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First Assist: Your First Call for Help
When you’re not sure where to turn, start here. First Assist is Hunterdon Helpline’s information and referral service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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One call connects you with a caring person who will listen, understand what you need, and point you to trusted resources and support services throughout Hunterdon County and beyond. We help people navigate available services with compassion, dignity, and respect.
How to Get Help
You can reach a Community Resource Specialist by phone, email, or in person at our Flemington office. Reach out for yourself, or on behalf of a family member, friend, or neighbor.
What to Expect
When you contact us, a Specialist will listen to your situation, ask a few questions to understand what you need, and walk you through the options available. You’ll leave the conversation with clear next steps, whether that’s a phone number, an application, or a direct connection to a local agency. When appropriate, we’ll follow up to make sure you got the help you needed.
All conversations are handled with care and kept confidential.
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How It Works
If your situation needs more hands-on support, our Community Resource Navigation team can work with you one-on-one to help you follow through.
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Call 908-782-4357, any time of day or night.
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Tell us what’s going on. We’ll listen and ask a few questions to understand your needs.
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Get connected. We’ll share the right resources, contact information, and next steps.
Who Can Call
Anyone seeking assistance for themselves or someone else
Caregivers supporting an older adult or loved one
Individuals and families looking for information or referrals
Community partners looking for a trusted connection
No question is too small.
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