Union County College’s social worker, Barbara Ruggieri, LSW is available to meet with you to help with referrals for:
• NJ SNAP/WIC
• Housing/Emergency Shelter
• Domestic Violence Services
• Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Initiatives
• Utility Assistance
• Adult Medicaid
• Child Support
• Counseling Services
• Support Groups
• Medical Insurance
• Legal Services
The Union County College pantry is now open!
Barbara Ruggieri, LSW
Phone: 908-709-7139
Email: barbara.ruggieri@ucc.edu
Hours:
Cranford Student Services Center- T, W, F
Elizabeth Student Services Center- M, TH
If you need assistance for an emergency or crisis, immediately contact one of the following resources:
For immediate emergencies CALL 911, or mobile community outreach at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, 908-994-7131 to speak with a psychiatric screener.
Public Safety: Cranford Campus (908) 709-7152
Elizabeth Campus (908) 659-5195
Plainfield Campus (908) 965-6070
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24-hr. contact)
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Caring Contact: 908-232-2880 (24-hr. contact)
TEXT “heart” to 741-741
Military Veterans Hotline:1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Press 1)
Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Press 2)
LGBTQ Suicide Hotline:1-866-4-U-TREVOR (8-873867