NJ Support Resources Directory
1) Statewide Entry Points & 24/7 Hotlines
- NJ 211 (Information & Referrals; Homeless Hotline)
Dial 2‑1‑1 or 1‑877‑652‑1148. Offers multilingual support, Code Blue / cooling center info, and over 6,000 listings across services. NJ.govNJ 2-1-1 Partnership - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial, text, or chat 9-8-8 for 24/7 mental health crisis assistance. NJ State Library Guides - NJ Hopeline (Suicide Prevention & Emotional Support)
1‑855‑654‑6735 – Call, text, or chat. MHAInspire - NJ Mental Health Cares (Information & Referrals)
1‑866‑202‑HELP (4357) - Poison Control (NJPIES)
1‑800‑222‑1222 (24/7) or Text (973) 339‑0702. Prevention Resources Inc
2) Addictions, Violence & Protection
ReachNJ (Substance Use Help)
1‑844‑732‑2465 – 24/7, regardless of insurance. NJ.govNJ Connect for Recovery (Family Support)
1‑855‑652‑3737 – Support for families coping with substance use. MHADomestic Violence Hotline (NJCEDV)
1‑800‑572‑SAFE (7233) – 24/7 confidential access. NJ State Library GuidesMHASexual Assault Hotline (NJCASA)
1‑800‑601‑7200Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline (DCF/CP&P)
1‑877‑NJ‑ABUSE (1‑877‑652‑2873) Summit Psychological2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline
Call or Text: 888‑222‑2228 – Confidential support for youth. MHAPrevention Resources Inc
3) Benefits, Medicaid & Seniors/Disability
NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid
1‑800‑701‑0710 (TTY 711) Summit PsychologicalState Medicaid Agency (DMAHS)
1‑800‑356‑1561 NJ State Library GuidesSummit PsychologicalAging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
1‑877‑222‑3737 – Access varies by county. NJ State Library GuidesNJ SAVE (PAAD, Senior Gold, Lifeline, MSP)
1‑800‑792‑9745 Summit PsychologicalCommission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI)
1‑877‑685‑8878 Summit Psychological
4) Cash, Food & Eligibility
WorkFirst NJ (TANF/GA)
Apply via local County Boards of Social Services or 1-800‑792‑9773. Summit PsychologicalSNAP (Food Stamps)
Contact County Navigators or 1‑800‑687‑9512. Summit PsychologicalNJHelps Portal (Apply online): njhelps.gov NJ.gov
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
1‑800‑335‑3863 Summit PsychologicalLow Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
1‑800‑510‑3102 Summit Psychological
5) Housing & Homelessness
NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA)
1‑800‑NJ‑HOUSE (1-800-654-6873)Office of Homelessness Prevention (DCA)
Services managed via County-level prevention providers.Code Blue / Warming & Cooling Centers
Info via NJ 211 Dial 2-1-1 or (877-652-1148).County Boards of Social Services
Entry for shelter, emergency assistance, WorkFirst NJ, SNAP, etc.
6) Employment, Training & Reentry
One-Stop Career Centers (NJDOL)
Career services across all counties. Use the Job Center Portal for listings. NJ State Library GuidesDVRS (Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
Statewide offices—same portal as above. NJ State Library GuidesNJ Reentry Corporation
Reentry support and services. NJ Reentry | Phone: (848‑217‑7455)
7) Free Legal Assistance
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
1‑888‑LSNJ‑LAW (1‑888‑576‑5529); Edison, NJ headquarters.Community Health Law Project (CHLP)
973‑275‑1175, chlpinfo@chlp.org - Disability and elder law.Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
973‑645‑1955, vlj@vljnj.org - Cases in housing, eviction, trafficking survivors, etc.Military Legal Assistance Program (NJ State Bar)
1‑888‑541‑1900 or 732‑937‑7514, mlap@njsba.comNortheast NJ Legal Services (NNJLS)
Jersey City: 201‑792‑6363 - Bergen, Hudson, Passaic Counties.Legal Services of Northwest NJ (LSNWJ)
Hunterdon County: 908‑782‑7979, lsnwj‑hunterdon@lsnj.orgCentral Jersey Legal Services (CJLS)
Perth Amboy: 732‑324‑1613Essex Newark Legal Services
Newark: 973‑624‑4500, enls@lsnj.orgSouth Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, etc. - Regional civil legal support. Centralized Intake Unit (800)‑496‑4570American Friends Service Committee - Immigrant Rights
Newark & Red Bank: irpnewark@afsc.orgDisability Rights New Jersey
Trenton: 1‑800‑922‑7233 - Advocacy for disability rights.Education Law Center (ELC)
Newark: 973‑624‑1815 - School-related disputes for low-income families.Office of New Americans (DHS)
Email: ona@dhs.nj.gov - Services for immigrant families.
8) Victims & Veterans
Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO)
1‑877‑658‑2221NJ Vet2Vet (Peer Support for Veterans)
1‑866‑838‑7654NJ PRISM LGBTQIA+ Hotline
844‑657‑7476 - Safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ community. NJ.gov
9) County by County Social Services Directory
Hotlines & resource centers by county for basic needs, one-stop centers, and family support
Social Services - Boards by County (Sourced from NJ Department of Human Services) NJ.gov+2NJ.gov+2
| County | Main Office Address & Hours | Phone | Additional Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Southern Region Office – Regional | Each county often has a regional office. NJ.gov | |
| Bergen | Paramus / Wyckoff offices | 201‑261‑6231 / 201‑891‑2288 | — |
| Burlington | Mount Holly – Main Office | 609‑267‑7595 | Burlington – 609‑386‑7085; Delanco – 609‑461‑7039 |
| Camden | Cherry Hill, 101 Woodcrest Rd. | 856‑225‑8800 | Berlin – 609‑768‑3255 |
| Cape May | Rio Grande, Route 9 South | 609‑886‑6200 | Cape May Court House – 609‑465‑9444; Dennis Twp – 609‑624‑9044 |
| Cumberland | Vineland, N. Delsea Dr. | 856‑691‑4600 | Bridgeton – 856‑455‑8532 |
| Essex | Newark, University Ave | 973‑395‑8000 | Fairfield – 973‑227‑8532; Maplewood – 973‑378‑8224 |
| Gloucester | Sewell, Hollydell Dr. | 856‑582‑9200 | — |
| Hudson | Jersey City, Cornelison Ave. | 201‑420‑3000 | — |
| Hunterdon | Flemington, Gauntt Pl. | 908‑788‑1300 | — |
| Mercer | Trenton, Woolverton St. | 609‑989‑4320 | — |
| Middlesex | New Brunswick, How Lane | 732‑745‑3500 | Perth Amboy – 732‑442‑7611 |
| Monmouth | Freehold, Kozloski Rd. | 732‑431‑6000 | Satellite – Ocean, NJ 732‑431‑6000 |
| Morris | Morristown, W. Hanover Ave. | 973‑326‑7800 | Dover – 973‑682‑4990; North Plainfield – 908‑561‑9400 |
| Ocean | Toms River, Hooper Ave. | 732‑349‑1500 | Lakewood – 732‑370‑8854; Manahawkin – 609‑242‑6100 |
| Passaic | Paterson, Hamilton St. | 973‑881‑0100 | Haskell – 973‑881‑0100; Passaic – 973‑470‑5038 |
| Salem | Penns Grove, Virginia Ave. | 856‑299‑7200 | — |
| Somerset | Somerville, East High St. | 908‑526‑8800 | Franklin Blvd – 732‑846‑6499; North Plainfield – 908‑561‑9400 |
| Sussex | Newton, Spring St. | 973‑383‑3600 | — |
| Union | Elizabeth, Westminster Ave. | 908‑965‑2700 | Plainfield – 908‑791‑7000 |
| Warren | Belvidere, Shotwell Dr. | 908‑475‑6301 | — |
One-Stop Career Centers - by County
(Compiled from official NJ career services directory and training portal) Unemployment Training GrantsNJ.govAIT Education
| County | Location Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 2 S Main St, Pleasantville, 1st Fl, Suite 1 | (609) 485‑0052 |
| Bergen | 60 State St, Floor 2, Hackensack | (201) 329‑9600 |
| Burlington | 795 Woodlane Rd, 2nd Fl, Westampton | (609) 518‑3900 |
| Camden | 101 Woodcrest Rd, Cherry Hill | (856) 549‑0600 |
| Cape May | 3801 Rt. 9 S, Unit #3, Rio Grande | (609) 886‑6529 |
| Cumberland | CC College Campus, Vineland | (856) 696‑5660 |
| Essex | East Orange – 50 S Clinton St | (973) 395‑3220 |
| Essex | Newark – 990 Mayor K. Gibson Blvd | (973) 648‑3370 |
| Gloucester | Tanyard Rd, Suite A, Sewell | (856) 696‑5660 |
| Hudson | 438 Summit Ave, 1st Fl, Jersey City | (201) 795‑8800 |
| Hunterdon | 8 Bartles Corner Rd, Flemington | (908) 782‑2371 |
| Mercer | 26 Yard Ave, Bldg 4, Trenton | (609) 633‑2410 |
| Middlesex | New Brunswick – 550 Jersey Ave | (732) 745‑3955 |
| Middlesex | Perth Amboy – 161 N Brunswick Ave | (732) 293‑5016 |
| Monmouth | 60 Taylor Ave N, Neptune | (732) 683‑8850 |
| Ocean | 1433 Hooper Ave, Ste 214, Toms River | (732) 286‑5616 |
| Passaic | 25 Howe Ave, Passaic | (973) 458‑6899 |
| Passaic | 200 Memorial Dr, Paterson | (973) 742‑9226 |
| Salem | 147 S Virginia Ave, Penns Grove | (856) 299‑7200 |
| Somerset | 75 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Somerville | (908) 704‑3000 |
| Sussex | 30 Moran St, Newton | (973) 561‑4356 |
| Union | Plainfield – 200 W 2nd St | (908) 757‑9090 |
| Union | Elizabeth – 921 Elizabeth Ave | (908) 558‑8000 |
| Warren | 445 Marshall St, Phillipsburg | (908) 329‑9190 |