New Jersey Resources

Best for: Anyone who wants an immediate, anonymous option (phone or online chat) before or instead of contacting a local agency directly.

Services: 24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual assault; automatically routes callers to a local affiliate crisis center; online chat option for those who prefer not to call.

Address: National (operated by RAINN)

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available by phone

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Chat with a trained support specialist

Services: Available 24/7

Best for: Children currently experiencing abuse, or adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse or incest who want to talk to someone anonymously outside the local system.

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, information, and referrals for children, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and concerned adults; professional crisis counselors available by phone or text.

Address: National (operated by Childhelp)

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation in 170+ languages

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County experiencing domestic violence alongside or separate from sexual abuse who needs immediate crisis support or referral to local shelter and services.

Services: Confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referral for domestic violence victims and their families; bilingual and TTY-accessible.

Address: Statewide hotline

Languages: English, Spanish; TTY accessible

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County who suspects trafficking activity (a known hot-spot area given Atlantic City's tourism and casino industry) or who is a survivor needing help.

Services: Anonymous 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected human trafficking or seeking help as a survivor; connects to NJ State Police Human Trafficking Unit and local victim services.

Address: Statewide hotline

Languages: English; interpretation available

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Youth under 18 and their families experiencing crisis, emotional or behavioral challenges, substance use concerns, or trauma

Services: 24/7 mobile crisis intervention, Face-to-face intervention within 1 hour to 24 hours, Follow-up interventions and services, Crisis stabilization, Trauma-informed, strength-based care, Coordination for up to 8 weeks

Address: 700 Sayre Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Cost: Free to families

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Youth under 18 and their families experiencing crisis, emotional or behavioral challenges, substance use concerns, or trauma

Services: 24/7 mobile crisis intervention, Face-to-face intervention within 1 hour to 24 hours, Follow-up interventions and services, Crisis stabilization, Trauma-informed, strength-based care, Coordination for up to 8 weeks

Address: 700 Sayre Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Cost: Free to families

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Youth under 18 and their families experiencing crisis, emotional or behavioral challenges, substance use concerns, or trauma

Services: 24/7 mobile crisis intervention, Face-to-face intervention within 1 hour to 24 hours, Follow-up interventions and services, Crisis stabilization, Trauma-informed, strength-based care, Coordination for up to 8 weeks

Address: 700 Sayre Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Cost: Free to families

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Families in crisis, youth experiencing trauma from abuse, violence, and family crises

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, Crisis intervention and stabilization, Assessment and screening, Short-term individual and family therapy, Case management, Referrals for long-term treatment, Temporary out-of-home placement at Youth Shelter, Access to Family Court

Address: 492 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882

Hours: 24 hours

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County (adults, teens, children, family members, or professionals) who has experienced sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence and needs crisis support, counseling, shelter, or advocacy through the hospital, police, or court process.

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline and text line; hospital, police, and court accompaniment for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors; individual and group counseling; emergency and confidential shelter; legal advocacy; children's counseling; prevention education and community outreach; bilingual (Spanish) services.

Address: 927 North Main Street, Building D, Pleasantville, NJ 08232

Languages: English, Spanish (bilingual staff)

Hours: 24/7 hotline and text line; office hours Monday-Friday for scheduled services

Cost: Free / no-cost

Referral: No — self-referral, walk-in, or professional referral all accepted

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Bergen County residents involved in domestic violence situations seeking crisis support, counseling, legal advocacy, and court assistance

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline with free emotional support, Crisis intervention, Individual and group counseling, Legal advocacy and education on restraining orders, Court preparation and accompaniment, Trauma-informed stabilization sessions, Youth empowerment services for ages 14-21, Community education and training

Address: One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076

Languages: Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline; Office: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free; most services do not require a fee, those that do are based on ability to pay

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence ages 13 and up who have experienced assault, whether recently or years ago

Services: 24/7 confidential hotline with crisis intervention counseling, Medical and legal accompaniments to hospitals and law enforcement, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) services, Individual therapy and counseling, Support groups including for LGBTQIA+ survivors, men, women, and loved ones, Legal advocacy and referrals, Community education and prevention workshops, Job readiness and employment assistance, Case management services

Address: 214 State Street, Suite 207, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Languages: Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline available

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones

Services: 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy, accompaniment to medical and legal appointments, support groups, prevention education

Languages: English, Bilingual services available

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual violence survivors, adults and youth ages 12 and older

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling for survivors and their significant others, safety planning, support groups

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling and support groups, emergency safe housing, legal advocacy, safety planning, domestic violence services, human trafficking services

Address: 241 Laurel Heights Drive, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse seeking immediate crisis support, counseling, shelter, and legal advocacy

Services: 24/7 crisis hotline and crisis intervention, Individual and group counseling for survivors, Emergency residential shelter, Legal advocacy for restraining orders, Community education and prevention programs, Victim advocacy at hospitals and police stations, Food bank services, Translation services in over 100 languages

Address: P.O. Box 774, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Languages: Over 100 languages available

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual violence survivors, adults and youth ages 12 and older

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling for survivors and their significant others, safety planning, support groups

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling and support groups, emergency safe housing, legal advocacy, safety planning, domestic violence services, human trafficking services

Address: 241 Laurel Heights Drive, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence and their families

Services: 24-hour free confidential hotline, crisis services for survivors and families, educational programs and training for youth and professionals, free unlimited counseling (through Family Service League), rape advocacy (accompaniment to hospitals, police stations, courts)

Address: 440 Franklin Street, Suite 200, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Languages: English

Hours: 24-hour hotline

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual violence survivors, adults and youth ages 12 and older

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling for survivors and their significant others, safety planning, support groups

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking

Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment to medical and court appointments, counseling and support groups, emergency safe housing, legal advocacy, safety planning, domestic violence services, human trafficking services

Address: 241 Laurel Heights Drive, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Victims of sexual violence seeking crisis intervention, education, and counseling

Hours: 24 hours

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Hunterdon County

Services: 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) advocacy, Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) support

Address: P.O. Box 63, Flemington, NJ 08822

Languages: English and Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault seeking immediate crisis support, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, or long-term recovery services

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, Sexual assault support and advocacy, Domestic violence crisis intervention, Emergency shelter (Safe House), Transitional housing, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Crisis response teams, Court advocacy and legal support, Restraining order assistance, Children and teen programs, Community education and outreach, EMDR therapy, Chaplaincy services

Address: 1530 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Languages: English, Spanish, AT&T Language Line (all other languages)

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Cost: Free services

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence, ages 13 and older

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, Crisis intervention, Individual counseling, Support groups, Legal advocacy, Court accompaniment, Hospital accompaniment during forensic exams, Information and referrals

Languages: Bilingual services encouraged

Hours: 24 hours

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual violence ages 13 and older in Morris County

Services: 24-hour confidential hotline, Individual counseling, Support groups, Advocacy services, Crisis intervention, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Forensic examination support, Court and law enforcement accompaniment, Community education, Services for family and loved ones

Address: 25A Vreeland Road, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline; counseling services available

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual abuse and assault in Southern Ocean County (Lacey to Tuckerton); family members of survivors

Services: 24-hour sexual violence hotline, Individual and group counseling for survivors of sexual abuse and assault, Support group for survivors of recent or past sexual assaults (Surviving To Thriving), Support group for parents of children who have been sexually abused (Parenting AFTER), Community education and prevention programs, Crisis intervention, Victim advocacy and accompaniment

Address: 4700 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, New Jersey 08008

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24-hour hotline; Counseling by appointment Monday & Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM-9 PM

Cost: Free for sexual assault victims and family members

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence seeking immediate crisis support, medical advocacy, legal assistance, or shelter

Services: 24-hour crisis support, Sexual assault counseling and advocacy, Accompaniment to hospitals and police, Support groups, Emergency shelter for domestic violence, Legal advocacy and court preparation, Restraining order assistance, Housing assistance, Educational materials and referrals, SART/SANE coordination

Address: PO Box 125, Salem, NJ 08079

Languages: English

Hours: 24/7 hotline; office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone impacted by sexual assault, incest, or sexual violence (age 13+)

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling (individual and family), survivor accompaniment to police/hospital/court via SART, prevention programs, community education

Address: 71 Fourth Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

Languages: English; TTY: 908-809-1597

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking seeking crisis support, emergency shelter, counseling, or legal advocacy

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, Emergency safe house shelter, Individual supportive counseling, Support groups, Legal advocacy and court accompaniment, Safety planning, Services for children, Domestic violence response team coordination, Sexual assault response team activation, Human trafficking victim services

Address: P.O. Box 805, Newton, NJ 07860

Languages: English, Services for Deaf and Hearing Impaired available via text

Hours: 24/7 hotline; office hours for counseling appointments available during business hours and some evenings

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual assault and rape survivors seeking crisis support and advocacy

Services: 24-hour hotline, in-person accompaniment during medical and legal proceedings, bilingual advocacy, community education, services to survivors of sexual violence age 12 and over

Address: 300 North Avenue East, Westfield, NJ 07090

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

Services: 24/7 hotline and webchat, Emergency shelter (pet-friendly), Individual and group counseling, Case management, Legal advocacy and court support, Domestic violence response team, Sexual assault response team, Safety planning, Abuse Intervention Program, Wardrobe of Hope (free clothing boutique)

Address: 29C Broad Street, Washington, NJ 07882

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and their children

Services: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, support groups, safety planning

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors seeking comprehensive services including emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and case management

Services: Emergency shelter (up to 38 women and children daily), Case management, Bilingual support services, Support groups, Legal advocacy, PALS children's program, Domestic violence response team, Address confidentiality program, Court preparation and accompaniment, Safety planning, Counseling, Children's programs and family services

Address: 311 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Languages: English, Spanish

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors, children, families

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, court accompaniments, case management, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, pet advocacy

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors, children, families

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, court accompaniments, case management, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, pet advocacy

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors

Services: 24-hour hotline (English and Spanish), emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, support groups for adults and children, mental health services, education programs, assistance with restraining orders

Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, NJ 07102

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24-hour hotline; Office 9AM-5PM

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence victims and their children

Services: Crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, legal information and assistance, support groups (English and Spanish), orientation to criminal justice system, referrals for immigration and civil legal matters

Address: 60 Nelson Place, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102

Languages: English, Spanish

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors, children, families

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, court accompaniments, case management, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, pet advocacy

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Women and children victims of domestic violence

Services: Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, outreach services

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors and their children

Services: crisis response, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, case management

Address: P.O. Box 63, Flemington, NJ 08822

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and their families

Services: 24-hour hotline, Emergency shelter, Court advocacy, Community education, Support groups, Individual counseling, Group counseling

Hours: 24 hours

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and their families

Services: 24-hour hotline, Emergency shelter, Legal advocacy, Case management, Counseling, Support groups, Creative arts therapy for children, Court advocacy, Safety planning, Housing assistance

Address: 250 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Languages: Multilingual

Hours: 24 hours

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of intimate partner abuse, domestic violence, and dating abuse in Morris County

Services: 24-hour hotline, Crisis response team, Emergency safe house (Arbour House), Transitional living program, Legal advocacy, Counseling services, Support groups, Safety planning, Children's services, Teen dating abuse prevention program, Crisis counseling

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline; additional services available

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse, and sexual assault in Morris County seeking coordinated multi-agency services

Services: Domestic violence support, Dating abuse support, Sexual assault support, Counseling, Legal advocacy, Immigration assistance, Children's services, Safety planning, Crisis intervention

Address: 10 Court Street, 4th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07962

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (walk-ins welcome)

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and their children

Services: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, support groups, safety planning

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, their children, and support persons

Services: 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter (up to 60 days), case management, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, help filing for restraining orders, domestic violence response team, sexual assault response team, hospital accompaniment during forensic exams, court accompaniment, children's services, children's therapeutic programs

Address: 608 East 28th Street, Paterson, NJ 07504

Languages: Spanish, Arabic

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence

Services: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter (up to 60 days), counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, intervention services, support groups

Languages: English, Spanish; translation services available for other languages

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free/No charge

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors seeking shelter, counseling, and legal support

Services: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter (up to 90 days), transitional housing (up to 2 years), counseling, creative arts therapy for children, safety planning, support groups, case management, documentation assistance, legal advocacy, workforce development (STEP program)

Address: 1131 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline; office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Cost: Free and confidential

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Adult survivors of domestic violence and their children

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, shelter for adults and children, pet advocacy

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Adult survivors of domestic violence and their children

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, shelter for adults and children, pet advocacy

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Battered women and their children in crisis

Services: Emergency shelter for battered women and children, emergency medical treatment, emotional support, short-term counseling, assistance with welfare and child care, vocational and educational referrals, legal advocacy, housing advocacy, help with police and court proceedings, nutritional meals

Address: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Hours: 24-hour hotline

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Single women and families

Services: 52-bed emergency housing program, shelter, case management services

Address: 355 Union Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Adult survivors of domestic violence and their children

Services: 24-hour emergency safe housing, shelter for adults and children, pet advocacy

Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence and sexual assault survivors needing emergency shelter

Services: emergency shelter for up to 60 days, safe housing, case management, help finding permanent housing, support for pets in shelter

Address: P.O. Box 63, Flemington, NJ 08822

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Text HOME to 741741

Best for: Survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and elder abuse

Services: individual counseling, group counseling, trauma-informed care, coping strategies

Address: P.O. Box 63, Flemington, NJ 08822

Languages: English and Spanish

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors of sexual assault (adult or child) who are reporting to police, or who go to a local emergency room and need a trauma-informed forensic medical exam performed by a specially trained nurse.

Services: Investigation of child abuse and sexual assault allegations; forensic interviewing; coordination of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic medical exams following a sexual assault; trial preparation and case coordination with local police departments.

Address: 4997 Unami Boulevard, Suite 2, P.O. Box 2002, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (satellite office in Atlantic City)

Languages: English; interpretation available on request

Hours: 24/7 for emergency SANE response via hospital ER; business hours for the unit office

Cost: Free — sexual assault forensic exams are provided at no cost to the patient in New Jersey

Referral: No — accessible directly through any local emergency room or police department

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual assault survivors needing immediate medical care and forensic evidence collection

Services: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exams, Medical-forensic evidence collection, STI medication and pregnancy prophylaxis

Address: 1145 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Cost: Free (with patient approval)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Sexual assault survivors within 5 days of assault

Services: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), forensic examination, confidential sexual violence advocacy, law enforcement coordination, 24/7 response

Address: Hunterdon Health

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Legal information and resources

Services: Legal and support resources

Best for: Survivors of any form of human trafficking in Atlantic County who need civil legal help, including undocumented survivors.

Services: Holistic, free civil legal services for survivors of sex or labor trafficking regardless of age or immigration status, including immigration relief (T-visas, VAWA), benefits access, and record clearing.

Address: P.O. Box 1357, Edison, NJ 08818-1357

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors in Atlantic County who need to file for, or attend a hearing for, a restraining order against someone who has abused or assaulted them, including in non-domestic relationships since 2023.

Services: Filing of Temporary and Final Restraining Orders (TROs/FROs) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and the state's non-domestic 'stranger loophole' law; domestic violence case hearings.

Address: Civil Courts Building, 1201 Bacharach Blvd., West Wing, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English; court interpreters available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to file

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors needing legal representation for restraining orders, custody issues, and family law matters

Services: Domestic violence restraining orders, Free restraining order representation, Divorce consultation and representation, Child custody assistance, Immigration services, Legal consultation

Address: 126 N Broadway, Camden, NJ

Cost: $30 for consultation (free if 200% below poverty level); free restraining order representation

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income residents of Essex County

Services: Free legal assistance in civil matters to very low income residents, services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse

Address: Newark, NJ

Languages: French Creole, Portuguese, Spanish

Cost: Free (income-based eligibility)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors seeking restraining orders

Services: Free legal representation and advice to domestic violence survivors seeking temporary and/or final restraining orders

Address: 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors needing legal support

Services: legal advocacy, assistance with restraining orders, case management

Address: P.O. Box 63, Flemington, NJ 08822

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of domestic violence

Services: Legal representation in domestic violence cases, Restraining orders, Custody and child support matters, Divorce, Housing assistance, Public benefits, Immigration services

Address: 317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Cost: Free (income-qualified)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of domestic violence

Services: Legal representation in domestic violence cases, Restraining orders, Custody and child support matters, Divorce, Housing assistance, Public benefits, Immigration services

Address: 317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Cost: Free (income-qualified)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Victims of crime seeking legal support and victim advocacy in Ocean County

Services: Information and assistance regarding rights under New Jersey Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, Referrals to social service and mental health agencies, Accompaniment to court hearings, Assistance with VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), Information and assistance with Victims of Crime Compensation Office applications, Case status updates, Victim Impact Statement support

Address: 119 Hooper Avenue, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, New Jersey 08754

Hours: Business hours (specific hours not listed online)

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of sexual assault, incest, or domestic violence in Atlantic County who need help with a restraining order, custody matter, or related civil legal issue and cannot afford a private attorney.

Services: Free civil legal representation and advice for eligible low-income survivors, including restraining orders, family law/custody matters connected to abuse, public benefits, and housing protection.

Address: 1300 Atlantic Avenue, Mezzanine Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free for income-eligible clients

Referral: No — call central intake line to apply

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Low-income survivors of domestic violence

Services: Legal representation in domestic violence cases, Restraining orders, Custody and child support matters, Divorce, Housing assistance, Public benefits, Immigration services

Address: 317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Cost: Free (income-qualified)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors seeking restraining orders

Services: Free legal representation and advice to domestic violence survivors seeking temporary and/or final restraining orders

Address: 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Domestic violence survivors seeking legal assistance and court support

Services: Legal advocacy and representation, court preparation and accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, case management, restraining order assistance, referrals to medical care, mental health, housing, rental aid, employment, and immigration services

Address: 10 Cherry Street (Cherry Street Annex, Union County Courthouse), Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; walk-ins welcome 9am-3pm

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Youth and young adults (age 21 and under) who are current or former victims of sex or labor trafficking, or professionals/family members seeking to connect a young survivor to services.

Services: Crisis response and trauma-responsive counseling for survivors of any form of human trafficking (sex and labor); system/legal advocacy; safe and protective shelter coordination; in-community outreach and prevention education; survivor mentoring.

Address: 927 North Main Street, Building D, Pleasantville, NJ 08232 (administrative base; services delivered statewide)

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7 hotline

Cost: Free / no-cost

Referral: No — self-referral, law enforcement, or professional referral

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Homeless, runaway, or trafficked youth and young adults in or near Atlantic County who need emergency shelter, case management, or trafficking-specific support.

Services: 24/7 call center support, case management, and case coordination for survivors of human trafficking of any age and housing status; emergency shelter and long-term housing for homeless and trafficked youth in Atlantic City.

Address: Statewide call center; physical youth shelter located in Atlantic City, NJ

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7 call center

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, counseling, support for trafficking victims

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, counseling, support for trafficking victims

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, counseling, support for trafficking victims

Address: 17 Delsea Drive South, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Languages: English, Spanish

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County — including mandated reporters (teachers, doctors, clergy) and family members — who has reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused or neglected, including sexually abused, and needs to make a report.

Services: Intake and investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse; child safety assessment and, when necessary, protective placement; connection to family support and treatment services.

Address: Statewide central registry; local Atlantic County DCP&P office assigns cases by area

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request; TTY for deaf/hard of hearing

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No — reports can be made anonymously

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children and non-offending family members involved in a child sexual abuse or physical abuse investigation, and professionals (teachers, doctors, clergy) who need to coordinate a report.

Services: Coordinated, child-friendly forensic interviews for children alleging abuse; medical evaluation coordination; multidisciplinary team case review (law enforcement, prosecutors, DCP&P, medical and mental health professionals); family advocacy and referrals to counseling.

Address: 4997 Unami Boulevard, Suite 2, P.O. Box 2002, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Languages: English; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours (case coordination); accessible 24/7 through the Prosecutor's Office for emergencies

Cost: Free / no-cost

Referral: Typically initiated by law enforcement, DCP&P, or a mandated reporter, but families and professionals can call directly

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Child victims of abuse within Bergen County

Services: Child-friendly, multidisciplinary response to child abuse victims, Coordination among law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical professionals, mental health professionals, and victim advocates, Evidence-based interventions for child victims

Address: 100 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652

Hours: Contact for specific hours

Cost: No cost information available

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Child victims of sexual abuse and physical abuse

Services: Interviews for child sexual abuse and physical abuse victims, multi-disciplinary team coordination

Address: 118 High Street, P.O. Box 6000, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children who have experienced or are suspected of experiencing sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Services: Coordination of services for child abuse victims, Forensic interviews, Medical examinations coordination, Multidisciplinary team response, Support for children experiencing sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Address: 1137 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children and families dealing with child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Services: Investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse, Investigation of physical abuse and neglect, Investigation of human trafficking of minors, Forensic interviewing, Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, Victim support and advocacy

Address: 1145 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Cost: Free (prosecution/investigation services)

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessed domestic violence; adult sexual assault victims

Services: Forensic interviews for children who have experienced abuse, sexual assault response team coordination, forensic nurse examiner services, medical-forensic examinations, victim advocacy, case referrals

Address: 70 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096

Hours: Standard business hours

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children who may have been sexually or physically abused

Services: Support and advocacy services for sexually or physically abused children, forensic interviews, specialized medical evaluations, mental health referrals, victim assistance through criminal justice system

Address: 595 Newark Avenue, 5th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Child abuse victims including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect

Address: 40 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children experiencing abuse or neglect

Services: Child protective services, investigation of child abuse and neglect

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children (ages 0-17) who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessed violent crime; families seeking healing and advocacy

Services: Forensic interviews in child-friendly environment, Trauma-focused therapy, Family advocacy and support, Coordination with law enforcement and child protection services, Medical follow-up services, Prevention training and education, Multi-disciplinary team response

Address: 4 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

Languages: English

Cost: Free trauma-focused therapy

Referral: 1

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Children and families affected by child abuse or sexual assault seeking comprehensive, trauma-informed services

Services: Multidisciplinary services for child abuse and sexual assault victims (ages newborn to 17), forensic interviews, medical exams, therapy coordination, crisis counseling, case prosecution support

Address: 240 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Any Atlantic County survivor of a reported crime — including sexual assault, incest, or trafficking — who has out-of-pocket costs related to counseling, medical care, or safety needs.

Services: Financial compensation (up to $25,000, or $35,000 for catastrophic injury) for crime victims, including sexual assault and abuse survivors, to help cover counseling, medical bills, lost wages, and relocation costs.

Address: Statewide office; applications also available through the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Victim/Witness Unit

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, business hours

Cost: Free to apply

Referral: No — victims apply directly; Victim/Witness Advocates can assist with the application

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Victims of crime in Hunterdon County

Services: victim compensation assistance, crime victim rights information, assistance filing claims with New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office, court accompaniment, victim impact statement assistance, restitution assistance

Address: 65 Park Avenue, PO Box 756, Flemington, NJ 08822

Hours: 24 hours a day

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Skills & resources to build independence

Services: Online support community

Services: Practical safety planning information

Best for: Anyone who suspects trafficking, or a survivor of sex or labor trafficking who needs immediate crisis support or referral to local services.

Services: 24/7 confidential hotline for reporting a trafficking tip, requesting a referral, or reaching out for crisis-related services such as emergency shelter or crisis response.

Address: National (operated by Polaris Project)

Languages: English, Spanish, and multiple languages via interpretation

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Crime victims (including sexual assault and abuse survivors) who have a case moving through the Atlantic County criminal justice system and need help navigating it, or who want to learn what services and rights are available to them.

Services: Case-specific support and information for victims and witnesses moving through the criminal justice system; referrals to community services; assistance with Victims of Crime Compensation applications; notification of court dates and case status; courtroom accompaniment.

Address: 4997 Unami Boulevard, Suite 2, P.O. Box 2002, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Languages: English; interpretation available on request

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free / no-cost

Referral: No — victims may contact directly, though most are connected via an open criminal case

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County who has obtained (or needs to enforce) a restraining order connected to domestic or sexual violence.

Services: Service of temporary and final restraining orders; weapons seizure related to domestic violence cases; safety planning coordination with victim services.

Address: 4997 Unami Boulevard, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Languages: English; interpretation available on request

Hours: Business hours; 911 for emergencies at any time

Cost: Free / no-cost

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Crime victims and witnesses in Bergen County who need support navigating the criminal justice system

Services: Crime victim advocacy and support services, Assistance and accompaniment through prosecution, Information about victim rights, Referrals to social services including counseling, crime compensation, and shelter, Support with Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPO)

Address: 2 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Hours: Contact for specific hours

Cost: No cost

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Victims of sexual assault and child abuse requiring law enforcement response and forensic evidence collection

Services: Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for victims 13+, investigation of sexual assault and physical abuse of children, coordination with medical and advocacy services

Hours: 24/7 on-call

Cost: Free

Last verified: July 2026

Services: Support for LGBTQ+, kink, and polyamorous survivors

Services: Resources and support for trans and non-binary survivors

Best for: Anyone in Atlantic County unsure of where to start after a sexual assault, or who prefers to speak with a statewide hotline before being connected locally.

Services: 24-hour confidential hotline connecting callers to their nearest county-based rape crisis center; statewide advocacy, training, and prevention education; directory of culturally specific sexual violence programs.

Address: Statewide advocacy organization; routes calls to the closest county rape crisis center (AVANZAR for Atlantic County)

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available

Hours: 24/7 hotline

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors, family members, or professionals in Atlantic County looking for a broader directory of anti-trafficking resources beyond the primary hotlines.

Services: Statewide coalition of over 180 organizations; maintains a searchable survivor-resource database by county, community education, and coordinated advocacy efforts.

Address: Statewide coalition

Languages: English; varies by referral partner

Hours: Business hours for coalition office; refer to 24/7 hotlines for crisis needs

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026

Best for: Survivors or family members in Atlantic County who need help identifying practical support (housing, food, transportation, mental health referrals) alongside abuse-specific services.

Services: General referral line connecting callers to local social services of all kinds, including emergency shelter, food assistance, mental health services, and crisis lines; can help identify additional Atlantic County resources not listed here.

Address: Statewide referral service

Languages: English, Spanish; interpretation available

Hours: 24/7

Cost: Free

Referral: No

Last verified: July 2026