General - Social Services

Please also visit theTools for New Jersey Residents to Help Them Through Tough Economic Times in the New Jersey web guide.

GovBenefits.gov

http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal

"GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs." Topics include Medicaid/Medicare, healthcare, energy assistance, disability assistance, and more.

NJ 211

http://www.nj211.org

"2-1-1 creates one easy access point to the health, human services, community resources, and government assistance people need every day as well as in times of crisis. You may search our database on line, call 2-1-1 from your telephone, or chat LIVE with a 2-1-1 specialist."

NJ Community Resources

http://www.njcommunityresources.info/commres.html

A directory of links for tax assistance, energy assistance, child care, etc.

New Jersey State Library's Economic Recovery Wiki and Virtual Career Center

http://njslrecovery.pbworks.com/

A clearinghouse for information concerning the recovery from the economic downturn.

NJ Helps

http://www.njhelps.org

NJHelps is a free and easy guide for you to determine what programs and assistance for which you and your family may be eligible. NJHelps will tell you where to go for help and what to bring with you, after you have answered a few basic questions. NJHelps can also provide you with contact information and links to valuable resources available throughout the State. NJHelps cannot guarantee that you qualify for these programs. You must still apply for help by contacting and filling out the required forms for each program.

NJ Help Lines and Hotlines

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/staff/hotlines/

A directory of toll free help lines in New Jersey.

Get Help from the NJ State Library

gethelp.njlibraries.org

Tools and information to help NJ residents through tough economic times. Offers financial, health, parenting, and housing resources.

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