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Help in Newark
6 service locations
Family and youth
Newark Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
301 Stuart Ave, Newark · 315-331-8172
Head Start early childhood program — 81 funded slots; operated by WAYNE COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM, INC.
Food assistance
Newark Public Library
Meal program
121 High St, Newark · (315) 331-7741
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Arc Wayne County Chapter Inc.
Health care
Newark Community Health
Community health centersliding-scale fees
513 W Union St, Newark · 315-573-7577
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
310 West Union Street, Newark · 315-331-3862
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
407 East Union Street, Newark · 585-546-7220
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
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