Resources
The link below includes a list of food pantries in the South Orange/Maplewood area and beyond:
Local Food Pantries
Maplewood Community Fridge is open 365 days a year twenty-four hours a day. Located at 1926 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ. The "fridge" is in a bright blue shed in the Indiana Street parking lot. "Take what you need and leave some for your neighbors in need." The fridge is stocked with fresh produce and other food items. For more information please visit their Facebook page linked below.
Maplewood Community Fridge Page
American Red Cross and UNICEF Donations
Please click the link below to find the latest disaster relief information and to donate to disaster victims:
American Red Cross Donations https://www.unicefusa.org/
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Please call 1-800-985-5990 or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Family Helpline
Call 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437) twenty-four hours a day - seven days a week. If you're feeling stressed out, call the Family Helpline and work through your frustrations before a crisis occurs. You'll speak to sensitive, trained volunteers of Parents Anonymous who provide empathetic listening about parenting and refer you to resources in your community.
Family Support Organization of Essex County
The Family Support Organization of Essex County provides families with support services, resources, and advocacy services to help meet their individual needs. They also offer monthly workshops and weekly support groups to aid families. The goal is to empower families to take control of their lives by building on their strengths and supporting them as needed. FSOEC is located at 60 Evergreen Place, Suite 410, East Orange, NJ. Call (973) 395-1441 or visit their website linked here: Family Support Organization
The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute/ Family Support/ Facebook Support Groups
The Arc of New Jersey is a non-profit organization with divisions throughout the state. They provide various services and resources to the community, supporting many different needs. The Family Institute is dedicated to providing timely information, advocacy, support, and training to family members who have a loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress,
prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255 or 988 or visit their website at:
https://988lifeline.org/
Therapists
If you are looking for a therapist in the South Orange/Maplewood area, please feel free to explore the Psychology Today Therapist directory. This directory can point you in the direction of locating the best therapist that meets you and your family’s needs.
Therapists in the Maplewood area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nj/maplewood
Therapists in the South Orange area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nj/south-orange
Tucker Turtle at Home is a social-emotional tool, that families can use to help guide their children through problem-solving strategies. Families can print the book, and cards, and use them in various situations such as dealing with sibling conflict, playdates, birthday parties etc.
Tucker Turtle at Home