Community Resources
Health & Wellness (Essex County)
Last updated September 2026.
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 Health Line — 1-800-328-3838 (24-hour referral line for services near you)
- NJ 211 — Dial 211 for referrals to health and human services
Community Health Centers
- Newark Community Health Centers (NCHC) — adult and family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, ENT, HIV testing, nutrition counseling, and social work support. After-hours: 1-800-944-6242
- Jewish Renaissance Medical Center — school-based sites, 973-679-7709
Hospitals
- Mountainside Medical Center — Montclair
- Clara Maass Medical Center — Belleville
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center — Livingston
- CareWell Health Medical Center — East Orange
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center — Newark
- Saint Michael’s Medical Center — Newark
- University Hospital — Newark
- VA New Jersey Health Care System — East Orange
Local Health Departments
- Montclair Department of Health & Human Services — 205 Claremont Ave., 3rd Floor, Montclair · 973-509-4980. Vaccination clinics, health screenings, disease prevention, and health education.
- Essex County Office of Public Health Management
- Check your own municipality’s health department for local vaccination and screening clinics.
Free & Low-Cost Community Services
- Toni’s Kitchen — Montclair. Free dental care, vision screenings, blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and diabetes education through partner organizations. Available during meal service; schedule at toniskitchen.org
- Rutgers S.A.V.E. / NJCEED — free cancer education and screening for Essex County residents without health insurance. Offered periodically through municipal health departments.
- Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris — 33 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair · 973-509-9777
- Family Support Organization of Essex County — 60 Evergreen Place, East Orange · 973-395-1441. Peer support and advocacy for families of children with emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental needs.