Selected Community Resources

The greater Princeton area has many social service agencies which can offer guidance and assistance to residents on a variety of issues. Below is a isting of a few resources, some of which are free and some of which offer their services on a sliding fee schedule. The cost of services in a sliding fee schedule are dependent upon income level and the individual's ability to pay. Additional information can be obtained by contacting NJ211 Community Resource at http://www.nj211.org or by dialing 211. They can recommend the most appropriate local agency for the issue you may be dealing with.

Central Jersey Intergroup 609-298-7785
Central Jersey Intergroup maintains a 24-hour hotline for alcoholics in need, publishes meeting lists, supplies literature and more. Visit website at http://www.centraljerseyintergroup.org/.

Corner House 609-924-8018
This center on Witherspoon Street offers drug and alcohol abuse counseling primarily for adolescents and teenagers.

Family and Children Services of Central New Jersey 609-924-2098
This agency provides counseling services on a sliding scale for a variety of family issues.

HiTops 609-683-5155
This group is directed towards educating teens about their sexual health and provides a counseling service to teenagers.

Princeton Senior Resource Center 609-924-7108
This center assists seniors in the Princeton area to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Recovery Support Groups
A resource for finding treatment programs for drug abuse, alcoholism, or process disorders found at the following link: http://www.recovery.org/

Trinity Counseling Services 609-924-0060
This is a non-profit counseling service which provides counseling on a sliding scale to individuals facing a variety of personal or family issues.

Womanspace 609-394-9000
This organization provides emergency services (both housing and counseling) for women and children who are involved in abusive relationships.

Additional information can be obtained through the World Wide Web by viewing the Non-Profit Link page at Princeton On-Line's Site.

Any member of the Institute community who would like additional information may also contact Jennifer Richardson in the Human Resources Office at 734-8245.