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Access Family Services

Newark Community Resource

Access Family Services

Counseling & TherapyHousing & ShelterVictim Services

Domestic violence survivors and their children in Essex County · Central Ward

HigherSelf is proud to spotlight Access Family Services as a trusted resource in Newark’s community of care.

About Access Family Services

Access Family Services is Essex County’s domestic violence program, offering a 24-hour bilingual hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, support groups, and court/legal advocacy. Services are provided regardless of English proficiency or immigration status; the listed Gateway Center address is the public administrative office — the shelter location is confidential and is not published.

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Access Family Services is listed as a Newark community resource through HigherSelf’s partnership with the City of Newark Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery and the Brick City Peace Collective. HigherSelf maintains this directory as a free service so residents can reach trusted local support quickly.

Last updated July 4, 2026 Suggest an edit →

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