Andover

Local offices in Andover

We have not checked Andover on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Andover

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

Offices for all of Sussex County

Andover is in Sussex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Sussex County Division of Social Services

  83 Spring Street, Suite 203, Newton, NJ 07860

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food benefits and cash assistance through the county social services office.
  • Housing help and referralsAsk about emergency housing help and referrals to local housing resources.
  • Adult Protective ServicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult who is elderly or has a disability.
  Call 973-383-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  NORWESCAP WIC Program

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistancePregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.Apply online
  Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Sussex County Division of Community and Youth Services

  Help here

  • Community and youth servicesContact the division for county community, youth, disability, and behavioral health service connections.
  Call 973-940-5200Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Sussex County Division of Health

  201 Wheatsworth Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419

  Help here

  • Public health nursingContact the county health division for public health nursing and local health services.
  • Cancer screeningEligible residents can ask about free cancer screening and follow-up through NJCEED.Read more
  Call 973-579-0370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Sussex County Division of Senior Services and ADRC

  One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently.
  • Medicare counselingGet free help understanding Medicare and health insurance options through the SHIP program.
  • Senior nutritionJoin a county senior site for a midday meal and social activities.
  Call 973-579-0555DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Sussex County Veterans Services

  One Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860

  Help here

  • Veteran service officer referralsContact the county to connect with a veteran service officer serving Sussex County.
  Call 973-347-8333DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sussex 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