180 Turning Lives Around, Inc.

180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Hazlet, New Jersey, serving as the state-designated lead domestic violence and sexual assault agency for Monmouth County. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2002, the organization is a tax-exempt corporate entity focused on providing comprehensive support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The organization operates multiple critical support programs, including the 2NDFLOOR Youth Text/Helpline, which provides confidential mental health and counseling services for youth ages 10-24 throughout New Jersey, and offers a range of intervention and prevention services through various federal grant-funded initiatives.

The organization has consistently received federal grants from multiple agencies, primarily the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These grants have enabled 180 Turning Lives Around to provide a wide array of services, including permanent and transitional housing assistance, legal services, counseling, emergency shelter, and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The organization has received substantial grant awards ranging from $123,298 to $750,000, supporting projects such as legal assistance for victims, transitional housing programs, and youth helpline services. They have also worked closely with partners like South Jersey Legal Services, New Jersey Crime Victims Law Center, and the American Friends Services Committee to expand their reach and effectiveness in supporting vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on providing comprehensive, survivor-centered services that promote safety, healing, and self-sufficiency.