion, including rental assistance programs, social services support, and expanding access to counsel to low-income tenants facing or threatened with eviction.

Support Services: Evictions

Contact Information:
Email: evictionprevention@dca.nj.gov / Dean Dafis, Director

Child Care Services

Head Start Center

Ewing / Lawrence Head Start Center
Head Start/EHS offers a school readiness program for children ages 0-5
Support Services: Child Care / Education
Contact Information:
Address: 100 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone: (609)771-4076

Hamilton I Head Start Center
Head Start/EHS offers a school readiness program for children ages 0-6
Support Services: Child Care / Education
Contact Information:
John O. Wilson Neighborhood Center
Address: 169 Wilfred Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Phone: (609)393-7030

Hamilton II Head Start Center
Head Start/EHS offers a school readiness program for children ages 0-7
Support Services: Child Care / Education
Contact Information:
Bromley Civic Center
Address: 1801 E. State Street Extension, Hamilton, NJ 08609
Phone: (609)587-4544

Little Cherubs Head Start
Head Start/EHS offers a school readiness program for children ages 0-8
Support Services: Child Care / Education
Contact Information:
Address: 169 Wilfred Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Phone: (609)393-6360

Trenton Public School - Early Childhood Learning Center

Child Care Connections

YMCA - Capital Area

Schafer Sports Center

Get Set

Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County

Transportation

TRADE Transportation

Mercer County Board of Social Services

Work Pass

Extended Work Pass

Roads to Success Transportation Initiative Program

Car repair
Obtain Driver's License
Bus/Rail Transit Passes
Restoration of Driver's License
Insurance Premiums
Emergency Transportation Services

WORK PASS – All WFNJ recipients who are participating in an approved work activity are eligible to receive monthly bus passes or daily tickets in order to get to their activity site.

GET A JOB, GET A RIDE! – NJ Transit provides one free monthly bus or rail pass to qualifying new employees who attain a job with one of NJ Transit’s Corporate Partners.

EXTENDED WORK PASS – WFNJ TANF recipients that are terminated from assistance due to employment are eligible to receive bus passes for 6 months.

“ROADS TO SUCCESS” TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM – In addition to the above named programs, Mercer County Board of Social Services administers its own transportation initiative titled “Roads to Success.” Qualified TANF and some Post-TANF individuals may be eligible for these services. Each aspect of the “Roads to Success” program has its own eligibility requirements.

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Contact Information:
Email: mcboss@mcboss.org
Phone: (609)989-4320

Ride Circuit

We offer affordable eco-friendly rides in Trenton, New Jersey. Our all-electric shared vehicles reduce emissions and traffic congestion in your community while creating jobs and promoting local businesses. Ditch the car and catch a ride to and from Trenton's favorite spots like the Trenton Transit Center, Trenton Free Public Library, New Jersey State Museum, and more. Download the Ride Circuit app to ride.

Website: https://www.gotrenton.org

Mobility Guide: Mercer County

RYDE4LIFE

EZ Ride offers on-demand transportation for adults 18 years or older in partnership with transportation network companies (TNCs) like Lyft and Uber throughout New Jersey. Ryde4Life is a membership-based program. Riders fill up a registration form and establish a transportation account using a credit or debit card. Once that’s setup, rides can be scheduled in real time. It’s as easy to register, reserve, and ride.

Support Services:
Cost: $15/year for membership + Ride fees by Lyft or Uber + $2.50 administrative fee per ride
Request a Ride: Call 201-939-4242 Ext. 4 and speak to an EZ Ride Operator to request a ride. Rides are provided in real time with no advance reservations.

Contact Information:
Email: Ryde4Life@ezride.org for more information.
Availability: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM– 8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Website: https://ezride.org/
More Information

Elder Care

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

ADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Connection

A central resources for information, support, assistance for all of the needs of elderly people in Mercer County This is the best place to start, no matter what your specific needs.

Support Services: Objective information on publicly and privately funded services: screening to determine level of service needs counseling and assistance assistance with eligibility processes and applications and/or full care needs assessment when appropriate: meals, Medicaid and Medicare, transportation, tax assistance, property rebates, home health care, housing, utility assistance, veteran's programs.

Contact Information:
Call the number to have an intake conversation with someone who can connect you with what you need. You can also go to the Website Survey and complete a needs survey, that will identify what services you may be eligible to receive.
Email: ADRC@mercercounty.org
Website: https://www.adrcnj.org
Phone: 1-877-222-3737

Nutrition Program for Older Adults

Provide meals five days a week excluding holidays, to qualifying elderly and disabled adults and their spouses, free of charge.

Support Services: Meals are provided at meal sites around the county. Transportation assistance is available. Vouchers are also available for purchases at the Farmer's Market. You have to register.

Contact Information:
Website
Phone: (609) 989-6650

Go Go Grandparent

Go Go Grandparent provides transportation, groceries, home services & more for older adults. Walkers and foldable wheelchairs are no problem, as long as the rider can make it into a car without assistance.

Support Services:
Cost: Monthly membership plans start at $10.39 + Lyft or Uber Ride Fare + $0.27/minute admin fee
Request a Ride: Register for free at gogograndparent.com or call 1-855-464-6872 and press 2.

Contact Information:
Email: support@gogograndparent.com
Availability: Operators are available 24/7 to give quotes, schedule rides in advance and answer any questions that you have.
Website: https://gogograndparent.com/

Project Lifesaver

Mercer County Meals on Wheels

RideProvide Transportation Service

Transportation Resources to Aid the Disadvantaged and Elderly (TRADE)

Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

Central Jersey Legal Services, Mercer County Division

Visiting Angels

Helping Hands for Seniors

Holiday Gifts

The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Corps.

The Salvation Army Trenton Citadel Corps.

Supportive Services

Crisis Services

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Description: Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, individuals experiencing a mental health crisis can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be connected to a trained counselor. The line is open 24/7, and individuals can also text 988 as well

Contact: Dial/Text 988 - more information avaliable at https://988lifeline.org/

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Mercer County Crisis Directory

Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/hotlines/MH_Dir_COMPLETE.pdf

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Good Grief

Description: Good Grief aims to teach resilency and healthy coping skills to children, teens, and families after the death of a family member through free peer support programs, education, and advocacy

Point of Contact:
Marion Wells
Email: marion@good-grief.org
Phone: 908-522-1999 ext 2006

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Mobile Response

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National Alliance for Children's Grief

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Option B

Description: Option B offers a variety of online resources for parents struggling with loss and trauma

Supportive Service: Videos, Blog Posts, and other online articles intended to offer virtual support and tips for individuals and families struggling with grief

Website: https://optionb.org/build-resilience

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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mercer County

Support Services: NAMI Mercer offers a variety of networks and support groups such as the Connection Support Group, the Empathy Network, Hearing Voices Support Group, Intensive Family Support Servicces, Just Friends Social Support Group

Contact Information:
HelpLine: (609) 799 8994 x17
Resource Library: https://namimercer.org/learn-more/resource-library/browse-library/

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Disaster Distress Helpline

Run through the American Red Cross, the Disaster Distress Helpline offers free 24/7 counseling or support

Phone: (800) 985-5990 (For Spanish Press 2)

Website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/recovering-emotionally.html

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7 Cups

7 Cups offers a free 24/7 anonymous virtual chat run by volunteer listeners for individuals who need to be heard

Website: https://www.7cups.com/

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WOMANSPACE

Womanspace, Inc. is a leading nonprofit agency in Mercer County, New Jersey, that provides a comprehensive array of services to individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence and dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and their families.

Phone: 609-394-9000

Website: https://womanspace.org/

Family Planning

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.

Contact Information:
Address: 2279 State Hwy 33 Ste 510 Trenton, NJ 08690
Phone: 609-788-3233
Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Non-Emergency Mental Health Services

Greater Trenton Behavorial

Provides mental health and substance abuse services.

Supportive Services
Crisis Prevention & Outreach
Adolescent Rehabilitative Services
Adult Crisis Prevention
Outpatient Services

Contact Information:
Phone (609) 395-7544
Website: http://www.gtbhc.org/

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Catholic Charities

A broad range of counseling and recovery services are provided. Short-term, solution-focused outpatient counseling is offered for those experiencing anxiety and depression. More intensive outpatient services are offered for those challenged by chronic and severe mental illness.

Supportive Services:
Outpatient Services
Counseling

Contact Information:
Phone: 800-360-7711
Address: 59 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton NJ 08609
Website: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/

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Oaks Integrated

Support Services:
Counseling

Contact Information:
Phone: (609) 583-1900
Address: 31 Lexington Avenue
Ewing, NJ 08618

Early Intervention

Supportive Education

Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Mercer County Administration

Assistance with completing application

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-989-6739
Address: 640 South Broad Street
Room 106
Trenton, NJ 08650
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MECHA

Assistance with completing application

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-578-4246
Address: 231 Bakers Basin Rd
Unit 5
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Identity Theft Resources

Food Resources

ARM in ARM

Arm In Arm, formerly The Crisis Ministry of Mercer County, helps Mercer County families meet their basic needs to achieve stability. They operate three food pantries; provide financial assistance for back rent, security deposits, and utility bills; and offer work training opportunities.

Contact Information:
Phone: (609) 396-9355
Address: 1 N. Johnston Avenue, Hamilton, NJ
Website: https://arminarm.org/

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Catholic Charities

Services include basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter plus specialized services such as drug treatment, mental health, and legal support. We're in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties bringing help to the areas that need it most.

Contact Information:
Phone: (800) 360-7711
Website: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/
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Homefront

HomeFront, its supporters, and a legion of volunteers provide food, clothing, and shelter to Mercer County's homeless families.

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-989-9417
Website: www.homefront.org
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John O. Wilson Neighborhood Center

All programs and services are free of charge and include a weekly food pantry, emergency financial assistance for back rent and utilities, senior activities, community wellness and educational programs, a computer lab, and more.

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-393-6480
Website: https://jowilsoncenter.org/
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Meals on Wheels of Mercer County

Meals on Wheels of Mercer County works to assist individuals to maintain independence, dignity, health, and well-being by providing comprehensive nutrition services and helping ease social isolation.

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-695-3483
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelsmercer.org/
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Mercer Street Friends

Mercer Street Friends is dedicated to…
Delivering food security through our food bank.
Providing social and emotional care to parents and families.
Offering educational opportunities through our preschool, community school initiative and adult education program.

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-396-1506
Website: https://mercerstreetfriends.org/

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Saint Raphael-Holy Angels Parish

Call 609-585-3848 to schedule or attend
"Reach Out Saturday"

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-585-3848
Website: https://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/foodpantry

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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Food Bank: Once a month, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. First Time visitors should bring IN along with proof of income.

Contact Information:
Phone: 609-392-3805
Website: https://trinitycathedralnj.org/outreach/jubilee-ministries/