Cape May Point

Local offices in Cape May Point

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Utilities · City office

  Water & Sewer Department

  215 Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billing and serviceResidents can ask about water and sewer bills, rates, and service requests.
  Call 609-884-8468DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on capemaypoint.org

• Local office · City office

  Borough Hall

  215 Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

  Help here

  • Municipal clerk and registrarThe Clerk’s Office handles local permits, licenses, vital records, voter registration, and public records.Read more
  • Water and sewer paymentsResidents can pay water and sewer bills and ask questions about utility service.Read more
  Call 609-884-8468DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on capemaypoint.org

Borough of Cape May Point website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cape May Point

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cape May County

Cape May Point is in Cape May County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cape May County Division of Social Services

  3801 Route 9 South, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits, cash assistance, emergency help, and Medicaid programs.
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
  Call 609-886-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Cape May WIC

  6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programWIC provides eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children with food and nutrition support.
  Call 609-465-1224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cape May County Department of Health

  6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health clinics, vaccinations, screenings, and environmental health services.
  Call 609-465-1187DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Cape May County Division of Community & Behavioral Health Services

  4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

  Help here

  • Community and behavioral health servicesContact the division for information about county community and behavioral health services.
  Call 609-465-1055DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Cape May County Law Library

  Cape May County Court Building, Cape May Court House, NJ

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchUse the law library to find legal information and research resources.
  Call 609-463-6541DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cape May County Department of Aging and Disability Services

  3801 Route 9 South, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and assistance with services and programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 609-886-2784DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capemaycountynj.gov

Everything in Cape May County

New Jersey programs by kind of help

These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026