
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
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Referral Resources
Find Resources for Housing (Preventing Eviction, Paying Rent), Consumer Law (Debts, Mortgage Help), Autonomy Documents, Family Law, Entitlements, and General Legal Resources
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Housing Resources
NJ211 or call 211: Statewide homelessness hotline, shelter placements, Code Blue Warming Centers, help finding rental assistance and many other resources.
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
8 Bartles Common Road, Ste 11, Flemington, NJ 08822.
You can also call at (908) 782-2490
340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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
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.
92 East Main Street, Suite 407, Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-446-0036
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: 908-561-9400SHIP 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.
19 Church Street, Newton, NJ 07860
You can also call at (973) 579-1180
Contact 973-383-3600
83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 0760
Helps connect Sussex County citizens with available resources.
Contact 1-844-807-3500
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.
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
65A Washington Ave., Oxford, NJ 07863-0267
You can also call at (908) 453-2194
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.
- 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
Help with utility bills for low-income families and individuals. Call at 1 (866) 240-1347
Help with water and sewer bills.
Read LSNJ's legal information about landlord tenant law.
Find a temporary home for a pet
Helps "elderly, handicapped and low-income persons" in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
Grants are also provided to community-based agencies assisting low-income occupied dwelling units.
Operation Fix It, Hope House, Morris County
Minor repairs relating to: Health and Safety; Plumbing; Carpentry; Masonry; Electrical; Weatherization
for Morris County Residents who are Seniors, People with Disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Low Income Single ParentsGeneral Resources
You can also call at (908) 236-6109
You can also call at (973) 267-5882
You can also call at (908) 685-2323
You can also call at (973) 267-5882
You can also call at (908) 387-1835
New Jersey Division of Disability Services
Link to NJ Resources list maintained by DDS
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://naminj.org/about-nami-new-jersey/nami-affiliates-in-new-jersey/
Find local support in your County
Autonomy Law Resources
For AHCD (Advance Health Care Directive) discussions with Family
Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
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.
Aging, Disabilities & Community Programming, Morris County NJ or call (973) 285-6848 or (800) 564-4656
340 West Hanover Avenue, Ground Floor, Morris Township NJ 07960
Consumer Law Resources
Get Your Free Credit Report from this Authorized Source
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
Family Law Resources
24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.R.U.ABUSED or 1 (877) 782-2873
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Text (973) 314-4192Call or text the 24hour hotline at 1 (866) 685-1122
You can also call their 24 hour helpline at (973) 875-1211
You can also call their helpline at 1 (800) 799-7233 or text "START" at 88788
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
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 at the resources below
Unemployment, Workers' Rights
NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development - Follow up on an Unemployment Insurance Benefit claim; learn your rights
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - File a "Charge of Discrimination"
NJ Division on Civil Rights - File a complaint
NELA (National Employment Lawyer's Association - Find a lawyer
Veterans of Military Service
Veterans Crisis line - Call or text 988, call videophone for deaf/hard of hearing, or online chat
Warren County Veteran Services - Division of Aging and Disability Services, Warren County
Helps file claims for VA benefits, connecting with Health Care, Transportation, Housing and Employment.
Call (908) 475-6591
Patient Advocate Office, Lyons VA Facility
Call (908) 647-0180 x214762
VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Hotline
Call 1-800-488-8244
Connection with veteran volunteers and resources, emergency food assistance
Mental Health Resources For Military Service Members, Veterans And Their Families
(973) 285-6866
Help with VA benefits and entitlements, referrals for other needs, apply for Distinguished Military Service Medal
Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson)
Confdential 24 hour helpline (855) SOS-Vets, (855) 767-8387
Serving veterans in the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Union with housing, other costs
National Archives
Request military service records
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