DIGNITY THROUGH INDEPENDENCE

About Alternatives, Inc.

Alternatives, Inc. provides comprehensive services to individuals and families with special needs enabling them to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community. We are committed to being the human services agency of choice in providing residential and support services to people in the Greater Central New Jersey community.

Our person-centered philosophy is dedicated to providing each person served the support they need to assist them in achieving their goals.

No matter what challenges you may face, Alternatives will develop an individualized plan to help you on your journey as an active member of our community.

Enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and others benefitting from services within the Greater Central New Jersey area since 1979.

See How Our Services

Support Clients in Their Communities

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Residential Services

Alternatives can help you find affordable housing with just the right amount of support for independent living

employment

SERVICES

Alternatives has helped people find meaningful

employment where they live since 1998

Support services for people with developmental disabilities

BehavioraL SUPPORT SERVICES

Alternatives' clinicians provide and implement services in

line with each client's individualized plan

Support coordination

support coordination

Alternatives, Inc. is approved to provide Support Coordination services in Morris and Union Counties

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September 12, 2021

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October 10, 2021

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Real Life Stories From People We Serve

Roy

Lorraine

John

Roy worked as a carpenter. Struggling with depression, he found it difficult to get out of bed. His sister told him about Alternatives, where he found support. His case worker helped him find access to medical treatment and supportive housing.

Currently he is working toward becoming a Peer Specialist so he can help others coping with mental illness.

"Helping others makes

me feel better about myself."

Lorraine was working as an administrative assistant at a large company and was also a mom to three children. She was struggling to cope with the stresses of everyday life.

Through Alternatives case management and support services she found she could do more than survive – she could thrive.

“I realized I am not just an independent person. I am interdependent.”

John, one of four adult children, loves riding his bike, playing piano and eating at the local diner (he’s a Jersey Boy!). Like his siblings, John wanted to live an independent life as an adult, his developmental disability presented obstacles his siblings did not have to face.

Working with his family and staff, John now lives in his own apartment, is employed in a job he is proud of and has a full and productive life.

“I work with people who need help out in the community. We deliver Meals on Wheels”