Bergen County

Local offices in Bergen County

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

• Human services · County office

  Bergen County Board of Social Services

  218 Route 17 North, Building A, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, General Assistance, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  • NJ FamilyCare enrollment helpGet in-person help applying for NJ FamilyCare health coverage.Read more
  Call 201-368-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcbss.com

• Child support · State office

  Bergen County Child Support

  39 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Child support order enforcementGet help enforcing an existing child support order.
  Call 877-655-4371DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  St. Joseph’s Medical Center WIC Program, Hackensack clinic

  15 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 973-754-4575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Bergen County

  One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceFind information about rental assistance and affordable housing programs for eligible residents.
  Call 201-336-7600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Bergen County Department of Human Services

  One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Human and family servicesGet information, referrals, counseling, and help finding services for individuals and families.
  Call 201-336-7474DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of Public Health Nursing

  One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet information about immunizations, communicable disease prevention, tuberculosis case management, and cancer screening.
  Call 201-634-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Bergen County Mental Health and Addiction Services

  One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health information and referralGet referrals to mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
  Call 201-634-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Bergen County Superior Court, Family Division

  10 Main Street, Suite 163, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Family court helpContact the Family Division about family court matters and non-dissolution cases.
  Call 201-221-0700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · State office

  Bergen County Law Library

  10 Main Street, Room 123, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Legal researchUse the law library’s resources to research legal topics and court procedures.
  Call 201-527-2274DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Bergen County Division of Senior Services, Area Agency on Aging

  One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers seeking community services.
  Call 201-336-7400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Bergen County Division of Veterans Services

  One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportGet help with veterans benefits, VA health enrollment, housing referrals, and transportation to VA medical facilities.
  Call 201-336-6325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bergen County Office of Emergency Management

  285 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind county emergency plans and guidance for preparing your household for emergencies.
  Call 201-785-5757DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Bergen One-Stop Career Center

  60 State Street, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, job training, and career planning.
  • Unemployment claim assistanceSchedule an in-person appointment for help with an unemployment claim.Read more
  Call 201-343-8830DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Lodi Agency

  8 Mill Street, Lodi, NJ 07644

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and vehicle transactions offered at this MVC agency.
  Call 888-486-3339DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Bergen County Cooperative Library System

  Help here

  • Shared library servicesFind shared library materials, electronic resources, and information about member libraries.
  Website

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

Bergen County, NJ website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bergen County

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

Cities and towns in Bergen County

• Allendale
• Alpine
• Bergenfield
• Bogota
• Carlstadt
• Cliffside Park
• Closter
• Cresskill
• Demarest
• Dumont
• East Rutherford
• Edgewater
• Elmwood Park
• Emerson
• Englewood
• Englewood Cliffs
• Fair Lawn
• Fairview
• Fort Lee
• Franklin Lakes
• Garfield
• Glen Rock
• Hackensack
• Harrington Park
• Hasbrouck Heights
• Haworth
• Hillsdale
• Ho-Ho-Kus
• Leonia
• Little Ferry
• Lodi
• Maywood
• Midland Park
• Montvale
• Moonachie
• New Milford
• North Arlington
• Northvale
• Norwood
• Oakland
• Old Tappan
• Oradell
• Palisades Park
• Paramus
• Park Ridge
• Ramsey
• Ridgefield
• Ridgefield Park
• Ridgewood
• River Edge
• Rockleighnot checked yet
• Rutherford
• Saddle River
• Tenafly
• Teterboronot checked yet
• Upper Saddle River
• Waldwick
• Wallington
• Westwood
• Wood-Ridge
• Woodcliff Lake

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