New Jersey State and Local Level Referrals

When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.

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For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.

For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.

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New Jersey State and Local Level Referrals

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Category	Entity	Type of Assistance	Telephone Number
Access and Functional Needs and Disability	New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Disability Services	Information on state and public resources for people with disabilities.	888-285-3036
Access and Functional Needs and Disability	New Jersey Department of Human Services - Division of Deaf & Hard of Hearing	May provide information to programs and services for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals.	800-792-8339 in NJ 609-588-2648, unable to verify phone numbers.
Aging Services	New Jersey Department of Human Services: Aging Services	May provide information to programs and services for the farming community and individuals.	800-792-8820
Agricultural Aid	New Jersey State of the Farm Service Agency	May provide information to programs and services for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals.	609-587-0104
Agricultural Aid	New Jersey USDA Rural Development	May provide information on programs that may be available: low interest home loans, and community loans. For families living in rural areas.	856-787-7700
Consumer Services	Consumer Protection Section	Provides information on scams, filing customer complaints, licenses, registrations, and other information	800-242-5846 (in state), unable to verify phone number. 973-504-6200
Crisis Counseling	New Jersey Disaster Mental Health Helpline	Provides phone numbers and links to other agencies that may provide assistance for mental health concerns.	866-202-4357 Online directory for local emergency services
Crisis Counseling	CONTACT of Burlington County	Crisis line serving Burlington County. Website offers additional support and resources.	856-234-5484
Disaster Specific Information	TBD
Disaster Unemployment Assistance	New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development: Unemployment Insurance	This assistance provides weekly beneﬁt payments to those out of work. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) may be able to provide assistance to those that lost their job or self employed and were affected by a disaster.	21 phone numbers listed on the website under the Need Help, Contact Us, By Phone, for the list.
Essential Needs	New Jersey Department of Human Services: Family Development	Provides information on several programs and links to apply for them.	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211
Essential Needs	NJ Helps	The website provides information on programs and links to apply for online.	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211
Essential Needs	New Jersey Department of Health: Women, Infants, and Children's Program (WIC)	Provides information on public health and nutrition program.	800-328-3838
Essential Needs	Homeless Hotlines	Provides and effort to ensure that those experiencing homelessness have a safe place to stay.	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211
Essential Needs	Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties	Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance.	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211 732-918-2600
Essential Needs	Community Food Bank of New Jersey	Provides a way to locate food assistance near you.	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211
Essential Needs	Mercer Street Friends	Provide a range of integrated services that build community, nurture self-worth and independence, and offer resources for children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and its lasting effects.	609-396-1506
Family & Protective Services	New Jersey Department of Children and Families	Provides information on how and when to report child abuse/neglect.	877-652-2873
Family & Protective Services	New Jersey Adult Protective Services	Provides information on how to report if a person 18 years of age or older is the subject of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.	Contact information to the Adult Protection Services is posted on the website.
Financial Assistance	New Jersey Division of Family Development	Provides leadership and supervision to the public and non-profit agencies that deliver financial assistance and critical safety net services to individuals and families in New Jersey	800-792-9773
Financial Assistance	U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA)	Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster.	800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339
Health Care Services	New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services	Provides information and links to various programs that may be able to help low- to moderate- income adults and children.	800-356-1561
Health Care Services	NJ Family Care	May provide information that will help qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance.	800-701-0710
Housing Information	Department of Human Services: Housing	May provide information that will help its consumers find the type of housing best suited for their needs - accessibility, supportive services, transitional housing	211, unable to verify phone number. 877-746-5211
Housing Information	New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency	Provides funding for affordable home ownership and housing opportunities for New Jersey residents. There are several links to various programs.	800-654-6873
Housing Information	New Jersey Housing Resource Center	Provides various resources and information on housing for New Jersey residents.	877-428-8844
Insurance	New Jersey: Department of Banking and Insurance	Consumers can file for assistance if they need help with a banking, insurance or real estate issue/complaint.	800-446-7467
Legal Services	New Jersey State Bar Association	Provides information and links for referrals that may be able to provide legal assistance.	732-249-5000
Legal Services	Legal Services of New Jersey	Provides advice, information, and referrals to low-income people in civil legal matters.	888-576-5529
Legal Services	Volunteer Lawyers for Justice	Provides free legal services to people with certain civil (non-criminal) legal issues.	973-645-1955
Roadside Assistance & Conditions	New Jersey Department of Transportation : 511 Travel Information	Provides links, maps, and camera view of road conditions and information through traffic advisories, interactive map and cameras.	511, unable to verify phone number.
Tax Preparation	New Jersey Department of Taxation	Provides information and contact information to various programs concerning state tax information and possible assistance.	609-292-6400
Veterans Services	New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs	Provides links and information on programs and services that may be available for New Jersey residents that served in the Armed Forces.	NJ Vets Benefits: 888-865-8387 NJNG Crisis Line: 609-235-5959 Vets Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 Vets4Warriors: 855-838-8255 NJ VET2VET: 866-838-7654 VET Call Center: 877-927-8387
Vital Statistics	New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission	Provides information and links of vehicle registrations, titles, plates, insurance, inspections, drivers license, electronic voter registration and many other services.	609-292-6500, unable to verify phone number due to extremely high call volume.
Vital Statistics	New Jersey - Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration	Provides information on Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Divorce Certificates, and other services.	866-649-8726
Volunteer	VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY

Referrals Last Updated: May 2024

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