Ship Bottom

Local offices in Ship Bottom

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ship Bottom Water and Sewer Department

  1621 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceGet help with borough water and sewer service and related bills.Apply online
  Call 609-494-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Borough of Ship Bottom Municipal Building

  1621 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or call the Borough for help with municipal services and questions.Read more
  Call 609-494-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ship Bottom Parks and Recreation

  1621 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind borough parks, recreation areas, events, and beach access information.
  Call 609-494-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Ship Bottom website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ship Bottom

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

Offices for all of Ocean County

Ship Bottom is in Ocean County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ocean County Board of Social Services

  1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

  Help here

  • Benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, health coverage, and emergency assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 732-349-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us

• 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

• Housing help · City office

  Berkeley Township Housing Authority

  44 Frederick Drive, Bayville, NJ 08721

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available housing voucher assistance.
  Call 732-269-2312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berkeleytwphousing.org

• Human services · County office

  Ocean County Department of Human Services

  1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754

  Help here

  • Human services and resource referralsContact the department for local human services information and referrals.
  Call 732-506-5374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us

• Public health · County office

  Ocean County Health Department

  175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services that help prevent disease and protect community health.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 732-341-9700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Ocean County Mental Health Board

  1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754

  Help here

  • Mental health resourcesFind local mental health information and support resources.
  Call 732-506-5374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ocean.nj.us

Everything in Ocean 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