Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ Serving Mercer, Hunterdon & Somerset Counties, NJ.

We support people with disabilities and caregivers through programs like NJ SNAP, Support Coordination (DDD), peer groups, Mental Heath First Aid training, Driver's license permit prep class, & more. We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, and recreational/social program for Mercer, Somerset, and Hunterdon county in New Jersey.

📰 Our Fall 2025 Newsletter (Vol. 91) is here!It’s filled with updates, stories, and highlights from across Mercer and Hu...
11/16/2025

📰 Our Fall 2025 Newsletter (Vol. 91) is here!

It’s filled with updates, stories, and highlights from across Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ — all focused on empowering people with disabilities to live independently.

Read it online now, and if you’d like to get future printed copies mailed right to your door, send us a DM to join our mailing list! 💙

https://www.pcil.org/newsletter

11/14/2025

🥒 Happy International Pickle Day! 🥒

Since locals lovingly call us PCIL (“Pickle”), we had to celebrate in true pickle fashion! 💚

Stop by our Mercer Office today during business hours to:

✅ Say hello to your favorite "Pickle" (PCIL employee) and learn about new opportunities here!
✅ Guess how many pickles are in the jar for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card
✅ Add a leaf to our Gratitude Tree
✅ Take home our exclusive “Inclusion is a Big DILL” sticker (While supplies last)

Guesses must be made in person, so swing by and join the fun as we celebrate inclusion across Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ.

Comment below with your favorite pickle:
❤️ = Sweet & Sour
🔥 = Spicy
🥒 = Dill
😄 = PCIL Staff (because we’re the real Pickles!)

Consumer Spotlight: William 💙After years of living in silence, William — a young man with autism — found his voice throu...
11/14/2025

Consumer Spotlight: William 💙

After years of living in silence, William — a young man with autism — found his voice through assisted typing with the help of a communication specialist.

Since then, PCIL has supported William in using his voice to shape his goals, explore new interests, and share his powerful message with the world. Through PCIL’s individualized support, William has been able to build programs around the activities he chooses — from gardening and learning to fish, to writing and advocating for other non-speaking individuals.

Today, William is turning his journey into a mission: to show the world that every person deserves to be heard.

Not every crisis is visible — but with the right training, every response can make a difference. 💙Through our Mental Hea...
11/13/2025

Not every crisis is visible — but with the right training, every response can make a difference. 💙

Through our Mental Health First Aid Training Grant, first responders, healthcare professionals, municipal employees, community organizations, and members of the public can gain the tools to recognize signs of mental health challenges, de-escalate tough situations, and connect people to the support they need.

✨ Limited grant opportunities available for Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ.

Apply today to schedule a training for your department or team: www.pcil.org/free-mhfa

This Veterans Day, we salute those who’ve served and continue to serve. At the Progressive Center for Independent Living...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we salute those who’ve served and continue to serve.

At the Progressive Center for Independent Living, we’re committed to helping veterans with disabilities thrive through resources, advocacy, and community support.

Discover how we’re serving veterans in our latest blog post — link in bio.

https://www.pcil.org/post/help-for-veterans

🎨🧩 November & December are packed with fun, connection, and creativity at PCIL!Join the Progressive Center for Independe...
11/09/2025

🎨🧩 November & December are packed with fun, connection, and creativity at PCIL!

Join the Progressive Center for Independent Living and our Community Connections & Peer Support Groups for inclusive events designed for people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ.

💙 All events are handicap accessible and open to members and non-members!

👇 Check out what’s coming up and register early to save your spot:
🔗 www.pcil.org/events

✨ Nov 11 | 5–6:30 PM | Hamilton, NJ
11:11 Make a Wish Workshop
With LTDL Peer Support Group
Let’s set meaningful intentions together during this creative self-care workshop.
PCIL Mercer Office | Free Event | Register by 11/10, 4:30 PM

🎤 Nov 18 | 5–6:30 PM | Hamilton, NJ
Guest Speaker
With LTDL Peer Support Group
Join us for a motivational evening of shared stories and inspiration.
PCIL Mercer Office | Free Event | Register by 11/17, 4:30 PM

🎨 Nov 14 | 6–8 PM | Pennington, NJ
Paint a Canvas Workshop
With Community Connections Rec Event
Express yourself through art and meet new friends!
Pennington AG Church | $5 Members | $8 Non-Members | Register by 11/12, 4:30 PM

🎄 Nov 19 | 5:30–7 PM | Lebanon, NJ
Paint a Ceramic Ornament
With RECC Peer Support Group
Create your own holiday keepsake in this fun, hands-on class.
PCIL Hunterdon | $10 Members | $12 Non-Members | Register by 11/12, 4:30 PM

🎅 Dec 5 | 6–9 PM | Pennington, NJ
Holiday Bingo + Karaoke Night!
With Community Connections Rec Event
Get festive with prizes, music, and laughter all night long.
Pennington AG Church | $5 Members | $8 Non-Members | Register by 11/28, 4:30 PM

🎭 Dec 12 | 8–10:15 PM | Lambertville, NJ
A Christmas Carol with RECC Peer Support Group
Join us for an accessible holiday theater night out!
Musical Mountain Theater | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members | Register by 11/28, 4:30 PM

📞 Questions or need assistance?
Call us at 609-581-4500 (Mercer) or 908-782-1055 (Hunterdon)

11/09/2025

We’re not trying to intimidate you… we just really want you to know about our Support Coordination services! 😅💪

PCIL’s Support Coordinators help people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ connect with the services they need to live independently and reach their goals.

We have connections throughout Mercer, Hunterdon, and Somerset Counties to set you up for success, tons of inclusive activities, and a low ratio of support coordinators to individuals.

If you are looking for DDD Support Coordination, give us a call, I promise our support coordinators are nice and this was all that attitude was just an act! (We deserve an Emmy don’t we!)

Tag a friend who might need our services.

🎃👻 Costumes, candy, and a whole lot of creativity! Our PCIL Halloween Costume Party was full of spook-tacular fun and in...
11/05/2025

🎃👻 Costumes, candy, and a whole lot of creativity!

Our PCIL Halloween Costume Party was full of spook-tacular fun and inclusive spirit! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🕸️

From the scariest to the silliest, every costume was a winner in our book! 🏆

Plus sharing some photos from around the office during this spooky season!

🎨 Ready to keep the fun going? Join us for our next Recreation & Community Connections event — a Painting Workshop filled with creativity, laughter, and community connection!

TAG A FRIEND YOU SEE!

🚨 Last-Minute Opportunity! 🚨Join us this Thursday, November 7 at the Progressive Center for Independent Living in Hamilt...
11/05/2025

🚨 Last-Minute Opportunity! 🚨

Join us this Thursday, November 7 at the Progressive Center for Independent Living in Hamilton, NJ for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Seminar!

This interactive training is designed especially for people with disabilities and older adults to learn how to create a personalized Go Bag, make an emergency plan, and feel confident before a disaster strikes.

🗓️ Thursday, November 7
📍 PCIL Office, Hamilton, NJ
💲 FREE — RSVP required to Yvette.Ragsdale@pcil.org by November 6 4:30 PM.

This is the perfect time to get early access to this life-saving training at no cost to you.

📸 Please note: Photos will be taken during this event for future marketing materials. All participants will be asked to sign a media release form.

👉 Call 609-581-4500 ext 125 or email yvette.ragsdale@pcil.org today to reserve your spot!

📣 You're Invited!Join us for our Board Meeting on November 5, 2025 at 6 PM. Anyone welcome to attend with RSVP.Attending...
11/04/2025

📣 You're Invited!

Join us for our Board Meeting on November 5, 2025 at 6 PM.
Anyone welcome to attend with RSVP.

Attending a board meeting gives community members, staff, and partners insight into how decisions are made, where funding goes, and what goals the organization is working toward. It builds trust and shows that leadership is open and accountable.

Attendees can share ideas, raise concerns, or advocate for specific initiatives — it’s a chance to be heard.

RSVP and get full details by emailing info@pcil.org
— we can’t wait to see you there!

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3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 40
Trenton, NJ
08619

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, and recreational/social programs.