Youth Services Directory For Morris County Nj

Morris County Directory Of Youth Services

For information regarding this directory, please call (973) 285-6850

Morris County Department of Human Services We are here to help! The mission of the Morris County Department of Human Services is to provide help and assistance to residents in need, from children to families to seniors. Services provided by the Department include financial and emergency assistance, access to mental health and substance abuse services, job training and support, prevention services for youth, support for veterans, transportation for elderly and disabled, meals on wheels and adult protective services for vulnerable adults at risk of abuse. The Department also provides residential care for seniors and the disabled at Morris View Healthcare Center, as well as for juveniles and youth at risk at the Juvenile Detention Center and Youth Shelter. For more information, visit the Morris County website at http://www.co.morris.nj.us and follow the County on Facebook and Twitter.

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Updated 6/2012

Table of Contents – Alphabetical By Agency Agency

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Ada Budrick Child Care and Learning Center, Inc.

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Arts Council of the Morris Area

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Braillers for the Blind

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Caring Partners of Morris/Sussex, Inc.

6

Child & Family Resources

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Community Hope, Inc.

9

Creative Heartwork, Inc.

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DAWN Center for Independent Living, Inc.

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Daytop Village of NJ, Inc.

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The Educational Center, LLC

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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

20

Dover Child Care Center

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ECLC of NJ

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Family Intervention Services, Inc.

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Family Service of Morris County

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Good Grief

36

The Greater Morristown YMCA – Richard Blake Children’s Center

38

Hope House

39

Interfaith Food Pantry

41

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Jersey Battered Women’s Service

42

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest

44

JVS of MetroWest

45

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

47

Madison Area YMCA

49

Morris County Department of Human Services

51

Morris County Library

58

Morris County Prevention is Key

59

Morris Habitat for Humanity

60

Morris Sussex Youth Advocate Program

61

Morristown Medical Center

64

Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center

66

New Hope Foundation

67

New Jersey AIDS Services

70

NewBridge Services, Inc.

72

Preschool Advantage

75

Project Self Sufficiency

76

Revolution New Jersey, Inc.

78

Roots & Wings

79

Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health

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Saint Clare’s Hospital System – Boonton Campus

84

The Salvation Army

86

Shephard Preparatory High School

88

St. Peter’s Village

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Step Ahead, Inc.

91

TeenPride, Inc.

92

Traumatic Loss Coalition

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Treatment Dynamics

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Vantage Health System

96

West Morris Area YMCA

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Zufall Health Center

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Ada Budrick Child Care and Learning Center, Inc. 220 Vreeland Avenue Boonton, NJ 07005 Phone Number: 973-335-0619 Fax Number:

973-335-2041

Website:

www.adabudrickchildcare.org

Contact Person:

Sue Uhlendorf

Program Description: Child Care for ages 2 ½ to 6 year olds – part time preschool.

Eligibility Requirements:

Varies

Length of Program:

Year round

Hours of Service:

7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Geographic Criteria:

Morris County

Fees/Payments:

Varies

Referral Process:

Phone, e-mail or fax.

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Arts Council of the Morris Area 14 Maple Avenue, Suite 301 Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-285-5115 Fax Number:

973-285-1199

Website:

www.morrisarts.org

Telling Our Stories

Contact Person:

Paula Davidoff

Program Description: “Telling Our Stories” is an arts-based literacy program that serves teens in the Morris School District in Morristown. The program includes three components: a “pull out” storytelling program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at Frelinghuysen Middle School, a “push in” storytelling program for English Language Learners at Frelinghuysen and an after-school program for 8th-12th grade girls at Morristown High School. The program uses the traditional art of oral storytelling to teach students to reflect upon, tell and gain insight into the stories of their own lives. Participants publish their stories through writing and oral theatrical performances for school and community audiences. Long term participants improve skills in communication and social interactions and gain self-confidence. This program is open to 6th through 12th grade students in the Morris School District. Our participants are referred because they are at risk for anti-social or selfdestructive behaviors.

Eligibility Requirements:

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Length of Program:

Middle school students may enter the program in January of their 6th grade year and remain until they graduate in 8th grade. Girls who participate in the middle school program often join the after-school program when they go to the high school.

Hours of Service:

In-school components take place during the school day, meeting for 80 minute workshops between September and June. Girls Surviving, the high school component, meets on Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Morristown High School from October to June. For the past 4 years, we have been able to offer a Girls Surviving summer program for 20 teen girls in July and August.

Geographic Criteria: Morristown and Morris Township Fees/Payments:

There is no fee to participants.

Referral Process:

Participants must be eligible to attend Morris School District schools. Referrals to the middle school program are made through guidance counselors or child study team. Referrals to Girls Surviving are made through student support counselor, Karen Jones-Williams (ext. 2132). YSAC service providers who are interested in referring a student can also contact Paula Davidoff (973538-2472; [email protected]).

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 333 Route 46 West, Suite 205 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Phone Number: 973-335-3044 Fax Number:

973-331-5138

Website:

www.northjerseybigs.org

School Based Mentoring Program

Contact Person:

Lori Konya

Program Description: We match children at local elementary schools with high school students from the same school districts. The HS students travel to the elementary school once per week, after school, to meet with their Little Brother or Little Sister. They meet for 1 hour per week.

Eligibility Requirements: Children are chosen by the social workers at the elementary schools for the program.

Length of Program:

1 school year

Hours of Service:

1 hour after school one time per week

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

School social workers choose the children they feel best need the program.

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Braillers for the Blind 51 Circle Drive Millington, NJ 07946 Phone Number: 908-647-9226

Contact Person:

Chuck Phalen

Program Description: We receive braillers in need of repair, repair them and return to the owner. We pick up and deliver within an approximate radius of twenty five (25) miles; otherwise, send and return via US Postal Service. “Free Matter for the Blind”.

Eligibility Requirements: Owns Perkins Brailler needing repair, nonprofit organization or difficult for owner to afford commercial repair.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

N/A

Geographic Criteria: Northern New Jersey (primarily) Fees/Payments:

Cost for new parts required (if applicable) and USPS insurance if used.

Referral Process:

Call 908-647-9226

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Caring Partners of Morris/Sussex, Inc. 200 Valley Road, Suite 406 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone Number: 973-770-5505 Fax Number:

973-770-5557

Website:

www.caringpartnerscmo.org www.morrissussexresourcenet.org

Care Management Organization - CMO

Contact Person:

Elizabeth Manley

Program Description: Caring Partners CMO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Care management organization dedicated to organizing and coordinating services, resources and supports for children in Morris and Sussex County with multiple and complex emotional and behavioral needs. Caring Partners is a core component of the New Jersey State Child Behavioral Health Service’s reform effort designed to provide a better coordinated and streamlined service delivery system for children with emotional and behavioral needs, and their families. Caring Partners is culturally and linguistically competent and is community based, building on strengths of the family, the child and the community with formal and informal supports to fashion effective approaches to care and treatment.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility is determined by PerformCare, NJ’s Contracted Systems Administrator.

Length of Program:

Individualized 6

Hours of Service:

For enrolled families, 24 hours.

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Referrals are accepted only through PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624.

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Child & Family Resources 111 Howard Boulevard, Suite 201 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone Number: 973-398-1730 Fax Number:

973-398-0319

Website:

www.childandfamily-nj.org

Program Description: Child & Family Resources has been providing services to parents, child care programs and the community for 40 years. We are a private non-profit organization that creates and delivers programs and services for the community that support the development of children and strengthen families. We simplify the process of finding child care for parents. We provide diapers for needy children. We assist with child care payments for eligible families. We provide training for the childhood community and parents to help reduce childhood overweight and obesity, child abuse and neglect as well as child development. We provide Parent Coaching.

Eligibility Requirements:

Please contact agency for requirements.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Please contact agency for fees and/or payments.

Referral Process:

N/A

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Community Hope, Inc. 199 Pomeroy Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone Number: 973-463-9600 Ext. 302 Fax Number:

973-463-0595

Website:

www.communityhope-nj.org

Young Adult Program

Contact Person:

J. Michael Armstrong, CEO

Program Description: The Young Adult Transitional Program provides individuals in recovery from serious and persistent mental illness with affordable housing and support services needed to ensure successful community tenure and an improved quality of life. The housing and services are designed to assist individuals between the ages of 17 and 24 to successfully transition from the children’s system of care (DYFS) into the adult (DMHAS) system. Services include: counseling, advocacy, mental health education and illness self-management recovery skill development.

Eligibility Requirements:

Young adults served by the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), ages 17-24 with serious mental illness, a desire to live independently and a need for onsite support and linkage services from Community Hope counselors. Candidates may share a home with other people in recovery and should be willing to maintain a clean and health living environment.

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Length of Program:

Individuals will have 18 months from the day they enter into Community Hope or from their 18th Birthday to complete the program.

Hours of Service:

The program provides access to services 24hours a day, seven days a week.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Fees are determined on a case by case basis.

Referral Process:

Referrals must be submitted through the Morris County DYFS Resource Development Specialist (RDS) or a DYFS case manager with approval of the RDS. All referrals received shall be reviewed against Community Hope’s eligibility criteria and a preadmission assessment shall be completed accordingly. Final approval for enrollment shall be based on the clinical team’s assessment of the individual’s needs versus the aptitude of care in the program.

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Creative Heartwork, Inc.® c/o 5 Drake Court Boonton Township, NJ 07005 Phone Number: 973-889-0809 Fax Number:

973-541-2245

Website:

www.creativeheartwork.org

Mending Arts®

Contact Person:

Karen Carbonello

Program Description: Mending Arts is a therapeutic arts program designed to heal children ages 4 and up who have experienced a trauma or a loss. Small group workshops are held weekly for 2 hours in a series of 10 to 12 weeks. The children are grouped by age and stage of development and persisting behavioral problems or life challenges. The group is facilitated by a master’s level board certified creative arts therapist and a visual or performing artist. If child is deemed inappropriate for group, individual arts or music therapy is available.

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum age is 4 years. Child who has experienced trauma, loss, severe illness or disabilities.

Length of Program:

Series of therapeutic workshops of 10 to 12 weekly for 2 hours per week.

Hours of Service:

Afterschool, usually 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County, Somerset County and Newark.

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Fees/Payments:

Sliding Scale: $25 registration plus weekly fees of $5-$35 for 2 hour workshop.

Referral Process:

Application and intake by phone or in person.

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DAWN Center for Independent Living 30 Broad Street, Suite #5 Denville, NJ 07834 Phone Number: 973-625-1940 TTY: 973-625-1932 Fax Number:

973-625-1942

Website:

www.dawncil.org

Contact Person: Carolee Marano, Program and Outreach Coordinator Independent Living Services (ILS)

Program Description: This program is available to people of any age, including youth, with any kind of disability. It is designed to provide information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training and advocacy at individual and system levels. All Independent Living Services follow the Independent Living Philosophy, which states that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices and control as do people with disabilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Any age, any disability.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Weekdays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. Fees/Payments:

Free

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Referral Process:

Contact DAWN’s Independent Living Transition Specialist at 973-625-1940, TTY 973-625-1932 or e-mail DAWN’s Information and Referral Specialist at [email protected].

Self-Advocacy Institute for Leadership (SAIL)

Program Description: A project funded by the United Way of Northern New Jersey to provide students with an IEP or 504 Plan, ages 13 to 21, with an interactive learning experience addressing issues of self-advocacy, accessing community services, successful goal setting, understanding personal learning styles and more. The program includes 8 sessions at DAWNS Morris county office in Denville plus one session consisting of an activity in the community.

Eligibility Requirements: Participating youth must have an IEP or 504 Plan and must be age 13-21.

Length of Program:

9 weeks.

Hours of Service:

Program typically operates weeknights, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Information about the program may be obtained weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

$50 registration fee; scholarships are available.

Referral Process:

Contact DAWN’s Independent Living Transition Specialist at 973-625-1940, TTY 973-625-1932 or e-mail DAWN’s Information and Referral Specialist at [email protected]. Be sure to refer to the SAIL program when making your inquiry.

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Student Transition Empowerment Program – Unlimited Possibilities (STEP-UP)

Program Description: A project funded by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the New Jersey Department of Education to promote self-advocacy skills among students and their families in the IEP process, to increase students’ knowledge of rights, responsibilities and resources and to promote vocational awareness and readiness as youth people transition from school to adult life. Schools are welcome to request DAWN to deliver this transition program on school premises, free of charge to the school and their eligible students. The program is also available at no charge to eligible youth onsite at DAWN’s premises during the school year and during the summer.

Eligibility Requirements:

Participating students must have an IEP or

504 Plan.

Length of Program:

Typically, 12 weeks, 1-2 class sessions per week.

Hours of Service:

Daytime and after-school program sessions are available. Schedules vary.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. Fees/Payments:

Free of charge.

Referral Process:

Contact DAWN’s Independent Living Transition Specialist at 973-625-1940, TTY 973-625-1932 or e-mail DAWN’s Information and Referral Specialist at [email protected]. Be sure to refer to the STEP-UP Transition Program when making your inquiry.

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Youth Recreation Program

Program Description: DAWN coordinates and sponsors a variety of fun and enriching community-based recreational activities and events throughout the year for young adults ages 16-25. Accommodations are made available to attendees as needed. Transportation is not included.

Eligibility Requirements:

Morris, Sussex or Warren County residents, ages 16 to 21.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Typically, nights and weekends.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. Fees/Payments:

$50 annual registration fee. (Members also assume expenses associated with the activities in which they participate, when applicable.)

Referral Process:

Contact DAWN’s Independent Living Transition Specialist at 973-625-1940, TTY 973-625-1932 or e-mail DAWN’s Information and Referral Specialist at [email protected]. Be sure to refer to the Youth Recreation Program when making your inquiry.

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Daytop Village of NJ, Inc. 80 West Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 Phone Number: 973-543-5656 Fax Number:

973-543-7502

Website:

www.daytopnj.org

Contact Person:

Brian Gamarello, Clinical Director

Program Description: 73 bed residential co-occurring treatment program offering on-site educational services as well.

Eligibility Requirements:

Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 with substance abuse/co-occurring diagnosis.

Length of Program:

Variable length of stay, 3-12 months.

Hours of Service:

7 days per week, 365 days per year, 24 hours per

day

Geographic Criteria: NJ Fees/Payments:

Most insurances accepted, State and County funding available for those who qualify, sliding scale offered.

Referral Process:

Contact Screening Unit at 973-539-5624.

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The Educational Center, LLC 2 East Blackwell Street, Suite 21 Dover, NJ 07801 Phone Number:

973-328-2650

Contact Person:

Eduardo Lopez

Career Way Mentorship Program

Program Description: The Educational Center offers the Career Way Mentorship Program to provide mentorship services for teens that have minor offenses and have entered the juvenile probation system. The aim is to limit their involvement in the juvenile justice system and offer them opportunities for advancement through career pathway exploration, life skills and education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Teens with minor offenses and have entered the juvenile probation system.

Length of Program:

Approximately 13 weeks.

Hours of Service:

2 to 3 hours per week.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

$65 per mentoring hour

Referral Process:

Probation department referrals and community

referrals. ESCUCHA! Youth Mentorship Program

Program Description: The ESCUCHA! Youth Mentorship Program

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consists of building a relationship between college students from local educational institutions and at-risk teens from Dover High School and Middle School and the local area. The purpose of the program is to motivate students to stay in school and gain job readiness skills. The driving force behind ESCUCHA! Is a network of volunteer mentors, including both professionals from are corporations who team-teach workshops and supervise group projects and college students who serve as mentors and tutors.

Eligibility Requirements:

At-risk teens (High school and middle

school students).

Length of Program:

3 month period.

Hours of Service:

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Center is open)

Geographic Criteria: Dover and surrounding area Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Community referrals.

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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey 95 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457 1579 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ 07869 300 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone Number: 973-248-8200 or 973-927-7722 Fax Number:

973-248-8050

Website:

www.gsnnj.org

Contact Person:

Jamie Watkins, Communication Manager

Program Description: Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey provides leadership development programs for girls ages 5-17 throughout Morris, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Northern Warren counties. Girls Scouts’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. We offer programs of a wide variety of topics including bullying, selfesteem, career exploration, safety, science and math, financial literacy, cyber-bullying and much more. The programs are offered by staff, volunteers and outside vendors. The Girl Scout Leadership experience is offered in conjunction with leaders and volunteers who have been trained and background checked to provide a safe, nurturing environment where girls can be mentored and are encouraged to take on leadership roles.

Eligibility Requirements:

All girls ages 5-17 are welcome to the Girl Scouts. Girls must pay annual membership dues to be registered with Girl Scouts of the USA, the national organization. Girls are required to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Length of Program:

Girl Scouts is offered year round.

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Hours of Service:

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey operates three service centers in Paramus, Riverdale and Randolph. They are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Tuesdays 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Service Centers are open the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. An additional resource center is open in Paterson from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Geographic Criteria: Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves all of Morris, Bergen, Sussex and Passaic counties and the northern half of Warren County.

Fees/Payments:

Girls between the ages of 5 and 17 pay $24 annually beginning in the 2012-2013 program year. Adult volunteers pay $12 annually.

Referral Process:

Girl Scouts is open to any and all girls between the ages of 5 and 17. Adults can volunteer for Girl Scouts and must undergo a series of trainings and a criminal background check provided by Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey.

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Dover Child Care Center 50 North Morris Street Dover, NJ 07801 Phone Number: 973-366-0277 Fax Number:

973-366-4834

Website:

www.njdoverchildcarecenter.com

Program Description: Believing that children are our communities’ most important resource, Dover Child Care Center provides a safe and diverse environment where children are listened to, cared for and educated. Children newborn to age 5 are provided quality and affordable full-time education.

Eligibility Requirements: Voucher and full and part-time. Length of Program:

12 month program

Hours of Service:

7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Geographic Criteria: Dover and surrounding towns Fees/Payments:

Full and Part-time rates for infant, toddler and pre-school. Voucher program accepted.

Referral Process:

N/A

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ECLC of New Jersey 21 Lum Avenue Chatham, NJ 07928 Phone Number: 973-635-1700 Website:

www.eclcofnj.org

Program Description: Private school approved by the NJ Department of Education. Students are ages 5 to 21 with intellectual disabilities, severe learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Eligibility Requirements: Students are ages 5 to 21 with intellectual disabilities, severe learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Length of Program:

11 months

Hours of Service:

8:45 am to 2:45 pm

Geographic Criteria: All areas Fees/Payments:

Paid for by local school district or private pay.

Referral Process:

Contact Principal Diane Gagliardi at 973-635-

1700.

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Family Intervention Services, Inc. 20 Vanderhoof Avenue Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone Number: 973-586-5243 Fax Number:

973-627-2095

Website:

www.fisnj.org

Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Service & Sussex County FCIU

Contact Person:

Jennifer Oatley, LCSW

Program Description: MRSS/FCIU provides immediate, in-person response to a crisis within one hour. MRSS/FCIU is available 24hours per day, 7 days per week. MRSS/FCIU provides service linkage and case management coordination for up to eight weeks. Our goal is to maintain children in the community and their home environment. We work together with the family and caretakers to resolve the current crisis and to link them to community-based support services. If a youth is receiving services from Youth Case Management (YCM) or the Care Management Organization (CMO) then MRSS/FCIU can only provide crisis intervention services to the youth for 72 hours, as YCM or CMO will continue to coordinate services. If MRSS/FCIU has placed a youth in the shelter who is receiving YCM or CMO services then MRSS/FCIU will service they youth until they are transitioned out of the shelter. Coordination of services will take place during this time between MRSS and either YCM/CMO program. 24

If MRSS/FCIU services are being court-ordered, the following will ensure that services are provided promptly: fax the court order to the CSA at 877-736-9166 and assist the family with calling the CSA to arrange for a MRSS/FCIU dispatch.

Eligibility Requirements:

Morris and Sussex children and youth aged 5-18 or 21 if the youth was involved with any system of care partner including DYFS, Juvenile Justice System or the Division of Mental Heath Services on their 18th birthday whose escalating emotional or behavioral difficulties threaten to disrupt their current living arrangement.

Length of Program:

Up to 8 weeks

Hours of Service:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

To access MRSS or Sussex FCIU, contact the Contracted Systems Administrator at 1-877-652-7624.

Enhanced Supervised Visitation Program (ESVP)

Contact Person:

Erin Murphy, LPC

Program Description: The Morris County Enhanced Supervised Visitation Program (ESVP) is designed to meet the individualized needs of families. ESVP consists of coordinated, frequent visits that provide opportunities for parent/caregiver enrichment of skills and assists DYFS and the courts to make decisions in the best interest of the child(ren). ESVP is tailored to suit the family’s needs regarding the level of supervision required and the location of the visits. Visit activities focus on supporting the 25

parent child relationship and on providing the parent with opportunities to learn and practice new skills. ESVP activities focus on tasks including childcare, feeding and diapering babies, food preparation, supervision of meals and snacks for older children and help with homework. In addition, at the end of each visit the staff who supervised the visit, discusses behaviorally specific observations with the parent or caregiver and provides them with feedback regarding what went well during the visit as well as areas to improve at the next visit.

Eligibility Requirements:

DYFS involved families in Morris County. Families with court ordered visitation (must be DYFS) involved.

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Monday through Saturday (varying hours)

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

DYFS caseworker must refer through DYFS

district liaison. Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU)

Contact Person:

Allison Zeis, LCSW

Program Description: The Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) prevents at risk youth from entering the court system by providing crisis intervention services twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. FCIU offers prompt, crisis-oriented therapy (up to 8 weeks) provided by trained family counselors. The counselor helps the family deal with the immediate crisis, provides short-term counseling and continues to work with the 26

family until an appropriate plan of action can be defined. Sessions are primarily provided in the FIS office in Rockaway but community outreach sessions are available under special circumstances as determined by the FCIU.

Eligibility Requirements:

Families with children/youth between the ages of 11 and 17, who exhibit emotional or behavioral challenges that may jeopardize their current living arrangements and who are not under the supervision of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) may be referred. The services are provided to Morris County residents only. Referrals can be made by any community member.

Length of Program:

Up to 8 weeks.

Hours of Service:

Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

A referral can be made to the FCIU by anyone in the community (i.e. parents, schools, other counselors, police department, etc.) by contacting 973-586-5243.

Family Intensive In-Home Treatment Program (FIT)

Contact Person:

Allison Zeis, LCSW

Program Description: The Family Intensive In-Home Treatment (FIT) program provides in-home treatment to prevent out of home placement. The primary goals of the FIT program are: preventing out of home placement when the safety of the child is being ensured, improving family functioning and developing skills to 27

stabilize and preserve the family. The clinician provides an average of 5-10 hours to a maximum of 20 hours of treatment weekly with each family, for approximately 6 months.

Eligibility Requirements:

Morris County residents involved with DYFS and/or Youth Case Management (YCM); families with a child at-risk of out of home placement; children between the ages of 0-18.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

Hours of Service:

Intensive minimum of 5-20 hours with the family as needed. Average of 5-8 hours of individual/family and weekly group meetings.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Referrals must be made by YCM or DYFS case worker. Referral will be screened by YCM supervisor and DYFS District Liaison, will forward referral to the FIT program coordinator.

Family Outreach Program (FOP)

Contact Person:

Allison Zeis, LCSW

Program Description: The Family Outreach Program (FOP) provides services to families that reside in Morris County with youth aged 0-18 years with special social and emotional needs who are at risk of out of home placement or has been involved in abuse and neglect. The service goal will be to enable children and adolescents to remain at home, in school and out of trouble. Services will be provided in the home and in the community. The 28

FOP determines the amount of hours spent with families based on the needs identified during the assessment process. The length of services averages 3-6 months. Bilingual staff is available for Spanish speaking families.

Eligibility Requirements:

Families can self-refer or be referred from system of care partners or other community providers; must be Morris County residents with children between the ages of 0 and 18 years.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday (hours vary)

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Community at large can refer (system of care partners, DYFS, etc.). Self-referrals accepted as well.

Family Preservation Services (FPS)

Contact Person:

Leslie Gil

Program Description: The Morris County Family Preservation Services (FSP) Program provides intensive, short-term, crisis intervention and family education to prevent the unnecessary placement of children. FPS works with high-risk families who have at least one child at imminent risk of placement or who have at least one child being reunited back into the home from placement. FPS works with families from 5-20 hours per week and maintains an average of at least 8 hours per week. The length of services is from 4-8 weeks.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Families in need of intense services to stabilize the family and prevent placement of the child; families in need of intense services to assist with reunification of a child back into the home; DYFS involved families in Morris County; children between the ages of 0 and 18 years.

Length of Program:

4-8 weeks

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday (hours vary)

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

DYFS case worker will provide DYFS district liaison with referral to screening.

Family Stabilization Program (FSP)

Contact Person:

Erin Murphy, LPC

Program Description: The Morris County Family Stabilization Program (FSP) provides family and individual therapy to children and their families residing in Morris County. This service is to help families who are experiencing problems in areas including children’s behaviors, parenting skills or issues that put the child at risk of placement. The length of treatment is approximately 6-12 months providing on hour sessions once a week in office or in home.

Eligibility Requirements:

DYFS involved individuals/families living in Morris County; individuals/families who are in need of clinical services to help stabilize the child and prevent removal; Family Crisis Intervention Unit families who have completed that

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program and require longer term services; children up to the age of 177.

Length of Program:

6-12 months

Hours of Service:

Monday and Tuesday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

DYFS worker must give referral to DYFS district liaison for screening. FCIU can refer if appropriate.

Pre and Post Adoption Counseling Program

Contact Person:

Erin Murphy, LPC

Program Description: The Morris and Sussex Pre & Post Adoption Counseling Program provides individual and family in-home treatment to pre and post adoptive families residing in Morris and Sussex Counties. This service is to prevent disruption of the adoption process and/or to stabilize the family post adoption. The length of treatment is approximately 3-6 months providing one-hour sessions once a week.

Eligibility Requirements:

Families engaged in the pre or post adoption phase, who are in need of clinical services to prevent disruption of the adoption process; DYFS involved pre or post adoptive families; families in Morris or Sussex Counties; Children between 0 and 18 years.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday (hours vary) 31

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Community at large can call and ask to speak with the program coordinator-Erin Murphy. DYFS involved families can call their case worker who will submit a referral via the District Liaison.

Youth Case Management (YCM)

Contact Person:

Stephannie Villota, LSW or Jodi Wheeler

Program Description: The Morris County Youth Case Management (YCM) program is contracted through the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS). YCM provides case management services to children that have a moderate level of behavioral health needs and their families residing in Morris County. This service is voluntary, and assists families finding appropriate services to help stabilize the child and family within the community. The length of service involvement is approximately 3-6 months; however, case management services can be extended based on the family’s needs.

Eligibility Requirements:

Is open to families who are in need of services to help stabilize the child and prevent out of home placement; is open to children between the ages of 5 and 21 years old (children between the ages of 18-21 must have been involved with YCM or another system partner on their 18th birthday); facilitates out of home placement when it is being clinically recommended or court ordered.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

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Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with evening appointments as needed.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Call the Contracted Systems Administrator at 1877-652-7624, CCIS at community hospitals and Family Court.

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Family Service of Morris County 62 Elm Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-538-5260 Fax Number:

973-538-9060

Website:

www.fsmc.org

Step by Step

Contact Person:

Sylvia Lippe, MA, LCADC, CPS, CCS

Program Description: Early childhood mental health intervention program by social worker. Also education program for preschool teachers and directors to enhance the education experience at preschool to build resilience, coping skills, reduce bullying. Education for parents to enhance family dynamics to reduce cases of child abuse. Provide resources to enhance teacher ability to be accredited to bring environmental teaching and resource to the class room.

Eligibility Requirements:

Family attending one of 17 day care centers – Ada Budrick, Children’s Circle, Children’s Corner, Children on the Green, Collinsville, Dover Child Care, Head Start, Jefferson Child Care, Kirby Center, Little People Academy, Madison Day Care, Mount Olive, Neighborhood House, Parsippany Day Care, Roxbury Day Care or El Primer Paso.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Child Care Center director or teacher.

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Good Grief 38 Elm Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-522-1999 Website:

www.good-grief.org

Contact Person: Marisa Bolognese, Executive Director Conversations on Grief Workshops

Program Description: “Conversations on Grief” workshops provide education and training to schools, businesses and other community organizations. Program development – assistance with design of bereavement policies and procedures. Lunch-and-Learn seminars provide basic information on grief – one time or series. Resources to help manage grief group at school or in the work place.

Eligibility Requirements:

None

Length of Program:

Arranged individually.

Hours of Service:

Arranged individually.

Geographic Criteria: New Jersey Fees/Payments:

Arranged based on program provided.

Referral Process:

None; contact Dr. Barbara Chabner, Director of Education and Outreach 908-522-1999 Ext. 8004

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Peer Support/Nights of Support

Program Description: Good Grief offers peer support groups to children (3-18 years) and young adults (18-30 years) and their families who have lost a parent or sibling due to death. Groups are designed to help children share feelings and memories about the person who died and identify ways of coping and growing through grief. Children and teens meet in small groups with others their own age. Parent groups meet separately and run concurrently to the children/teen groups. Groups are facilitated by trained adult volunteers, supervised by Good Grief staff.

Eligibility Requirements:

See “Referral Process” below.

Length of Program:

Participants may continue attending as long as they feel necessary.

Hours of Service:

6:55 pm to 8:20 pm every other week, September through June; Good Grief provides, currently, 4 different Nights of Support on this schedule.

Geographic Criteria: New Jersey Fees/Payments:

None/Program is free

Referral Process:

Potential participants should contact Dr. Mary Fleck, Director of Family Services, 908-522-1999 Ext. 8002 to arrange for an orientation/discuss the suitability of the program for the individuals involved.

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The Greater Morristown YMCA Richard F. Blake Children’s Center 65 Horsehill Road Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Phone Number: 973-984-2255 Fax Number:

973-984-3806

Website:

www.blakechildrenscenter.org

Contact Person:

Ashley Kindberg

Program Description: The Richard F. Blake Children’s Center is accredited by NAEYC and provides child care for children from six weeks to six years old. The program goes from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. The Greater Morristown YMCA provides scholarships for lower income families to attend the center. The preschool program provides swimming lessons. The program has long-term certified teachers in every classroom.

Eligibility Requirements:

None.

Length of Program:

6 or more hours.

Hours of Service:

6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Please see website for more information.

Referral Process:

None.

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Hope House 19-21 Belmont Avenue Dover, NJ 07801 Phone Number: 973-361-5555 Fax Number:

973-361-7354

Website:

www.hopehousenj.org

Adolescent Substance Abuse (Outpatient)

Contact Person:

Lee Ann Cianci, LPC, LCADC

Program Description: Level I Adolescent Substance Abuse program embraces a client-centered approach to effectively meet the treatment needs of each unique client. Each client partakes in a comprehensive assessment prior to enrollment to ensure that treatment needs will be appropriately met by the program. When accepted, clients attend group on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and one weekly individual session. Additionally, as addiction is understood from a family systems model, parents are required to attend their child’s intake appointment as well as parent group which is held on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Eligibility Requirements:

Parental involvement, able to attend scheduled appointments, between the ages of 14 and 19 years old and struggling with substance abuse.

Length of Program:

Average length of stay is three months.

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Hours of Service:

Monday and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Group is held every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Government grant for those who meet financial requirements, fee-for-service and sliding scale.

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Interfaith Food Pantry 2 Executive Drive Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Phone Number: 973-538-8049 Fax Number:

973-998-5086

Website:

www.mcifp.org

Contact Person:

Liliana Herrera, Client Services Manager

Program Description: The Interfaith Food Pantry provides groceries to eligible Morris County residents. Applications are taken and food is given to anyone in need. We are a Client Choice Pantry. Each family is allowed to “shop” off the shelves choosing the food their family prefers. The amount given is based on the size of the family. Groceries are delivered to those who are elderly or disabled and cannot get to the distribution centers.

Eligibility Requirements:

Morris County residents with appropriate facilities to cook the food given. We will request proof of address for each household member listed and proof of earned or unearned income.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. All new clients must call to first schedule an appointment.

Geographic Criteria: All Morris County in need. Fees/Payments:

None

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Jersey Battered Women’s Service PO Box 1437 Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-267-4763 Fax Number:

973-605-5898

Website:

www.jbws.org

Contact Person:

Patty Sly, Executive Director

Program Description: Counseling, safe house and transitional living for children of adult victims of domestic violence; counseling for teen victims of dating abuse; psycho-educational groups for adolescent perpetrators of dating and domestic abuse; and counseling for parents of adolescents using force in relationships.

Eligibility Requirements:

An intake assessment to determine history of dating and/or domestic abuse.

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Helpline and safe house is available 24 hours per day; flexible counseling hours.

Geographic Criteria: Primarily Morris County residents Fees/Payments:

Services are free

Referral Process:

Call 24 hour helpline for access to all services.

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Choices 152 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey Phone Number: 973-539-7801 Fax Number:

973-539-4068

Contact Person:

Juli Harpell-Elam

Program Description: Choices is a counseling program for boys ages 12 to 17 who have begun using abuse in relationships. The boys meet once a week for 6-8 weeks with a counselor to learn how to develop and maintain health relationships.

Eligibility Requirements:

The Choices program is available to boys 12 to 17 years old who have exhibited abusive behaviors.

Length of Program:

6-8 weeks

Hours of Service:

Flexible

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

The program charges a fee according to income to hold clients accountable. The intake fee is $100 and regular sessions are $30. However, clients may apply for a reduced fee and no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Referral Process:

Referrals to Choices can come from a range of sources, including but not limited to concerned parents, schools, private practitioners, DYFS, the juvenile detention center, the youth shelter, local agencies serving at-risk youth, the municipal and superior courts and probation.

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Jewish Family Service of the MetroWest 256 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park, NJ 07932 Phone Number: 973-765-9050

Program Description: Counseling, social skills groups and new mom’s group.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

None

N/A

Hours of Service:

9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday.

Geographic Criteria: Essex, Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

Sliding scale, insurance

Referral Process:

Must call JFS Intake.

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JVS of MetroWest 111 Prospect Street East Orange, NJ 07017 Phone Number: 973-674-6330 Fax Number:

973-674-7773

Website:

www.jvsnj.org

School-to-Career Transition Services

Contact Person:

Lauren A. Klein

Program Description: School-to-Career Transition Services are offered on a nonsectarian basis to classified students, ages 14 to 21. Services include: comprehensive vocational evaluation, summer career camps, consultation services, community based assessment, work adjustment training, job seeking skills training, Microsoft Office skills training, customer service skills training, customized job placement, job coaching and supported employment. The JVS mobile vocational evaluation team is available to evaluate youth with disabilities on site at schools and other community locations. Job placement and job coaching services are also provided at a variety of locations in the youth’s local community. The JVS Career Center for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders provides a wide range of highly specialized services for students with ASD.

Eligibility Requirements:

Individuals with disabilities, ages 14 and over, who are able to benefit from the transition services provided by JVS. 45

Length of Program:

Varies depending upon the services provided for

each youth.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Northern and Central New Jersey and selected parts of Southern NJ.

Fees/Payments:

Eligible youth may be sponsored by local boards of education or by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Referral Process:

Contact Laura A. Klein at 973-674-6330 Ext. 237 or [email protected].

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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey 30 Schuyler Place, PO Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-285-6911 Fax Number:

973-605-8991

Website:

www.lsnj.org/lsnwj

LSNWJ-Morris

Contact Person:

Gerald R. Brennan

Program Description: LSNWJ provides free legal assistance in civil matters affecting essential needs (shelter & housing, income & assets necessary for self-sufficiency, family relationships, personal safety, health care access and autonomy).

Eligibility Requirements:

Low-income people with limited assets; vulnerable seniors age 60 or older.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Geographic Criteria: LSNWJ region (Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties)

Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

New applicants and former clients with new legal problems should contact the intake line (973-285-6911, Press #

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2) between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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Madison Area YMCA 11 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 Phone Number: 973-822-YMCA (9622) Website:

www.madisonareaymca.org

Teen Scene; Teen Center; Teen Leaders Club

Contact Person:

Emily Galbraith, Youth & Teen Director

Program Description: Teen Leaders: Leaders is a community service program focused on the core values of the YMCA: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Leaders’ meetings are once a week and if free. Teen Center: Open 5 days a week, the Teen Center is a safe and secure place for teens in grades 6 through 12 to do homework, play games and socialize with their peers. Teen Scene: Friday nights 6th through 8th graders can come to the YMCA to play games and hang out with friends.

Eligibility Requirements:

YMCA membership (scholarships available) or residence in Madison NJ for Teen Center. Leaders must be in 6th through 12th grade, no other requirements.

Length of Program:

School year (September through June)

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Teen Scene, Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Teen Leaders, Monday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

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Geographic Criteria: Madison, the Chathams, Florham Park, Stirling, Convent Station, Gillette and Myersville.

Fees/Payments:

Teen Scene: $5 per night for non-members or non-Madison residents; Teen Leaders: free; Teen Center: free for members and Madison residents.

Referral Process:

Drop in for Teen Scene and Teen Center. Please call for Teen Leaders information.

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Morris County Department of Human Services 30 Schuyler Place, PO Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-285-6868 Fax Number:

973-285-6713

Website:

www.morriscountynj.gov

Employment and Training Services (ETS)

Contact Person:

Kim Johnson

Program Description: ETS serves youth ages 16 to 21 years old. The organization contracts with youth providers and educational institutions to provide services such as GED preparation and testing assistance, basic skills remediation, ESL, pre-employment training and vocational skills training. Each youth works toward attaining a degree and/or a job, vocational education or entrance into the military. Must meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) eligibility requirements.

Length of Program:

On-going.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Self-referral

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Juvenile Detention Center Phone: Fax:

973-285-2959 973-285-2960

Contact Person:

Thomas Pollio

Program Description: The Morris County Juvenile Detention Center is a short-term detention center that supervises juveniles who have been charged with committing a serious criminal violation or who have been sentenced by the Morris County Family Court for a maximum of 60 days. The Detention Center is staffed with security personnel, who are required to provide 24 hours of coverage, 7 days a week. Educational and social services are also provided as well as medical and psychological services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Court ordered youth

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Court Order

Juvenile Firesetter Prevention Program Phone: Fax:

973-285-6850 973-285-6713

Contact Person:

Rachelle Farese

Program Description: The Juvenile Firesetter Prevention Program is based around a multi-disciplinary team composed of community 52

members, service providers, DHS staff and fire service officials. They are dedicated to reducing firesetting behavior and increasing fire safety knowledge among youth and their families. Most cases involve an education session; some cases may require a screening evaluation for risk assessment.

Eligibility Requirements:

Youth up to age 18.

Length of Program:

On going

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Referrals can be made by police, fire departments, family, schools, parents, etc. Referral materials can be found at www.morrishumanservices.com.

Mental Health Phone: Fax:

973-285-6852 973-285-6713

Contact Person:

Laurie Becker

Program Description: Planning and program development activities relating to county and state mental health services. Provides information, referrals and client advocacy related to mental health services for the general public. Most services are funded by the County and/or the State.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

N/A

Varies

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Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Varies

Referral Process:

Determined by individual agencies to which client

is referred. Municipal Alliance Phone: Fax:

973-285-6860 973-285-6713

Contact Person:

Stephen Nebesni

Program Description: The Governor’s Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse provides Morris County with funds on a yearly basis that are divided amongst 34 of the 39 municipalities in the County in order to provide all of its citizens with drug and alcohol prevention education. Through this innovative, grassroots effort, the local municipalities utilize all facets of the community, including government, schools, law enforcement and civic organizations, in order to prevent substance abuse and related issues, including HIV/AIDS/ and teen pregnancy.

Eligibility Requirements:

N/A

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Varies

Referral Process:

N/A

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Substance Abuse Phone: Fax:

973-285-6867 973-285-6713

Contact Person:

Beth Jacobson

Program Description: Planning and program development activities relating to county and state substance abuse services. Programs serve indigent clients in need of alcohol and drug abuse services. Agencies provide assessment, case management, detoxification, outpatient and residential treatment, halfway house services and extended care services.

Eligibility Requirements:

N/A

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Varies

Referral Process:

Determined by individual agencies to which client

is referred. Youth Behavioral Health and Juvenile Justice Phone: Fax:

973-285-6850 973-285-6713

Contact Person:

Rachelle Farese

Program Description: Planning and program development activities relating to county and state youth behavioral health and juvenile justice services. Provides information, referrals and client advocacy related to youth behavioral health and juvenile justice 55

services for the general public. Most services are funded by the County and/or the State.

Eligibility Requirements:

N/A

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Varies

Referral Process:

Determined by individual agencies to which client

is referred. Youth Shelter Phone: Fax:

973-285-2970 973-285-8559

Contact Person:

Jill Cerullo

Program Description: The Morris County Youth Shelter is a temporary emergency shelter for male and female adolescents ages 12 to 17. It is operated 24 hours per day, 365 days per year by a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education of staff. It runs a highly structured daily routine that allows residents time for meals, homework, free time, chores and program time. In addition to food, shelter, supervision and immediate crisis care, the Morris County Youth Shetler provides a variety of services to youth including basic medical care, community service opportunities, prevention programs, art programs, recreation programs and life skills programs. Residents may access different privileges and incentives through the behavioral level system.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Adolescents remanded by the Family Court system or if a “Family In Crisis” petition has been signed.

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon County Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Court ordered or families in crisis.

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Morris County Library 30 East Hanover Avenue Whippany, NJ 07981 Phone Number: 973-285-6930 Website:

www.mclib.info

Contact Person:

Lynne Olver, Director

Program Description: Morris County Library is a full-service public library. It offers books, dvd’s and teen reading section, reference services provides resources and materials for homework assignments, internet access with Microsoft Office and free computer classes (basic instruction). Children services offers early literacy programs, summer reading club, craft programs and special educational events. Home schoolers welcome.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

Everyone is welcome.

N/A

Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sundays (September through April) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Everyone is welcome. Borrowing privileges for citizens eligible for public library card in Morris County.

Fees/Payments:

$0.05 per page computer print outs; $0.10 per

page copies.

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Morris County Prevention is Key 25 West Main Street Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone Number: 973-625-1998 Fax Number:

973-625-8048

Website:

www.mcpik.org

Contact Person:

Barbara Kauffman

Program Description: MCPIK provides science-based prevention education programs, professional development training and advocacy addressing issues of substance abuse prevention, violence prevention and ATOD dependence.

Eligibility Requirements:

All are accepted.

Length of Program:

Varies-45 minutes to 7 week workshops

Hours of Service:

9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Fees vary if not grant funded

Referral Process:

N/A

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Morris Habitat for Humanity 274 South Salem Street Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone Number: 973-891-1934 Fax Number:

973-891-1938

Website:

www.morrishabitat.org

Contact Person:

Ellen Eppie

Program Description: Morris Habitat for Humanity builds affordable, decent, safe and energy efficient homes with volunteers and partners. It is a hand up to homeownership for low income families. Volunteers serve on the construction sites, in the ReStore and in the office. The ReStore is a discount retail outlet open to the public that sells new and used building materials, furniture and other household goods.

Eligibility Requirements:

16 years or older on construction site; 13 to 15 years or older at ReStore; Training is available and provided.

Length of Program:

On going

Hours of Service:

Construction site: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; ReStore: Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County and surrounding areas. Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Register for Volunteer Orientation at www.morrishabitat.org. 60

Morris Sussex Youth Advocate Program 350 Sparta Avenue, Suite C-1 Sparta, NJ 07871 Phone Number: 973-729-3617 Fax Number:

973-729-4355

Website:

www.yapinc.org

Morris Sussex YAP Advocate Program

Contact Person:

Kathy Pross

Program Description: Advocates/mentors provide one-on-one and group time services to at-risk youth. Advocates promote academic success, recreation, interpersonal skill building, life skills and employment assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

Referrals through DYFS or CMO accepted.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

Hours of Service:

Family friendly hours

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Referrals through DYFS or CMO accepted.

Morris Sussex YAP Behavioral Health (In Community)

Contact Person:

Kathy Pross or Karen Thibault, LCSW

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Program Description: YAP Behavioral Health In Community program offers twelve licensed staff, six masters level staff and six behavioral assistants. Staff provides supportive, structured therapeutic interventions including treatment modalities that includes anger management, play therapy, trauma focused-CBT and psychiatric services.

Eligibility Requirements: Referrals through PerformCare, MRSS, YCM, CMO (Medicaid Youth).

Length of Program:

3-6 months.

Hours of Service:

Family friendly scheduling

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

Medicaid eligible youth

Referral Process:

Referrals through PerformCare, MRSS, YCM,

CMO. Morris Sussex YAP Outpatient Clinic

Contact Person:

Karen Thibault, LCSW

Program Description: Outpatient clinic provides supportive, structured therapy offering cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management, medication monitoring (for youth receiving therapeutic services), stress management, life skills, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional regulation, follow up medical care and psychiatric evaluations.

Eligibility Requirements:

Medicaid eligible youth, Magellen, youth

ages 5 through 18.

Length of Program:

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Hours of Service:

Monday through Wednesday 8:45 am to 8:00 pm; Thursday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris and Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

Medicaid rates of reimbursement, sliding scale

available.

Referral Process:

Phone call to access therapy. Psych. services only available to clients receiving on-going therapeutic services.

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Morristown Medical Center Website:

www.atlantichealth.org

Behavioral Helath Outpatient Programs 95 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 1-888-247-1400

Contact Person:

Access Center for Appointments

Program Description: Outpatient behavioral health services to children and adolescents, ages 4 to 18. Individual and family therapy.

Eligibility Requirements:

Meet DSM-IV criteria

Length of Program:

As indicated by patient need

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Medicaid, most managed care plans

Referral Process:

Call Access Center at 1-888-247-1400

Dental Center 100 Madison Avenue, Simon 2, Morristown, NJ 07962 Phone: 973-971-5442 Fax: 973-290-7161

Contact Person:

Leonard Szerlip

Program Description: Comprehensive dental care with Charity Care documentation to children under the age of 18 OR treatment for severe cases of dental care if need specialty support. 64

Eligibility Requirements:

Charity Care, Medicaid, medical necessity

(UHC)

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Northwest New Jersey Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

Call for an appointment, listen to prompts.

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Mt. Olive Child Care and Learning Center 150 Wolfe Road Budd Lake, NJ 07013-1440 Phone Number: 973-426-1525 Fax Number:

973-347-4029

Website:

www.mtolivechildcare.org

Community-Based Parent Education Program

Contact Person:

Gail Reuther, MA, Executive Director

Program Description: Parent education program for “at-risk” families. Teen parents can be served through this program. Focus of program: through education and support services, parents gain skills to cope with the stress of parenting.

Eligibility Requirements:

Parents “at-risk” – isolated, lacking support.

Length of Program:

12 weeks

Hours of Service:

5:30 pm to 8:15 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Free for eligible families

Referral Process:

Referrals obtained through many sources: DYFS, human service providers and others. Call 973-426-1525 for further information.

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New Hope Foundation 80 Conover Road Marlboro, NJ 07746 Phone Number: 732-946-3030 Fax Number:

732-946-4891

Website:

www.newhopefoundation.org

Adolescent Residential Addiction Treatment

Contact Person:

Tina Wittkop, CADC

Program Description: The New Hope Foundation provides residential addiction treatment services for alcohol and other drug abusing adolescents, which approximates the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM, PPC II-R) Level III.7: Medically Monitored High Intensity Residential/Inpatient Treatment. Our residential services are available to all residents of Morris County. The program accommodates both males and females and gender-specific interventions are in place. We are recognized by the State of New Jersey as a ‘dual diagnosis-enhanced’ (ASAM PPC-II-R) program and can serve individuals whose psychiatric disorders are stable and do not interfere with their participation in addiction treatment. New Hope’s Marlboro facility is accessible to the physically handicapped. Intake Assessment - Initial medical screening, NJ-SAMS (State datagathering/outcome measurement system) and counseling interviews screen clients for the appropriate level of care and establish an initial treatment plan. Educational/Recreational Programming - Individualized academic tutorial plan developed provides for remedial and/or academic 67

instruction designed to advance grade level and improve academic skills. High school classes are provided 4-hours per day/5-days per week throughout the year, excluding holidays and field trips. Recreational activities are scheduled on a daily basis. Individual Counseling Sessions - To include on-going bio-psychosocial assessment activities, individualized treatment planning, monitoring and treatment plan review; to specifically address issues, assess status and progress. Our counselors are trained in motivational enhancement techniques, 12-Step facilitation, cognitive-behavioral skills training techniques, integrated care for the dually diagnosed and other supportive therapies. Group Counseling Session - To include psychotherapy and psychoeducational/didactic groups; to facilitate education, integration of new knowledge and psychotherapy. Family Group -Therapy session with families and significant others allows family members to support one another and educates them on strategies to cultivate a supportive recovery environment as well as the importance of self-care. Family Counseling Sessions - individual and conjoint - with family members and significant others. The program involves family members in treatment and discharge planning. We provide a forum for the process of issue resolution to begin. We seek to promote assertive communication among family members. Case Management - Management supervision and review of cases including follow-up i.e., referral contacts, networking and continuum of care planning and follow-up. Transportation - We are equipped to provide limited transportation for adolescent residential clients however we require that a parent(s)/guardian(s) be present for the intake interview both to obtain a complete bio-psychosocial history and to get emergency medical forms signed. We may be able to transport, during regular 68

business hours, both the client and parent(s) but may only be able to arrange that the parent return on public transportation and bring them to the nearest bus/train station that meets their transportation need. We will also pick-up and drop-off parents at mass transit hubs for family programming and conjoint counseling sessions.

Eligibility Requirements:

Payment for services through these funds are available to Court-referred adolescent residents of Morris County.

Length of Program:

60-120 days

Hours of Service:

24/7, Intake screenings are available during regular business hours.

Geographic Criteria: All of Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Call 732-946-3030 Ext. 235 for screening for eligibility and clinical appropriateness.

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New Jersey AIDS Services 44 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-285-0006 or 973-326-9636 Fax Number:

973-539-4725

Website:

www.njas-inc.org

NJ AIDS Services: The Eric Johnson House

Contact Person:

Elisabete Durna or Tina Spano – Community Case

Managers

Program Description: NJAS offers a multitude of programs to meet the needs of our housing residents, people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and the community. NJAS Residential Program, The Eric Johnson House, offers a safe, dignified place for people to live while they strive to overcome hardships that led them to homelessness. The Community Based Services consist of a host of supportive services including case management, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, transportation services, food pantry assistance and laundry assistance. NJAS also offers an Education & Prevention Program designed to educate the community on HIV/AIDS and to provide information on prevention strategies, community impact and involvement and treatment options.

Eligibility Requirements:

Community based services: HIV/AIDS effected or affected; Residential program: Must be 18 years or older with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and currently living in a state of homelessness. 70

Length of Program:

Residential Program: Maximum of 2 years.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

Call to schedule an intake with Community Case

Manager.

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NewBridge Services, Inc. PO Box 336 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Phone Number: 973-839-2520 Fax Number:

973-686-2240

Website:

www.newbridge.org

Contact Person: Michelle Borden 70001 Jobs Plus

Program Description: An education and employment program for those aged 16 to 21 who are looking for an alternative to traditional high school. Graduates of NewBridge’s 70001 Jobs Plus program achieve a New Jersey State High School diploma and may secure a career-oriented job or continue their education at a college or trade school.

Eligibility Requirements:

Morris County residents ages 16 to 21 years who are no longer in school.

Length of Program:

3-6 months

Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Entry and training fees

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Referral Process:

Contact the 70001 Jobs Plus office at 973-335-

0666. Adult and Family Services

Program Description: For children, parents and families seeking support. NewBridge offers individual counseling, play therapy, peer support groups for children and teens that focus on social skills, relationships, communication and more; and parent support groups that address positive parenting, special needs, communicating with teens, productive problem solving and more.

Eligibility Requirements:

All ages in need of counseling or psychiatric

services.

Length of Program:

Individualized

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; evening appointments available.

Geographic Criteria: Northeastern Morris County Fees/Payments:

Sliding fee scale; insurances accepted.

Referral Process:

Contact Access Department at 973-316-9333

Prevention Services

Program Description: Customized prevention programs for schools and community groups. Programs include: anti-bullying, positive coping skills, conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, stress management, eating disorders, respect and tolerance, RAP, free fatal vision goggle program, crisis intervention and counseling.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Any school or community group is welcome to call and request services.

Length of Program:

Customized for program.

Hours of Service:

According to needs of clients.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Varies according to size of audience and length

of program.

Referral Process:

Contact Mary Vineis, Prevention Services Coordinator at 973-839-2520.

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Preschool Advantage 62 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 Mailing: PO Box 86, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Phone Number: 973-532-2501 Fax Number:

973-455-7815

Website:

www.preschooladvantage.org

Contact Person:

Karen Titterton

Program Description: Preschool Advantage funds up to ½ day session up to 5 days weekly during school year at participating preschools. See website for listing of partner preschools. Children must be 3 or 4 years old as of 10/1 of the school year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Parents are not able to afford the cost of a quality preschool program and no public program is available.

Length of Program:

½ day, school year

Hours of Service:

TBD

Geographic Criteria: Morris County and surrounding communities Fees/Payments:

$50 registration fee for accepted children.

Referral Process:

Send application by 2/28.

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Project Self-Sufficiency 127 Mill Street Newton, NJ 07860 Phone Number: 973-940-3500 Fax Number:

973-940-3501

Website:

www.projectselfsufficiency.org

Youth Connections

Contact Person:

Deborah Berry-Toon or Patrice Green

Program Description: Youth Connections participants will earn their GED or increase their literacy level and be placed in a job, enroll in college or enlist in the armed forces. Services include GED education, educational and employment assessment, computer training, workforce readiness training, case management, on-site child care, limited transportation assistance, job placement and follow up to maintain employment.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be age 16 to 21 and a high school drop out. Call for income eligibility criteria.

Length of Program:

On going

Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties. Fees/Payments:

None

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Referral Process:

Call 973-940-3500 and ask to speak with someone about the Youth Connections Program.

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Revolution New Jersey, Inc. 227 US Highway 206, Bldg. 2, Suite 12 Flanders, NJ 07836 Phone Number: 862-244-4402 Fax Number:

862-244-4403

Website:

www.revolutionnewjerseyinc.com

Future Factory

Contact Person:

Richard Hrynoweski

Program Description: One-on-one vocational and life skills training. Community based instruction. It provides transportation and alos perform vocational assessments.

Eligibility Requirements:

Classified as having developmental, learning or psychiatric disability.

Length of Program:

Varies – contracts are negotiable.

Hours of Service:

7 days per week, 24/7

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex, Warren Counties – will travel further for vocational assessments.

Fees/Payments:

Between $71.00 and $150 per hour.

Referral Process:

Varies – please contact.

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Roots & Wings 115 Route 46 West, Suite F1000 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Phone Number: 973-316-6044 Fax Number:

973-394-5620

Website:

www.rootsandwingsnj.org

Contact Person:

Jenni Briggs

Case Management Program

Program Description: Roots and Wings’ case management program is designed to promote self-sufficiency in young adults who have aged out of the child welfare system in NJ. The case manager will provide intensive advocacy and case management services. Based on the assessment, the case manager and client will develop an individualized goal plan and work toward achieving those goals. The case manager will also advocate with other organizations and services on the clients behalf and assist the client in learning about and connecting to community services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Clients served by the case management program are between the ages of 17 and 25 and are transitioning from or have transition from the NJ Child Welfare System.

Length of Program:

3-24 months.

Hours of Service:

On average, 1-2 hours per week to be determined based on the clients needs and availability. Case worker will arrange sessions based on the client’s availability. 79

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

A referral form needs to be completed. To get a referral form, contact Jenni Briggs at Roots and Wings. Residential Program

Program Description: Roots and Wings provides housing and case management services for youth transitioning from the NJ Child Welfare System. Roots and Wings provides nurturing support, safe housing, educational support and life skills for this high risk population on which they can build sef-efficiency. Each young adult’s program is individualized to his or her specific needs and goals, creating the best possible environment

Eligibility Requirements:

Clients served by the residential program are between the ages of 18 and 25 who have transitioned from the NJ Child Welfare System and have had out of home placement.

Length of Program:

Up to 4 years

Hours of Service:

24/7 on call availability

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Small program fee required

Referral Process:

Clients are placed on the waitlist and an intake is set up once an opening is available.

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Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Website:

www.saintclares.org/bhs

Counseling Services at Budd Lake 98 Route 46 West, Suite 1, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 Phone: 973-347-4300 Fax: 973-347-0984

Contact Person:

Lisa Villano, LPC

Program Description: Counseling services at Budd Lake provides services to individuals and families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services are provided through individual, family and group therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. A short-term solution if used appropriately is utilized focusing on wellness and recover principles.

Eligibility Requirements:

Services can be provided to children age 5

and above and adults.

Length of Program:

Treatment is short-term and solution focused.

Hours of Service:

Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 am to 9:00 pm; Friday Closed.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance are accepted. Hospital care assistance is available for those who qualify.

Referral Process:

Initial requests for services can be made by the Behavioral Health Access Center at 1-888-626-2111.

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Counseling Services at Denville 60 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834 Phone: 973-625-7009 Fax: 973-625-7128

Contact Person:

Charles O’Rourke, LPC

Program Description: Counseling services at Denville provides services to individuals and families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services are provided through individual, family and group therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. A short-term solution if used appropriately is utilized focusing on wellness and recover principles.

Eligibility Requirements:

Services can be provided to children age 5

and above and adults.

Length of Program:

Treatment is short-term and solution focused.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 9:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance are accepted. Hospital care assistance is available for those who qualify.

Referral Process:

Initial requests for services can be made by the Behavioral Health Access Center at 1-888-626-2111.

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Contact Person:

Lisa Villano, LPC

Program Description: Counseling services at Parsippany provides services to individuals and families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services are provided through individual, family and group therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. A short-term solution if used appropriately is utilized focusing on wellness and recover principles.

Eligibility Requirements:

Services can be provided to children age 5

and above and adults.

Length of Program:

Treatment is short-term and solution focused.

Hours of Service:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance are accepted. Hospital care assistance is available for those who qualify.

Referral Process:

Initial requests for services can be made by the Behavioral Health Access Center at 1-888-626-2111.

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Saint Clare’s Hospital System-Boonton Campus 130 Powerville Road Boonton Township, NJ 07005 Website:

www.saintclares.org

Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Program (CAPHP) Phone: Fax:

973-299-5436 973-299-5431

Contact Person:

Betty Jampel, Operation Manager

Program Description: To provide a structured, therapeutic environment where patients can set meaningful goals, learn about their mental illness and current treatment options and begin to work on ways to manage their illness as they work toward recovery and a state of wellness.

Eligibility Requirements:

Adolescents, ages 12 to 17 years, who have a psychiatric diagnosis or impulse control disorder, who exhibit a significant or profound impairment in multiple areas of their environment.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Warren, Sussex and Passaic Counties Fees/Payments:

Medicaid and commercial payers

Referral Process:

Contact the Central Evaluation and Referral Service (CER) at 973-316-1950 or 1-888-626-2111.

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Children’s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) Phone: Fax:

973-316-1982 973-299-7212

Contact Person:

Reinaldo Montero, Operation Manager

Program Description: CCIS is a 28-bed hospital based unit that serves children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 17 years. Patients are assessed by a psychiatric screener or designee in consultation with a psychiatrist and found to be in need of psychiatric hospitalization. Services are provided by a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of a psychiatrist, social workers, adjunct therapists, RN’s, counselors, nutritionists, teachers, expressive therapists and physicians.

Eligibility Requirements:

In danger of hurting self or others.

Length of Program:

Varies – 5 to 7 days.

Hours of Service:

24 hours, 7 days per week

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Warren, Sussex and Passaic Counties Fees/Payments:

Medicaid and commercial payers

Referral Process:

Refer to Central Evaluation and Referral Service (CER) or PES at 1-888-626-2111.

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The Salvation Army 95 Spring Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-539-2700 Fax Number:

973-270-0171

Contact Person:

Major Walter Droz

Oasis Familiar

Program Description: Character building program which includes sports, group meetings and individualized needs assessments, emphasis in positive values and social skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

Ages: 7 through 21

Length of Program:

Wednesday – Year Round

Hours of Service:

Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

There are not fees for this program except for

special trips.

Referral Process:

Walk-in, word of mouth.

Summer Camp

Program Description: Provides educational, recreational and character building activities through educational trips, classes and recreational trips. Includes one week sleep over camp.

Eligibility Requirements:

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Length of Program:

Monday after Morris School District year ends and six (6) weeks after that.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Geographic Criteria: The following zip codes: 07926, 07961, 07927, 07936, 07945, 07950, 07960, 07963, 07970, 07976, 07054, 07981 and 07940.

Fees/Payments:

$100 per week: includes 2 meals, 2 snacks and all trips and activities.

Referral Process:

Walk-in and local agencies.

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Shepard Preparatory High School 8 Columba Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-984-1600 Fax Number:

973-984-9722

Website:

www.shepardschools.org

Contact Person:

Frank Cocuzza

Program Description: Shepard Preparatory High School is a stateapproved private high school program for classified students with behavioral and/or learning problems. We service students in grades 9 through 12. Our mission is the enhancement of educational and social functioning of each student with an eye toward the successful reintegration into public school. This is achieved through a persistent system of positive reinforcement, feedback, counseling intervention and individualized academic instruction. Shepard Prep strives to provide the best quality education to students by stimulating the growth and development of their moral, creative, intellectual and athletic skills. Our goals are improved academic performance and behavioral changes that will allow students to return to public school setting and/or achieve success in their post-secondary placements.

Eligibility Requirements:

Shepard Preparatory is a program for students who function within average to high average range intellectually, but need highly individualized instruction due to diverse and often complex emotional/behavioral issues.

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Length of Program:

September through June; Extended school year (6 week program)

Hours of Service:

8:50 am to 2:20 pm

Geographic Criteria: Tri-State area Fees/Payments:

Daily tuition rate

Referral Process:

District child study team and/or NJ Department of Children and Families.

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St. Peter’s Village 170 Diamond Spring Road Denville, NJ 07834 Phone Number: 973-627-0212 Fax Number:

973-627-3338

Website:

www.stpetersorphanage.org

Contact Person:

Kelly McNamara

Program Description: St. Peter’s is a residential treatment facility for adolescent boys with mild to moderate emotional, behavioral or social issues. We work very hard to ensure a family-like atmosphere and provide a structured program with both therapeutic and recreational components.

Eligibility Requirements:

10-17 year old males

Length of Program:

Varies; 1-2 years on average

Hours of Service:

24 hour facility

Geographic Criteria: New Jersey Fees/Payments:

Medicaid reimbursement

Referral Process:

PerformCare works in conjunction with DCBHS to determine the appropriate level of care and begin the referral process.

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Step Ahead, Inc. 54 Main Street, Suite 201 Succasunna, NJ 07876 Phone Number: 973-927-9555 Fax Number:

973-927-2250

Website:

www.stepaheadinc.org

Contact Person:

James W. Mell, LCADC

Program Description: Individual, couples, family, adult and adolescent substance use outpatient counseling and substance use assessments (adult/adolescent) codependency counseling.

Eligibility Requirements:

Problems with substance use by self or in

family system.

Length of Program:

Individually determined

Hours of Service:

By appointment.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Warren or Sussex Counties Fees/Payments:

Counseling on a sliding fee scale, determined by

need.

Referral Process:

Call office to make appointment.

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TeenPride, Inc. 95 Spring Street Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-993-1699 Fax Number:

973-993-8431

Website:

www.teenprideinc.org

Teen Center

Contact Person:

Dan Levitt

Program Description: Drop in teen center for teens in 6th through 12th grade. Variety of structured and non-structured programs for boys and girls.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

Must be in grades 6 though 12.

Daily, after school.

Hours of Service:

Monday, Thursday and Friday 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Tuesday 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturday 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm; Wednesday Closed.

Geographic Criteria: N/A Fees/Payments:

None

Referral Process:

All are welcome.

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Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC) Phone Number: 973-686-2228 Fax Number:

973-686-2240

Website:

www.ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/tlc.htm

Contact Person:

Mary Vineis

Program Description: The TLC has operated as a county based collaborative since the year 2000 with a TLC coordinator in each county. These county coordinators provide meetings throughout the year bringing together school personnel, mental health clinicians, juvenile justice personnel, law enforcement officials, social service agencies, child welfare workers and many others who work closely with youth. The meetings are effective forums for reviewing traumatic loss events, identifying service needs, and providing professional development through the inclusion of an educational component. Speakers for the educational component are experts in topics related to the needs of youth. The coordinators also work within their counties to direct a Lead Response Team (LRT) to assist schools when needed following a traumatic loss event, or as in the case of several counties, support the director of an existing team. Post Traumatic Stress Management (PTSM), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Classroom, Culture and Community Based Intervention (CBI) and Traumatic Incident Intervention (TII) trainings are provided for members of these teams. The TLC for Youth Program has created an expanding statewide network that effectively works to prevent suicide and promote 93

healing and resiliency in the aftermath of traumatic loss.

Eligibility Requirements:

N/A

Length of Program:

Varies

Hours of Service:

Varies

Geographic Criteria: Morris County Fees/Payments:

N/A

Referral Process:

N/A

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Treatment Dynamics 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 100N Florham Park, NJ 07932 Phone Number: 973-593-0090 Fax Number:

973-593-9040

Website:

www.treatmentdynamics.com

Adult and Adolescent Evaluation, IOP and Adolescent Early Intervention

Contact Person:

Nelson Hadler

Program Description: Adolescent Early Intervention program treats substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Adolescent IOP treats substance dependence and co-occurring disorders. Adult Extended Evaluation and IOP treats substance abuse/dependence and co-occurring disorders.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

N/A

6 weeks to 6 months

Hours of Service:

Business: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Clinical: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris County and surrounding areas. Fees/Payments:

Most major insurance and self-pay.

Referral Process:

Call for information and to schedule an

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Vantage Health System 35 D Piermont Road Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Phone Number: 201-784-6490 Fax Number:

201-784-6495

Website:

www.vantagenj.org

Touchstone Hall

Contact Person:

Teresa McMahon

Program Description: In-patient residential treatment program for adolescent males between 13 and 17 ½ years old. Individual and group counseling regarding substance abuse, relapse and behavioral issues. Family assessment and weekly educational group for families of clients. Daily full day of academic instruction by a certified teacher. On- and off-site 12 Step meetings. Psychiatric assessment and medication management, athletic and recreational activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

N/A

Length of Program:

Three to six months

Hours of Service:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per

year.

Geographic Criteria: All of New Jersey Fees/Payments:

Some commercial insurance, some sliding scale with State assistance, some Morris County assistance, self pay.

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Referral Process:

Calls from schools, probation, courts, outpatient programs, Morris County Juvenile Justice Coordinator, family friend. 2 part intake process, admissions office sends preadmissions packet, date is set for admission.

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West Morris Area YMCA 14 Dover Chester Road Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone Number: 973-366-1120 Fax Number:

973-366-4001

Website:

www.wmaymca.com

Contact Person:

Bonnie Snyder

Program Description: The West Morris Area YMCA is a charitable non-profit organization, dedicated to the development of mind, body and spirit. We provide physical, educational and social programs and services which meet the needs of the community in a manner which isboth fiscally and socially repsonsible.

Eligibility Requirements: Length of Program:

Must be a member of the YMCA.

Monthly, six month or annual memberships.

Hours of Service:

Monday through Friday 5:30 am to 10 pm; Saturday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Western Morris County Fees/Payments:

Annual fee, six month or monthly.

Referral Process:

Scholarship applications are available.

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Zufall Health Center 17 South Warren Street, Dover, NJ 07801 2-4 Atno Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone Number: 973-328-9100 (Administration) 973-328-3344 (Dover Appointments) 973-267-0002 (Morristown Appointments) Fax Number:

973-328-9101

Website:

www.zufallhealth.org

Contact Person:

Eva Turbiner, President and CEO

Program Description: Zufall Health Center is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center that offers affordable, high quality medical, dental and behavioral health (counseling) services to individuals and families. We accept most health insurance plans. We also accept patients that have no health insurance. Patients with no health insurance pay for their visits on a sliding fee scale, which means that the cost of the visit is determined by income.

Eligibility Requirements:

Patients have to come to our sites to be seen by a medical provider.

Length of Program:

N/A

Hours of Service:

Dover: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Tuesday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with alternating weekends for children and adults.

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Morristown: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesday and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Geographic Criteria: Morris, Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon Counties. Fees/Payments:

Co-payments vary by insurance provider or are determined by the sliding fee scale. Co-payments for uninsured range between $20 and $35.

Referral Process:

Individuals or families that are interested in making an appointment with our Behavioral Health Social Worker for counseling services must first be seen by one of our doctors or nurse practitioners.

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