Who do I call first for disability services in Passaic County, New Jersey?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and New Jersey vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Passaic County.

Is help available in Spanish in Passaic County?

Yes. This Passaic County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most New Jersey agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Passaic County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Passaic County, New Jersey

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Passaic County, New Jersey. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Passaic County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Passaic County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Passaic County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

DIAL Center for Independent Living, Inc. ((973) 470-8090, Clifton)
The Arc of New Jersey. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Essex Passaic NJ
Broadway Clinic (973-278-2600, Paterson)
North Hudson Community Action Corporation @ Passaic (201-210-0100, Passaic)
Paterson Community Health Center, Inc. (973-790-6594, Paterson)
Banyan Upper School (Passaic County)
Benway School (Passaic County)
Crossroads Academy (CLIFTON)
Gem Gan Moshe Inc (CLIFTON)
2nd Home Passaic Operations, Llc (973-395-0555, PASSAIC). Adult day program
2nd Home Paterson Operations, Llc (973-395-0555, PATERSON). Adult day program
2nd Home Totowa Llc (347-406-2621, TOTOWA). Adult day program
A Plus Adult Medical Day Care, Llc (973-977-9100, PATERSON). Adult day program
Patient Care (973-365-5200, CLIFTON)
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey (973-256-4636, WOODLAND PARK)
5 J Medical Transportation, Inc. (973-767-2979, CLIFTON). Medical & accessible transport
Acepoint Day Habilitation Llc (973-819-1837, CLIFTON). Medical & accessible transport
Alliance Medical Services Llc. (973-778-4911, PATERSON). Medical & accessible transport
Allstate Medical Transport Service Llc (973-471-6525, PASSAIC). Medical & accessible transport
Clifton Consumer Home (Clifton)
Gov Paterson Towers I (Paterson)
Haledon Consumer Home (Haledon)
Harborside Apartments (Paterson)

Statewide programs serving Passaic County

These serve every county in New Jersey, including Passaic County.

The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights New Jersey (800-922-7233). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities ((609) 292-3745). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) ((609) 777-0185). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) (973-642-8100). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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