Mountain Lakes
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Local offices in Mountain Lakes
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Borough Finance Office
400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay or ask questions about your water and sewer bill at Borough Hall.
- Local property taxesPay local property taxes or ask the Tax Collector about your tax bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainlakes.gov
Utilities · City office
Mountain Lakes Department of Public Works
55 Pocono Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Help here
- Water, sewer and public worksContact Public Works about the town water system, sewer collection, roads or storm drains.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainlakes.gov
Local office · City office
Mountain Lakes Borough Hall
400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Help here
- Borough servicesVisit or contact Borough Hall for help with town services and forms.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainlakes.gov
Library · Regional office
Mountain Lakes Public Library
9 Elm Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or use library learning resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainlakeslibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Mountain Lakes Recreation Department
400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesAsk about town recreation programs and use of borough parks and facilities.
- 55+ activitiesContact Recreation about activities for Mountain Lakes residents age 55 and older.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mountainlakes.gov
Borough of Mountain Lakes website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mountain Lakes
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
NORWESCAP
350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Morris County
Mountain Lakes is in Morris County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance
340 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceApply for food benefits if you meet program rules.Apply online
- Cash assistanceApply for cash help if you meet program rules.Apply onlineRead more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid health coverage through the county office.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesCall the county office for help with child support and paternity services.
- Emergency housing helpContact the office for help during a housing crisis or homelessness.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountynj.gov
Human services · County office
Morris County Department of Human Services
1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Help here
- Social service information and referralsGet help finding county services for food, housing, transportation, disability, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountynj.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Morris
99 Ketch Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Help here
- Affordable housingFind housing assistance for eligible low and moderate income residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Morris County Division of Public Health
500 West Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960
Help here
- Public health informationGet county information about disease prevention, environmental health, and public health protection.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountynj.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Morris County Division of Community and Behavioral Health Services
1 Medical Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Help here
- Behavioral health service informationFind information about county supported mental health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morriscountynj.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
95-97 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcoha.org
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