Park Ridge
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Local offices in Park Ridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Borough Hall
53 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Help here
- Borough servicesVisit Borough Hall for help with local government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parkridgeboro.com
Utilities · City office
Finance, Tax Collector & Utility Payments
53 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Help here
- Utility bill payment and assistancePay a borough utility bill or find information about utility assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parkridgeboro.com
Library · City office
Park Ridge Public Library
51 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital collections, and find learning resources.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parkridgelibrarynj.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bergen County
Park Ridge is in Bergen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bergencountynj.gov
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bcbss.com
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bergencountynj.gov
Housing authority · 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on habcnj.org
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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bergencountynj.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