Passaic County
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Local offices in Passaic County
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Human services · County office
Passaic County Board of Social Services
80 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- SNAP, health coverage, and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food, health coverage, or cash assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Passaic County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
401 Grand Street, Room 506, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service referralsGet information about mental health and addiction treatment and support in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Older adults · Regional office
Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disabilities and Veterans' Affairs
930 Riverview Drive, Suite 200, Totowa, NJ 07512
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet help finding services, care management, meals, and transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Veterans · County office
Passaic County Office of Veterans' Services
930 Riverview Drive, Suite 200, Totowa, NJ 07512
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with applications for veterans benefits and with finding other veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Emergency help · County office
Passaic County Office of Emergency Management
300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about county emergency planning and response coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Public health · Nonprofit
Saint Joseph WIC Program
800 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Public health · City office
City of Passaic WIC Program
333 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Passaic One-Stop Career Center
25 Howe Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055-4007
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and career planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Paterson One-Stop Career Center
200 Memorial Drive, 1st Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and career planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Wayne
481 Route 46 West, Wayne, NJ 07470
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing, identification, and motor vehicle transactions offered at this MVC location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Paterson
125 Broadway, Suite 201, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing, identification, and motor vehicle transactions offered at this MVC location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic Central Local Office
100 Hamilton Plaza, 11th Floor, Paterson, NJ 07505
Help here
- Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Passaic North Local Office
201 Willowbrook Boulevard, 4th Floor, Wayne, NJ 07470
Help here
- Child and family supportContact this state office for child protection and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Community action · County office
Passaic County Community Action Program
930 Riverview Drive, Suite 250, Totowa, NJ 07512
Help here
- Home energy assistance and weatherizationAsk about help with home energy costs and weatherizing your home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on passaiccountynj.org
Local office · Regional office
NJ 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org
Passaic County, New Jersey website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Passaic 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.
- 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