Glen Ridge
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Local offices in Glen Ridge
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Local office · City office
Glen Ridge Municipal Building
825 Bloomfield Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Help here
- Municipal servicesVisit or call the Borough for municipal services and help finding the right department.Read more
- Water billingAsk the Tax and Water Collector about water bills or pay a water bill online.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on glenridgenj.org
Older adults · City office
Glen Ridge Senior-Community Center
228 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Help here
- Senior programs and transportationGlen Ridge seniors can ask about activities, health screenings, shopping trips, and jitney rides.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on glenridgenj.org
Library · City office
Glen Ridge Public Library
240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on glenridgelibrary.org
Jobs and training · State office
East Orange One-Stop Career Center
50 South Clinton Street, 2nd Floor, East Orange, NJ 07018-3120
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet in-person help with job searches, career planning, training, and unemployment claims by appointment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
Newark Motor Vehicle Commission Licensing Center
228 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114
Help here
- Driver licensingComplete driver license transactions at the MVC licensing center by appointment where required.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Essex County
Glen Ridge is in Essex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
320 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Help here
- Cash and food assistanceApply for or get help with county cash and food assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Public health · County office
Essex County Office of Public Health Management
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
Help here
- Public health helpContact the county office for public health information and help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on essexcountynjhealth.org
Older adults · County office
Essex County Division of Senior Services
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 102, Newark, NJ 07102
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get connected to local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wecare.essexcountynj.org
Emergency help · County office
Essex County Office of Emergency Management
50 West Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on essexsheriff.com
Child support · County office
Essex County Child Support Office
212 Washington Street, 11th Floor, Newark, NJ
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njchildsupport.org
Community action · County office
Essex County Division of Community Action
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the county agency for community action assistance and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
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