On Campus CONCERN EAP1-800-242-7371Hours: Monday through Saturday, with hours on campus by appointment. Employee Assistance ProgramArea Served: William Paterson UniversityEligibility: Faculty, staff and their household members Fees charged: Free The EAP is a service for William Paterson University faculty and staff and their household members. The EAP offers confidential short term counseling and referral for problems ranging from work-related concerns to personal difficulties that affect an individual's everyday life. Trained counselors help with problems such as career issues, child care, elder care, family and workplace relationship problems, finances, health care, mental health, retirement, substance abuse, and Work/Life balance. Off Campus NJ Domestic Violence HotlinePO Box 7070Trenton, NJ 08628Phone: (800) 572-7233Hours: 24 hour hotlineArea Served: New JerseyFees Charged: None An I&R service that links callers to the local services available to them. Has county, state, and national information on database. National Domestic Violence Hotlinewww.ndvh.org Site includes hotline services, statistics on domestic violence, and more. Passaic County Prosecutor/Victim Witness Advocacy401 Grand StreetPaterson, NJ 07505Phone: (973) 881-4887Email: pcponj@advanix.netHours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - FriArea Served: Passaic CountyEligibility: Victim or witness of crimeFees Charged: None Provides orientation to criminal justice system, case status information, escort to courtroom, and child care while testifying. Assists with Victims of Crimes Compensation Board applications, with application for courts consideration, and with Victim Impact Statement. Provides referrals to social service agencies. JBWS/Abuse Ceases Today (ACT)PO Box 1437Morristown, NJ 07962-1437Phone: (973) 539-7801Email: info@jbws.orgHours: 10 am - 6 pm, Mon - Fri; evening and Sat hours as neededArea Served: All areas, but priority is given to Morris CountyEligibility: Any male who has been or is concerned about physical or emotional abuse in an intimate or dating relationshipFees Charged: Sliding scale This program offers services to assist abusers in stopping abuse and in developing alternative behaviors. Clients will also receive help with related problems. Initial phone contact by the client prior to the appointment is required. No transportation provided. Alternatives to Domestic Violence1 Bergen County Plaza, 2nd FloorHackensack, NJ 07601Phone: 201-336-7575Email: adv@co.bergen.nj.usArea Served: Bergen CountyEligibility: Individuals and Families affected by domestic violenceDomestic violence intervention program providing many services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, and court accompaniment.Lesbian Helpline2620 Whitehourse-Hamilton Square Rd.Trenton, NJ 08690Phone: (800) 224-0211Hours: 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mon - Fri; 12 pm - 2 pm, Sat & SunArea Served: New JerseyFees Charged: None Help is provided to any lesbian or bisexual woman who is battered by a partner, ex-partner, family member, or roommate. Services include phone counseling and referrals to therapists and domestic violence shelter programs. Battered gay men are also welcome to use the helpline. BCDHS/Alternative to Domestic ViolenceOne Bergen County Plaza, 2nd FloorHackensack, NJ 07601Phone: (201) 336-7575 24 hour hotline, TTY (201) 336-7525Email: adv@co.bergen.nj.usHours: 9 am - 9 pm, Mon - Th, 9 am - 4 pm, FriArea Served: Bergen CountyEligibility: individuals and families experiencing domestic violenceInterventions for families and individuals experiencing domestic violence. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, case management, substance abuse evaluation and counseling, advocacy and legal assistance. Also helps with court preparation and accompaniment for domestic violence hearings. ADV also has preventive education and professional training on domestic violence and related topics. Legal Services/Domestic Violence Representation ProjectPO Box 1357Edison, NJ 08818-1357Phone: (800) 576-5529www.lsnj.orgArea Served: New JerseyEligibility: Low income women who are victims of domestic violenceFees Charged: None Provides representation to victims of domestic violence who seek restraining orders Resource Center for Women and their Families427 Homestead Rd.Belle Mead, NJ 08602Phone: (866) 685-1122 24 hour hotlineEmail: rcwtf@eclipse.netwww.womensource.orgHours: 24 hours, 7 days a week (hotline); 24 hours, 7 days a week, answering machine for Batterer's referrals; 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri, officeArea Served: Somerset CountyEligibility: Anyone needing the services providedFees Charged: None Domestic Violence Center for Somerset County. 24 hour hotline, legal advocacy, legal clinic, individual and group counseling, support groups, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children's counseling, community education, and referral services for batterers. Volunteers always welcome.
