Mount Carmel Guild is located next to, and shares a parking lot with, St. Michael's School. This behavioral health center has day programs and outpatient programs for adults and children suffering from mental illness, and serves anyone with a need for counseling. The Guild is affiliated with Catholic Charities and has been at the location, a former convent, for 30 years. The services are fee-based and Mount Carmel Guild accepts Medicaid, Medicare and certain private insurances.
In operation since the 1940s, the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) is dedicated to combating cerebral palsy and helping those suffering from the disease. The League serves more than 300 families throughout Union, Essex and Middlesex counties, offering facilities in Cranford and Union. CPL's Cranford facility is a licensed Pediatric Medical Day Health Facility, with child development specialists on hand to give children with cerebral palsy the care they need. The facility also provides job training and health care services for adults with cerebral palsy. Visit the CPL Web site to find out more about the services offered.
This is the New Jersey chapter of the national Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which seeks to one day find a cure for these diseases, and, until then, support research programs and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Services include resources and support programs for patients, professional education programs, advocacy and more. The group always is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of activities in the community and always welcomes donations.
One of the most active posts in Union County, VFW Post 355 is open to any former member of the armed forces who served overseas during a war or conflict. This post has been in Cranford since 1920. Currently, there are 295 members for whom the VFW acts as a social club. There are two meetings per month and membership dues are $26/year. The hall is available for rental at $400 for four-hour blocks.