Housing
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Rental vouchers to help low-income families pay for housing.

State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
Help for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing.

Homelessness Prevention Program
Find services for persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Utility assistance
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP & LIHEAP)
Help paying for heating, cooling, and energy bills.

Universal Service Fund (USF)
Monthly credit on your gas or electric bill if you have low or moderate income.

Weatherization Assistance (WAP)
Free home improvements to save energy and lower heating costs for eligible households.

Lead-Safe Home Remediation Pilot Program
Free lead paint removal for eligible homes built before 1978.

NJ Lifeline - Utilities Assistance Program
Yearly $225 credit for eligible seniors and people with disabilities to help pay utility bills.

Health insurance & prescriptions
NJ Family Care - Affordable Health Coverage & Quality Care (Medicaid/CHIP)
Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible New Jersey residents.

Hospital Charity Care
Financial help for hospital bills for eligible patients.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Low-cost prescription drugs for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Prescription drug assistance for seniors to reduce Medicare out-of-pocket costs.

Medicare
Federal health insurance program for people age 65+ and eligible individuals with disabilities.

NJ Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Assistance with Medicare costs for people with limited income.

Medicare Part D's Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Reduces Medicare prescription drug costs for people with limited income and assets.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Get free help with Medicare questions, claims, and choosing coverage.

Medical and illness
Catastrophic Illness Child Relief fund (CICRF)
Financial help for families with children who have serious medical conditions not covered by insurance.

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
Up to $1,000 to help cover hearing aid costs for eligible residents.

Food & nutrition
NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Monthly benefits to help low-income families buy groceries.

Food Distribution Programs
Free USDA food provided to schools, food banks, and feeding programs throughout New Jersey.

New Jersey Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
Food and nutrition help for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

Summer EBT School Lunch Program (S-EBT)
Summer grocery benefits for families with children who receive free or reduced-price school meals.

Income support
WorkFirst NJ (TANF & GA)
Monthly cash and job support for eligible New Jersey residents and families.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Cash assistance for people with disabilities who meet income and asset limits.

Unemployment Insurance
Temporary income for people who lost their job through no fault of their own.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Long-term income for people with disabilities who cannot work.

Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
Temporary income for up to 26 weeks if you can't work due to a medical condition.

Legal services
Free legal services for low Income individuals
No-cost or reduced-cost legal services for eligible low-income individuals.

Auto
Special Automobile Insurance Policy (SAIP) for Medicaid enrollees
Low-cost medical-only auto insurance ($365/year) for people enrolled in Medicaid.

Tax credits
ANCHOR program
Property tax relief for New Jersey homeowners and renters who meet income limits.

Senior Freeze
Reimbursement for property tax increases for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.

Stay NJ
Up to $6,500 in property tax relief for eligible senior homeowners.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Get money back on your taxes if you work and earn low to moderate income.

Childcare
NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Financial help with child care costs for low-income working families and students.

Benefits directories
Explore over 1,000 benefits on USA.Gov
Find federal benefits you may be eligible for using a personalized search tool.

Find social service agencies by county
Contact information for county agencies that provide food, cash, and other assistance.

Selfscreen and apply for 28+ programs through NJ Helps
Free tool to check eligibility and apply for food assistance, cash help, health coverage, and more.

Birth and death
Get a copy of a birth or death certificate
Order official copies of birth and death certificates online, by phone, or in person.

Request original birth certificate for adult adoptees
Adult adoptees born or adopted in New Jersey can request their original birth certificate.

Marriage, partnerships, & divorce
Apply for a marriage license
Requirements and steps to get a marriage license.

Apply for a civil union license
Find out what you need and where to apply for a civil union license.

Register a domestic partnership
Learn how to register, eligibility requirements, and how to file for a domestic partnership.

Get a copy of marriage or civil union license
Order official copies of marriage or civil union certificates online, by phone, or in person.

Request a copy of a final judgment of divorce
Request an official copy of your divorce decree from the Superior Court.

Correcting records
Correct a birth, marriage or death record
Fix errors or update information on birth, marriage, or death certificates.

Historical and family records
Get copies of family history birth, death, and marriage records
Historical records (births before 1925, marriages and deaths before 1951) for genealogy.

Explore all family and history records
Browse all types of historical records including vital records, census, land, military, and court records.

Search the State Archives Database for historical records
Over 2 million indexed records including birth, death, marriage, land, and military documents.

Make an appointment with NJ State Archives
Schedule a visit to research historical documents, vital records, and genealogical materials in person.

Criminal, driving, property and government records
Search court cases and records
Look up criminal cases, civil cases, traffic tickets, judgments, and other court records.

Search driving records
Get a copy of your driving history including violations, points, accidents, and suspensions.

Search for unclaimed property
Check if New Jersey is holding unclaimed money, bank accounts, or other property in your name.

Request government records through OPRA Central
Submit a request to view or get copies of state government records and documents.

End-of-Life and advance care planning documents
Designate a healthcare proxy and create a living will
Legal documents to name someone to make medical decisions for you and state your healthcare wishes.

Notarizing documents & apostilles
Notarize a document
Locate your county clerk's website to find notary services, office hours, and contact details.

Search for a New Jersey notary public
Look up active notaries in New Jersey by name or location to verify their commission status.

Register to become a notary public
Apply to become a notary public in New Jersey or renew your existing notary commission.

Request an apostille for international documents
Get official documents certified for use in foreign countries—includes birth certificates, court documents, and other state records.

Find housing
Find housing through the NJ Housing Resource Center
Search for available rentals, homes for sale, accessible housing, and find housing assistance resources.

Explore housing & community resources
Find programs for housing help, community development, and neighborhood improvement.

Renting a home
View renter and tenant rights
Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter, including free guides and tenant protections.

Browse renter rights and resources
Find rental assistance programs and resources for New Jersey tenants.

Get eviction help
Help for renters facing eviction, including rental assistance and free legal aid.

Owning a home
Explore homeowner resources
Find mortgage help, home improvement programs, and information on fair housing and appraisal rights.

Find resources for foreclosures and subprime lending
Help for homeowners facing foreclosure, including guides, counseling services, and how to get assistance.

Buying a home
Explore home buyer resources
Help buying your first home, including guides, down payment assistance, and affordable loan programs.

Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency
Affordable home loans, rental housing programs, and foreclosure help for low- to moderate-income New Jersey residents.

Utility rights & resources
Potable Water Program
Loans for people with well water not up to standards

Testing information for childhood lead poisoning
When and how to test children for lead exposure, plus prevention tips and resources to keep kids safe.

Find utility bill assistance programs
Programs to help pay heating, cooling, and utility bills, plus protection from service shutoff.

Learn utility customer's bill of rights
Know your rights regarding utility bills, payment plans, shutoff protection, and disputes.

Contact your utility company
Find phone numbers for your electric, gas, water, cable, and other utility providers.

File utility service complaints
File a formal complaint about your utility or cable service if your provider can't resolve the issue.

Learn electricity shopping tips
How to shop for lower energy rates by choosing a different electricity or gas supplier.

Housing safety standard
NJ codes and standards
Find building codes, apply for permits, submit plans, and access construction safety requirements.

Specialized housing
Senior housing options and resources
Guide to senior housing types in New Jersey, from independent living to nursing care.

Find long-term care facilities
Search for nursing homes, assisted living, adult care, and other long-term care facilities by county and service type.

Find housing for people with a disability
Find accessible housing and programs for people with developmental, mental health, or other disabilities.

For NJ Utility and Housing Financial Assistance or Benefit Programs visit the Assistance programs Section.

Hospitals & facilities
Search for hospitals, ambulatory care, and other acute care facilities
Find licensed hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient care facilities by location or name.

Search for long-term care facilities
Find nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities by location, name, or owner.

Find your local health department
Search by location to find your local health department's contact information and website.

Hospital performance report
Compare New Jersey hospitals on patient safety, infection rates, and quality of care.

Specialized health services
Consumer and environmental health services
Information on food safety, environmental hazards, lead and asbestos, and health regulations for pools, camps, and salons.

Emergency Medical Services – EMS
Resources for emergency medical professionals including licensing, certification, and practice guidelines.

Family health services
Programs for maternal health, children's services, WIC, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and primary care access.

Hazardous substance fact sheets
Safety information for over 2,000 hazardous chemicals including health risks, safe handling, and emergency procedures.

Minority & multicultural health
Programs and resources to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in diverse communities.

Become a medicinal cannabis patient
Find out if you qualify, how to apply, and steps to become a registered medical cannabis patient in New Jersey.

Health insurance
Find health insurance through GetCoveredNJ
Shop for health insurance plans and find out if you qualify for financial help to lower your costs.

Apply for NJ Family Care (Medicaid/CHIP)
Free or low-cost health insurance for New Jersey residents without employer coverage.

NJ FamilyCare health coverage overview
Overview of who qualifies for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid and how to apply.

About managed care plans & quality ratings
Learn about managed care and compare the health plans available for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid enrollees.

Compare health insurance programs
Overview of health insurance options in New Jersey including how to enroll, compare plans, and get help applying.

Buy health insurance as an individual or small business
Health insurance programs for individuals and small employers (2-50 employees).

Appeal a denied medical service or claim
File an appeal if your health plan denied coverage, find out your rights, file a complaint, or look up health plan performance data.

Organ donation
Become an organ donor
Register online as an organ and tissue donor through Donate Life New Jersey.

Add or change organ donor on your license
Add or remove organ donor status from your NJ driver's license or ID card. Find out how to register online or at an agency.

Children's health programs
Special child health services
Assistance for families caring for children with complex, long-term medical and developmental disabilities.

Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
Assistance program for NJ families with potentially catastrophic medical expenses due to a child’s illness or condition.

Child behavioral health services
Get help for children under 21 with mental health, substance use, or developmental disability needs. Free 24-hour access line available.

Vaccines & immunizations
See which vaccines your family needs and when. Includes schedules for kids, adults, pregnancy, and travel.

Parent resources & support
NJ Parent Link
Parenting support and resources for all stages and situations. Info on health, development, childcare, financial help, and family services.

Family Health Line
Free health information hotline. Counselors answer questions and connect you to services. Available in 140 languages, weekdays 8 AM–6 PM.

Family health services
State programs for family health including maternal and child health, WIC, special needs services, and community wellness.

Disease specific information
Health topics A to Z
Alphabetical list of health topics. Search by condition, disease, treatment, or health issue.

Chronic disease programs
Programs for chronic disease prevention, management, and financial assistance.

Communicable diseases
Learn about contagious diseases, find vaccine requirements, and access disease reporting tools and statistics.

Lyme disease
What you need to know about Lyme disease: symptoms, treatment, and how to avoid tick bites.

Cancer
Learn about cancer research in New Jersey, view cancer data, and find information about the state Cancer Commission.

HIV / AIDS
HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and support services. Includes STD and TB programs.

AIDS Drug Distribution Program
Free HIV/AIDS medications for eligible New Jersey residents. Learn how to qualify and apply.

Rapid HIV testing
Get answers about rapid HIV testing: what it is, how it works, and what your results mean.

Alerts
Find recent food recalls
Searchable database of FDA food and product recalls. Filter by product type and sign up for automatic recall alerts.

View west nile virus alerts & facts
West Nile virus facts, prevention tips, and resources. Learn symptoms, protect yourself from mosquitoes, and report dead birds.

Get flu ready
Learn about the flu, where to get vaccinated, and how to protect yourself and your family.

Healthcare complaints and reports
File a healthcare complaint
File complaints about healthcare facilities, providers, or billing. Find forms and contact information.

View consumer health reports
Compare healthcare providers and facilities. View quality ratings, performance data, and prescription drug prices.

For NJ Healthcare Financial Assistance or Benefit Programs visit the Assistance programs Section. 

Hotlines - youth, mental health & suicide
Mental health and addiction hotlines and helplines
List of toll free hotlines and helplines for mental health and and addiction support.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis support. Call or text 988 for free, confidential help with mental health or emotional distress.

2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline - 1888-222-2228
Need someone to talk to? Free, confidential helpline for New Jersey youth available 24/7. Completely anonymous.

NJ Mental Health Cares - 1-866-202-HELP [4357]
Free referral service for mental health resources. Get connected to counseling, treatment, housing, and support services.

Hotlines - addiction
Gambling - 1-800-GAMBLER [1-800-426-2537]
24/7 free helpline for gambling addiction. Confidential support, treatment referrals, and resources for gamblers and families.

ReachNJ Substance Abuse Helpline - 1-844-ReachNJ [1-844-732-2465]
Substance use treatment helpline. Live staff connect NJ residents to local services within 30 seconds. Free regardless of insurance.

Quit Smoking - 1-800-NJ-STOPS
Free 24/7 quit smoking support. Connect with trained coaches by phone or online. Available in multiple languages.

Hotlines - veteran and police officer
Save NJ Vets Helplines
Free, confidential helplines for crisis support, mental health, substance use, domestic violence, sexual assault, and more.

Cop-2-Cop - 1-866-COP-2COP [1-866-267-2267]
24-hour peer support program for NJ Law Enforcement Officers and their families.

Addiction treatment & resources
Find addiction treatments
A starting point for anyone in New Jersey seeking help with substance use disorders.

Northern New Jersey Alcoholics Anonymous
A 24/7 helpline (1-908-687-8566) for people who want to stop drinking and a search tool to find AA meetings.

Southern New Jersey Alcoholics Anonymous
A 24/7 helpline (856-486-4444) for people who want to stop drinking and a search tool to find AA meetings.

Smoking addiction
Quit smoking with free help from the NJ Quitline. Get coaching, nicotine patches, and support in multiple languages.

Mom’s Quit
Get free help quitting smoking. One-on-one counseling for expectant parents and families with young children.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
State addiction treatment directory, peer recovery centers, harm reduction services, naloxone information, and family support resources.

Fishing & hunting
Get a fishing license
Get your New Jersey fishing license online or at a license agent.

Purchase hunting and trapping permit
Buy NJ hunting and trapping licenses online or at agents. Includes requirements, fees, and hunter education information.

Firearms
Apply for a firearm identification or permit to carry
Apply for NJ firearms ID card or handgun permit online. Update cards, change addresses, or register handguns.

Change name
Driver's license or state ID name change
Change the name on your driver's license or state ID. Find out what legal documents you need and how to visit an MVC center.

Vehicle registration name change
Go to any MVC Licensing Center to update your registration records.

Address update
Driver's license or state ID
You are required by law to provide the Motor Vehicle Commission with your current address.

Voter registration
You may change your voter address by doing so online through the MVC website.

State tax address change
Individuals have several ways to update their address. One way is to complete a New Jersey Division of Taxation Change of Address Form.

Professional licenses
Address change of your professional licenses can be made online through the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Property records
Individuals have several ways to update their address. One way is to complete a New Jersey Division of Taxation Change of Address Form.

Libraries
Find your local library
View a directory of NJ public libraries arranged by county.

Explore all NJ state library resources
Free access to research databases, accessible reading materials, and library programs for New Jersey residents and libraries.

Get access to NJ library for the blind & handicapped
Free audiobooks, braille, and accessible reading materials for New Jersey residents with visual or print disabilities.

Get a library card
To get a library card in New Jersey, visit your local library branch in person with a photo ID and proof of residency.

Post office information
Find a USPS post office near You
Search for nearby Post Office™ locations, Collection Boxes, Self-Service Kiosks, and services like PO Boxes™ and Money Orders.

Community organizations
The Arts
Grants for artists and organizations, public art programs, and partnerships that strengthen creative communities.

NJ School-Age Care Coalition
Promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.

Women’s Programs
Funding for programs, referrals to services, and advocacy on employment, healthcare, violence prevention, and civic participation.

Hispanic Programs
Grants and support for organizations serving New Jersey's Hispanic communities.

Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
Find volunteer opportunities or recruit volunteers. Connect with volunteer centers across New Jersey and access training and support.

NJ volunteer centers
Locate volunteer centers in your county. Find places to volunteer or recruit volunteers for your organization through local centers statewide.

NJ AmeriCorps Program
Paid community service opportunities to serve in education, environment, health, or disaster response. Ages 17 and up.

AmeriCorps
National service opportunities. Earn education money while serving communities full-time or part-time.

AmeriCorps Seniors
A network of volunteer programs for Americans 55 years and older. 

CART (County Animal Response Team)
Volunteer to help animals during disasters. Receive training, and respond when emergencies happen.

CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
Free emergency response training for volunteers. Learn to support first responders and help your community during disasters.

Having a baby
Prenatal health
Free referrals to prenatal care, health insurance, doulas, and parenting support for New Jersey families.

Postpartum depression
Signs, causes, and treatment for postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders including anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.

Family Connects NJ
Free home nurse visit for all families with newborns. Health checks, parenting support, and resource connections within baby's first 2 weeks.

NJ Parent Link
Hub for information on prenatal care, developmental milestones, and parent resources.

WIC - Program for Women, Infants and Children
Food and nutrition support for low-income pregnant women and families with children up to age 5.

Expectant and parenting youth
Resources for pregnant teens and young parents.

Adoption & fostering
Adopt a child from New Jersey's foster care system
Learn who can adopt, view the step-by-step process, and download the adoptive parent handbook.

Become a foster parent
Provide temporary care for children while supporting family reunification. Open to all. Submit an inquiry.

Kinship Care to care for relatives’ children
Financial support and resources for relatives caring for children. Learn about kinship care licensing and available assistance.

Place domestic adoption on file
File your adoption and get a new birth certificate for children born in New Jersey. Includes required documents and fees.

Place foreign adoption on file
Register international adoptions with New Jersey. Find required documents, certified translations, fees, and submission instructions.

Child care
Find child care resources
Search licensed providers, view inspection reports, check if you qualify for financial help, and learn about quality programs.

Understand childcare licensing & regulation requirements
Find regulations, manuals of requirements, and information for providers and parents.

Child support & custody
NJ Child Support program
Ensure children get financial support from both parents. Apply for services, calculate support, track payments, and adjust orders as needed.

Family leave
Apply for leave benefits to bond with a newborn
Expectant mothers may qualify for both Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance benefits.

Estimate your paid leave benefits with the maternity timeline tool
Use this tool to estimate the dates you're covered by New Jersey paid leave benefits.

Health insurance & medical information
Staying Healthy
Wellness programs for older adults. Find physical activity classes, health education, and support to stay healthy and independent.

Medicare
Health insurance for people 65 or older. Log in or create an account, find health & drug plans, find care providers or talk to someone.

Get Flu Ready NJ
Learn about influenza symptoms, transmission, prevention tips and vaccine information.

Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is both preventable and treatable.  Steps can be taken at any age to prevent or minimize the effects.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD)
PAAD program helps eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities save money on their prescription drug costs.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Senior Gold benefits help to make Medicare prescription drug coverage more affordable.

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
HAAAD is a partial reimbursement program for hearing aids.

Housing & assisted living
Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
MLTSS refers to the delivery of long-term services and supports through New Jersey Medicaid's NJ FamilyCare managed care program.

Community Choice
Community Choice helps seniors, people with disabilities, and their families understand their long-term care options.

Nursing Home Quality
Resources and incentive payments to help nursing facilities improve care standards,  while providing tools to compare facility quality.

Lifeline Utility Assistance
Utility assistance program for older adults and people with disabilities.

Tax help
Get property tax reimbursement for seniors
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible seniors and disabled persons for property tax increases on their primary residence.

Receive free tax preparation aervices
IRS tax volunteers offer free New Jersey Income Tax return preparation at sites throughout the state.

Older adult abuse reports & complaints
Adult Protective Services (APS)
If you know an adult 18 or older in the community who is being abused, neglected, or exploited, contact your county APS office.

Report nursing home or long term care facility abuse/neglect
File a complaint with the NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Health facilities complaints and hotlines
Submit a complaint online or you can file a complaint by phone if you do not want to provide your name.

Office of the Public Guardian for the Elderly
OPG provides personalized guardianship services to protect and empower New Jersey's incapacitated elderly.

Fraud protection
Protect yourself from elder fraud
The first step in protecting yourself is learning to recognize fraudulent schemes.

Directories
Getting answers – contact directory
Contact the Division of Aging Services for Medicare counseling, benefits programs, and local aging services.

Listing of NJ senior services
The Division of Aging Services administers programs that help older adults live independently in their communities.

Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Find programs supporting older adults and caregivers, including local aging services, adult day care, housing assistance, and respite care.

Explore senior services & benefits from A-Z
Browse an A-Z listing of services and supports available to older adults and their caregivers in New Jersey.

Hotlines for veterans
Benefit Hotline: 1-888-8NJ-VETS [1-888-865-8387]
Explore benefits and resources available to New Jersey veterans, including housing, counseling, transportation, and tuition assistance.

Veteran service office locations
Veterans service offices
Find your local Veterans Service Office and connect with trained officers who can help you access veterans benefits and services in your county.

Healthcare for veterans
Memorial Homes - Menlo Park, Paramus & Vineland
Learn about New Jersey's three state-operated veterans nursing homes, including eligibility, services, and how to apply for admission.

Employment and education for veterans
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
To enable all veterans, service members, and military spouses to reach their full potential in the workplace.

Veterans education & training
Learn about education and training benefits available to veterans, including GI Bill® programs and approved schools in New Jersey.

Veteran career services
Veterans receive first priority referral to all job and training opportunities for which they qualify.

Housing & benefit programs for veterans
NJ Veterans Benefits Guide
Access a comprehensive guide to federal and state benefits, programs, and services available to New Jersey veterans.

Veterans publications & guides
Browse guides for New Jersey veterans, including resource guides, benefits information, transportation, and federal VA resources.

Veteran's Haven North - Housing Program
Helping homeless veterans regain independence and reintegrate into the community.

Veterans Haven South - Housing Program
Helping homeless veterans regain independence and reintegrate into the community.

Cemeteries & memorials
Learn more about BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, NJ's state-operated veterans' cemetery.

Disability programs
Visit the Disability Information Hub
Find services and resources for New Jersey residents with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, and caregiver support.

Get employment help through Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Learn how the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment in New Jersey.

NJ Transit's Accessible Services (ACCESS LINK)
NJ Transit's Access Link is a paratransit service for people with disabilities unable to use local fixed-route buses.

Protections & rights
Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.

Blind and visually impaired
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI)
Find programs and services including education, employment, independent living, and assistive technology.

Independent living
Learn how blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages gain daily living skills and maintain independence.

Educational services
Learn about educational services for blind and visually impaired children from birth through age 21.

Business Enterprise Program
Learn how the program helps blind individuals operate their own vending and food service businesses across New Jersey.

Deaf and hard of hearing
Find resources from the Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Find resources, advocacy services, and support to help eliminate barriers and improve access to programs and services.

Request sign language and caption services
Learn how to request services to ensure communication access for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals.

Get employment help through Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Find specialized career and employment support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Developmental disabilities
Services for individuals with developmental disabilities
Find home and community-based services, care management, and residential programs.

Find a community service office location
Find help with eligibility, enrollment, and access to services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Visit a developmental center
Centers provide specialized residential care for individuals with intensive intellectual, developmental, and medical needs.

Family support services
Find support services for caregivers, including respite care, assistive technology, camp assistance, and home modifications.

Children's System of Care
Find behavioral health, substance use, and developmental disability services for children and youth under 21.

Support coordination services
Help for individuals with developmental disabilities create personalized service plans and connect with the right services and supports.

Learn about guardianship services
Learn about the guardianship process for individuals with developmental disabilities who have reached adulthood.

Housing and residential options
Find information on residential options, including group homes, supervised apartments, and community care residences.

Training and employment
Find employment services and training programs, including career planning, job coaching, and supported employment.

Mental health resources
Get help with a substance use disorder
Find resources including treatment directories, recovery centers, and helplines.

Contact a crisis center in your county
Designated screening services in NJ for psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referral.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
The division oversees mental health, substance use, and recovery services for adults throughout New Jersey.

NJ Mental Health Cares
Free, confidential behavioral health referral service providing support 7 days a week (8 AM to 8 PM) at 1-866-202-HELP (4357)

Governors Council on Mental Health Stigma
Find resources to help combat mental health stigma and promote awareness of mental health and substance use disorders.

Mental Health Association in New Jersey
A nonprofit offering advocacy, education, and services for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

For additional mental health resources, please visit the Counseling and addiction services section. 

Disability funds and programs
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
Helps families cover medical costs for children with serious illnesses that are not covered by insurance or other programs.

Personal Assistance Service Program (PASP)
Provides up to 40 hours per week of personal care assistance to adults with permanent physical disabilities.

Traumatic brain injury services
Provides services and supports to residents who have survived a traumatic brain injury.

NJ ABLE account
Tax-advantaged savings accounts intended to encourage and assist individuals with disabilities and their families.

Disability resource directories
Explore the Disability Information Hub
Find services and resources for New Jersey residents with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, and caregiver support.

Find resources from the Division of Disability Services
Services and information that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with disabilities.

Contact a DDS community resource specialist
Connects callers to live, professionally certified, Community Resource Specialists specifically trained in disability services.

Download disability brochures and guides
Complete guide detailing the programs and services the New Jersey Department of Human Services offers.

NJ Disability Health and Wellness Initiative
Provides information on healthy eating guidelines, violence resources, traumatic brain injury services, and emergency preparedness.

Visiting the New Jersey State House and Capitol Complex
Accessibility Guides for Visitors and Tours
The State of New Jersey is proud to be the first state capitol in the country to partner with AccessAbleUSA to provide detailed access guides to the Capitol Complex, which includes the State House, State House Annex, Legislative Staff Building, and Security Building.