9 Child & Family Services Resources in Essex, New Jersey — Free Help & Counseling
9 verified child & family services resources in Essex, New Jersey. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey — Child & Family Services in Livingston, New Jersey — (973) 530-3370 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties with one-to-one mentoring matc
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Newark — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 596-4100 — Catholic Charities member agency serving Newark, New Jersey. Services include: Addiction services, Adoption services, Asset development services, Basic needs se
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 596-4100 — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark serves Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties with shelter, family services, behavioral health, addiction ser
- Easterseals Behavioral Health Services Essex Residential, Maplewood — Child & Family Services in Maplewood, New Jersey — (855) 215-4541 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Easterseals Behavioral Health Services Parent Support Program, Maplewood — Child & Family Services in Maplewood, New Jersey — (855) 215-4541 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Family Promise of Suburban Essex (New Jersey) — Child & Family Services in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 998-0820 — Family Promise of Suburban Essex serves homeless families with children in suburban Essex County NJ through emergency shelter, day center services, and housing
- New Jersey Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 643-7900 — The New Jersey Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports 25+ member clubs operating 100+ sites and serving 50,000+ youth across New Jersey. Headquartered in Newar
- United Way of Greater Newark — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 624-8300 — United Way local affiliate serving Newark, New Jersey. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information & r
- YMCA State Alliance of New Jersey — Child & Family Services in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 624-8900 — The Y State Alliance of New Jersey supports 20 Ys operating 100+ locations and serving 1.4 million New Jerseyans with youth, family, and healthy living programs
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Frequently asked questions
How many child & family services resources are available in Essex, New Jersey?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified child & family services resources across Essex, New Jersey. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these child & family services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.