Everyone deserves a chance.

Peer recovery support, mentoring, and community reentry services for Passaic County and Northern New Jersey.

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About GMAC

Give Me A Chance (GMAC) is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity based in Paterson. Our team of peer recovery specialists walks alongside individuals and families working toward recovery, stability, and a fresh start, especially people returning home to their communities.

We partner with faith communities, hospitals, law enforcement, and local service providers so that the people we serve have a real network of support behind them.

What We Do

Peer Recovery Support

One-on-one support from trained peer recovery specialists with lived experience.

Mentoring

Consistent, caring mentorship, including our Flex Funded mentoring programs.

Community Reentry

Practical help for people returning home: connections to housing, services, and community.

Youth Programs

Positive guidance and opportunities for young people in our community.

Life Skills & Workforce

Life skills training and workforce development to build long-term independence.

Leadership

JL
Founder & President / CEO

Jermaine L. Linder

jermainelinder@givemeachancenj.org  ·  862-440-5748

Contact Us

Office

160 Ward Street, Suite 201
Paterson, NJ 07505

Mailing Address

257 7th Street, Apt J18
Clifton, NJ 07011

Phone

862-440-5748

Email

jermainelinder@givemeachancenj.org