Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in New Jersey, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: Find Help in New Jersey, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in New Jersey: NJ 211, NJHelps for SNAP and NJ FamilyCare, county social services, shelter, food and ID, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in New Jersey: How to Find a Safe BedHow to find a safe place to sleep tonight in New Jersey: your county agency by day, NJ 211 after hours, Code Blue, family, youth and domestic violence shelter.
- 3Housing Help in New Jersey: Rent, Eviction and DepositsRent help, eviction steps, security deposit rules, utility help and fair housing rights in New Jersey, with county agencies and legal aid near you.
- 4Food Help in New Jersey: SNAP, WIC and Food PantriesHow to get food today in New Jersey: food banks and pantries, SNAP on the NJ Families First EBT card, WIC, school meals and help for older adults.
- 5Clothing and Hygiene Help in New JerseyWhere to find clothes, showers, laundry, diapers and period products in New Jersey, plus cold weather Code Blue help, in plain words.
- 6Jobs and Job Training in New JerseyNo cost job help in New Jersey: One Stop Career Centers, unemployment, job training, help with a record or a disability, and your rights about pay.
- 7Health and Mental Health Help in New JerseyHow to see a doctor without insurance in New Jersey, apply for NJ FamilyCare, and get mental health or drug and alcohol help, including 988 and ReachNJ.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing in New JerseySafety help for survivors in New Jersey: the 24/7 hotline 800.572.7233, safety planning, shelter, restraining orders, address privacy and housing rights.
- 9Veterans Help in New Jersey: Housing, Health and BenefitsHelp for New Jersey veterans: the VA homeless line 877.424.3838, VA health care, no cost benefits help from DMAVA, discharge papers and crisis support.
- 10Youth and Young Adults Help in New JerseyHelp for young people in New Jersey: youth shelter, the 2NDFLOOR helpline, aging out of foster care, school rights, college money and jobs.
- 11Getting ID and Documents Back in New JerseyHow to replace your ID in New Jersey: the MVC 6 Points of ID, a New Jersey birth certificate, a Social Security card and other papers, step by step.
- 12Phones and Internet Help in New JerseyHow to lower your phone or internet bill in New Jersey: Lifeline, places to get online like libraries, setting up email, and how to avoid phone scams.
- 13Legal and Tenant Help in New JerseyNo cost legal help in New Jersey: the LSNJLAW Hotline, tenant rights, eviction court, security deposits, consumer complaints and record expungement.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in New JerseyHow to make blessing bags for neighbors in need in New Jersey: what to pack for each season, what to skip, and where to give or volunteer.
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