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.

✨ Upcoming Events at PCIL: December & January ✨All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and no...
12/15/2025

✨ Upcoming Events at PCIL: December & January ✨

All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

📅 Save the Dates & Register Early at www.pcil.org/events

➡️ December 16 | Holiday Haiku
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Create your own seasonal haiku in a relaxing, creative session.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 5 | Game Night
R.E.C.C. Hunterdon Peer Group
5:00–6:30 PM | $3 Members | $5 Non-Members
Start the year with fun, friendly competition!
HealthQuest Gym, Flemington, NJ

➡️ January 6 | Vision Boards
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Set your goals for 2026 through visual inspiration and creativity.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 12 | Smart Saving & Spending
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Learn budgeting tools and money-management strategies for independent living.
PCIL Hunterdon Office

➡️ January 13 | Winter Wellness Chat
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Let’s talk nutrition, movement, and wellness for the winter season.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 16 | Winter Ball
Community Connections Rec – Mercer County
7:00–9:00 PM | $25 Members | $35 Non-Members
Dress up, dance, and celebrate with friends!
The Hibernian Club, Hamilton, NJ

➡️ January 20 | Give Back Night
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Help assemble donation kits and spread kindness in our community.
PCIL Mercer Office

🌐 Learn more & register: www.pcil.org/events

💙 Serving people with disabilities across Mercer County & Hunterdon County, NJ.

❄️ If this recent cold weather in New Jersey has you worried — you’re not alone.And honestly, you’re right to be thinkin...
12/12/2025

❄️ If this recent cold weather in New Jersey has you worried — you’re not alone.

And honestly, you’re right to be thinking about it.

Emergencies don’t wait, and for people with disabilities, seniors, and their families, having a plan in place can make all the difference during winter storms, power outages, or other unexpected events.

PCIL’s Pathways to Preparedness training helps individuals in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ feel more confident and prepared by learning how to:
• Create a personal emergency plan
• Prepare a Go-Bag
• Plan for evacuation or sheltering in place
• Connect with local resources
• Strengthen independence

✅ The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

This FREE 90-minute workshop offers practical solutions to help ease your mind and prepare for what’s ahead.

Preparedness starts before the emergency.

The new year brings new changes — but also new support.If upcoming SNAP updates feel confusing, PCIL is here with patien...
12/12/2025

The new year brings new changes — but also new support.

If upcoming SNAP updates feel confusing, PCIL is here with patient, one-on-one guidance for people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon County.
We’ll help you understand what’s changing in 2026 and what it means for your household.

Let’s move into the new year with confidence, together.

12/10/2025

Do you know what we know? 👇🏻

If you are a person with a disability living in Mercer or Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and you’re thinking about getting your NJ driver’s permit to access employment or make getting to work easier… then you’re going to want to hear this:

Drive-Ability is PCIL’s driver’s permit prep program designed specifically for people with disabilities in New Jersey.
We help you study, understand the rules of the road, and build the confidence you need to pass your New Jersey driver’s permit test.

Our New Year cohort is forming now—don’t wait!
This course may be free through DVRS, so reach out as soon as possible.

Tag a friend who’s ready to take the next step toward independence.

PCIL had a great day attending the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey Conference. Our team participated in a v...
12/09/2025

PCIL had a great day attending the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey Conference. Our team participated in a variety of trainings and workshops led by experts across the state. Sessions focused on supportive housing, innovative programs for people with disabilities, and strengthening community-based services.

We’re excited to bring back updated information, new insights, and stronger tools to better support the individuals and families we serve in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ.

With the colder weather settling into New Jersey, it’s a good reminder that emergencies can happen in any season. ❄️Our ...
12/08/2025

With the colder weather settling into New Jersey, it’s a good reminder that emergencies can happen in any season. ❄️

Our new blog highlights how PCIL’s Pathways to Preparedness training helps people with disabilities across Mercer and Hunterdon County build confidence, safety, and independence before a crisis ever occurs.

Read the full story and see how preparedness supports stronger independent living:
🔗 https://www.pcil.org/post/emergency-preparedness-for-people-with-disabilities-nj

✨ Upcoming Events at PCIL: December & January ✨From creative workshops to wellness chats and our Winter Ball, there are ...
12/08/2025

✨ Upcoming Events at PCIL: December & January ✨

From creative workshops to wellness chats and our Winter Ball, there are so many ways to connect, learn, and build community across Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ.

All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

📅 Save the Dates & Register Early at www.pcil.org/events

➡️ December 9 | What’s On Your Mind
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
A supportive space to talk, share, and connect with peers.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ December 12 | A Christmas Carol
RECC Peer Support Group – Hunterdon County
8:00–10:15 PM | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members
Join us for a festive night out at the theater!
Musical Mountain Theater, Lambertville, NJ

➡️ December 16 | Holiday Haiku
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Create your own seasonal haiku in a relaxing, creative session.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 5 | Game Night
R.E.C.C. Hunterdon Peer Group
5:00–6:30 PM | $3 Members | $5 Non-Members
Start the year with fun, friendly competition!
HealthQuest Gym, Flemington, NJ

➡️ January 6 | Vision Boards
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Set your goals for 2026 through visual inspiration and creativity.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 12 | Smart Saving & Spending
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Learn budgeting tools and money-management strategies for independent living.
PCIL Hunterdon Office

➡️ January 13 | Winter Wellness Chat
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Let’s talk nutrition, movement, and wellness for the winter season.
PCIL Mercer Office

➡️ January 16 | Winter Ball
Community Connections Rec – Mercer County
7:00–9:00 PM | $25 Members | $35 Non-Members
Dress up, dance, and celebrate with friends!
The Hibernian Club, Hamilton, NJ

➡️ January 20 | Give Back Night
LTDL Peer Support Group – Mercer County
5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
Help assemble donation kits and spread kindness in our community.
PCIL Mercer Office

🌐 Learn more & register: www.pcil.org/events

💙 Serving people with disabilities across Mercer County & Hunterdon County, NJ.

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DDD PARTICIPANTS — PLEASE READToday, December 6, is PPL’s final day as New Jersey’s Fiscal Interm...
12/05/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DDD PARTICIPANTS — PLEASE READ

Today, December 6, is PPL’s final day as New Jersey’s Fiscal Intermediary for Self-Directed Employees (SDEs).

➡️ TOMORROW, December 7, Acumen officially goes live.

If you use the SDE model, it is critical that your ISP was approved by yesterday (12/5) for a smooth transition.

If you’re unsure whether your plan is ready, please contact your Support Coordinator immediately.

PCIL is here to support people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ during this change.

Congratulations to our Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Winners! 🦃Thanks to the generosity of Foresters Financial, PCIL was ab...
12/05/2025

Congratulations to our Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Winners! 🦃

Thanks to the generosity of Foresters Financial, PCIL was able to provide two turkey food baskets—with all the fixings—to support individuals with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.

🎉 Congratulations to our winners:
• Dominic Sheaffer of Mercer County (Pictured here with his basket.)
• Matthew Braski of Hunterdon County

We hope your Thanksgiving dinner was extra special!
And speaking of giveaways..... Be on the look out for a December Giveaway!

Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a day that honors strength, voice, and possibility.A...
12/04/2025

Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a day that honors strength, voice, and possibility.
At PCIL, we see every day how people with disabilities across Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ break barriers, redefine independence, and build community with courage and heart.

Inclusion isn’t just a goal — it’s a movement.
And together, we’re moving forward.

💙 Proud to stand with our disability community today and always.

12/03/2025

Did you know our Life Through Different Lens Peer Groups, R.E.C.C. events, and our Community Connection activities are open to anyone in our community!

We’ve released December and January offerings on our website.

Share this post with a friend you hope to invite to our next event! And don’t forget to register yourself!

www.pcil.org/events

This Giving Tuesday, choose PCIL — and help create real connection for people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon ...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, choose PCIL — and help create real connection for people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ. 💙

So many adults in our community spend days without social interaction, support, or a sense of belonging. Through our Life Through Different Lenses (LTDL) Peer Group, participants come together to build friendships, learn new skills, and experience the world beyond their walls.

Your donation today directly supports these meaningful moments:
✨ $25 — Start the Spark
Fund supplies for one peer group activity.
✨ $50 — Open the Door
Sponsor a participant’s admission to a community outing.
✨ $100 — Inspire Growth
Support a guest speaker or workshop that builds confidence.
✨ $250 — Bring Us Together
Provide transportation for all participants to a peer group outing.
✨ $500 — Reach More Neighbors
Fund a peer group event and help us expand support to more adults in Hunterdon County.

Every gift helps someone feel connected, supported, and seen.
Donate today via PayPal or scan the QR code in the last slide.

PCIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donation receipts are provided for all contributions.

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3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 40
Trenton, NJ
08619

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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.