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Disability services in Union County, New Jersey

1,972 listings serve Union County: 135 Confirmed Profiles and 1,837 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Search by area in Union County

Listings that serve the county in each area. 253 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental272Mental and Behavioral Health643Physical and Mobility379Sensory33Neurological and Chronic Health375Veterans and Military Families56

How to get services in Union County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Union County is shown.

Start here NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey Medicaid) · NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services; County Social Service Agencies for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (800) 701-0710 · For aged, blind and disabled Medicaid, apply at your County Social Service Agency.

If you live in New Jersey and get SSI, you automatically qualify for Medicaid.

People with disabilities whose income or resources are above SSI limits can apply for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid at the County Social Service Agency; adults who lost SSI because of a parent's Social Security benefit may keep Medicaid as a Disabled Adult Child.

For children: None (no TEFRA or Katie Beckett option was found this run; children apply through NJ FamilyCare).

If you work: NJ WorkAbility: Medicaid for working people with disabilities whose earnings are too high for regular Medicaid (details not re-read this run).

Steps

  1. If you get SSI, you do not need to apply; watch for your Medicaid card
  2. If you do not get SSI and have a disability, apply at your County Social Service Agency
  3. Bring the documents on the state's Aged, Blind, Disabled checklist
  4. Families and children can apply for NJ FamilyCare online
  5. If you use DDD services and Medicaid is denied, contact the DDD Medicaid Eligibility Helpdesk at [email protected]

Have these ready

  • Photo ID or other proof of identity
  • Social Security numbers for everyone applying
  • Proof of income such as pay stubs or benefit letters
  • Bank statements and information about other assets
  • Medical or disability records
  • Health insurance or Medicare cards

Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Community Care Program (CCP), formerly Community Care Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults 21 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are eligible for DDD and Medicaid and meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Community Services Office for your county · Website (opens in a new tab)

There is a waiting list for the Community Care Program; ask to be added with the CCP Waiting List Request Form.

Steps

  1. Gather the documents on the DDD Application Checklist
  2. Fill out the DDD Application for Determination of Eligibility (you must be 18 or older; you or your guardian must sign)
  3. Send it to DDD; a decision can take up to 60 days
  4. Get and keep Medicaid, which DDD requires
  5. Complete the NJ Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) and choose a support coordination agency
  6. Ask to be added to the CCP waiting list by email at [email protected]

Your local office for Union County

Green Brook Office
(908) 226-7800 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 275 Greenbrook Road, Green Brook, 08812

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Union County

New Jersey FamilyCare Comprehensive Demonstration No waiting list

New Jersey residents who qualify for NJ FamilyCare; seniors and people with disabilities who need nursing facility level of care can get long-term services through a managed care plan.

Start with: County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) for Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ FamilyCare is an entitlement program; long-term services through MLTSS need a clinical assessment.

Steps

  1. Apply for NJ FamilyCare online or, for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid, at your County Social Service Agency
  2. If you need long-term services, contact your county ADRC to ask for an MLTSS assessment
  3. Choose a NJ FamilyCare managed care health plan
  4. Work with your plan care manager on a plan of care

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find the one for Union County.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Union County

Supports Program (SP) No waiting list

Adults 21 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are eligible for DDD and Medicaid and live in an unlicensed setting such as a family home; ICF/IID level of care is not required.

Start with: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Community Services Office for your county · Website (opens in a new tab)

DDD says there is no waiting list for the Supports Program.

Steps

  1. Gather the documents on the DDD Application Checklist
  2. Fill out the DDD Application for Determination of Eligibility (you must be 18 or older; you or your guardian must sign)
  3. Send it to DDD; a decision can take up to 60 days
  4. Get and keep Medicaid, which DDD requires
  5. Complete the NJ Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) and choose a support coordination agency

Your local office for Union County

Green Brook Office
(908) 226-7800 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 275 Greenbrook Road, Green Brook, 08812

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Union County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

Confirmed Profiles based in Union County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

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How New Jersey pays for services

See how New Jersey ranks on disability funding, its waiver programs and rates, and its vocational rehabilitation agency in the Funding Atlas for New Jersey.

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