Help in East Orange
42 service locations · 10 recurring meetings
Family and youth
44 Glenwood
Child care and early childhood education
44 Glenwood Ave, East Orange · 973-669-8200
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
APREA Site Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
25 S Munn Ave, East Orange · 973-266-0947
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Bakery Village
Child care and early childhood education
1 4th Ave, East Orange · 973-643-0300
Head Start early childhood program — 68 funded slots; operated by The Leaguers Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
CORRINA Site Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
50 Washington St, East Orange · 973-266-5380
Head Start early childhood program — 120 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Harambee Family Academy
Child care and early childhood education
60 Glenwood Ave, East Orange · 973-675-4411
Head Start early childhood program — 26 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
L. HAROLD KARNS Site Early Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
682 Park Ave, East Orange · 973-676-1110
Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Norjenes
Child care and early childhood education
61 N Arlington Ave, East Orange · 973-675-9330
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Orange Corps
Family support servicesFood pantryFamily and youth
430 Main Street, East Orange · 973-672-0262
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
PEARLY HAYES Site Early Head Start Center
Child care and early childhood education
106 Washington St, East Orange · 973-676-1110
Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Pregnant Moms
Child care and early childhood education
682 Park Ave, East Orange · 973-676-1110
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Three Stages Learning Center
Child care and early childhood education
91 S Harrison St, East Orange · 862-233-6665
Head Start early childhood program — 90 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Zadie's of the Oranges
Child care and early childhood education
280 S Harrison St, East Orange · 973-395-5100
Head Start early childhood program — 26 funded slots; operated by East Orange Child Development Corporation.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Banneker Academy
Meal program
500 S Clinton St, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Campus High School
Meal program
344 Prospect Street, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Cicely Tyson Elementary
Meal program
45 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
East Orange Community Charter School
Meal program
682 Park Ave, East Orange · (973) 392-1303
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of East Orange.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
East Orange Community Charter School
Meal program
99 Washington Street, East Orange · (973) 392-1303
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of East Orange.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ecole Louverture School
Meal program
330 Central Avenue, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Edward T. Bowser School Of Excellence
Meal program
180 Lincoln Street, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Elmwood Park
Meal program
128 Oak St, East Orange · (973) 414-4141
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of East Orange.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Fresh Start Academy
Meal program
135 Glenwood Ave., East Orange · (973) 266-3443
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Garvin School
Meal program
1 Grove Place, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Gordon Parks Academy
Meal program
98 Greenwood Avenue, East Orange · (862) 233-7300
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hart Complex - Costley/Truth/Healy
Meal program
116 Hamilton St, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Langston Hughes School
Meal program
160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mgm Medical Group
Meal program
262 William St, East Orange · (973) 677-2233
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by New Hope ETC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pride Academy Charter School
Meal program
117 Elmwood Ave, East Orange · (973) 672-3200
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Pride Academy Charter School.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rowley Park
Meal program
Rowley Park, East Orange · (973) 414-4141
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of East Orange.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sheila Oliver Academy
Meal program
404 N. Grove Street, East Orange · (862) 233-7300
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Stem Academy
Meal program
129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange · (862) 233-7300
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Warwick Institute
Meal program
120 Central Avenue, East Orange · (973) 768-4113
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by East Orange Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Watsessing Park
Meal program
423-481 Glenwood Ave, East Orange · (201) 414-4141
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by City of East Orange.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
EAST ORANGE PRIMARY CARE CENTER
Community health centersliding-scale fees
444 William St, East Orange · 973-675-1900
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
East Orange Housing Authority
Housing assistance
160 Halsted St, East Orange · 973-766-8896
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Mental health
It Takes A Family
Mental health treatment facility
576 Central Avenue, East Orange · 973-766-1265
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Substance use and recovery
Carewell Health
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
300 Central Avenue, East Orange · 973-266-4701 x14701
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Center for Family Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
86 South Harrison Street, East Orange · 877-922-2377
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Community Psychiatric Institute
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
67 Sanford Street, East Orange · 973-673-3342
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
East Orange Substance Abuse Trt Prog
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
110 South Grove Street, East Orange · 973-266-5200
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
EOH Acquisition Group LLC
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
300 Central Avenue, East Orange · 973-266-4701 x14701
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Marilyn Center for Hope Help and Healing
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
85 South Harrison Street, East Orange · 973-474-6492
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Veteran services
East Orange VA Medical Center
VA facilityHealth care
385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange · 973-676-1000
VA Medical Center (VAMC)
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
We Can
Mon 19:30 · in-person · Bethel Baptist ChurchOpenWheelchair accessible
229 Wallace St., Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Man to Man
Tue 19:00 · in-personClosedMenWheelchair accessible
16 Halsted Street, East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Grateful Addicts
Tue 19:30 · in-person · East Orange VA Medical CenterOpen
385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Early Awareness
Wed 09:00 · in-person · Elmwood Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
135 Elmwood Ave., East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Spiritual Brothers
Wed 19:00 · in-person · Bethel Baptist ChurchClosedMenWheelchair accessible
229 Wallace St., Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Stronger Than Iron
Thu 18:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionStep study
385 Tremont Ave., East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Colors of Life
Thu 19:00 · in-person · Faith Temple ChurchOpenBig BookStep studyWheelchair accessible
16 Halsted Street, East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Stepping Into Life
Fri 19:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionSpanishStep studyWheelchair accessible
135 Elmwood Ave., East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Against All Odds
Sat 13:00 · in-person · Bethel Baptist ChurchClosedWheelchair accessible
229 Wallace St., Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Sanity On Sunday
Sun 11:30 · in-person · East Orange VA Medical CenterOpenDiscussionSpanish
385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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