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      • Referral Resources

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      • Housing Resources, Eviction Prevention, Help Paying Rent, Help with Mortgage

        Click on the underlined title link for information or call number provided

        Emergency Shelter

         NJ211 or call 211: Statewide homelessness hotline, shelter placements, Code Blue Warming Centers, help finding rental assistance and many other resources.

         Apply here for self-certification to prevent eviction in NJ

         If you submit the self-certification and if you are eligible you may be protected from being evicted or removed from where you are living at any time for past due rent accrued (during the COVID-19 pandemic) between March 1, 2020 and either August 31, 2021, or December 31, 2021, depending on your income.

        Edge NJ

         Assisting the LGBTQ+ community

        Community Hope Eviction Diversion Program

        Community Hope’s program is available to individuals and families residing in Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey.

         Norwescap in Northwest Jersey

         

        Hunterdon County Social Services:

         Emergency rental assistance

        or call Phone: 908-788-1300

        6 Gauntt Place - PO Box 2900, Flemington, New Jersey 08822-2900

        Family Promise of Hunterdon

         8 Bartles Common Road, Ste 11, Flemington, NJ 08822.

        You can also call at (908) 782-2490 

        Temporary Assistance in Morris County

         340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

        Navigating Hope

        A mobile extension of Morris Office of Temporary Assistance

        973-829-8220   

        Family Promise of Morris County

        P.O. Box 1494 Morristown, NJ 07962

        You can also call at (973) 998-0820

         P.O. Box 1494 Morristown, NJ 07962

        You can also call at (973) 998-0820

        Hope House

        Call 973-361-5555 X 3038

        Hope House has funds available to assist first time Section 8 recipients in Morris County with security deposits and realtor fees.

        Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC)

         92 East Main Street, Suite 407, Somerville, NJ 08876

        Phone: 908-446-0036

        Somerset County Emergency Rental Assistance

        Central Office:

        73 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-526-8800

        Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 P.M.

        Email

        Field Office:

        630 Franklin Blvd #110, Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: 732-846-6499

        Field Office:
        391-D Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 Phone: 908-561-9400

        SHIP Samaritan Homeless Interim Program

        87 High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 393-9545

        Volunteers of America - Agape House

        Up to 3 months rental, security deposit, utility and mortgage assistance to Somerset County
        residents. There is no cap on the amount of assistance that can be provided and there is no income limit to participate.

        122-128 East Main St., Somerville, NJ 908-707-9753

        Homesharing Program of Somerset County

        120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 526-4663 

        Somerset County Office of Aging and Disability

          27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 704-6346.

        Family Promise of Sussex County

         19 Church Street, Newton, NJ 07860

        You can also call at (973) 579-1180

        Emergency Rent Assistance from the Sussex County Board of Social Services

        Contact 973-383-3600

        83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 0760

        Project Self-Sufficiency

        Helps connect Sussex County citizens with available resources.

        Contact 1-844-807-3500

        Sussex County Division of Senior Services

         If you are 60 or older, you can contact the Division of Senior Services.

        Contact: 973-579-0555.

        One Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860.

        Samaritan Inn

        Provides emergency food and temporary shelter to homeless families. They also administer a rent assistance program.

        Contact 973-940-8872

        901 Swartswood Road, Newton, NJ 07860

        Family Promise of Warren County

         65A Washington Ave., Oxford, NJ 07863-0267

        You can also call at (908) 453-2194

        NJDCA

        No applications for rental assistance are being serviced except for those received prior to 12/15/2021. You may submit a pre-application here to be considered in the future if DCA receives additional funds.

        Affordable Homes New Jersey 

         CGP&H is the Administrative Agent for more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in 30 municipalities throughout New Jersey. Apply for waiting lists for lottery application to low and moderate income housing units for rent or for home ownership.

        U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

        Renting

         

        Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA)

        • Up to $75,000 to eligible households for
        • Mortgage reinstatement,
        • Escrow shortages
        • Delinquent property taxes and HOA dues/fees
        • Municipal or property tax lien

        Mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and homeowner’s insurance

        Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

         Or call 1 (800) 510-3102

        Universal Service Fund (USF)

         Help with utility bills for low-income families and individuals. Call at 1 (866) 240-1347 

        Fair Housing Rights

         

        Filing a Civil Rights Complaint

         

        911FosterPets 

         Find a temporary home for a pet

      • General Resources

        New Jersey State Bar 

        Court Resources for Self-Representation

        LSNJ Law Legal Information and Hotline

        Legal Information

        Hotline

        Lawyer’s Referral Service in Hunterdon

        You can also call at (908) 236-6109

        Lawyer’s Referral Service in Morris

        You can also call at (973) 267-5882

        Lawyer’s Referral Service in Somerset

        You can also call at (908) 685-2323

        Lawyer’s Referral Service in Sussex

        You can also call at (973) 267-5882

        Lawyer’s Referral Service in Warren

        You can also call at (908) 387-1835

        Public Defenders

      • Autonomy Law Resources

        The Conversation Project

        For AHCD discussions with Family

        New Jersey Department Of Health’s POLST Website

        Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)

        Mercer County Surrogate

        What happens in the administration of an estate without a will?

        Office on Aging and Disability

        Somerset County: 27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 704-6346

         

        Division of Senior Services, Sussex County NJ or call (973) 579-0555

        One Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860.

         

         

      • Consumer Law Resources

        Annual Credit Report

        Get Your Free Credit Report from this Authorized Source

        Consumer Education on Debt

        Defending yourself in Small Claims Court

        Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA)

        • Up to $75,000 to eligible households for 
        • Mortgage reinstatement,
        • Escrow shortages
        • Delinquent property taxes and HOA dues/fees
        • Municipal or property tax lien
        • Mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and homeowner’s insurance

         

        National Association of Consumer Advocates

      • Family Law Resources

        How to Request a Restraining Order

         

        Safe in Hunterdon  

         

        JBWS (Morris County)

        24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.R.U.ABUSED or 1 (877) 782-2873
        Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Text (973) 314-4192

        Safe & Sound Somerset 

        Call or text the 24hour hotline at 1 (866) 685-1122

        Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services (Sussex)

        You can also call their 24 hour helpline at (973) 875-1211

        National Domestic Violence Hotline 

        You can also call their helpline at 1 (800) 799-7233 or text "START" at 88788

        What are Pronouns

         

        Family Animal Resources

        Emergency Housing for Animals:

        Safe Space for Pets On-site housing and Off-site housing for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence.text here.

        Liberty Humane Society - in Jersey City. Pet Owner Assistance Program:

        • Pet Food & Supply Bank
        • Behavior Help
        • Vaccinations & Microchipping
        • Spay/Neuter
        • Pet Identification
        • Assistance with landlord, tenant, or neighbor issues
        • Veterinary Care
        • Pet Adoption or Rehoming

        911FosterPets Find a temporary home for a pet

        The Pet Fund

        A registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care. Provides non-basic, non-urgent care: includes medical needs such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc.

        NJ State Health Dept. sponsors spay/neutering dogs/cats with low cost programs at participating veterinarians.

        Animal Alliance 1432 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530

        Low-cost spay/ neutering and basic wellness services. Price range varies based on income

        Call (609) 818-1952.

         

        NJ Dept. of Health Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program at participating veterinarians listed by County.

        In Hunterdon County:

        Animal Alliance 1432 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530

        Low-cost spay/ neutering and basic wellness services. Price range varies based on income

        Call (609) 818-1952.

      • Public Entitlements Resources

        Apply for benefits on the resources below

        New Jersey Helps

        New Jersey One App

        Disability Benefits

        New Jersey Unemployment

        Hunterdon County Department of Human Services

        Assistance in Morris County

         

        Social Services in Somerset County

        Social Services in Sussex County

        Warren County Department of Human Services

      Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

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