Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, incorporated in 1982, is a non-profit Agency dedicated to service, quality and outreach for members of the community, especially those who are poor, devalued and in need of help. The Agency, which evolved from the Catholic Welfare Bureau of Trenton founded in 1913, provides programs to the four counties of the Diocese of Metuchen with selected services that reach throughout the State of New Jersey.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, began with seven sites that offered nine programs. In 33 years, it has grown to include more than 23 sites and over 100 programs. This expansion is the direct result of the Agency’s aim to provide service to all those in need regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. To fulfill this commitment, Agency administration has consistently created new, innovative programming that would serve to extend the work of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.

Programs: 

• Family Financial Stabilization
• School Age Child Care
• Summer Camp Programs
• Shopping Services for the Elderly
• General Counseling
• Parish Based Counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment
• Addiction Services
  • The program offers a full range of substance abuse education, and treatment services for adults, families, children and adolescents. Evaluation and treatment for IDRC referred adults is also offered.
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development [CCHD]
• Catholic Charities Solidarity Team (CCST)
• Parish Social Ministry
• Therapeutic After School Program (Transportation)
• School Based Services
• Crisis Intervention: Bridgewater Family Service Center: Services Immediate 24/7/365 mobilization of crisis staff to homes, schools or other safe locations where youth between the ages of 4-18 are experiencing behaviors putting them at risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization. Stabilization services include brokering and referrals for services designed to moderate crisis and keep child at home safely and in the community.
• Family Preservation Services
• Addiction Services
• Regional After Care Program Services (RAPS)
• Strength Based Family Treatment & Assessment, Visitation General Supervised and / or Therapeutic
• Adult Anger Management
• Young Women's Self Esteem Group for Girls Ages 13 - 17
• Disaster Relief Case Management & Resources
• Child Care Forms
• Is the Recovery Worse than the Disaster? 

*We have staff trained in the The I AM: Empowerment Project 1:1 Clinical Toolkit. It is designed to serve as a toolbox for clinicians who are working with adolescents on an individual basis. The toolkit is a 10 session curricula for both Healthy Male and Healthy Female Identities for youth ages 13-21. Click here for details and staff.*

Eligibility	Insurance / payments accepted for outpatient services: •Medicaid & Medicare •Participate with some Blue Cross Blue Shield •Particular United holders •Sliding Scale Payments *It is strongly encouraged to contact provider/agency directly to confirm respective services, eligibility criteria, and payment types*
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Disaster Financial Assistance / Referrals Employment / Training Life Skills Training Family & Support Services Child Care / After School Legal / Advocacy Immigration Services Seasonal Programs Summer Camp Spiritual / Cultural Spiritual / Faith-Based Services
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anger Management Mental Health Substance Use Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Payment Options	County Funding Medicaid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Hunterdon County Somerset County

Last Updated: 09/30/19