Community Resources Transportation Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Start Here Lifelong Montclair Guide to Public Transportation — Plain-language guide to Montclair’s trains, buses, reduced fares, and accessibility features, prepared with Rutgers’ NJ Travel Independence Program. Montclair Township — Senior & Disability Transportation — All Township ride programs in one place. 973-509-4974 NJ...
Community Resources LGBTQIA+ Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Immediate Support The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis support by phone, chat, and text for LGBTQIA+ youth. 866-488-7386 LGBT National Help Center — Peer support hotlines for youth, adults, and seniors. 888-843-4564 Trans Lifeline — Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people....
Community Resources Legal Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) Who They Serve: Low-income New Jersey residents statewide. Services Include: Housing and eviction matters Public benefits (SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid) Family law Consumer debt and bankruptcy Foreclosure prevention Healthcare access Elder law and disability rights Education issues Expungement...
Community Resources Immigration Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Start Here NJ Office of New Americans — State office connecting immigrants to legal services, benefits, language access, and know-your-rights materials in many languages. Make the Road New Jersey — Immigration legal services, advocacy, know-your-rights education, and community organizing statewide. Latinos of Montclair —...
Community Resources Housing Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Emergency Shelter & Homelessness Family Promise of Essex County — Emergency shelter, permanent housing placement, and rental assistance for families with children. 46 Park St. 973-746-1400 MESH (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope) — Overnight respite shelter in extreme weather and evening meals six days...
Community Resources Health & Wellness (Essex County) Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Health Insurance & Coverage NJ FamilyCare — Free or low-cost coverage for eligible children and adults. Covers preventive care, hospital services, prescriptions, maternity, and pediatric care. 1-800-701-0710 Get Covered New Jersey — State marketplace for subsidized private plans. NJ Family...
Community Resources Financial & Money Help Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Start Here Suburban Essex Family Success Center — Walk-in help with benefits, budgeting, and referrals; Spanish-speaking staff available. 60 S. Fullerton Ave., Room 205, Montclair. 973-993-1160 Urban League of Essex County — Financial Opportunity Center — Free one-on-one financial coaching, credit...
Community Resources Faith & Spiritual Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Congregations by Tradition Bahá’í Bahá’ís of Montclair Township — Devotional gatherings, study circles, and children’s classes. 800-228-6483 Baptist Union Baptist Church — Serving Montclair for more than 120 years; hosts MESH overnight respite. 12 Midland Ave. 973-746-3270 St. Paul’s Baptist Church —...
Community Resources Job & Career Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Start Here Job Seekers of Montclair — Free, non-sectarian job search and support group with weekly programs and networking; open to all. New Jersey Career Connections — The state’s hub for career counseling, training, job listings, and specialized services for veterans, mature...
Community Resources Aging and Older Adults Last updated September 2026. See all Community Resources. Start Here Lifelong Montclair — The Township’s aging-in-place initiative. Local programs, services, activities, transportation, and resources for older adults. (973) 509-4974. The MILL — Free learning and social programs for adults 55+ throughout Montclair. Registration required. Aging in Montclair (AIM) —...
