Quick Guide to Common Crises
We understand there is often a wealth of information available when seeking access to services and our hope, is to simplify this process. Thus, the purpose of these guides are to serve as a quick reference to vital services offered to Sussex County residents.
Sussex County Division of Social Services: (973) 383-3600
Clients can apply for General Assistance (GA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Eligibility restrictions may apply. Please contact the Division for further details. The Division can also assist with evictions and security deposits.
| Organization | Address | Contact Information | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Thrift Store | 123 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-1228 | T.- F. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Branchville United Methodist Church | 8 Broad Street, Branchville, NJ 07826 | (973) 948-3749 | Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Partnership for Social Services | 48 Wyker Road, Franklin, NJ 07416 | (973) 827-4702 | M., W., & F. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Project Self-Sufficiency Prom Shop | 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 940-3500 | Spring, M. - F. by appointment |
| Thrifty Mouse | 71 S Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871 | (973) 729-9121 | W. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Th. & F. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Beehive Thrift Store: (973) 383-1228
123 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Branchville United Methodist Church: (973) 948-3749
8 Broad Street, Branchville, NJ 07826
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Partnership for Social Services: (973) 827-4702
48 Wyker Road, Franklin, NJ 07416
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Project Self-Sufficiency Prom Shop: (973) 940-3500
127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Spring, Monday - Friday by appointment
Thrifty Mouse: (973) 729-9121
71 S Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
| Organization | Address | Contact | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Bodega | 166 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | Bennysbodega@gmail.com | M. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Tu. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. W. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Th. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Bodhi Monastery | 67 Lawrence Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848 | (973) 940-0711 | F. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. |
| Grace's Pantry | 15 Corkhill Road, Franklin, NJ 07416 | (862) 266-9126 | Tu. & Th. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Harvest Home Foods (Hamburg) | 100 Quarry Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419 | (973) 827-4076 | M.-F. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Harvest Home Foods (Hampton) | 4 Camre Drive, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-7000 | M.-F. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Harvest House Community Lunch Program | 37 Main Street, Sussex, NJ 07418 | (973) 875-6445 | Free meal served M.-F. 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Holy Counselor Lutheran Church | 68 Sandhill Road, Sussex, NJ 07461 | (973) 827-5251 | Tu., Th., F. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Manna House | 54 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 579-6517 | Free meal served M.-F. 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
| Minisink Reform Church | 346 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827 | (973) 293-3596 | Every 3rd Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) | 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-3600 | M.-F. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
| Project Self-Sufficiency | 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 940-3500 | M.-F. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Samaritan Inn | 901 Swartswood Road, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 940-8872 | M., W., F. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry | 99 Demarest Road, Sparta, NJ 07871 | (862) 266-0563 | W. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Th. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. F. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Sussex County Division of Social Services | 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-3600 | M.-F. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
| Westside Methodist Church | 16 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 | (973) 398-0846 | Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| WIC (Women Infant Children) Program | 111 Ryerson Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 579-5155 | M.-F. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Formerly Known as Food Stamps): (973) 383-3600
83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 (Sussex County Division of Social Services)
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Benny's Bodega: Bennysbodega@gmail.com
166 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday: 12 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Harvest Home Foods (Hampton): (973) 383-7000
4 Camre Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Manna House: (973) 579-6517
54 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Free meal served Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Project Self-Sufficiency: (973) 940-3500
127 Mill St., Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Samaritan Inn: (973) 940-8872
901 Swartswood Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sussex County Division of Social Services: (973) 383-3600
83 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
WIC (Women Infant Children) Program: (973) 579-5155
111 Ryerson Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Grace's Pantry: (862) 266-9126
15 Corkhill Road, Franklin, NJ 07416
Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Harvest Home Foods (Hamburg): (973) 827-4076
100 Quarry Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Westside Methodist Church: (973) 398-0846
16 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Minisink Reform Church: (973) 293-3596
346 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827
Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry: (862) 266-0563
99 Demarest Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Harvest House Community House Lunch Program: (973) 875-6445
37 Main Street, Sussex, NJ 07418
Free meal served Monday - Friday 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Holy Counselor Lutheran Church: (973) 827-5251
68 Sandhill Rd., Sussex, NJ 07461
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Provides Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP and USF programs) to help low-income households with heating and cooling bills.
Contact: (973) 579-1180
19 Church Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
NJ Power On provides several assistance options that can assist families with affording their ongoing utility bills. Please contact NJ Power On for assistance with deciding which program is right for your household.
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Contact: (732) 982-8710
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEA) - The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEA) and Universal Service Fund (USF) can assist with heating and cooling costs as well as provide funds to assist eligible individuals to lower the amount that they have to pay for their gas and electric bills.
Contact: (908) 454-4778
Provides step by step help for all of your energy assistance needs. PSS will work with individuals on submitting necessary documentation to ensure application completion.
Contact: (973) 940-3500 or (844) 807-3500
127 Mill St., Newton, NJ 07860
May provide emergency utility assistance to families in need of deliverable fuel or who are faced with the termination of their utility service. Certain eligibility restrictions may apply, please contact the Division for further information.
Contact: (973) 383-3600
83 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
NJ Homeless Hotline (24/7) Call: 2-1-1
OR
Text your Zip Code to: 898-211
Provides short-term shelter and education for pregnant homeless women.
Contact: (973) 579-7979
4 Academy Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence, sexual assault and human trafficking who are not safe in their own homes.
Contact: (973) 875-1211 (24-hour helpline)
Provides short term emergency shelter, intensive case management services, homelessness prevention and rehousing services.
Contact: (973) 579-1180
19 Church St., Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Provides overnight emergency shelter for homeless males.
Contact: (973) 538-5854
274 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
Speak to a local community-based resource specialist that provides live, real time assistance to help you navigate all of your needs. Intensive case management and homelessness prevention services.
Contact: (973) 940-3500
127 Mill St., Newton, NJ 07860
Provides short term emergency shelter for families, couples and single women.
Contact: (973) 940-8872
May provide emergency and/or temporary housing assistance to single men, women and families. Certain eligibility restrictions may apply.
Contact: (973) 383-3600
83 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
| Agency | Address | Contact | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Clinic Newton | 67 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 400-8432 (No appointment necessary) | For a detailed list of hours and services, please visit: http://freeclinicnewton.org/. |
| Sussex County Division of Social Services | 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-3600 | M.-F. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
| Sussex County Division of Senior Services | One Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 579-0555 | M.-F. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
| Zufall Health Center | 238 Spring Street, Suite A, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 862-6650 | M. & Tu. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. W. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Th. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. F. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.*** |
Contact: (973) 400-8432 (No appointment necessary)
67 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
For a detailed list of hours and services, please visit: http://freeclinicnewton.org/.
Contact: (973) 579-0555
One Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (973) 862-6650
238 Spring Street, Suite A, Newton, NJ 07860
Monday & Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Suicide & Crisis Hotline (24/7, Call or Text): 9-8-8
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Contact: (888) 247-1400
175 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 383-8670
93 Stickles Pond Road, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 512-3700
191 Woodport Road, Sparta Township, NJ 07871
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Contact: (862) 296-2062
66 Sunset Strip, Suite 302 Succasunna, NJ 07876
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Contact: (973) 940-3194
67 Spring Sreet, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 579-4399 ext.402
83 Spring Street, Suite 302B, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 726-0697
70 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871
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Contact: (973) 940-3500
127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 383-0973
175 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 840-1850
83 Spring Street, Suite 303, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 729-3617
328 Sparta Avenue, Suite E, Sparta, NJ 07871
| Agency | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Family Services | 55 Mill Street, Suite 6 Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 940-0105 |
| Center for Prevention and Counseling | 61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 383-4787 |
| C.L.E.A.R. | Visit this organization's website for more information. | 1 (844) SC-CLEAR |
| Freedom House | Freedom House Admin Offices: 2004 State Route 31, Suite 9, Clinton, NJ 08809 | (908) 537-6043 |
| Hackettstown Medical Center, Counseling & Addiction Center | 112 East Avenue, Unit 9, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 | (908) 850-6810 |
| Recovery Community Center | 65 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860 | (973) 940-2966 |
| Sunrise House | 37 Sunset Inn Road, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848 | (973) 862-4820 |
| Turning Point | Locations in Paterson, West Caldwell, and Whitehouse Station | (973) 380-0905 |
| Willow Tree Therapy Services |
25 Main Street, Rear Entrance, Sparta, NJ 07871 43 Main Street, Suite 101, Sparta, NJ 07871 55 Newton Sparta Road, Suites 101 & 108, Newton, NJ 07860 |
(973) 903-5431 |
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Contact: (973) 940-0105
55 Mill Street, Suite 6 Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 383-4787
61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (908) 537-6043
Freedom House Administrative Offices: 2004 State Route 31, Suite 9, Clinton, NJ 08809
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Contact: (908) 850-6810
112 East Avenue, Unit 9, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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Contact: (973) 940-2966
65 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860
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Contact: (973) 862-4820
37 Sunset Inn Road, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848
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Contact: (973) 380-0905
Locations in Paterson, West Caldwell, and Whitehouse Station
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Contact: (973) 903-5431
25 Main Street, Rear Entrance, Sparta, NJ 07871
43 Main Street, Suite 101, Sparta, NJ 07871
55 Newton Sparta Road, Suites 101 & 108, Newton, NJ 07860
Skylands Ride: (973) 579-0480 (Press 1)
Provides transportation options to residents of Sussex County. For additional information including available routes, schedules and fare pricing please call their main office or visit their website.
Modivcare: (866) 527-9933
Provides medical transportation for Medicaid recipients in the State of New Jersey. This includes upper-mode non-emergent Mobility Assistance Vehicles, ambulance services and lower-mode delivery services. Please visit their website for more information regarding services offered.