The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency with a mission to transform the lives of persons returning from addiction treatment, jail or prison, or the theater of combat.

NJRC offers comprehensive wraparound services, including addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT); medical, dental, and psychiatric healthcare; federal, state, and county social services; case management; employment assistance and job training; legal services (bail and court fine dismissal, birth certificate, drivers license, and social security card restoration, expungements); and veteran-specific support (discharge upgrades, HUD-VASH housing, VA services).

The Governor’s Reentry Training and Employment Center offers federally and state-licensed training for industry-recognized credentials, providing individuals with the skills needed for career employment and a Second Chance. 

Locations

Hudson County / Administrative Offices
591 Summit Avenue, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(551) 256-9717

Bergen County
39 Hudson Street, Suite 404
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
(551) 256-7897

Essex County
936-938 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 982-6896

Middlesex County
762B Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 509-9304

Monmouth County
72 Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 201
Neptune City, NJ 07753
(848) 217-7455

Ocean County
24 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(848) 238-7000

Passaic County
66 Hamilton Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 201
Paterson, NJ 07505
(551) 256-9062

Union County
324 Trinity Place
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(551) 256-7879

The Governor's Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(973) 982-6537

Eligibility	Clients are eligible if they have been formerly incarcerated, are currently incarcerated (program starts after release), or have had any involvement in the criminal justice system as a defendant. Transportation by van is provided for certain clients, however, clients are given bus tickets to use for certain employment purposes, or site appointments.
Age Groups	Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Financial Assistance / Referrals Financial Counseling / Literacy Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Halfway House Homeless Prevention Housing / Shelter Military / Veteran Services Supportive Housing Community Community Service Volunteer Opportunities Education Professional Education / Training Employment / Training Internships Job Search Job Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Vocational Training Family & Support Services Case Management LGBTQ Racial / Social Justice Referral Services Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Law Enforcement / Corrections Legal Assistance
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Substance Use / Addiction Womens / Mens Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition Medical / Health Needs
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Individual Support Services (ISS) Mentoring Outreach Services Professional Services / Wraparound Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Social Skills
Payment Types	Free State Funding
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Middlesex County Monmouth County Ocean County Passaic County Union County

Last Updated: 10/13/25