SERV provides an economic benefit to the community by delivering a full range of care to individuals for about ¼ of the cost of state-supported institutionalizations. Young, old, rich or poor, SERV cares for those in need regardless of gender, religious background, sexual orientation, ethnicity or ability to pay.
Through our work we address a multitude of social issues including homelessness, hunger, housing, addiction recovery, education, child welfare and abuse, senior care, diversity and tolerance.
Consumers
(as of September 2013 -- Includes Residential, Outpatient & Day Programs)
Consumers
Residents |
708 |
Outpatient & Day Programs |
511 |
Total |
1219 |
Gender
Female |
50% |
Male |
50% |
Age
Adults (18-59) |
72% |
Older Adults(60+) |
18% |
Children |
10% |
Ethnicity
African American |
17% |
American Indian/Alaskan |
<1% |
Asian/Pacific |
1% |
Caucasian |
52% |
Hispanic |
18% |
Other |
3% |
Unknown |
8% |
Residences
Research indicates that mental health consumers are much more responsive to accepting treatment after they have housing in place.¹ Because we integrate housing with supportive services, SERV is able to achieve a higher level of success with a very challenging population.
¹New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America. Final Report DHHS Pub. No. SMA-03-3832. Rockville, MD: 2003.
SERV Centers of New Jersey, Inc. maintains three regional offices in five counties that oversee 145 residences for adults recovering from mental illness. They include:
- 46 group homes
- 82 apartment units
- 17 family-care sites
SERV Achievement Centers, Inc. maintains one primary office in Mercer County and oversees 54 residences in six counties for adults and youth with developmental disabilities. They include:
- 24 group homes
- 24 supervised apartments
- 6 family-care sites
