CANCER CARE OF NEW JERSEY
141 Dayton St., Suite 204
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
   (Financial Assistance for Home Care)

1-800-813-4673

ELIZABETH, CITY OF -  OFFICE ON AGING
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Rm. G8
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
                                                          Hispanic Services:
(Age 60+: Discount ID for Elizabeth residents
and help with filling out forms on Thursdays
9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Housing Assistance)

1-908-820-4044


1-908-820-4089

FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Elizabeth Area:
Plainfield  Area:

1-908-965-2700
1-908-791-7000

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(H.E.A.P. a/k/a LIHEAP)
(Heating / Medically Necessary Cooling Assistance)
www.energyassistance.nj.gov to download application

1-908-351-7727

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
(Forms & Information)
970 Broad St.
Newark, NJ 07102
PO Box 668 (for Tax assistance prior to 4/15)
Newark, NJ 07101

1-800-829-1040

 

1-973-645-6690

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES / Friend Advocate Program
655 Westfield Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(Volunteers help the frail elderly in their homes
with budgets, paying bills; provide escorted transportation)

1-908-352-8375

LIFELINE PROGRAM (Help with Utility Bills)
P.O. Box 714
Trenton, NJ 08625-0714

1-800-792-9745

MUNICIPAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTS
            Contact Local City or Town

Welfare Director

NEW JERSEY DEPT. OF THE TREASURY
(Division on Taxation)
124 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07101

1-973-648-4700

NEW JERSEY INHERITANCE TAX
(Division on Taxation)
124 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07101

1-973-648-3486

NEW JERSEY S.H.A.R.E.S.
(Statewide Heating Assistance & Referral
for Energy Services)
www.njshares.org

1-609-252-1211
1-866-657-4273

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN (PAAD)
(Help with prescription costs, if qualified)
P.O. Box 715
Trenton, NJ 08625-0715

1-800-792-9745

PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS    
Contact Local City or Town

Tax Assessor

REVERSE MORTGAGES
HUD Counseling (Urban League)

1-908-351-7200

SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF UNION COUNTY, NJ, INC.
2187 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083

1-908-964-7555

SENIOR GOLD – Prescription discount program  for those who earn too much to qualify for PAAD
P.O. Box 724
Trenton, NJ 08625-0724

1-800-792-9745

SOCIAL SECURITY /  MEDICARE
(Call 7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
547 Morris Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208                        TTY / TDD:
www.ssa.gov

1-800-772-1213


1-800-325-0778

SOCIAL SERVICES, UNION COUNTY DIV. OF (Adult Srevices)
342 Westminster Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ 07207

1-908-965-2700
1-908-965-3745

SOCIAL SERVICES, UNION COUNTY DIV. OF (Adult Srevices)
317 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060

1-908-791-7093

TAX-AID PROGRAM, UNION COUNTY
                              Community Access Unlimited:
Help filling out Income Tax Forms
                                            Catholic Charities:
(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance [VITA] is also available in local libraries)

1-908-354-3040

1-908-497-3950

TAXATION BOARD, UNION COUNTY

1-908-527-4775

TAXATION, STATE DIVISION OF       
                                      Touch-Tone Phone:
                                        Rotary Dial Phone:
Jersey FAIR Homeowner Rebate Tax application
FAIR hotline available weekdays 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) weekdays 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Website: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation

1-800-323-4400
1-609-292-6400
1-877-658-2972
1-888-238-1233
1-800-882-6597

UNION COUNTY PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM
(For Union County residents of any age)
P.O. Box 2167
Clifton, NJ 07015
E-mail: adhealth@cybernex.net Website: www.addhealth.com

1-800-733-8546

URBAN LEAGUE OF ELIZABETH
288 North Broad St.
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

1-908-351-7200

VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD
50 Park Pl., 6th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102

1-800-242-0804