People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health and partial-care clinical services; geography: Middlesex County, center in Perth Amboy; cost/eligibility: Medicaid, Medicare, some private plans, income-based sliding fee for uninsured, and grant funding listed; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
George J. Otlowski, Sr. Center for Mental Health Care
The County lists licensed clinical staff and Spanish-speaking therapists. Call to confirm clinical fit, intake, accepted plan, sliding-fee eligibility, grant availability, language, telehealth/in-person options, and wait time before planning care.
Role: free, peer-led mental-health recovery group for adults; geography: Middlesex County, virtual listing; cost/eligibility: adult with lived experience of a mental-health condition; registration and current meeting link must be confirmed; emergency limit: not treatment or crisis support. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
NAMI Middlesex Connection Peer Support
NAMI's affiliate directory currently lists a monthly virtual NAMI Connection group. Check the current schedule and register with the affiliate before joining; dates and access details can change.
Role: family/friend peer support and education; geography: Middlesex County, in-person/virtual formats vary; cost/eligibility: listed as free/open to families and friends, registration required for some groups; emergency limit: not crisis care. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
NAMI Middlesex / Rutgers IFSS Family Support
NAMI and Rutgers Intensive Family Support Services publish family-support meetings. Call before attending to confirm the next date, location or virtual format, and registration requirements.
Role: community outreach/support for adults experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness; geography: New Jersey communities served by PATH; cost/eligibility: program-specific screening; confirm current Middlesex access and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or 911. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care — PATH
Rutgers UBHC describes PATH as a community-based program. Call Rutgers or the County Navigator to verify local coverage, current intake, and whether the program fits before sharing personal information.
Role: county search tool for social-service referrals; geography: Middlesex County; cost/eligibility: filters may show program eligibility—confirm with each provider; emergency limit: directory only, not crisis response. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
Middlesex County Services Locator
Search by ZIP code, need, age, or income to find county, state, and local programs for food, housing, caregiving, job training, and behavioral-health needs. The County says inclusion is not an endorsement.
Role: referral/map to food pantries and food-access resources; geography: Middlesex County; cost/eligibility: pantry-specific; REPLENISH does not distribute directly to households; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or financial assistance. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
REPLENISH Food Assistance Directory and Map
Use the County's English or Spanish map/directory to find a nearby partner, then call that pantry to confirm service area, hours, appointment or ID rules, and current stock before traveling.
Role: public shuttle and reservation transit; geography: county routes, with New Brunswick on-demand zone; cost/eligibility: suggested route fare $1 general/$0.50 older or disabled riders; reservations for age 60+ or disabled adults 18+; confirm current fares and availability; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
Middlesex County RIDE
The County lists scheduled shuttles, an advance-reservation service, and New Brunswick-area on-demand rides. Current page lists $3 per on-demand rider and service hours; confirm route, booking method, fare, and timing directly. Reservation rides are shared and availability-dependent.
Role: city collection, recycling, and bulk-item rules; geography: New Brunswick addresses; cost/eligibility: rules and any permits/charges vary by service/property; emergency limit: not cleanup labor or hoarding support. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
New Brunswick Public Works — Trash and Recycling
The City publishes collection schedules and explains that bulk pickup must be reserved. Confirm the current calendar, address-specific rules, item limits, and any fees before setting material outside or hiring a hauler.
Role: municipal social-service information/referral; geography: New Brunswick residents; cost/eligibility: ask about program-specific residency, documentation, and eligibility; emergency limit: not crisis or emergency dispatch. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
New Brunswick Social Services
The City Social Services department is a local starting point for municipal assistance questions. Confirm current programs, intake, and required documents directly.
Role: aging/disability services, referrals, and resource information; geography: Middlesex County older adults and people with disabilities; cost/eligibility: varies by program; confirm age/disability criteria and fees; emergency limit: not urgent medical response. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services
The County maintains service directories and assistance for older adults and residents with disabilities. Ask which office or program fits, whether an application is needed, and whether capacity or cost applies.
Role: city senior information, activities, and referrals; geography: New Brunswick older adults; cost/eligibility: confirm age/residency and any activity fees; emergency limit: not medical or crisis response. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
New Brunswick Senior Resource Center
The City lists a Senior Resource Center through Social Services. Call or check current information about hours, programs, registration, transportation, and accessibility.
Role: municipal transportation and mobility information; geography: New Brunswick; cost/eligibility: route/operator fares and eligibility vary; confirm before travel; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
New Brunswick Transportation Information
The City links local transportation information. Compare current service details with Middlesex County RIDE and the transit operator before making a trip.
Role: county recycling/disposal information and program guidance; geography: Middlesex County; cost/eligibility: facility access, accepted materials, and fees vary—confirm first; emergency limit: not a home cleanout or hauling service. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
Middlesex County Solid Waste Management
Ask the County which disposal or recycling rules apply to a specific material and municipality. County-wide guidance does not replace the City's collection schedule or a private hauler's terms.
Role: statewide referral search for basic needs and community services; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: provider-specific; confirm directly; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Confirm current access, cost, eligibility, schedule, and service area directly. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service; peer support is not therapy or emergency response.
New Jersey 2-1-1 Resource Search
Search or call 2-1-1 for food, housing, utility, and other community referrals. Program openings and requirements change; confirm details with the organization before relying on a referral.