Somerville
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Local offices in Somerville
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Local office · City office
Borough of Somerville Municipal Building
25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Borough servicesVisit Borough Hall for help with local government services and questions.
- Sewer service chargesContact the Borough about sewer service charges and billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on somervillenj.org
Library · Regional office
Somerville Branch, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
35 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Library servicesIn-person services at this branch are suspended; check the library system site for current service and pickup options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sclsnj.org
Jobs and training · State office
Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center
75 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Suite 102, Somerville, NJ 08876-2950
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, training, resumes, and interviews.
- Unemployment claim assistanceUnemployment claim help is available in person by appointment at a One-Stop Career Center.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
State office · State office
Somerville Motor Vehicle Commission Licensing Center
10 Roosevelt Place, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this state licensing center for driver license services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Somerset County
Somerville is in Somerset County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Somerset County Board of Social Services
73 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or emergency help.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county office.
- Housing and emergency shelter helpAsk about help with rent, utilities, security deposits, or temporary shelter.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Somerset County Department of Health
27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about public health programs, disease prevention, and health clinics.
- Vaccines for eligible childrenAsk about no-cost vaccines for children who qualify for the state vaccine program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.gov
Older adults · County office
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services
27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.gov
Veterans · County office
Somerset County Office of Veterans Services
27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with VA benefit claims, healthcare, education benefits, and appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.gov
Emergency help · County office
Somerset County Office of Emergency Management
402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and preparedness resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county center for counseling and behavioral health assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on somersetcountynj.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