Help in Paterson
64 service locations · 11 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Eastside Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
500 E 35th St, Paterson · 973-546-2634
Head Start early childhood program — 96 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Paterson Corps
Family support servicesFood pantryFamily and youth
541-545 W. Broadway, Paterson · 973-790-4817
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Westside Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
265 Totowa Ave, Paterson · 973-546-2634
Head Start early childhood program — 26 funded slots; operated by Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Buckley Park-Recreation
Meal program
400 Chamberlain Ave.-Chamberlain & Redwood, Paterson · (973) 866-8859
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
College Achieve - Colt St.
Meal program
5 Colt St, Paterson · (973) 452-8545
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
College Achieve - Ellison St.
Meal program
137 Ellison St., Paterson · (973) 452-8545
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
College Achieve - Market St.
Meal program
21 Market Street, Paterson · (973) 452-8545
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Charter School
Meal program
75 Spruce St, Paterson · (973) 710-2712
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Community Site - Oasis
Meal program
59 Mill St., Paterson · (973) 881-8307
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
Meal program
515 Marshall St, Paterson · (973) 321-0677
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Eastside High School
Meal program
150 Park Ave, Paterson · (201) 259-0521
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Eastside Park (Lower Field)-Recreation
Meal program
817 14Th Ave., Paterson · (973) 818-3142
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Eastside Park (Upper Field)-Recreation
Meal program
817 14Th Ave, Paterson · (973) 851-3704
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Gilmore Christian Academy
Meal program
131 Haledon Ave., Paterson · (973) 790-9400
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
International High School
Meal program
200 Grand Street, Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jfk High School
Meal program
61-127 Preakness Ave., Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Joseph A Taub Middle School
Meal program
202 Union, Paterson · (973) 818-3142
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mlk-Recreation Books And Balls
Meal program
851 East 28Th Street, Paterson · (973) 460-1175
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
New Roberto Clemente-Recreation Books And Balls
Meal program
482-506 Market Street, Paterson · (973) 321-1313
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Newcomers Hs
Meal program
151 Ellison Street, Paterson · (973) 321-0571
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Meal program
88 Danforth Ave, Paterson · (862) 385-2150
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Meal program
30 Michigan Ave, Paterson · (862) 257-3445
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Passaic Arts and Science Charter School.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School-Girl Goals
Meal program
225 Grand Street, Paterson · (973) 573-0890
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Paterson P-Tech
Meal program
201 Memorial Drive, Paterson · (973) 321-1000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pcsst 4-7 Campus
Meal program
276 Wabash Avenue, Paterson · (201) 364-1131
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pennington Park
Meal program
372 Mcbride Ave (Corner Of Mcbride And Murray), Paterson · (973) 866-8859
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Philip'S Academy
Meal program
124 Madison Ave,, Paterson · (973) 247-8920
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Roberto Clemente Park-Recreation
Meal program
348 Market St.-Corner Of Market And Carroll Street, Paterson · (862) 264-0346
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Roberto Clemente School
Meal program
434 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson · (973) 321-0950
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rosa Parks High School-Recreation Performing Arts Camp
Meal program
432 12Th Ave., Paterson · (973) 572-5725
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #13
Meal program
690 East 23Rd Street, Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #15
Meal program
98 Oak Street, Paterson · (973) 321-1000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #16
Meal program
11 22Nd Ave, Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #18
Meal program
51 East 18Th St, Paterson · (646) 441-0059
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #2
Meal program
22 Passaic Street, Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #24
Meal program
50 19Th Ave, Paterson · (973) 321-1000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #25
Meal program
287 Trenton Ave, Paterson · (551) 204-4180
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #25 Playground-Recreation
Meal program
287 Trenton Ave, Paterson · (551) 204-4180
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #26
Meal program
1 East 32Nd Street, Paterson · (973) 321-1313
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #26-Recreation Summer Slam
Meal program
1 East 32Nd Street, Paterson · (973) 321-1313
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #27
Meal program
250 Richmond Ave., Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #28
Meal program
200 Presidential Blvd., Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #4
Meal program
55 Clinton St., Paterson · (609) 357-8608
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School #5
Meal program
430 Totowa Ave, Paterson · (973) 321-1000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School 20
Meal program
500 E 37Th St, Paterson · (201) 757-4649
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
School 7
Meal program
106 Ramsey St, Paterson · (973) 321-0950
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Steam High School (Old Paterson Catholic)
Meal program
764 11Th Ave., Paterson · (862) 257-0251
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Paterson Board of Education.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
BROADWAY CLINIC
Community health centersliding-scale fees
227 Broadway, Paterson · 973-278-2600
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
PATERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Community health centersliding-scale fees
32 Clinton St, Paterson · 973-790-6594
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
Paterson Housing Authority
Housing assistance
60 Van Houten St, Paterson · 973-345-5650
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Legal aid
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services-Passaic
Legal aid services
152 Market Street, Paterson
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Mental health
Saint Josephs Healthcare System Behavioral Health
Mental health treatment facility
703 Main Street, Paterson · 973-754-3295
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Saint Josephs Hospital and Medical Ctr ACCESS Deaf Mental Health
Mental health treatment facility
Paterson · 973-754-5590
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Substance use and recovery
C Line Counseling Center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
680 Broadway, Paterson · 201-200-1965
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
655 Broadway, Paterson · 877-922-2377
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Chosen Generation Community Corp
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
147 Montgomery Street, Paterson · 973-782-6726
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Evas Village Halfway House for Women
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
16 Spring Street, Paterson · 973-523-6220
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Evas Village Mens Halfway House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
393 Main Street, Paterson · 973-523-6220 x304
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; men only.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Evas Village Mommy and Me Halfway House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
25 Jackson Street, Paterson · 973-523-6220
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Medallion Behavioral Health
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
207 19th Avenue, Paterson · 973-473-2343
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Paterson Counseling Center Inc
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
319-321 Main Street, Paterson · 973-523-8316 x7222
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Saint Josephs University Medical Ctr Harbor House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
645 Main Street, Paterson · 973-754-2800
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Turning Point Inc Barnett Medical Arts Complex
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
680 Broadway, Paterson · 973-239-9400
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Veteran services
Paterson VA Clinic
VA facilityHealth care
11 Getty Avenue, DePaul Center, Paterson · 973-247-1666
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Primary Care CBOC
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Come Clean
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Chosen Generation Community CenterOpenDiscussion
147 Montgomery Street, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Recovery In Silk City
Mon 19:30 · in-person · Crossroads Ministry CenterOpenDiscussionStep study
511 E. 22nd Street, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Turning The Page
Tue 19:00 · in-person · Canaan Baptist ChurchOpenSpanishWheelchair accessible
535 E. 22nd St, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Paterson's First
Thu 19:30 · in-person · First A.M.E. Zion ChurchOpenDiscussionSpanish
Corner of Ellison & Summer Streets (326 Ellison Street), Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Come and Grow
Fri 19:00 · in-person · St. Luke's Baptist ChurchOpenDiscussionSpanishStep study
139 Carroll Street, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Women's Midday Miracles
Sat 12:00 · in-person · On top of William’s PharmacyOpenWomen
305 Broadway, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Kick it Raw
Sat 13:00 · in-person · Crossroads MinistryClosedMen
511 E. 22nd St, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Saturday Night Live
Sat 20:00 · in-person · Eva's Recovery KitchenOpenDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
393 Main Street, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Stepping Into Recovery
Sun 19:00 · in-person · Eva's Village Main KitchenOpenDiscussionStep studyWheelchair accessible
393 Main Street, Paterson · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
SMART Recovery meetings
SMART Recovery Meeting #7667
Mon 11:00 · in-person · Eva's Recovery Center
Paterson · via SMART Recovery USA
SMART Recovery Meeting #9192
Mon 11:00 · in-person · Harm Reduction Center
Paterson · via SMART Recovery USA
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