Hightstown
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Local offices in Hightstown
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Local office · City office
Hightstown Borough Hall
156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Borough servicesContact Borough Hall for help with municipal services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownborough.com
Utilities · City office
Tax/Water/Sewer Collection Office
156 Bank Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills or ask the borough about a billing issue.
- Water bill assistance informationFind information about the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownborough.com
Library · Regional office
Hightstown Memorial Branch Library
114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library materials, public programs, and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mcl.org
Housing authority · City office
Hightstown Housing Authority
131 Rogers Avenue, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Help here
- Public housingAsk the authority about affordable public housing and how to apply.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hightstownhousing.org
Older adults · City office
East Windsor Senior Center
40 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesHightstown seniors can use the center for activities, meals, health talks, and local bus service.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on east-windsor.nj.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mercer County
Hightstown is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mercer County Board of Social Services
200 Woolverton Street, Trenton, NJ 08650-2099
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesApply for food, health, cash, housing, and other help based on your needs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercoboss.hosted.civiclive.com
Public health · County office
Mercer County Division of Public Health
640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08650
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health concerns and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercounty.org
Veterans · County office
Mercer County Veteran Services
McDade Administration Building, 640 S. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Trenton, NJ
Help here
- Veterans benefits and referralsGet help with veterans benefit claims, survivor benefits, and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Mercer County Emergency Management and Public Safety
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and safety informationFind county emergency information and resources for preparing for local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercounty.org
Library · County office
Mercer County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to find books, learning resources, and library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mercer County Office on Aging
2210 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08619
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding services, completing forms, and arranging support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercounty.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988